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Pennsylvania Pool Emergency Phone Law

Yes — Pennsylvania code 28 Pa. Code § 18.44 requires a telephone within the enclosure or easily accessible from the deck.

Citation: 28 Pa. Code § 18.44

The Requirement

Pennsylvania requires a telephone within the pool enclosure or easily accessible from the deck.

Citation: 28 Pa. Code § 18.44

What This Means for Your Property

"Easily accessible from the deck" gives some flexibility for nearby buildings, but inspectors typically want a direct sightline or short, unobstructed path from the pool to the phone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Pennsylvania code 28 Pa. Code § 18.44 requires a telephone within the enclosure or easily accessible from the deck.
In most cases, yes. Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania, 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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