Chapter 1

State Sanitary Code

Part 6, Subpart 6-1 Swimming Pools

 General Provisions

6-1.1 Purpose.

The purpose of this Subpart is to assure a sanitary, healthful and safe environment for the public

when using swimming pools.

6-1.3 Application.
  • (a) The requirements of this Subpart shall apply to all swimming pools except:
    • (1) a swimming pool, or other bathing facility, owned and/or maintained by an individual for the use of his family and friends;
    • (2) spa pools used under medical supervision or associated with hospitals; and
    • (3) float tank or relaxation tank used for solitary body immersion in skin-temperature salt water.
  • (b) Section 6-1.5 of this Subpart shall not apply to swimming pools maintained and operated in connection with a temporary residence or children’s camp subject to the regulations of Subpart 7-1 or 7-2 of this Title.

Construction

6-1.8 Approval of plans.
  • (a) No municipality, school district, person, group of persons, firm, corporation, association, organization or institution shall install or construct a swimming pool, or make any addition or modification to an existing swimming pool, until plans and specifications receive the approval of the permit-issuing official. All plans shall be prepared by a person licensed by the State of New York to practice engineering or architecture. The permit-issuing official may require, when granting this approval, such modifications or conditions as the public health or safety may require.
  • (b) Design standards for swimming pools (see section 6-1.29 of this Subpart) shall be the basis upon which all plans for swimming pools shall be reviewed, approved and constructed.
  • (c) Plans for any potable water treatment or sewage treatment facilities to be constructed onsite at swimming pools shall be approved prior to construction, by the permit-issuing official or such agency having jurisdiction for such plan approval.
6-1.9 Construction compliance certificate.

The operator shall submit, prior to public use of new facilities or equipment, a construction compliance certificate to the permit-issuing official. This certificate shall be prepared and signed by a professional engineer or architect licensed to practice in New York State. The certificate shall include a statement that the pool and the appurtenances have been constructed in accordance with approved plans and specifications.