Licensed Lodging Establishment Rule, Section 18.0 (eff. Jan. 1, 2018) for pools, spas and hot tubs at licensed lodging; no statewide rule for other public pools. Enforced by Vermont Dept. of Health, Food & Lodging Program (rule authority 18 V.S.A. secs. 102, 4303). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
Section 18 text: licensed engineer, architect or qualified professional designs new or majorly renovated pools; main-drain grates secured; outdoor pools enclosed at least 4 ft with self-latching gates; flotation device and 12-ft reaching pole; chlorine residual 1.0-5.0 ppm (hot tubs 2.9-5.0 ppm); hot tubs not above 104F.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
In force; Section 18 of the rule PDF (effective Jan 1, 2018) read Oct 19, 2026
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.
Licensed Lodging Establishment Rule, Section 18.0 (eff. Jan. 1, 2018) for pools, spas and hot tubs at licensed lodging; no statewide rule for other public pools. Section 18 text: licensed engineer, architect or qualified professional designs new or majorly renovated pools; main-drain grates secured; outdoor pools enclosed at least 4 ft with self-latching gates; flotation device and 12-ft reaching pole; chlorine residual 1.0-5.0 ppm (hot tubs 2.9-5.0 ppm); hot tubs not above 104F.
Vermont Dept. of Health, Food & Lodging Program (rule authority 18 V.S.A. secs. 102, 4303).
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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