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Best practices for structuring rulesets across different sites, regions, or regulations

Learn how to organize water quality rulesets for multiple pools, sites, or regulatory needs.

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Written by Logan Bowlby
Updated over 2 weeks ago

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Overview

When operating multiple pools, spas, or attractions — especially across different sites, regions, or regulatory frameworks — structuring your rulesets effectively ensures that staff always measure the right parameters and stay compliant.

Poorly structured rulesets can lead to confusion, duplicate work, or incorrect validation. By following these best practices, you’ll create a setup that scales across locations and adapts to local regulations.


Best practices for ruleset structure

1. Align rulesets with operational scope

  • Use one ruleset per park, water park, or site when local regulations or operational practices differ.

  • If regulations are identical across sites, a single ruleset with multiple subrules may be enough.

Tip: Start broad, then split into separate rulesets only if parameters or limits differ significantly.

2. Use subrules for attraction-level differences

  • Create subrules for pools, spas, rivers, or splash zones within a site.

  • Assign subrules to location groups so the right one is automatically applied during scheduling.

  • Keep subrule names clear (e.g. “Wave Pool” vs. “Spa”) to avoid confusion.

3. Reflect regulatory differences

  • If operating across states, provinces, or countries, build separate rulesets to match each regulatory standard.

  • Add a short identifier to the ruleset name (e.g. “Resort Pools – Florida DOH” vs. “Resort Pools – EU Standards”).

  • Document the regulation source in internal notes so future changes can be tracked.

4. Keep thresholds consistent where possible

  • Avoid unnecessary variation across rulesets unless required by regulation.

  • Consistent thresholds make staff training and cross-site reporting easier.

Warning: If you set different limits for the same parameter in multiple sites, ensure staff clearly understand the differences.

5. Review and update regularly

  • Revisit your rulesets annually or when local regulations change.

  • Use Mobaro’s dashboard widgets to spot trends — if multiple out-of-range readings occur, review whether thresholds are set appropriately.


Examples of effective structuring

  • Single-site operator: One ruleset with subrules for “Pools” and “Spa.”

  • Multi-site operator, same region: One ruleset, subrules per site.

  • Multi-region operator, different regulations: One ruleset per region, each with subrules for attractions.


Frequently asked questions

Q: Should I create a new ruleset for every pool?
A: No. Use subrules within a single ruleset when pools share the same regulatory framework.

Q: What if two different health departments require slightly different limits?
A: Create separate rulesets for each department or region to avoid compliance issues.

Q: Can I copy an existing ruleset?
A: Not directly. However, you can create a new ruleset and replicate the same thresholds manually.

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