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Oregon Pool Emergency Phone Law

Yes — Oregon rule OAR 333-060 requires an available telephone capable of emergency dialing.

Citation: OAR 333-060

The Requirement

Oregon requires the emergency telephone to be available and capable of dialing for emergency services.

Citation: OAR 333-060

What This Means for Your Property

Oregon's language focuses on functionality over exact placement, so the main compliance concern is making sure the unit works and can complete a call to 911 without any extra steps.

Copper Landline Retirement Status in Oregon

Carriers across the U.S. are retiring traditional copper landlines. If your pool emergency phone still relies on a copper line in Oregon, 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 — Oregon rule OAR 333-060 requires an available telephone capable of emergency dialing.
In most cases, yes. Oregon'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 Oregon, 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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