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Tennessee Pool Emergency Phone Law

Yes — Tennessee Rule 1200-23-05 requires an emergency telephone accessible within the pool area.

Citation: Rule 1200-23-05

The Requirement

Tennessee requires an emergency telephone accessible within the pool area.

Citation: Rule 1200-23-05

What This Means for Your Property

Tennessee's requirement mirrors many neighboring states — keep the phone within the fenced pool area itself and confirm it dials out reliably.

Copper Landline Retirement Status in Tennessee

Carriers across the U.S. are retiring traditional copper landlines. If your pool emergency phone still relies on a copper line in Tennessee, 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 — Tennessee Rule 1200-23-05 requires an emergency telephone accessible within the pool area.
In most cases, yes. Tennessee'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 Tennessee, 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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