State pool code
Definition
The state-level regulatory framework — usually administered by a public health department — that defines design, operation, chemistry and inspection requirements for public aquatic facilities including splash pads.
State pool codes are the binding rules every public splash pad operates under. Codes vary widely: Florida and Texas have detailed splash-pad-specific rules; some midwestern states still treat splash pads as exotic and fold them into general 'aquatic feature' clauses.
Key state-code items include required chemistry logging frequency, minimum chlorine and pH ranges, drain-cover specs, operator-certification rules, and inspection cadence. Pads cited under state code can be closed by the local health department until violations are cured.