Pennsylvania's Public Bathing Place Act regulates safety, lifeguards, and water quality at public, semi-public, and apartment swimming pools statewide.
The Pennsylvania Public Bathing Place Act (35 P.S. Sec. 672 et seq.) and Chapter 18 regulations require Department of Health permits for any pool open to the public, including hotels, apartments, clubs, and campgrounds. Lifeguards are required unless conspicuous 'No Lifeguard on Duty' signs are posted along with depth markings, safety equipment, and bathing rules. Water must meet bacteriological and chemical standards with daily testing. The state framework applies universally to non-private pools, with private residential pools governed by the UCC.
Operating without a permit or violating safety rules can result in closure orders, fines up to $500 per day, and license revocation by the Department of Health.
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