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Rules and Regulations Public Swimming Pools, Spas, and Recreational Water Parks Chapter 511-3-5

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Part 9 Technical Exhibit 3

Chapter 511-3-5 Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parks

RULES

OF

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

CHAPTER 511-3-5

SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS

AND RECREATIONAL WATER PARKS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

511-3-5-.01 Definitions 511-3-5-.13 Heaters and Temperature Requirements

511-3-5-.02 Scope 511-3-5-.14 Air Blower and Air Induction Systems

511-3-5-.03 Provisions 511-3-5-.15 Water Supply and Waste Water Disposal

511-3-5-.04 Structural Design 511-3-5-.16 Disinfectant Equipment and Chemical

Feeders

511-3-5-.05 Dimensional Design 511-3-5-.17 Chemical Operational Parameters

511-3-5-.06 Decks and Deck Equipment 511-3-5-.18 Specific Safety Features

511-3-5-.07 Circulation Systems 511-3-5-.19 Dressing Facilities

511-3-5-.08 Filters 511-3-5-.20 Recreational Water Parks and Special

Purpose Pools

511-3-5-.09 Pumps and Motor 511-3-5-.21 Food Service

511-3-5-.10 Return Inlets and Suction Outlets 511-3-5-.22 Operation and Management

511-3-5-.11 Surface Skimmer Systems 511-3-5-.23 Compliance Procedures

511-3-5-.12 Lighting and Electrical Requirements

511-3-5-.01 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter.

(a) "Abrasion Hazard" means a sharp or rough surface that would scrape the skin by chance during normal use.

(b) "Accessible" means easily exposed for inspection and the replacement of materials and/or parts with the use of tools.

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(c) "Air Induction System" means a system whereby a volume of air (only) is induced into a hollow ducting in a spa floor, bench or other location. The air induction system is activated by a separate air power blower.

(d) "Air Pump Assist Backwash" means the compressing of a volume of air in the filter effluent chamber (by means of an air compressor or by the water pressure from the recirculating pump) which when released, rapidly decompresses and forces water in the filter chamber through the elements in reverse, dislodging the filter aid and accumulated dirt, carrying it to waste.

(e) "Alkalinity" means the amount of bicarbonate, carbonate or hydroxide compounds present in water solution. See also "Total Alkalinity."

(f) "Backwash" means the process of thoroughly cleansing the filter medium and/or elements and the contents of the filter vessel by the reverse flow of water through the filter.

(g) "Barrier" means a fence, safety cover, wall, building wall or a combination thereof, which completely surrounds or covers the swimming pool or spa and obstructs access to the swimming pool, spa or recreational water park.

(h) "Bather" means any person using a swimming pool, spa or recreational water park and adjoining deck area for the purpose of water sports, recreation therapy or related activities.

(i) "Bather Load" means the number of persons in the pool/spa area at any given moment or during any stated period of time.

(j) "Beginner's Area" means those water areas in pools which are three feet or less in water depth.

(k) "Booster Pump System" means a system whereby one or more hydrotherapy jets are activated by the use of a pump which is completely independent of the filtration and heating system of a spa. It may also mean a device used to provide hydraulic support for

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(l) "Breakpoint Chlorination" means the addition of a sufficient amount of chlorine to water to destroy the combined chlorine present.

(m) "Brominator" means a device to apply or to deliver a bromine disinfectant to water at a controlled rate.

(n) "Cartridge" means a depth, pleated, or surface-type filter component with fixed dimensions that is designed to remove suspended particles from water flowing through the filter.

(o) "Chemical Feeder" means a mechanical device for applying chemicals to pool or spa water.

(p) "Chloramine" means a compound formed when chlorine combines with nitrogen or ammonia that causes eye and skin irritation and has a strong, objectionable odor.

(q) "Chlorinator" means a device to apply or to deliver a chlorine disinfectant to water at a controlled rate.

(r) "Chlorine Generator" means equipment that generates chlorine, hypochlorous acid or hypochlorite on site for disinfection and oxidation of water contaminants.

(s) "Circulation Equipment" means the mechanical components that are part of a circulation system in a pool or spa. Circulation equipment may be, but is not limited to categories of pumps, hair and lint strainers, filters, valves, gauges, meters, heaters, surface skimmers, inlet/outlet fittings and chemical feeding devices. The components have separate functions, but when connected to each other by piping, perform as a coordinated system for purposes of maintaining pool and spa water in a clear, sanitary and desirable condition.

(t) "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

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(u) "Clarifier" means a chemical that coagulates and neutralizes suspended particles in water. There are two types: inorganic salts of aluminum or iron and water-soluble organic polyelectrolyte polymers. Also called coagulant or flocculent.

(v) "Contact Concentration" means the concentration of a chemical in a flow of water.

