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Michigan Pool Emergency Phone Law

Yes — Michigan rule R 325.2193 requires accessible emergency communication within the pool enclosure.

Citation: R 325.2193

The Requirement

Michigan requires accessible emergency communication within the pool enclosure.

Citation: R 325.2193

What This Means for Your Property

Michigan's rule is written broadly enough to cover both landlines and cellular emergency phones, which makes it a good fit for pools that never had traditional phone wiring installed.

Copper Landline Retirement Status in Michigan

Carriers across the U.S. are retiring traditional copper landlines. If your pool emergency phone still relies on a copper line in Michigan, 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 — Michigan rule R 325.2193 requires accessible emergency communication within the pool enclosure.
In most cases, yes. Michigan'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 Michigan, 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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