Public Pools

Public Pools

The Recreation Program is responsible for issuing approvals for the construction, alteration or reconstruction of public pools. Please direct all questions to [email protected]. Please expect a response within 1-3 business days.

Regulations

• Regulations 19-13-B33b

Application Information

• Connecticut Public Swimming Pool Design Guide: April 2021
• Application Information Required - Due to an increased volume of submittals, review times may be delayed up to 120 business days.
• Application Fee

Forms

• Application for approval plans and specifications for public pools
• Drainage Discharge Form
• Public Pool Final Inspection Request Form: print and write Public Pool Final Inspection Request Form e-form: fill in electronically
• Public Pool Inspection Checklist
• Statement of Conformance
• Equipment List and Specification Sheets: Swimming Pool, Wading Pool and Whirlpool

Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act Information

• FAQ: Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety
• 2013-20 Circular Letter Public Pool Main Drain Updates
• 2012-10 Circular Letter Recall of Pool and Spa Main Covers-Follow-up
• 2011-39 Circular Letter CPSC Recall Notice of Eight Manufacturers Drain Covers for Public Pools
• 2010-01 Circular Letter Products Available in Compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act for All Public Pools
• 2008-91 Circular Letter Guidance on the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act for All Public Pools

Further Information

• 2023-30 Splash Pad / Spray Park Warning Signage Requirement
• Centers for Disease Control and Protection - Health Swimming
• Indoor Air Pollution at Indoor Swimming Pools - 4/2011
• Recommended Procedure for Clean-up of Fecal, Vomit and Blood Incidents (In and around Public Swimming Pools and Whirlpool Spas)
• Safe Handling and Storage of Pool Chemicals
• 2012-70 Circular Letter-Automatic Disinfectant Feeders& Chemicals Used for Public Pools2007-16 Circular Letter (Safe Bathing Season)
• 2005-5 Circular Letter (Public pool closure and inspection frequency)
• 2004-14 Circular Letter (Athletic program hydrotherapy pools)

If you need further information, please contact:

The Recreation Program Department of Public Health

410 Capitol Avenue, MS#12SEW

P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308

E-mail: [email protected]