Some potentially hazardous conditions could lead this Agency to order a public swimming, spa or wade pool closed. Drowning and injuries have occurred when users became entrapped by the suction produced from the drain in the bottom of spas, wade pools and swimming pools. Pool water which is so cloudy that the main drain at the bottom of the pool is not visible. Drownings and near drownings have occurred when children have fallen into a dirty, cloudy pool and the child could not be located in time to effect a rescue. Missing or inaccurate water depth markers.
Serious injuries can occur when bathers dive into a pool which is inaccurately marked.
Nonfunctional recirculation system. It is vital that pool water be maintained clear and disinfected. A pool which is not adequately fenced may be easily accessible to small children. Proper fencing is the primary means to prevent drowning by hindering access to the pool by small children. Changes to existing fencing or the installation of a new enclosure must receive approval from this Agency prior to the start of construction.