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Iowa Pool Emergency Phone Law

Yes — Iowa rule 641—15.4(135I) requires the phone to be within an enclosure or building adjacent to the pool.

Citation: 641—15.4(135I)

The Requirement

Iowa requires the emergency telephone to be located within an enclosure or building adjacent to the pool and available for emergency use.

Citation: 641—15.4(135I)

What This Means for Your Property

Placing the phone inside a pool house, cabana, or equipment room next to the pool typically satisfies Iowa's "adjacent building" language, as long as it stays accessible to swimmers and staff during pool hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Iowa rule 641—15.4(135I) requires the phone to be within an enclosure or building adjacent to the pool.
In most cases, yes. Iowa'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 Iowa, 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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