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Missouri Pool Emergency Phone Law

Yes — Missouri rule 19 CSR 20-34.040 requires a phone accessible within 200 feet of the pool.

Citation: 19 CSR 20-34.040

The Requirement

Missouri requires the emergency telephone to be accessible within 200 feet of the pool.

Citation: 19 CSR 20-34.040

What This Means for Your Property

200 feet is a fairly generous radius, so many properties can use a phone in a nearby clubhouse or office as long as it is clearly marked and within that distance.

Copper Landline Retirement Status in Missouri

Carriers across the U.S. are retiring traditional copper landlines. If your pool emergency phone still relies on a copper line in Missouri, 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 — Missouri rule 19 CSR 20-34.040 requires a phone accessible within 200 feet of the pool.
In most cases, yes. Missouri'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 Missouri, 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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