OAR 333-060-0705
Pool Closure Criteria

(1)

If one or more of the conditions outlined in subsection (3)(a) through (i) of this rule is present at the public swimming pool or wading pool, the pool license holder, operator, or responsible supervisor must immediately close the pool until the situation is resolved.

(2)

If a pool license holder, operator or responsible supervisor has not acted in accordance with section (1) of this rule the Division or its agent may issue an emergency suspension order, and close a swimming pool or wading pool in accordance with ORS 183.430 (Hearing on refusal to renew license)(2). The emergency suspension may be used if one or more of the conditions in subsection (3)(a) through (i) of this rule exist that present a serious and immediate danger to the public’s health or safety.

(3)

Conditions requiring immediate closure of the public swimming pool, until they are resolved, include:

(a)

CHEMICAL PARAMETERS. Failure to comply with the disinfectant residual levels, high levels for cyanuric acid or out of range pH as established in OAR 333-060-0200 (Pool Water Quality)(1), 333-060-0515 (Wading Pool Operation)(1) and items (a) thru (h) of Table 3;

(b)

WATER QUALITY. Failure to comply with the water quality standards for clarity and bacteria established in OAR 333-060-0200 (Pool Water Quality)(1), 333-060-0510 (Existing Wading Pools)(1) and items (j) and (k) of Table 3;

(c)

TREATMENT EQUIPMENT. A non-operational circulation pump, filter, or disinfectant feeder. With the approval of the local public health authority, when a chemical feeder(s) is inoperative for a few hours while repairs are made, the pool may remain open, if the water chemistry can be maintained manually.

(d)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY.

(A)

The presence of bare electrical wires or other obvious electrical deficiency; or

(B)

The presence of lightning or severe storms within a minimum 10-mile (16km) proximity of the pool at outdoor pools.

(e)

SUPERVISION. The absence of a responsible supervisor or required lifeguard;

(f)

ENCLOSURES. Enclosures such as fences, doors, gates or windows that are not in compliance with OAR 333-060-0105 (Swimming Pool Enclosure) or 333-060-0210 (Pool Safety)(7);

(g)

SUBMERGED SUCTION FITTINGS. A broken, missing or improperly attached submerged suction fitting, as required by OAR 333-060-0128 (Submerged Suction Outlets and Drains)(3);

(h)

FECAL ACCIDENT. A fecal accident occurs or feces is found in the pool; or

(i)

OTHER CONDITIONS. The presence of a hazardous substance or object in the swimming pool, or the existence of any condition creating an immediate danger to health or safety.

(4)

In accordance with ORS 183.430 (Hearing on refusal to renew license)(2) the license holder shall have 90 days after the date of notice of emergency suspension to request a hearing. If a hearing is requested, a hearing must be granted to the license holder as soon as practicable after such demand.

Source: Rule 333-060-0705 — Pool Closure Criteria, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=333-060-0705.

333‑060‑0005
Purpose 333‑060‑0010
Adoption by Reference 333‑060‑0015
Definitions 333‑060‑0020
Compliance 333‑060‑0025
Approval to Construct 333‑060‑0030
Plans 333‑060‑0035
Licenses 333‑060‑0040
Conditional Licenses 333‑060‑0045
Maintenance and Modification 333‑060‑0050
Structural Stability 333‑060‑0055
Size 333‑060‑0060
Dimensions 333‑060‑0065
Finishes, Markings and Lifelines 333‑060‑0070
Illumination 333‑060‑0075
Ventilation 333‑060‑0080
Ladders, Recessed Steps and Stairways 333‑060‑0085
Diving 333‑060‑0090
Slides 333‑060‑0091
Waterpark Slides 333‑060‑0095
Elevated Lifeguard Chairs 333‑060‑0100
Life Saving Equipment 333‑060‑0105
Swimming Pool Enclosure 333‑060‑0110
Decks 333‑060‑0115
Overflow Systems 333‑060‑0120
Recirculation System 333‑060‑0125
Inlets 333‑060‑0128
Submerged Suction Outlets and Drains 333‑060‑0130
Piping 333‑060‑0135
Pumps 333‑060‑0140
Filters 333‑060‑0145
Pool Heaters 333‑060‑0150
Disinfectant and Chemical Feeders 333‑060‑0155
Meters and Gauges 333‑060‑0160
Equipment Room 333‑060‑0165
Ground Fault Interrupter 333‑060‑0170
Bathhouses and Sanitary Facilities 333‑060‑0175
Visitor and Spectator Areas 333‑060‑0180
Food Service 333‑060‑0185
Drinking Fountains 333‑060‑0190
Domestic Water Quality 333‑060‑0200
Pool Water Quality 333‑060‑0205
Operation and Maintenance 333‑060‑0206
Supervision — Limited-Use Pools 333‑060‑0207
Supervision — General-Use Pools 333‑060‑0208
Lifeguard Supervision & Training 333‑060‑0209
Pool Staff Training & Safety 333‑060‑0210
Pool Safety 333‑060‑0215
Signs 333‑060‑0220
Variance 333‑060‑0225
Instructional Use of Limited-Use Pools 333‑060‑0500
Wading Pools 333‑060‑0505
New Wading Pool Construction 333‑060‑0510
Existing Wading Pools 333‑060‑0515
Wading Pool Operation 333‑060‑0700
Enforcement 333‑060‑0705
Pool Closure Criteria
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 333-060-0705’s source at or​.us