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Arkansas Pool Emergency Phone Law

Yes — Arkansas law (A.C.A. 20-7-109) requires a conveniently located telephone for emergency use at public pools.

Citation: A.C.A. 20-7-109

The Requirement

Arkansas law requires all public pools to provide telephone service that is conveniently located for emergency use.

Citation: A.C.A. 20-7-109

What This Means for Your Property

"Conveniently located" is intentionally broad, so local health inspectors have some discretion. Placing the phone at the main pool gate or lifeguard station, with emergency numbers posted nearby, typically satisfies this requirement.

Copper Landline Retirement Status in Arkansas

Carriers across the U.S. are retiring traditional copper landlines. If your pool emergency phone still relies on a copper line in Arkansas, that service can go dark without warning — which is why many properties are switching to cellular emergency phones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Arkansas law (A.C.A. 20-7-109) requires a conveniently located telephone for emergency use at public pools.
In most cases, yes. Arkansas's pool phone requirement generally applies to any public or semi-public pool, which typically includes HOA, condo, and apartment community pools, not just commercial facilities. Confirm with your local health department if you're unsure how your specific pool is classified.
Generally yes — most states, including Arkansas, don't require a traditional landline specifically. A dedicated cellular emergency phone that reliably dials emergency services without extra steps is typically an acceptable way to meet the requirement, particularly for pools that don't already have phone lines run to the deck.
Enforcement is usually handled by the state or local health department (or a building/safety code office) as part of routine pool inspections and licensing, sometimes with extra rules added at the county level. If you're unsure which office covers your property, your local health department is the best place to start.

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