This concentration depends on the rate of addition, the flow rate of the water and the efficiency of the mixing. It is calculated using the equation (assumes complete mixing):

Amount of Chemical (gpm)/Water Flow Rate (gpm) x 4.41 = Contact Concentration

(mg/L).

(w) "Coping" means the cap on the pool or spa wall that provides a finishing edge around the pool or spa. Can be formed, cast in place, pre-cast, or pre-fabricated from metal or plastic materials.

(x) "Country Club" means a location with facilities for golf, other outdoor sport and social activities for which members pay a membership fee other than a daily fee, periodically for the use of facilities and services by them and their guests. Fraternal organizations may be included in this definition.

(y) "Cove" means the radius between the pool or spa wall and the pool or spa floor.

(z) "Cover" means something that protects and/or shelters, a swimming pool or spa.

(aa) "Cyanuric Acid" means a chemical that helps reduce the excess loss of chlorine in water due to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. It is also called stabilizer, isocyanuric acid, conditioner or triazinetrione.

(bb) "Decks" means those areas immediately adjacent to or attached to a pool or spa that are specifically constructed or installed for use by users for sitting, standing or walking.

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(cc) "Deep Areas" means water depths in excess of five feet (5') (1.42m).

(dd) "Department" means the Georgia Department of Public Health.

(ee) "Diatomite" means the filtering medium of a diatomaceous earth filter composed of microscopic fossil skeletons of the "diatom," a tiny freshwater marine plankton.

(ff) "Disinfectant" means energy or chemicals to kill undesirable or pathogenic (disease-causing) organisms that have a measurable residual at a level adequate to make the desired kill.

(gg) "Diving Board" means a recreational mechanism for entering a swimming pool, consisting of a semirigid board that derives its elasticity through the use of a fulcrum mounted below the board.

1. Jump Board - A recreational mechanism that has a coil spring, leaf spring or comparable device located beneath the board which is activated by the force exerted in jumping on the board.

2. Stationary Diving Platform - Stationary diving platforms are used for diving and are constructed or located on site. They may be natural or artificial rocks, pedestals or other items.

(hh) "DPD (Diethl-p-phenylene diamine)" means a reagent and test method that specifically measure bromine or free available and total chlorine; producing a series of colors from pale pink to dark red.

(ii) "Effective Filter Area" means total surface area through which the designed flow rate will be maintained during filtration.

(jj) "Effluent" means the water that flows out of a filter, pump or other device.

(kk) "Feet of Head" means a basis for indicating the resistance in a hydraulic system, equivalent to the height of a column of water that would cause the same resistance (100 feet of head equals 43 pounds per square inch).

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(ll) "Filter" means a device that removes undissolved particles from water by recirculating the water through a porous substance (a filter medium or element).

(mm) "Filter Element" means a device within a filter tank designed to entrap solids and conduct water to a manifold, collection header, pipe, or similar conduit and return it to the pool or spa. A filter element usually consists of a septum and septum support or a cartridge.

(nn) "Free Available Chlorine (FAC)" means that portion of the total chlorine remaining in chlorinated water that has not combined with ammonia or nitrogen compounds and will react chemically with undesirable or pathogenic organisms.

(oo) "Handhold/Handrail" means a device that can be gripped by a user for the purpose of resting and/or steadying him/herself. It is not limited to but may be located inside or outside the pool or spa or as part of a set of steps or deck-installed equipment.

(pp) "Hardness" means the amount of calcium and magnesium dissolved in water;

measured by a test kit and expressed as parts per million (ppm) of equivalent calcium carbonate.

(qq) "Health Authority" means the Georgia Department of Public Health - Environmental

Health Section or the County Board of Health - Environmental Health Office; whoever has immediate jurisdiction.

(rr) "Hydrotherapy Spa" means a unit that may have a therapeutic use but which is not 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 or any combination thereof. Industry terminology for a spa includes, but is not limited to, "therapeutic pool," "hydrotherapy pool," "whirlpool," "hot spa," etc.

(ss) "Influent" means the water entering a filter or other device.

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(tt) "Multiple Filter-Control Valve" means a multiport valve having a number of control positions for various filter operations that combines in one unit the function of two or more single valves.

(uu) "Nonswimming Area" means any portion of a pool where water depth, offset ledges or similar irregularities would prevent normal swimming activities.

(vv) "Organic Matter" means perspiration, urine, saliva, suntan oil, cosmetics, lotions, dead skin and similar debris introduced to water by users and the environment.

(ww) "Orthotolidine (OTO)" means a colorless reagent that reacts with chlorine or bromine to produce a series of yellow-to-orange colors which indicate the amount of chlorine or bromine in water.

(xx) "Overflow System" means a system for the removal of pool/spa surface water through the use of overflows, surface skimmers and surface water collection systems of various design and manufacture.

