481 IAC ch. 485, swimming pools, spas and spray pads (moved from DPH 641 IAC ch. 15 per IAC 2/4/26); effective Sept 24, 2025 (ARC 9498C); rescission date for review Sept 24, 2030. Enforced by DIAL (Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing), Swimming Pools & Spas program. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
Sets disinfectant/pH ranges (free chlorine 1-8 ppm or bromine 2-18 ppm), testing at opening and every 4 hours, certified-operator and lifeguard rules, and entrapment-prevention standards for suction outlets.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
In force since Sept 24, 2025; routine 5-year rule-review sunset in 2030, not a substantive change
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.
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.
481 IAC ch. 485, swimming pools, spas and spray pads (moved from DPH 641 IAC ch. 15 per IAC 2/4/26); effective Sept 24, 2025 (ARC 9498C); rescission date for review Sept 24, 2030. Sets disinfectant/pH ranges (free chlorine 1-8 ppm or bromine 2-18 ppm), testing at opening and every 4 hours, certified-operator and lifeguard rules, and entrapment-prevention standards for suction outlets.
DIAL (Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing), Swimming Pools & Spas program.
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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