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Kentucky Pool Emergency Phone Law

Yes — Kentucky rule 902 KAR 10:120 requires the emergency phone to be readily accessible at all times of use.

Citation: 902 KAR 10:120

The Requirement

Kentucky requires the emergency telephone or device to be readily accessible at all times the pool is in use.

Citation: 902 KAR 10:120

What This Means for Your Property

"At all times" means the phone can't be locked away or powered down outside of staffed hours if the pool itself remains open — an important detail for unstaffed community and apartment pools.

Copper Landline Retirement Status in Kentucky

Carriers across the U.S. are retiring traditional copper landlines. If your pool emergency phone still relies on a copper line in Kentucky, 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 — Kentucky rule 902 KAR 10:120 requires the emergency phone to be readily accessible at all times of use.
In most cases, yes. Kentucky'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 Kentucky, 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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