Rules for public cold baths.
Utah Code § 26B-7-124
in effect26B-7-124. Rules for public cold baths.
(1) As used in this section, "public cold bath" means a tub or tank that:
(a) is used by:
(i) the general public, regardless of whether there is a charge or payment for use; and
(ii) one bather at a time;
(b) contains chilled water that is:
(i) maintained at a temperature lower than 60 degrees Fahrenheit;
(ii) no more than 180 gallons in volume; and
(iii) at a depth that allows the bather to maintain the bather's head above the water while in a seated position; and
(c) continuously filters and sanitizes the chilled water.
(2) The department may not adopt a rule that restricts, limits, or imposes requirements on the operation of a public cold bath.
Enacted by Chapter 478, 2024 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title26B/Chapter7/26B-7-S124.html?v=C26B-7-S124_2024050120240501Fetched: 10/26/2026