Updated Swimming Pool Laws & Regulations,2025
Under the updated 2025 legislation, swimming pools are now classified into three types:
Type 1 pools – Public and high-risk pools
These are intended for general public use.
These pools fall under the most stringent regulations due to their high volume of users. This includes:
• Recreational swimming pools
• Public-access pools
• Water parks
Type 2 Pools – Business-related pools
These pools support a primary business function and are also classified as public use pools. Examples include:
• Hotel pools (including shared swim-up pools)
• Pools at campsites
• Spa pools and hydrotherapy facilities
• Club swimming pools
Type 3 Pools – Private and shared-use pools
• Pools at self-catering holiday rentals
• Shared-use pools serving up to five residential units
These pools fall under private use, defined as exclusive use by the property owner/manager, their family, or rental guests.
Relaxed rules for Type 3 private pools
If your property has a Type 3 private pool, and it serves more than five residential units, the following changes apply under the new law:
• No requirement for a lifeguard
• No need to apply for a swimming pool operating permit
• Occasional inspections only, mostly during summer.
Specific obligations are outlined for each category, including licensing requirements, safety supervision, and operational measures.
The law separates the operational and construction aspects, with construction requirements governed under the Roads and Buildings Law.