Indiana · Pools and spas

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

410 IAC 6-2.1 Public and Semi-Public Pools (operations; revision effective Aug 26, 2010) plus 675 IAC 20 Swimming Pool Code (construction). Enforced by Local health departments inspect and enforce (rule may also be administered by the Indiana Department of Health); IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety reviews and approves pool construction plans. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Pools and spas in Indiana

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In force

410 IAC 6-2.1 Public and Semi-Public Pools (operations; revision effective Aug 26, 2010) plus 675 IAC 20 Swimming Pool Code (construction)

Covers public pools and semi-public pools at hotels, motels, apartments and clubs. Disinfectant and pH tested daily before opening and again during operation; weekly bacteriological samples; operating records kept at least one year.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Local health departments inspect and enforce (rule may also be administered by the Indiana Department of Health); IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety reviews and approves pool construction plans

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

What changes next

In force

In force; no pending 410 IAC 6-2.1 amendment found on IDOH pages; 675 IAC 20 included in readoption without changes (LSA #24-566)

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 Indiana

Which public pool rules apply in Indiana today?

410 IAC 6-2.1 Public and Semi-Public Pools (operations; revision effective Aug 26, 2010) plus 675 IAC 20 Swimming Pool Code (construction). Covers public pools and semi-public pools at hotels, motels, apartments and clubs. Disinfectant and pH tested daily before opening and again during operation; weekly bacteriological samples; operating records kept at least one year.

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in Indiana?

Local health departments inspect and enforce (rule may also be administered by the Indiana Department of Health); IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety reviews and approves pool construction plans.

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

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 Indiana

Everything in force in Indiana

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