West Virginia's Public Bathing Places Act and Bureau for Public Health rules set statewide safety standards for public pools and spas, covering water quality, lifeguard requirements, rescue equipment, signage, and operational permits. These standards apply uniformly to all regulated facilities.
Under 64 CSR 16, public pools in West Virginia must obtain an annual operating permit from the local health department under Bureau for Public Health oversight. Operators must monitor disinfectant levels, pH, and turbidity multiple times daily and maintain logs. Lifeguards holding current certifications are required at most public pools, with limited exceptions for unguarded pools meeting specific safety equipment and signage standards. Required equipment includes shepherd's crook, ring buoys, first-aid supplies, and emergency phone. Depth markers and 'No Diving' warnings are mandatory in shallow areas. Inspectors may close non-compliant pools immediately.
Permit suspension, immediate closure orders, and misdemeanor charges may follow violations. Persistent or hazardous violations can result in permit revocation and fines.
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