Michigan · Pools and spas

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

Public Health Code Part 125 (1978 PA 368, MCL 333.12521-12534) + Public Swimming Pools rules R 325.2111-325.2199 (last amended eff. Feb 6, 2001). Enforced by EGLE Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division (construction permits, licenses); local health departments inspect, and a current approved local inspection report is required before a license is released. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Pools and spas in Michigan

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In force

Public Health Code Part 125 (1978 PA 368, MCL 333.12521-12534) + Public Swimming Pools rules R 325.2111-325.2199 (last amended eff. Feb 6, 2001)

Covers pools and spas at hotels, motels, apartments, clubs and resorts (pools serving 4 or fewer units exempt); construction permit and license required. 2022 PA 99 (eff. Jun 14, 2022) allows in-pool food/drink service under added conditions.

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Who enforces it

EGLE Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division (construction permits, licenses); local health departments inspect, and a current approved local inspection report is required before a license is released

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 pool rule set found (EGLE regulatory agenda not checked)

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 Michigan

Which public pool rules apply in Michigan today?

Public Health Code Part 125 (1978 PA 368, MCL 333.12521-12534) + Public Swimming Pools rules R 325.2111-325.2199 (last amended eff. Feb 6, 2001). Covers pools and spas at hotels, motels, apartments, clubs and resorts (pools serving 4 or fewer units exempt); construction permit and license required. 2022 PA 99 (eff. Jun 14, 2022) allows in-pool food/drink service under added conditions.

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in Michigan?

EGLE Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division (construction permits, licenses); local health departments inspect, and a current approved local inspection report is required before a license is released.

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

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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