District of Columbia · Pools and spas

The public pool and spa rules in force in District of Columbia now.

Aquatic Facilities Regulations (Swimming Pools, Spa Pools and Saunas), DCMR Title 25-C, final rule effective Jun 9, 2017. Enforced by DC Department of Health (DC Health). Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Pools and spas in District of Columbia

Verified on the source

In force

Aquatic Facilities Regulations (Swimming Pools, Spa Pools and Saunas), DCMR Title 25-C, final rule effective Jun 9, 2017

Covers water quality, circulation/turnover, lifeguards, and signage for public/commercial pools, spas and saunas; incorporated elements of the CDC Model Aquatic Health Code (2nd ed.).

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

DC Department of Health (DC Health)

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 District of Columbia

Which public pool rules apply in District of Columbia today?

Aquatic Facilities Regulations (Swimming Pools, Spa Pools and Saunas), DCMR Title 25-C, final rule effective Jun 9, 2017. Covers water quality, circulation/turnover, lifeguards, and signage for public/commercial pools, spas and saunas; incorporated elements of the CDC Model Aquatic Health Code (2nd ed.).

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in District of Columbia?

DC Department of Health (DC Health).

What changes next for the public pool and spa rules in District of Columbia?

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 District of Columbia

Everything in force in District of Columbia

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