Resources for the Float Community
Industry Standards
There are several organizations in the US that manage regulations for pools, spas, and other recreational waters. There are also a few organizations that continue to develop best practices for operating a Float Tank. Here are a few of those standards.
Float Tank
Standards
The FTA has helped to develop Float Tank Standards - best practices to ensure quality, sanitation, and safety while operating float tanks.
NSF
International
NSF International is an organization that creates product safety standards and certifications. Standard language for float tanks is included in their NSF/ANSI/CAN 50 Standard for recreational water facilities, which can be purchased via the link below.
Model Aquatic
Health Code
The MAHC aims to continue developing a suggested code for health departments to use when regulating pools - include are regulations for floatation tanks.
Pool, Spa, & Float Regulations
As you've probably discovered by now, float centers will need to be approved and audited by a local health department agency. At this time, not all health departments have specific codes or regulations for float centers. A float center may be classified as a pool or spa, a tattoo parlor, or a hair salon.
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The most effective way to find the regulations that apply to your center is to visit your city, county, or state's health department website. That said, we've done our best to find standards for many cities and counties in the US - please help us keep this up-to-date, by sending us any updated codes you find.
Connecticut
Illinois
Maine
Missouri
New Mexico
Oregon
Texas
Wisconsin
Delaware
Indiana
Maryland
Montana
New York
Pennsylvania
Utah
Wyoming
Florida
Iowa
Massachusetts
Nebraska
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Vermont
No statewide regulations
Arkansas
Kansas
No statewide regulations. Look for county regulations.
Michigan
North Dakota
South Carolina
Virginia
California
Multiple local and county regulations exist. Call your local department of health for information