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Pools and Spas
Environmental Health
- (850) 653-2111, ext. 7033
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Fax
(850) 653-9896 -
Mailing Address
Florida Department of Health Franklin County
139 12th Street
Apalachicola, Florida 32320
Public swimming pools, spas, interactive water features, wading pools, and special purpose pools are permitted annually and inspected to reduce the transmission of waterborne illness and injuries to patrons. Routine inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with state standards. Bathing places are monitored for water quality.
HB1263
Governor Scott signed HB1263 on April 27, 2012 which eliminated the Department of Health's ability to review and approve new construction plans and modifications for public pools and spas. These changes are reflected in Chapter 514, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and mandates that Florida's County and City building departments are now responsible for these approvals.
VGB Act
The U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission's website www.poolsafely.gov

"Got it Covered" provides safety information for Lifeguards about entrapment and drowning prevention. You can view the video at http://www.pool-safely.gov/pool-safely-videos/lifeguard-drain-cover-training/


"Guidance to Compliance" is CPSC's 8-chapter training video for the proper inspection of pools and spas for compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act. This is available at http://www.poolsafely.gov/pool-safely-videos/guidance-compliance-1/


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