Pool and Spa
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety
Act
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa
Safety Act was promulgated December 19,
2008.
This is an act that promotes the safe
use of all types of pools and spas.
The act requires that
ALL residential and public pools be equipped with drain
covers that meet certain specifications to
protect against suction entrapment.
Summary Analysis of Virginia Graeme Baker
Pool and Spa Safety Act
Guide to upgrading your system to bring it into compliance with the
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Safety Act
(Field check sheet)
LaPorte County
Ordinance 94.15
regulates the public and semi-public use of
pools. The State of Indiana rule for pools
is
410 IAC
6-2.1. A facility is a public or
semi-public pool if more than two families
use the facility. For example, public or
semi-public pools can be found at hotels,
neighborhood associations, condominiums, or
apartment complexes, which are all required
to be permitted and comply with the state
code and county ordinance.
The La Porte County Health Department (LCHD) annual permit fee is $50.00,
and the permit is to be renewed yearly by
December 31st.
The
La Porte County Pool Annual Application/New
Pool Construction Application
here.
Prior to construction, rehabilitation, or alteration of any swimming pool
in La Porte County, plans and specification
sheets with the approval and design release
number from the Indiana Department of
Homeland Security, Office of Fire and
Building Services Division Plan Review
Branch and approval from the local building
authority shall be submitted to this office
for plan review.
Swimming pool design and construction standards
675 IAC 20 (in PDF format).
Office
of Fire and Building Services plan review
application here.
Each facility is required to employ a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) at all
times. CPO certification training Spread
Sheet.
Pool Operator Class Schedule 2008-2009
Spread Sheet
Weekly bacteriological monitoring of your pool is required as a condition
of your permit.
Area Certified Lab Sheet
La Porte County Health Department Daily
Swimming Pool Log here.
The Indiana State Department of Health's
Pool website
