1. (1) The manager must submit plans to the local health department that are certified, stamped, and signed by the designing engineer or architect who is licensed by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) before:

   1. (a) construction of a new pool;
   2. (b) modification of the originally approved design plans of an existing pool; or
   3. (c) replacement of equipment that is different from the equipment approved by the local health officer.

2. (2) The manager shall ensure that:

   1. (a) new pool construction or a modification project of an existing pool does not begin until the requirements of Subsection (4) have been met;

   2. (b) plans submitted, as required in Subsection (1), contain verifications that:

      1. (i) the structure is stable;

      2. (ii) the shape of a pool and location of appurtenances are designed such that there is no impairment to:

         1. (A) pool water circulation;
         2. (B) pool water quality; and
         3. (C) bather safety;
      3. (iii) a pool is designed with a circulation system, meeting the requirements of Section R392-302-19, that incorporates treatment and filtration equipment, as required in Sections R392-302-23 and R392-302-24;
      4. (iv) the facility is protected from damage due to freezing; and
      5. (v) the facility has adequate dressing areas, fencing and barriers, hand sinks, showers, and toilets; and
   3. (c) the pool is constructed in accordance with approved plans.

3. (3) The local health officer shall:

   1. (a) conduct a review of the plans described in Subsection (1) within 30 days of submission;
   2. (b) send a letter of review with any plan review findings to the manager; and
   3. (c) approve plans that meet the requirements of this rule.
4. (4) If the manager can satisfactorily demonstrate to the local health officer that the modification will not adversely affect facility operations, public health, or wellness, Subsection (1)(b) does apply.

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