Public Bathing Facilities
The Manchester Health Department permits more than 60 public bathing facilities each year, including indoor pools, outdoor pools, spas, and natural bathing areas (link to Natural Bathing Area Page).
Environmental Health staff inspect these facilities throughout the year to help ensure water quality and bather safety. All Environmental Health Specialists are Certified Pool Operators (CPOs), which is the national standard for the industry.
Indoor pools and spas are inspected at least twice per year. Outdoor pools are inspected before opening and once during the season. Natural bathing areas are inspected monthly during the open season. If serious problems are found, a facility may be closed immediately.
Permit Requirements
A permit to operate a public bathing place must be submitted before opening. Applications are available through the forms section below.
The Manchester Health Department inspects these facilities to ensure compliance with the New Hampshire Public Bathing Facility Rules (Env Wq-1100) and local requirements under Chapter 91.35 of the City of Manchester Code of Ordinances.
If a facility creates an immediate risk to public health, the Environmental Health Specialist may order it closed until a reinspection confirms that conditions are acceptable.
Forms
- Swimming Pool, Natural Bathing Place or Spa Permit Application
- Swimming Pool Inspection Form
- Spa and Hot Tub Inspection Form