DPH Regulation 4464, Public Swimming Pools, in force since Oct 11, 2015. Enforced by Division of Public Health, Health Systems Protection Section. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
Reg 4464 (adopted Oct 1, 2015, effective Oct 11, 2015) requires an inspection at least once per year at every active pool. Motel, hotel and private campground pools need an attendant rather than a lifeguard (sec. 1.4.1). Water-quality limits include pH 7.2-7.8 and minimum free chlorine of 1.0 ppm without cyanuric acid, 3.0 ppm for spas.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
In force; Reg 4464 archive text re-read Oct 19, 2026 (first ~100,000 characters; later amendments not ruled out)
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.
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.
DPH Regulation 4464, Public Swimming Pools, in force since Oct 11, 2015. Reg 4464 (adopted Oct 1, 2015, effective Oct 11, 2015) requires an inspection at least once per year at every active pool. Motel, hotel and private campground pools need an attendant rather than a lifeguard (sec. 1.4.1). Water-quality limits include pH 7.2-7.8 and minimum free chlorine of 1.0 ppm without cyanuric acid, 3.0 ppm for spas.
Division of Public Health, Health Systems Protection Section.
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