As of January 16, 2018, The New Jersey Department of Health has adopted updates to rules addressing sanitary and safety standards for public recreational bathing facilities, which include hot tubs and spas, swimming and wading pools, and aquatic recreation facilities.

Download the NEW Public Recreational Bathing Code here.

Sections that where changes have occurred are outlined below:

• Adopted Repeals and New Rules: N.J.A.C. 8:26-2.3, 2.5, 3.1, 3.20, 3.23, 4.2, 4.7, and 4.8
• Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 8:26-1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 3.2, 3.9, 3.12, 3.13, 3.15, 3.17, 3.18, 3.19, 3.21, 3.22, 3.24, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.12, 4.13, 5, 6, 7, and 8
• Adopted New Rules: N.J.A.C. 8:26-2.7, 3.25, 4.14, 5.15, 6.13, 6.14, 6.15, 6.16, and 8.14 and 8:26 Appendices A through F
• Adopted Repeals: N.J.A.C. 8:26-3.3 through 3.8, 3.10, 3.11, 3.14, 3.16, 4.6, 4.10, and 4.11 and 8:26 Appendix

The NJ DOH  has compiled FAQs that will be a helpful tool to reference when working to compile with the new code. 

If you have questions or need clarification, please reach out to
Kelly McKelvey at Kmckelvey@nespapool.org or 609.689.9111