(yy) "pH" means a value expressing the relative acidity or basicity of a substance, such as water, as indicated by the hydrogen ion concentration.

(zz) "Pool" means any artificial water holding structure with a closed-loop circulation of water through a water treatment system with a return to the structure.

1. "Private Pool" means any constructed pool, permanent or nonportable, that is intended for noncommercial use as a swimming pool by not more than one (1) owner family and their guests.

2. "Public Swimming Pool" means any structure, chamber, or tank containing an artificial body of water used by the public for swimming, diving, wading, recreation or therapy, together with buildings, appurtenances and equipment used in connection with the body of water, regardless of whether a fee is charged for its use. The term includes municipal, school, hotel, or motel pools and any pool to which access is granted in exchange for payment of a daily fee. The term shall also include pools and spas operated by or

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3. "Therapeutic Pool" means a pool used in physical programs operated by medical facilities licensed by the Department and operated by a licensed physical therapist.

4. "Permanently Installed Swimming Pool" means a pool that is constructed in the ground or in a building in such a manner that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage.

5. "Inground Swimming Pool" means any pool where the sides rest in partial or full contact with the earth.

(aaa) "Potable Water" means any water, such as an approved domestic water supply, which is bacteriologically safe and otherwise suitable for drinking.

(bbb) "PPM" means an abbreviation for parts per million. The unit of measurement used in chemical testing which indicates the parts by weight in relation to one million parts by weight of water. It is essentially identical to the term milligrams per liter (mg/L).

(ccc) "Precipitate" means a solid material which is forced out of a solution by some chemical reaction and which may settle out or remain as a haze in suspension

(turbidity).

(ddd) "PSI" means an abbreviation for pounds per square inch.

(eee) "Rate of Flow" means the quantity of water flowing past a designated point within a specified time, such as the number of gallons flowing in one minute (gpm).

(fff) "Rated Pressure" means that pressure that is equal to or less than the designed pressure and appears on the data plate of the equipment.

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(ggg) "Recreational Water Park" means a facility or area together with associated buildings, appurtenances and equipment, that is designated for public bathing or swimming.

(hhh) "Rehabilitation" means the activity of restoring all or part of a pool or spa structure and its component parts back into good condition including the rebuilding and/or replacing of worn and broken parts or components.

(iii) "Removable" means capable of being disassembled with the use of only simple tools such as a screwdriver, pliers or wrench.

(jjj) "Return Inlet" means the opening or fitting through which the water under positive pressure returns into a pool or spa.

(kkk) "Return Piping" means that piping through which water is returned to the pool.

(lll) "Ring Buoy" means a ring-shaped floating buoy capable of supporting a user.

(mmm) "Shallow Area" means portions of a pool or spa with water depths five feet or less.

(nnn) "Shock Treatment" means the practice of adding significant amounts of an oxidizing chemical to water to destroy ammonia and nitrogenous and organic contaminants in water.

(ooo) "Skimmer Weir" means the part of a skimmer which adjusts automatically to small changes in water level to assure a continuous flow of water to the skimmer.

(ppp) "Slip Resistant" means a surface that has been treated or constructed so as to significantly reduce the chance of a user slipping. The surface shall not be an abrasion hazard.

(qqq) "Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl)" means a clear liquid form of an inorganic chlorine compound obtainable in concentrations of 5 to 16% available chlorine.

(rrr) "Spa" means a hydrotherapy pool of irregular or geometric shell design. See also

"Hydrotherapy Spa."

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(sss) "Special Purpose Pool" means any pool operated for recreational play and other special purposes, including, but not limited to, wave or surf-action pools, activity pools/interactive pools, wading pools and play areas. These include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Activity/Interactive/Wading Pool. A pool which does not exceed 24 inches in depth and contains any number of water features within the pool area.

2. Continuous Water Course. A riding water course where ingress and egress is effectively limited to designated points of entry and exit. This is also known as a lazy river.

3. Dual Use Pool. A pool that is normally used as a swimming pool, but has no more than one water slide or other feature other than diving boards, that uses the main body of water as its landing or activity area.

4. Falling-Entry Pools. This includes, but is not limited to slides, flumes, lilypad walks, log rolls, cable, rope, or boom drops and any other falling entry features. These types of pools allow for the bather to drop into the pool area from a height of one to four feet above the water surface and in various positions of entry.

5. Wading Pool. A shallow pool not exceeding 24 inches that is void of any water activity features.

6. Wave Pool. This is a large body of water that has a mechanism for generating an oscillating wave-form at one end and ending at the other end with a zero-depth-entry.

7. Zero-Depth-Entry Pools. This may be any type of pool that in place of a wall at one end, may have a sloping edge or beach.

8. Zero-Depth-Pool. A pad which contains various fountains and/or interactive water spray or waterfall features. The pad slopes to one or more drains which empties into a reservoir which is recirculated and disinfected before its return to the water features.

