Pool/Spa Rules & Information
New Rules
- Design Standards and Construction: OAR 333-060-1000 (intended for plan review staff and builders)
- Operation and Maintenance: OAR 333-062-1000 (intended for operators and inspectors)
Significant Changes
Additional References
Resources for Operators
Checklists
- Daily Inspection Checklist – fillable PDF to download and print or use electronically
- Daily Aquatic Venue Testing Log – fillable PDF to download and print or use electronically
- Water Quality Parameters
- Imminent Health Hazards Sign
Signs
- Printable Imminent Health Hazards sign to post at your venue
- Options of CPR Posters to post before January 1, 2026:
CDC Cryptosporidium Information Sheets
General Guidance
Record Sheets
Fact Sheets
- Chlorine and Bromine Disinfection
- Surveillance and Daily Inspection
- Water Quality Testing
- Closure
- Single Main Drains
- Cyanuric Acid
- Limited Use Aquatic Venues
- Lifeguard Requirements & Training
- Discourage Climbing
- Alterations — Coming Soon
- Staff Management & Training — Coming Soon
- Contamination Response
- Disinfectant Feed Systems
- Replacements — Coming Soon
- Self-Contained Cold Plunges and Hot Tubs
- CDC: Cleaning Up Body Fluid Spills on Pool Surfaces
- CDC: Fact Sheet for Pools and Spas
- CDC: Healthy Swimming
- CDC: Shower Before You Swim
- CDC: What to Do When There is Blood or Vomit in the Pool
- Chemical Dosages
- Formulas for Pool Capacity
- How to Calculate Chemicals to Adjust Pool Chemistry
Additional Information
- OHA: Pool/Spa Website
- OHA: Pool Training Opportunities
- Required Signs at all general and limited use pools (OAR 333-060-0215)
- Required Signs at all public spa pools (OAR 333-062-0180)
- Required Signs at wading pools (OAR 333-060-0515(3))
- Manufacturers of ASME/ANSI Approved Drain Covers and ASME/ANSI/ASTM Approved Safety Vacuum Release Systems
- VGBA Letter to Operators
