Swimming Pools & Spas

The Athens City-County Health Department currently licenses and inspects all public swimming pools, public spas, or special use pools in Athens County. These facilities are licensed and inspected in accordance with Sections 3749.01 to 3749.99 of the Ohio Revised Code and Chapter 3701-31 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

Section 3749.03 of the Ohio Revised Code states: "No person shall construct or install or removate or otherwise substantially alter a public swimming pool, public spa, or special use pool after September 10, 1987 until the plans for the poll or spa have been submitted to and approved by the director of health. Within thirty days of receipt of the plans, the director shall approve or disapprove them. The plans and approval required under this division do not apply to repairs or ordinary maintenance that does not substantially affect the manner of water recirculation or basic design of the public swimming pool, public spa, or special use pool."

These regulations address all aspects of construction and operation of a public pool or spa including recirculation systems, temperature of the water, color and types of paint which can be used. They also address any special feature or devices installed.

Pool & Spa Information

Agencies:

Athens City-County Health Department
Jack Pepper, RS, Environmental Health Director
(740) 592-4431 ext. 235

Forms

Ohio Department of Health
Local Services
(614) 466-1390