What is the mandated guidance for swimming pools and similar facilities?

• A. OSHA Standards
• B. AFMAN 48-114
• C. DoD Instruction 6055
• D. EPA Guidelines

Answer: (B)

AFMAN 48-114 is the mandated guidance because it is the Air Force’s specific directive for aquatic facilities. It lays out the exact requirements for operating and maintaining pools and similar facilities on Air Force installations, including water quality standards, sanitation, safety equipment, lifeguard considerations, and inspection procedures. This ensures uniform, DoD-aligned practices across bases.

General OSHA standards cover workplace safety in civilian settings, but DoD facilities follow service-specific manuals that tailor requirements to military environments. EPA guidelines deal with environmental protection more broadly and aren’t the authoritative source for the day-to-day operation of recreational pools within DoD. DoD Instruction 6055 provides overarching safety policy, but the pool-specific mandates come from AFMAN 48-114.