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

Rule 64E-9, F.A.C.. Enforced by Florida Department of Health; county health departments inspect. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Pools and spas in Florida

Checked on the source

In force

Rule 64E-9, F.A.C.

Operating requirements, 64E-9.004, last amended June 11, 2023; other active rules July 20, 2016 per the flrules chapter page. DOH held a rule workshop April 23, 2025 on draft revisions to 64E-9.001, .004, .008, .013, .015, .016 and .017; no proposed rule appears on the chapter page. Federal drain-cover rules apply on top.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Florida Department of Health; county health departments inspect

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

What changes next

Rulemaking pending

flrules 64E-9.004 (read Oct 18, 2026) still effective Jun 11, 2023; latest notice is a Rule Development notice for 64E-9.001 published Apr 1, 2026 (FAR 52/63); no proposed rule shown

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: annual operating permit and inspectionsRule 64E-9, F.A.C. · Florida Department of Health · Not yet checked line by line against the source. Source

Questions about the public pool and spa rules in Florida

Which public pool rules apply in Florida today?

Rule 64E-9, F.A.C.. Operating requirements, 64E-9.004, last amended June 11, 2023; other active rules July 20, 2016 per the flrules chapter page. DOH held a rule workshop April 23, 2025 on draft revisions to 64E-9.001, .004, .008, .013, .015, .016 and .017; no proposed rule appears on the chapter page. Federal drain-cover rules apply on top.

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in Florida?

Florida Department of Health; county health departments inspect.

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

Rulemaking pending. flrules 64E-9.004 (read Oct 18, 2026) still effective Jun 11, 2023; latest notice is a Rule Development notice for 64E-9.001 published Apr 1, 2026 (FAR 52/63); no proposed rule shown