Delaware · Pools and spas

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

DPH Regulation 4464, Public Swimming Pools, in force since Oct 11, 2015. Enforced by Division of Public Health, Health Systems Protection Section. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Pools and spas in Delaware

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In force

DPH Regulation 4464, Public Swimming Pools, in force since Oct 11, 2015

DPH's Public Swimming Pools rule (16 Del.C. section 122) sets water-quality, filtration, and lifeguard standards and requires at least an annual environmental-health inspection of public/commercial pools and spas.

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Who enforces it

Division of Public Health, Health Systems Protection Section

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

In force

In force, nothing scheduled

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.

Questions about the public pool and spa rules in Delaware

Which public pool rules apply in Delaware today?

DPH Regulation 4464, Public Swimming Pools, in force since Oct 11, 2015. DPH's Public Swimming Pools rule (16 Del.C. section 122) sets water-quality, filtration, and lifeguard standards and requires at least an annual environmental-health inspection of public/commercial pools and spas.

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in Delaware?

Division of Public Health, Health Systems Protection Section.

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

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.

Other areas in Delaware

Everything in force in Delaware

Fire codeDelaware State Fire Prevention Regulations (1 Del. Admin. Code 700/701), 2026 edition: NFP…Building codeNo statewide building code; each county/municipality adopts and enforces its own (commonly…ElevatorsASME A17.1 adopted statewide; specific current edition not confirmed this run BoilersCertificate-of-inspection program administered by a Division of Boiler Safety (established…Hotels and lodgingNo dedicated statewide hotel-safety statute found; general fire/life-safety code applies Workplace safetyFederal OSHA jurisdiction; Delaware has no State Plan

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