Oregon · Pools and spas

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

OAR 333-060 (aquatic facility design and construction) and OAR 333-062 (operation and maintenance) under ORS 448; rewritten effective Apr 1, 2025. Enforced by Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division pool program (rules, oversight of the field inspection system) with local public health authorities. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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In force

OAR 333-060 (aquatic facility design and construction) and OAR 333-062 (operation and maintenance) under ORS 448; rewritten effective Apr 1, 2025

Rewrite based on CDC's 2023 Model Aquatic Health Code; covers public pools, spas and water play venues, including hotel pools. Existing single-drain pools: anti-entrapment upgrade by Apr 1, 2028; existing indoor venues end cyanuric acid use Apr 1, 2029.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division pool program (rules, oversight of the field inspection system) with local public health authorities

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

Temporary rule to Dec 18, 2026

OHA proposed permanent amendments to OAR 333-062-0000 (MAHC sections 6.4.2.2.1 and 6.4.2.2.3, adult supervision of children under 14): public hearing Nov 17, 2026, written comments until Nov 30, 2026 (OHA page read Nov 6, 2026). Temporary rule expires Dec 18, 2026. Single-drain deadline Apr 1, 2028

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.

Dated items

Next 24 months

Nov 17, 2026

OHA public hearing (2 p.m. Pacific, by video or phone) on proposed permanent pool rule language on adult supervision of children under 14 (OAR 333-062-0000, MAHC 6.4.2.2.1 and 6.4.2.2.3), including lifeguarded hotel poolsOregon Health Authority, Public Health Division

Confirmed date

Nov 30, 2026

Written comments close (5 p.m. Pacific) on OHA's proposed permanent pool supervision rule; OHA says final rules will be filed after it considers comments. Confirm the final wording with OHA before changing pool signsOregon Health Authority, Public Health Division

Confirmed date

Dec 18, 2026

Temporary amendment to OAR 333-062-1000 (adult supervision of children under 14 at lifeguarded pools, including hotel pools) expires; operators currently may choose whether to require it. OHA says permanent language may differ; confirm with OHA before changing signsOregon Health Authority, Public Health Division

Confirmed date

Apr 1, 2028

Existing public pools and spas with a single main drain must add a secondary anti-entrapment device or unblockable drainOregon Health Authority; local public health authorities

Confirmed date

What a building has to do

1 recurring duties

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.

Annual

Public pool or spa: operating permit and health inspectionsState or county pool rules · Health department · Not yet checked line by line against the source.

Questions about the public pool and spa rules in Oregon

Which public pool rules apply in Oregon today?

OAR 333-060 (aquatic facility design and construction) and OAR 333-062 (operation and maintenance) under ORS 448; rewritten effective Apr 1, 2025. Rewrite based on CDC's 2023 Model Aquatic Health Code; covers public pools, spas and water play venues, including hotel pools. Existing single-drain pools: anti-entrapment upgrade by Apr 1, 2028; existing indoor venues end cyanuric acid use Apr 1, 2029.

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in Oregon?

Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division pool program (rules, oversight of the field inspection system) with local public health authorities.

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

Temporary rule to Dec 18, 2026. OHA proposed permanent amendments to OAR 333-062-0000 (MAHC sections 6.4.2.2.1 and 6.4.2.2.3, adult supervision of children under 14): public hearing Nov 17, 2026, written comments until Nov 30, 2026 (OHA page read Nov 6, 2026). Temporary rule expires Dec 18, 2026. Single-drain deadline Apr 1, 2028

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

Pools and spas in Oregon

OAR 333-060 (aquatic facility design and construction) and OAR 333-062 (operation and maintenance) under ORS 448; rewritten effective Apr 1, 2025

Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division pool program (rules, oversight of the field inspection system) with local public health authorities

Temporary rule to Dec 18, 2026

Dated items

What a building has to do

Questions about the public pool and spa rules in Oregon

Which public pool rules apply in Oregon today?

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in Oregon?

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

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