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Swimming & Wading Pools, Spas and Beaches
For Indiana State Department of Health Information about public swimming pools http://www.in.gov/isdh/23281.htm
As of January 1st, 2011, Annual (Open All or Most of Year) Pool & Spa Permits ~ $450.00
Seasonal (Open During or Between May and September) Pool & Spa Permits ~ $250.00
Swimming Pool Rule 410 IAC 6-2.1 Revisions are now in effect. Rule 410 IAC 6.2.1 has been revised to include the regulation of Tourist Homes and updated. The revised rule went into effect on August 26, 2010. Anyone involved with swimming pools should study the revised rule.
The Monroe County Health Department licenses and inspects all Pools, Spas and Beaches routinely for maintenance of proper water chemistry, required safety equipment, cleanliness of Bath Houses, Locker Rooms and Proper Filtration Systems. The Monroe County Swimming Pool, Spa and Beach Ordinance follows the rules and regulations required by the Indiana State Department of Health. The Health Department has the authority to close Public and Semi-Public Water Recreational Facilities that do not follow the State Department of Health regulations. The facilities must correct the cited violations before reopening.
See Chapter 355-1: http://www.co.monroe.in.us/tsd/Documents.aspx?Command=Core_Download&EntryId=2992
Looking for signs that meet code?
http://www.poolweb.com/
If you can not find what you are looking for at the website listed, you may consider calling a local sign company. Keep in mind that some signs may have to be specially ordered.
For any pool related questions, please call 349 - 2882 directly.
