Public Recreational Bathing, N.J.A.C. 8:26 (readopted effective Jun 13, 2023; chapter expires Jun 13, 2030). Enforced by Local health departments inspect and handle complaints; NJ Department of Health Public Recreational Bathing Project interprets the rule; NJDOH and local health authorities enforce (N.J.S.A. 26:1A-9). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
Covers pools, spas/hot tubs, wading pools, bathing beaches and aquatic facilities. Guest-only hotel/motel pools are 'specially exempt' from lifeguard and first-aid staffing but must meet design, water-quality, disinfection and operating rules.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
In force; no pending amendment found; chapter expires Jun 13, 2030 (beyond 24 months)
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 Recreational Bathing, N.J.A.C. 8:26 (readopted effective Jun 13, 2023; chapter expires Jun 13, 2030). Covers pools, spas/hot tubs, wading pools, bathing beaches and aquatic facilities. Guest-only hotel/motel pools are 'specially exempt' from lifeguard and first-aid staffing but must meet design, water-quality, disinfection and operating rules.
Local health departments inspect and handle complaints; NJ Department of Health Public Recreational Bathing Project interprets the rule; NJDOH and local health authorities enforce (N.J.S.A. 26:1A-9).
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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