Public Swimming Pool & Spa Inspections & Guidelines

Health Inspections

Public Health Services inspects all indoor year-round public swimming pools and public spas (hot tubs):

• before the pool or spa opens for use
• at least four times per year

Public Health Services inspects all outdoor seasonal public swimming pools and public spas (hot tubs):

• before the pool or spa opens for use
• at least two times per year

Public health inspectors check for compliance with the Public Pools Regulation 

Short-Term Residential Swimming Pool Rentals by Private Homeowners

Responsibilities and requirements for pool owners who are currently renting or considering renting their pool to the public using online forums.

• https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/enviro/ - English
• https://www.health.gov.on.ca/fr/pro/programs/publichealth/enviro/ - French

Other Resources

Contact Public Health Services by phone at 905-546-2189 or email [email protected] if you have questions about:

• the operation of your public pool or spa
• scheduling a pre-opening inspection - Download the New pool/Spa Notification form (PDF, 424 KB)
• understanding your responsibilities as an owner or operator of a public swimming pool or spa