Public bathing facility law (RSA 485-A:26) + NHDES rules Env-Wq 1100. Enforced by NH Dept. of Environmental Services, Public Pools and Spas Program (RSA 485-A). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
NHDES approves design before a public pool is built or operated; review fee $100 for 400 sq ft plus $25 per added 100 sq ft. Facilities register for the facility's life; changes reported within 10 days, closure within 30. Env-Wq 1100 (eff. May 1, 2021) requires annual self-certification and a certified pool operator.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
In force; RSA 485-A:26 re-read Oct 22, 2026 (last amended 2025, 245:3, eff. July 31, 2026): design review fee and registration terms unchanged
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.
Public bathing facility law (RSA 485-A:26) + NHDES rules Env-Wq 1100. NHDES approves design before a public pool is built or operated; review fee $100 for 400 sq ft plus $25 per added 100 sq ft. Facilities register for the facility's life; changes reported within 10 days, closure within 30. Env-Wq 1100 (eff. May 1, 2021) requires annual self-certification and a certified pool operator.
NH Dept. of Environmental Services, Public Pools and Spas Program (RSA 485-A).
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