Ind. Admin. Code tit. 410, r. 6-2.1-43 – Reasons for closure

Sec. 43. A pool shall be closed when any of the following occurs:

(1) Failure to meet:
1. (A) bacteriological requirements of section 31(f), 42.1(b)(15), or 42.1(b)(16) of this rule;
2. (B) disinfectant concentrations of section 30(b), 42.1(b)(1) of this rule; or
3. (C) the water clarity requirements of section 31(a) or 42.1(b)(13) of this rule.
(2) The grate on the main drain is missing or broken, or failure to meet the requirements of section 32(e) [of this rule].
(3) Failure to meet lifeguard requirements of section 35 of this rule, where applicable.
(4) A pump, filter, or disinfectant chemical feeder is not operational.
(5) A fecal accident.
(6) The spa water temperature exceeds one hundred four (104) degrees Fahrenheit.
(7) pH values less than 6.8 or equal to or greater than 8.0.
(8) If the department determines a condition, situation, or installation is created, installed or maintained that may:
1. (A) cause or result in a health or safety hazard; or
2. (B) cause or transmit disease.

(Indiana Department of Health; 410 IAC 6-2.1-43; filed May 19, 2003, 8:30 a.m.: 26 IR 3333; readopted filed Jul 8, 2009, 1:44 p.m.: 20090805-IR-410090209RFA; filed Jul 26, 2010, 2:16 p.m.: 20100825-IR-410090006FRA; errata filed Jul 20, 2011, 2:31 p.m.: 20110803-IR-410110427ACA; errata filed Nov 12, 2014, 9:30 a.m.: 20141210-IR-410140470ACA; readopted filed Sep 30, 2015, 2:45 p.m.: 20151028-IR-410150169RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2021, 8:42 a.m.: 20211208-IR-410210386RFA; readopted filed Nov 14, 2025, 11:18 a.m.: 20251210-IR-410240588RFA)