Disney Experts Help Establish National Pool Safety Code

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Disney Experts Help Establish National Pool Safety Code

Two Walt Disney World Resort cast members recognized as experts in water quality and aquatic safety have been tapped to join a national panel that will establish standards for constructing and operating swimming pools.

Amy Duck, a safety and health manager and Michael Beatty, a manager with engineering services, will help the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) build a Model Aquatic Health Code.

While many states have stringent safety requirements for swimming pool construction and maintenance, some states have little to no aquatic regulations at all. The new Model Aquatic Health Code will set new uniform guidelines nationwide for pool builders and recreational operators to follow.


With two of the world’s most popular water parks, Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, and 144 recreational bodies of water across property, Walt Disney World Resort has a strong aquatic safety record on water quality and operations. Duck and Beatty have plenty of best practices to draw on and share.”We have a great deal of experience to share with the industry,” said Duck.

“We have so many different types of aquatic facilities, including resort pools and spas, aquatic playgrounds, and the activity pools throughout our water parks. That gives us a wide range of insights to bring to our colleagues.”

Duck says Walt Disney World Resort teams get involved in every detail of the construction of pools and spas, being very particular about where depth markers are placed and lifeguard chairs are positioned, and keeping the safety signage concise so it’s clear for guests to read.

Duck and Beatty will have the chance to share those points and more with their colleagues from across the country throughout the year. The CDC has set a goal of having the Model Aquatic Health Code in place by the end of 2011.

Both Duck and Beatty say the new Model Aquatic Health Code will be a sweeping change for the industry and help everyone who enjoys a swim stay a little safer.

Disney Experts Help Establish National Pool Safety Code

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