New York · Pools and spas

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

State Sanitary Code 10 NYCRR Subpart 6-1 (Swimming Pools), Public Health Law sec. 225; DOH regulation page shows effective date Jul 6, 2011; spray grounds under Subpart 6-3. Enforced by Local (county/city) health departments permit and inspect; NYS Department of Health and its regional/district offices also act as permit-issuing officials. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Pools and spas in New York

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State Sanitary Code 10 NYCRR Subpart 6-1 (Swimming Pools), Public Health Law sec. 225; DOH regulation page shows effective date Jul 6, 2011; spray grounds under Subpart 6-3

Covers pools other than single-family residential (hotel/motel pools included), spa pools and water slides; operators need a permit and must meet design, supervision, water-quality and safety rules. No amendment after 2011 found.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Local (county/city) health departments permit and inspect; NYS Department of Health and its regional/district offices also act as permit-issuing officials

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 proposed Subpart 6-1 amendment found

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 York

Which public pool rules apply in New York today?

State Sanitary Code 10 NYCRR Subpart 6-1 (Swimming Pools), Public Health Law sec. 225; DOH regulation page shows effective date Jul 6, 2011; spray grounds under Subpart 6-3. Covers pools other than single-family residential (hotel/motel pools included), spa pools and water slides; operators need a permit and must meet design, supervision, water-quality and safety rules. No amendment after 2011 found.

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

Local (county/city) health departments permit and inspect; NYS Department of Health and its regional/district offices also act as permit-issuing officials.

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

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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