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South Carolina Pool Emergency Phone Law

Yes — South Carolina Reg 61-51 requires a telephone accessible to the pool deck capable of dialing emergency services.

Citation: Reg 61-51

The Requirement

South Carolina requires a telephone accessible to the pool deck that is capable of dialing emergency services.

Citation: Reg 61-51

What This Means for Your Property

As with several other states, South Carolina's rule doesn't specify an exact distance, so the phone should be reachable from the pool deck without unlocking gates or unreasonable delay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — South Carolina Reg 61-51 requires a telephone accessible to the pool deck capable of dialing emergency services.
In most cases, yes. South Carolina'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 South Carolina, 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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