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. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Pools and spas in Oregon

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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; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

Temporary rule to Dec 18, 2026

Temporary rule PH 26-2026 (OAR 333-062-1000) lets lifeguarded pools drop required adult supervision of under-14s, Jun 22-Dec 18, 2026, pending permanent rule; single-drain anti-entrapment 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

Dec 18, 2026

Temporary rule PH 26-2026 (OAR 333-062-1000) expires; it lets lifeguarded pools, including hotel pools, drop required adult supervision of children under 14 while OHA drafts permanent languageOregon Health Authority, Public Health Division

Dated

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

Dated

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. Temporary rule PH 26-2026 (OAR 333-062-1000) lets lifeguarded pools drop required adult supervision of under-14s, Jun 22-Dec 18, 2026, pending permanent rule; single-drain anti-entrapment deadline Apr 1, 2028