Connecticut · Pools and spas

The public pool and spa rules in force in Connecticut now.

Public Health Code Sec. 19-13-B33b, Public Pools, in effect since Oct 26, 1984 per the state's live eRegulations system. Enforced by Local directors of health inspect and enforce; CT Department of Public Health writes the code; appeals go to the DPH Commissioner. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Pools and spas in Connecticut

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In force

Public Health Code Sec. 19-13-B33b, Public Pools, in effect since Oct 26, 1984 per the state's live eRegulations system

Covers public/semi-public pools, wading pools, spas/hot tubs, diving and special-purpose pools (guest hotel pools included); sets construction-approval, water-quality/disinfection, lifeguard/equipment and signage rules.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Local directors of health inspect and enforce; CT Department of Public Health writes the code; appeals go to the DPH Commissioner

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

In force (eRegulations text of 19-13-B33b re-read Oct 19, 2026: Effective October 26, 1984)

The federal layer

The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (drain covers and anti-entrapment) applies to every public pool alongside the state rule below.

What a building has to do

1 recurring duties

These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.

Annual

Public pool or spa: operating permit and health inspectionsState or county pool rules · Health department · Not yet checked line by line against the source.

Questions about the public pool and spa rules in Connecticut

Which public pool rules apply in Connecticut today?

Public Health Code Sec. 19-13-B33b, Public Pools, in effect since Oct 26, 1984 per the state's live eRegulations system. Covers public/semi-public pools, wading pools, spas/hot tubs, diving and special-purpose pools (guest hotel pools included); sets construction-approval, water-quality/disinfection, lifeguard/equipment and signage rules.

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in Connecticut?

Local directors of health inspect and enforce; CT Department of Public Health writes the code; appeals go to the DPH Commissioner.

What changes next for the public pool and spa rules in Connecticut?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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