1. (1) The manager shall ensure that the peak bather load, as described in Subsection (3), is not exceeded.
2. (2) The manager shall ensure that a sign indicating the allowed peak bather load for each pool is posted within the pool enclosure.

3. (3) The peak bather load shall be determined as follows:

   1. (a) ten square feet of pool water surface area per bather is provided in a spa pool;
   2. (b) ten square feet of surface area per bather is provided for an interactive water feature;

   3. (c) 20 square feet of pool water surface area per bather is provided for each bather in:

      1. (i) a swimming pool;
      2. (ii) a lazy river;
      3. (iii) an instructional pool;
      4. (iv) a therapy pool;
      5. (v) a wading pool; or
      6. (vi) a wave pool; and

   4. (d) 50 square feet of pool water surface area per bather is provided in:

      1. (i) a slide splash pool; or
      2. (ii) a slide runout.
4. (4) The manager shall follow the manufacturer's established peak bather load in a surf pool.
5. (5) The local health officer may reduce the peak bather load to ensure proper pool water quality and bather safety.

KEY: pools, spas, swimming, water

Date of Last Change: May 26, 2026

Notice of Continuation: October 21, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202; 26B-7-113; 26B-7-124; 26B-7-402