Swimming Pools, Spas And Recreational Water Parks Chapter .
Rules and RegulationsGoverning PublicSwimming Pools, Spas, andRecreational Water Parks2018
Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water ParksTABLE OF CONTENTS1Definitions15Disinfectant Equipment and Chemical2Scope3Permits16Chemical Operational Parameters4Structural Design17Specific Safety Features and Markers5Dimensional Design18Recreational Water Parks and Special6Decks and Deck Equipment7Circulation Systems19Dressing Facilities and Sanitary Facilities8Filters20Food Service9Pumps and Motors21Operation and Management10Return Inlets and Suction Outlets22Compliance Procedures11Surface Skimmer Systems23Interpretation12Lighting and Electrical Requirements24Severability13Heaters and Temperature Requirements25Abandoned Pools14Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal26Pre-Existing Pools and Other AquaticFeedersPurpose Poolsstructures2
Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parks1DefinitionsThe following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of theseRegulations.(1) “Abandoned Pool” means a public pool that has not been permitted or not in operationfor at least four calendar years.(2) "Alkalinity" means the amount of bicarbonate, carbonate or hydroxide compoundspresent in water solution.(3) “Aquatic Feature” means an individual component within a public pool. Examplesinclude slides, structures designed to be climbed or walked across by bathers, and structuresthat create falling or shooting water.(4) "Barrier" means a fence, wall, building wall or a combination thereof, which completelysurrounds or covers the swimming pool or spa and obstructs access to the swimming pool,spa or recreational water park.(5) "Bather" means any person who uses a swimming pool, spa, or recreational water park,or adjoining deck areas for the purpose of water sports, recreation, therapy, or relatedactivities.(6) "Brominator" means a device to apply or to deliver a bromine disinfectant to water at acontrolled rate.(7) "Chemical Feeder" means a mechanical device for applying chemicals to pool or spawater.(8) "Chloramine" means a compound formed when chlorine combines with nitrogen orammonia that causes eye and skin irritation and has a strong, objectionable odor.(9) "Chlorinator" means a device to apply or to deliver a chlorine disinfectant to water at acontrolled rate.3
Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parks(10) "Chlorine Generator" means equipment that generates chlorine, hypochlorous acid orhypochlorite on site for disinfection and oxidation of water contaminants. Pools with thisequipment are commonly referred to as Salt Water Pools.(11) "Circulation Equipment" means the mechanical components that are part of acirculation system in a pool or spa. Circulation equipment includes, but is not limited to,pumps, hair and lint strainers, filters, valves, gauges, meters, heaters, surface skimmers,inlet/outlet fittings, and chemical feeding devices. These components may have separatefunctions, but when connected to each other by piping, perform as a coordinated system forpurposes of maintaining pool and spa water in a clear, sanitary and desirable condition.(12) "Circulation System" means an arrangement of mechanical equipment or components,connected by piping to a pool or spa in a closed circuit. The function of a circulation systemis to direct water from the pool or spa, causing it to flow through the various systemcomponents for purposes of clarifying, heating, purifying and returning the water back to theoriginal body of water.(13) "Clarifier" means a chemical that coagulates and neutralizes suspended particles inwater, such as inorganic salts of aluminum or iron and water-soluble organic polyelectrolytepolymers. Clarifier may also be called coagulant or flocculent.(14) "Contact Concentration" means the concentration of a chemical in a flow of water. Thisconcentration depends on the rate of addition, the flow rate of the water and the efficiencyof the mixing. It is calculated using the equation (assumes complete mixing): Amount ofChemical (gpm)/Water Flow Rate (gpm) x 4.41 Contact Concentration (mg/L).(15) “Combined chlorine” means the reaction of free chlorine with ammonia and nitrogencompounds to form chloramines.4
Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parks(16) "Coping" means the cap on the pool or spa wall that provides a finishing edge aroundthe pool or spa, whether formed, cast in place, pre-cast concrete, or pre-fabricated frommetal or plastic materials.(17) "Country Club" means a location with facilities for outdoor sports and social activitiesfor which members pay a membership fee other than a daily fee, periodically for the use offacilities and services by them and their guests. Fraternal organizations may be included inthis definition.(18) "Cove" means the radius between the pool or spa wall and the pool or spa floor.(19) “CT Value” means a representation of the concentration of the disinfectant (C)multiplied by time in minutes (T) needed for inactivation of a particular contaminant.