Public Pool and Spa Operator Resources

Ottawa Public Health is mandated under the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Ontario Public Health Standards to inspect recreational water facilities to ensure compliance with safety and injury prevention standards, as well as to reduce the risk of waterborne illness.

Public health inspectors (PHIs) monitor compliance with O. Reg. 565 /90: Public Pools and promote pool safety and cleanliness in Ottawa's recreational water facilities. PHIs visit public pools, public spas, public wading pools and splash pads on a routine and complaint-related basis, to make sure any infractions are corrected in a timely manner.

Resources

• Ontario Public Pools Regulation 565/90 under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. 
• Public Pool, Public Spa and Class C Facilities Operator’s Manual (pdf - 6 MB) This document is currently not in an accessible format. An accessible document will be posted shortly.
• Daily Pool and Spa Log Sheet (pdf - 74 KB) 
• Pool Opening or Re-Opening Notice Form - Provide a completed form to Ottawa Public Health a minimum of two weeks prior to the date you wish to open for the season.

For information on preventing injuries and infections please visit our Water Safety and Drowning Prevention web page.