Oakland County Health Division enforces Michigan's public swimming pool safety rules at over 900 pools and spas annually. Rules cover water quality, disinfection, lifeguarding, depth markings, and entrance access. Residential pools are not licensed but must follow Michigan Residential Code Appendix G entrapment-prevention and barrier rules.
Under MCL 333.12527, no public swimming pool in Oakland County may operate without a license issued by the Oakland County Health Division acting as EGLE's designated local health department. Annual inspections by OCHD's Environmental Health Services Unit assure each pool meets standards for water quality, water treatment, construction, safety equipment, operation, and maintenance. Required equipment includes life rings or shepherd's crooks at the deckside, depth markings, anti-entrapment drain covers compliant with ASME/ANSI A112.19.8, and posted bather load limits. Public pools 2,400 sq ft or larger generally require a certified lifeguard during operating hours unless an exemption applies. Residential pools must comply with Michigan Residential Code Appendix G entrapment prevention — single-drain pools require listed anti-vortex covers or dual drains spaced at least 3 ft apart, and pumps over 1 HP require a safety vacuum release system on single-drain installations.
Operating a public pool without a license, or operating one with critical violations (no working disinfection, dangerous water clarity, missing anti-entrapment covers), can result in immediate closure by OCHD and license revocation under MCL 333.12528. Penalties include misdemeanor charges and per-day civil fines.
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