New Hampshire · Pools and spas

The public pool and spa rules in force in New Hampshire now.

Public bathing facility design review + self-certification program (RSA 485-A:26 to :28). Enforced by NH Dept. of Environmental Services (RSA 485-A). Reported, in verification, re-checked weekly.

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Pools and spas in New Hampshire

Reported, in verification
In force

Public bathing facility design review + self-certification program (RSA 485-A:26 to :28)

DES reviews/approves pool and spa design and construction, requires a certified operator, and runs a facility self-certification and registration program in effect since July 2019.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

NH Dept. of Environmental Services (RSA 485-A)

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

What changes next

In force

In force, nothing scheduled

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 New Hampshire

Which public pool rules apply in New Hampshire today?

Public bathing facility design review + self-certification program (RSA 485-A:26 to :28). DES reviews/approves pool and spa design and construction, requires a certified operator, and runs a facility self-certification and registration program in effect since July 2019.

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in New Hampshire?

NH Dept. of Environmental Services (RSA 485-A).

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

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 New Hampshire

Everything in force in New Hampshire

Priced per building. Your whole team is included.

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