Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8840 - Swimming activity area

Rule 840.

(1) All swimming areas must be maintained in a clean and safe condition.
(2) A public pool used for swimming must be inspected by the local health department and issued a license by the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy.
(3) The water at a public or private beach must not be used if determined unsafe by the local health department.
(4) A working phone must be accessible on the premises.
(5) All of the following safety equipment must be readily accessible:
(a) First aid kit.
(b) Rescue pole or throwing rope and ring buoy.
(c) Signaling device.
(6) The use of hot tubs, residential pools, and private wading pools is prohibited.

Notes

Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8840
2013 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2025 MR 10, Eff. 5/7/2025

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