Interpretation of Provincial Regulations
The provincial government consults with the Society to revise current Regulations, Standards and Guidelines, and to create new legislation. Involvement with these task forces confirms the Society as the standard-setter for aquatic operations across Canada. This involvement also allows the Society to formalize all the work done through all areas of Aquatic Safety Management.
The Society undertook this initiative and published the revised Guide to Ontario Public Pools Regulation - July 2018. This Guide assists pool owners/operators with the interpretation of the new Public Pool Regulation 565. This project responds to the long-held view of operators that the Regulations are not "user friendly" and that safety levels and bather comfort could be enhanced if regulations were more easily understood. In addition, the Society clarifies sections of these regulations by utilizing "Lifesaving Society Notes" throughout the document. This gives operators a clearer understanding of the regulation.
The Society also has other standards literature including: Waterfront Safety Standards, Backyard Pool Guidelines and the Dragon Boat Handbook.
2025 Updates to Ontario Provincial Pools Regulation
The Ontario Government has issued updates to the Ontario Provincial Pools Regulation (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 565: PUBLIC POOLS) effective January 1, 2025. In response, the Society has produced an insert that covers the required amendments to the current
Guide to Ontario Public Pool Regulation.
The insert will be included with any purchase of the
Guide to Ontario Public Pools Regulation until a new edition is available and can be
downloaded from our website here for those who already own the book.
The Society will publish a new edition of the Guide later this year that features the January 1, 2025 updates, regulatory clarifications and other improvements.
No changes are required for to the Award Guides, PowerPoints or resources for Aquatic Supervisor, Aquatic Manager or SEE Auditor. Please ensure that you are referencing the insert as required in the course delivery and learning activities.
The Society is available to support affiliates in understanding and implementing these new regulations. Email us at
experts@lifeguarding.com or call 416-490-8844 to speak to a member of our staff.