Georgia · Pools and spas

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

DPH Chapter 511-3-5 Public Swimming Pools, Spas, and Recreational Water Parks (effective Jan 31, 2017); construction also under 2024 ISPSC with Georgia Amendments (Jan 1, 2026). Enforced by Georgia Department of Public Health rules; county boards of health (Environmental Health) permit and inspect; DCA adopts the ISPSC for construction. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Pools and spas in Georgia

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In force

DPH Chapter 511-3-5 Public Swimming Pools, Spas, and Recreational Water Parks (effective Jan 31, 2017); construction also under 2024 ISPSC with Georgia Amendments (Jan 1, 2026)

Operating permits last at most 12 months; construction permits 12 months. Pools built before Dec 31, 2016 stay under the 2013 chapter. No amendment to 511-3-5 since Jan 31, 2017 per Secretary of State history.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Georgia Department of Public Health rules; county boards of health (Environmental Health) permit and inspect; DCA adopts the ISPSC for construction

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

What changes next

In force

In force; DPH rule-making page lists an undated 511-3-5 revision notice (image-only PDF, possibly the 2016 notice behind the 2017 rewrite)

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 Georgia

Which public pool rules apply in Georgia today?

DPH Chapter 511-3-5 Public Swimming Pools, Spas, and Recreational Water Parks (effective Jan 31, 2017); construction also under 2024 ISPSC with Georgia Amendments (Jan 1, 2026). Operating permits last at most 12 months; construction permits 12 months. Pools built before Dec 31, 2016 stay under the 2013 chapter. No amendment to 511-3-5 since Jan 31, 2017 per Secretary of State history.

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in Georgia?

Georgia Department of Public Health rules; county boards of health (Environmental Health) permit and inspect; DCA adopts the ISPSC for construction.

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

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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