(20) "Cyanuric Acid" means a chemical that helps reduce the excess loss of chlorine in waterdue to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. It is also called stabilizer, isocyanuric acid, conditioneror triazinetrione.(21) "Decks" means those areas immediately adjacent to or attached to a pool or spa that areintended for bathers to sit, stand, or walk upon. It connects the pool to adjacent amenities,entrances, and exits.(22) "Deep Areas" means water depths in excess of five feet.(23) "Disinfectant" means an agent used to kill undesirable or pathogenic (disease-causing)organisms that have a measurable residual at a level adequate to make the desired kill.(24) “Dwelling” means a private residence.(25) "Effective Filter Area" means total surface area through which the designed flow ratewill be maintained during filtration.(26) "Effluent" means the water that flows out of a filter, pump or other device.5
Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parks(27) “Equipment Room” means a space intended for the operation of pool pumps, filters,heaters and controllers.(28) "Filter" means a device that removes undissolved particles from water by recirculatingthe water through a porous substance (a filter medium or element).(29) "Free Available Chlorine (FAC)" means the portion of the total available chlorine that isnot “combined chlorine” and is present as hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or hypochlorite ion(OCl-) and will react chemically with undesirable or pathogenic organisms.(30) “Flume” means the riding channels of a waterslide which accommodate riders using ornot using mats, tubes, rafts, and other transport vehicles as they slide along a path lubricatedby a water flow.(31) "Handhold/Handrail" means a device that can be gripped by a user for the purpose ofresting or steadying him/herself. It is not limited to but may be located inside or outside thepool or spa or as part of a set of steps or deck-installed equipment.(32) "Hardness" means the amount of calcium and magnesium dissolved in water; measuredby a test kit and expressed as parts per million (ppm) of equivalent calcium carbonate.(33) "Health Authority" means the County Board of Health.(34) “Hot Water” means a water temperature over 90 F (32 C).(35) "Hydrotherapy Spa or Spa” means a unit that may have a therapeutic use but which isnot drained, cleaned, or refilled for each individual. It may include, but not be limited to,hydrotherapy jet circulation, hot water/cold water mineral baths, air induction bubbles orany combination thereof. Industry terminology for a spa includes, but is not limited to,"therapeutic pool," "hydrotherapy pool," "whirlpool," and "hot spa."6
Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parks(36) “Imminent Health Hazard” means a product, practice, circumstance, event or conditionthat requires immediate correction or cessation of operation in order to prevent a significantthreat of danger or death, injury or illness.(37) “Increased Risk Public Pool” means a public pool which, due to its intrinsiccharacteristics and intended users, has a greater likelihood of microbial contamination. Anincreased-risk public pool includes spray pads, wading pools, and other pools designedexclusively for children less than five years old.(38) “Lifeguard” means an individual who has successfully completed a recognized lifeguardtraining course, holds a current certificate for such training, has met the pre-servicerequirements, and is participating in continuing in-service training requirements of thefacility.(39) “Main Drain Suction Outlet” means any suction outlet that supplies water to acirculation system and/or an aquatic water feature such as, but not limited to, lazy river,water cannons, mushroom, or water slide.(40) “Modification” means changes or repairs to equipment, interior finishes, or fixtures on apublic swimming pool.(41) “Monitoring” means the regular and purposeful observation and checking of systems orfacilities and recording of data, including system alerts, excursions from acceptable ranges,and other facility issues. Monitoring includes human or electronic means.(42) "Non-swimming Area" means any portion of a pool where water depth, offset ledges,or similar irregularities prevents normal swimming activities.(43) "Organic Matter" means perspiration, urine, saliva, suntan oil, cosmetics, lotions, deadskin, and similar debris introduced to water by users and the environment.7
Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parks(44) "Overflow System" means a system for the removal of pool/spa surface water throughthe use of overflows, surface skimmers and surface water collection systems of variousdesign and manufacture.(45) “Patron” means a bather or other person or occupant at a public pool who may or maynot have contact with water either through partial or total immersion. Patrons may not havecontact with the water, but who might still be exposed to potential contamination from thefacility’s air, surfaces, or aerosols.(46) “Peninsula / Wing Wall” means a structural projection into a pool intended to providepartial separation within the body of water.(47) "pH" means the negative log of the concentration of hydrogen ions. As pH is raised,more ionization occurs and chlorine disinfectants decrease in effectiveness.(48) "Pool" means any artificial water holding structure with a closed-loop circulation ofwater through a water treatment system with a return to the structure.(49) "Private Pool" means any constructed pool, permanent or non-portable, that serves asingle-family dwelling and is used only by the residents of that dwelling and their guests.(50) “Public Swimming Pool" means any structure, chamber, or tank containing an artificialbody of water shared and used by the public for swimming, diving, wading, recreation ortherapy, together with buildings, appurtenances and equipment used in connection with thebody of water, regardless of whether a fee is charged for its use. The term includes county,municipal, school, hotel, or motel pools, and any pool to which access is granted in exchangefor payment of a daily fee. The term shall also include, and not be limited to, pools and spasoperated by, or serving, camps, churches, day care centers, group home facilities of twelve ormore clients, institutions, parks, state agencies, condominiums, mobile home parks,8
Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parksrecreational vehicle parks, associations, health clubs, special purpose pools, recreationalwater parks, apartments and homeowner’s associations.(51) "Special Purpose Pools” means any pool operated for recreational play and other specialpurposes, including, but not limited to, wave or surf action pools, activity pools, interactivewater activity pools, wading pools, and activity pools. These include, but are not limited tothe following types:(a) Activity Pools. A pool designed for casual water play ranging from simplesplashing activity to the use of attractions placed in the pool for recreation. Thisincludes, but is not limited to slides, flumes, lilypad walks, log rolls, cable, rope,boom drops, and any other falling entry features. These pools allow for the bather todrop into the pool area from a height of six inches to four feet above the watersurface and in various positions of entry.(b) Diving Pool. A pool used exclusively for diving.(c) Dual Use Pool. A pool that is normally used as a swimming pool, but which hasno more than one water slide or one other feature other than diving boards whichuses the main body of water as its landing or activity area.(d) Exercise Spa. A variant of a spa in which the design and construction includesspecific features and equipment to produce a water flow intended to allowrecreational physical activity including but not limited to, biking and treadmills. Spascan include peripheral jetted seats intended for water therapy, heater, circulation andfiltration system, which must be separate and distinct from the spa and must haveseparate controls.(e) Interactive Water Play Pool (Spray pad). A pad which contains various fountains,interactive water sprays, or waterfall features. The pad slopes to one or more drains9
Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parkswhich empty into a reservoir which is recirculated and disinfected before its return tothe water features. These pools are also known as splash pads, spray pads, wet decks.For the purposes of these Regulations, only those designed to recirculate water andintended for public use and recreation shall be regulated.(f) Landing Pool. A pool located at the exit of one or more waterslide flumes. Thebody of water is intended and designed to receive a bather emerging from the flumefor the purpose of terminating the slide action and providing a means of exit to adeck or walkway area.(g) Leisure River. A riding water course where ingress and egress is effectively limitedto designated points of entry and exit. This pool may also be known as a lazy river.(h) Sensory Deprivation Chamber (float tank). A chamber that provides a light andsound free environment, contains a saturated solution of sodium chloride ormagnesium sulfate having a specific gravity of 1.27 to 1.3, and is maintained at atemperature of approximately 93.5 F (34.1 C).(i) Wading Pool. A shallow pool with a depth of 18 inches or less, and which has nowater activity features.(j) Wading Interactive Pool. A pool with a depth of 18 inches or less and which hasany number of water features within the pool area.(k) Wave Pool. A large body of water that has a mechanism for generating anoscillating wave-form at one end and ending at the other end with a zero-depthentry.(l) “Zero Depth Entry Pool” means a pool in any classification that has a slopingedge or beach at one end in place of a wall.10
Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parks(52) "Therapeutic Pool" means a pool used in physical programs operated by medicalfacilities licensed by the Department of Community Health or operated by a licensedphysical therapist.(53) "Potable Water" means any water, such as an approved domestic water supply, which ismicrobiologically safe and otherwise suitable for drinking.(54) "Precipitate" means a solid material which is forced out of a solution by some chemicalreaction and which may settle out or remain as a haze in suspension (turbidity).(55) "Recreational Water Park" means a facility or area which incorporates one or morespecial purpose pools, together with associated buildings, appurtenances, and equipmentdesignated for public bathing or swimming.(56)"Removable" means something that can be disassembled with the use of simple toolssuch as a screwdriver, pliers or wrench.(57) "Remodeling" means the activity of restoring all or part of the physical structure of apool or spa into good condition. This includes the rebuilding or replacing of worn andbroken parts or components that require disturbing segments of the piping system, decking,or watertight shell structure.(58) “Responsible Person” means an individual that is responsible for daily water monitoringoperations when a “trained operator” is not on-site or making visits to the public swimmingpool daily.(59)"Return Inlet" means the opening or fitting through which the water under positivepressure returns into a pool or spa.(60) "Return Piping" means that piping through which water is returned to the pool.(61) “Rinse Shower” means a shower typically located on the deck area and supplied withambient temperature water. The main purpose is to remove dirt, sand, or organic material11
Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parksprior to entering the water to reduce the introduction of contaminants and the formation ofdisinfection by-products.(62) "Shallow Area" means portions of a pool or spa with water depths five feet or less.(63) “Sanitize” means reducing the level of microbes to that level considered safe by publichealth standards. This may be achieved through a variety of chemical or physical meansincluding chemical treatment, physical cleaning, or drying.(64) "Slip Resistant" means a surface that has been treated or constructed so as tosignificantly reduce the chance of a patron slipping. The surface shall not be an abrasionhazard. All surfaces required to be slip-resistant shall have a minimum dynamic coefficient offriction at least equal to the requirements of ANSI A137.1-2012 or successor standard forthat installation as measured by the DCOF AcuTest or broom swept concrete/cement.(65) “Special Use Pool” means a pool that does not meet the operational and designcharacteristics of any public swimming pool class or type identified elsewhere in theseRegulations. A special use pool may be considered through an application for a variance.(66) "Suction Outlet" means the opening or fitting through which the water under negativepressure is drawn from the pool or spa.(67) "Suction Piping" means that piping through which water is removed from the pool.(68) "Surface Skimming System" means perimeter-type overflows, surface skimmers andsurface water collection systems of various design and manufacture which permit thecontinuous removal of floating debris and surface water to the filter.(69) “Supplemental Disinfection Systems” means those disinfection processes or systemsinstalled in addition to the primary system required on all increased risk public pools.(70) "Test Kit" means a device used to monitor specific chemical or agent residual ordemands in pool or spa water.12
Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parks(71) "Time Clock" means a mechanical device that automatically controls the periods that apump, filter, chlorinator, heater, blower and other electrical devices are running.(72) “Trained Operator” means an individual responsible for the operation and maintenanceof the public pool water and the associated infrastructure of the facility that has successfullycompleted a Health Authority approved operator training course.(73) "Turnover Rate" means the period of time (usually in hours) required to circulate avolume of water equal to the pool or spa capacity.(74)“Unblockable” means a main drain suction outlet and the corresponding sump which arelarge enough to meet the VGB and/or APSP/ANSI standard to be considered reasonablyunblockable by a person’s body.(75) “Underwater Seat Bench” means a submerged seat.(76)"Vacuum" means the reduction of atmospheric pressure within a pipe, tank, pump orother vessel. Vacuum is measured in inches of mercury. One inch (1") of mercury isequivalent to one and thirteen hundredths feet (1.13') of head. The practical maximumvacuum is thirty inches (30") of mercury or thirty three and nine tenths feet (33.9') of head.(77) "Waterline". The waterline shall be defined in one of the following ways:(a) Skimmer System. The waterline shall be at the midpoint of the operating range ofthe skimmers when there are no bathers in the pool or spa.(b) Overflow System. The waterline shall be at the top of the overflow rim.(78)
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