Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4717 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
POOLS; LIFEGUARDS; AND EQUIPMENT
Part 4717.1850 - DEPTH OF POOL WATER
Universal Citation: MN Rules 4717.1850
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
Subpart 1. General.
The minimum depth of water in a public pool must be three feet. The maximum depth at the shallow end of the pool must not exceed three feet six inches.
Subp. 2. Exceptions.
The requirements in subpart 1 do not apply to special purpose pools, wading pools, and pools used for supervised competition.
A. A wading pool must have a maximum depth of
no more than 24 inches.
B. A pool
with a zero depth area may be approved by the commissioner if:
(1) a lifeguard is present at the zero depth
area at all times the pool is in use; and
(2) there is an effective barrier, such as
stanchions and ropes to restrict access from the deck of the pool to the area
where the water depth is less than three feet, except on the side of zero
depth. The barrier must permit easy removal for emergency access or
maintenance.
Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05; 144.12; 144.123; 145A.02; 157.01
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