Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 310 - Oklahoma State Department of Health
Chapter 320 - Public Bathing Place Operations
Subchapter 3 - Operational Provisions
Section 310:320-3-11 - Winterizing and securing outdoor pools
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
When the pool is closed, all gates shall be locked. All outdoor pools shall be secured in one of the following approved methods:
(1) Draining. Drained and kept drained until put back into service; or
(2) Pools not drained or covered. Turbidity shall be controlled so that the main drain is visible from the pool deck. Maintaining disinfectant concentrations will suppress algae growthand maintaining water balance will protect concrete and metal surfaces.
(3) Covering. Provide a pool cover of a type that is securely anchored to the deck area with bolts or similar hardware and capable of supporting a minimum of one thousand (1000) pounds. Water must not be allowed to accumulate on the top. Swimming in the pool with a partial cover is prohibited. If water is left in the pool, it should be drained below the tile and skimmers (eighteen (18) to twenty-four (24) inches) and kept chlorinated. The air should be blown out of the skimmer and fill lines. Lights should be stored on the deck or in the bottom of the pool and with switches taped in the off position.
