HB 633 — Public Swimming and Bathing Places

Summary

Public Swimming and Bathing Places; Revises & provides requirements for public swimming & bathing facilities relating to yearly inspections, rule variances, review & revision of rules, sanitation & safety standards, certification, the Public Swimming Pool & Spa Technical Committee, replacing certain equipment, & permit applications.

Bill Text

• Introduced H 633 Filed Current pdf

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The bill amends existing Florida statutes to enhance the regulatory framework for public swimming pools and bathing places, including inspections, certification requirements, and the authority of the Public Swimming Pool and Spa Technical Committee.

• 514.0115

  are shall be exempt from supervision under this chapter, except for maintaining compliance with department rules relating to water quality and a yearly inspection to confirm that sanitary and entrapment standards are being met, including all of the following: → are exempt from supervision under this chapter, except for maintaining compliance with department rules relating to water quality and a yearly inspection to confirm sanitary and entrapment standards are being met, including all of the following:

  Clarifies the exemption of certain pools from supervision while maintaining water quality and inspection requirements.

• 514.0115

  must shall inspect the swimming pools at such condominium or cooperative associations places annually, at the fee set forth in s. 514.033(3), or upon request by a unit owner, to determine all of the following: → must inspect the swimming pools at such condominium or cooperative associations places annually, at the fee set forth in s. 514.033(3), or upon request by a unit owner, to determine all of the following:

  Changes the language to require annual inspections for certain pools, thus reinforcing safety oversight.

• 514.021

  The department shall review and revise such rules as necessary, but not less than biennially. → The department shall may adopt and enforce rules for the operation of public swimming pools and bathing places to protect the health, safety, or welfare of persons by setting sanitation and safety standards for such public swimming pools and public bathing places.

  Changes the revision frequency from biennial to more flexible, allowing the department to adopt and enforce rules as needed.

• 514.021

  The department shall provide technical assistance to the commission in updating the construction standards of the Florida Building Code which govern public swimming pools.

  Removes the requirement for the Department of Health to provide technical assistance to the Florida Building Commission regarding construction standards.

• 514.021

  may not adopt by rule any regulation governing the construction, erection, or demolition of public swimming pools and bathing places.

  Prohibits the department from adopting regulations concerning construction standards for public swimming pools, transferring that authority to the Florida Building Commission.

• 514.021

  not abrogate the authority of the department to adopt and enforce appropriate sanitary regulations and requirements as authorized in subsection (1).

  Clarifies the department's sanitary regulatory authority remains intact despite the removal of construction regulation authority.

• 514.031

  maintain such certification for the duration of his or her employment or assignment to inspect and regulate public swimming pools or bathing places. → maintain such certification for the duration of his or her employment or assignment to inspect and regulate public swimming pools or bathing places.

  Establishes certification requirements for employees involved in the inspection and regulation of public swimming pools.

• 514.031

  The department is responsible for the cost of certifying its employees and renewing such certification under this subsection.

  Clarifies that the department must cover the costs associated with the certification of its employees.

• 514.025

  An employee of a county health department responsible for the inspection and regulation of public swimming pools or bathing places must do all of the following: 1. Obtain the Florida Public Pool Specialist Certification within 60 days after he or she is hired or assigned to the inspection and regulation of such pools or bathing places. 2. Maintain such certification for the duration of his or her employment or assignment to inspect and regulate public swimming pools or bathing places. 3. Renew his or her certification every 5 years.

  Establishes certification requirements for county health department employees who inspect pools.

Action History

1. March 13, 2026

   Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

2. January 13, 2026

   1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

3. December 12, 2025

   Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

4. December 12, 2025

   Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

5. December 12, 2025

   Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee

6. December 12, 2025

   Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

7. December 03, 2025

   Filed

Sponsors

• Kimberly Berfield · Primary

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