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(ttt) "Suction Outlet" means the opening or fitting through which the water under negative pressure is drawn from the pool or spa.

(uuu) "Suction Piping" means that piping through which water is removed from the pool.

(vvv) "Surface Skimming System" means perimeter-type overflows, surface skimmers and surface water collection systems of various design and manufacture which permit the continuous removal of floating debris and surface water to the filter.

(www) "Test Kit" means a device used to monitor specific chemical or agent residual or demands in pool or spa water.

(xxx) "Time Clock" means a mechanical device that automatically controls the periods that a pump, filter, chlorinator, heater, blower and other electrical devices are running.

(yyy) "Total Alkalinity" means the ability or capacity of water to resist change in pH; also known as the buffering capacity of water. Measured with a test kit and expressed as ppm.

(zzz) "Total Available Chlorine (TAC)" means the sum of both the free available and combined chlorines.

(aaaa) "Turbidity" means the cloudy condition of water due to the presence of extremely fine particulate materials in suspension that interfere with the passage of light.

(bbbb) "Turnover Rate" means the period of time (usually in hours) required to circulate a volume of water equal to the pool or spa capacity.

(cccc) "Vacuum" means the reduction of atmospheric pressure within a pipe, tank, pump or other vessel. Vacuum is measured in inches of mercury. One inch (1") of mercury is equivalent to one and thirteen hundreds feet (1.13') of head. The practical maximum vacuum is thirty inches (30") of mercury or thirty three and nine tenths feet (33.9') of head.

(dddd) "Waterline". The waterline shall be defined in one of the following ways:

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1. Skimmer System. The waterline shall be at the midpoint of the operating range of the skimmers when there are no users in the pool or spa.

2. Overflow System. The waterline shall be at the top of the overflow rim.

[Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2A-6, 31-12-8, 31-45-10. History: Original Rule entitled

“Definitions” adopted. F. Oct. 15, 2013; eff. Nov. 4, 2013.]

511-3-5-.02 Scope.

(1) These rules prescribe minimum design, construction and operation requirements that are intended to protect the health and safety of the public in swimming pools, spas and recreational water parks.

(2) These rules are intended to cover certain aspects of the design, equipment, operation, installation, new construction and rehabilitation of swimming pools, spas and recreational water parks. Where adequate standards do not exist and these rules do not provide sufficient guidance for consideration of innovations in design, construction and operation of proposed pools, spas or recreational water parks, the Department will establish requirements necessary to protect the health and safety of the pool patrons.

(3) These rules shall not apply to private swimming pools and hot tub/spas, apartment complex pools, country club pools, subdivision pools which are open only to residents of the subdivision and their guests, therapeutic pools, therapeutic chambers drained, cleaned and refilled after each individual use nor to religious ritual baths used solely for religious purposes.

(4) All pools, existing and newly constructed, shall meet these rules except as allowed for below.

(5) Public swimming pools constructed or remodeled prior to December 31, 2000, that do not meet specific design and construction requirements of this Chapter, shall not be

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(6) No single drain, single-suction outlet public swimming pool shall be allowed to operate unless a protective cover is properly installed.

“Scope” adopted. F. Oct. 15, 2013; eff. Nov. 4, 2013.]

511-3-5-.03 Provisions.

(1) Permit.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a public pool, spa or recreational water park, without having first obtained a valid operating permit from the health authority pursuant to this Chapter.

(b) Permits are invalidated by change of ownership.

(c) Each individually treated pool will operate under a separate permit.

(d) Prior to the issuance of a permit to new or existing public pools, spas or recreational water park attractions, the applicant shall provide evidence of satisfactory compliance with the provisions of these rules and all other provisions of laws which apply to the location, construction and maintenance of the pool, spa or recreational water park and the safety of persons therein.

(e) The permit shall be prominently displayed at all times, as close to the main entrance as practicable, as determined by the health authority.

(f) The permit shall be the property of the health authority and shall be returned within seven days to the local health authority when the pool, spa or recreational water park ceases to operate, has a change of ownership or where the permit is revoked.

(g) An operating permit shall not be valid for more than twelve (12) months.

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(2) Application for Initial Operating Permit.

(a) The management of a public pool, spa or recreational water park shall submit to the health authority an application to operate a swimming pool, spa or recreational water park attraction at least fourteen (14) days prior to the start of construction.

(b) The application shall be prepared in duplicate on forms provided by the Department.

The original shall be forwarded to the health authority and a copy retained by the management.

(3) Plans.

(a) Submission of Plans. Properly prepared plans and specifications must be submitted to the local health authority for review, approval and issuance of a construction permit when a public swimming pool, spa or recreational water park attraction is constructed or extensively remodeled or renovated or when an existing structure is converted to use as a public pool, spa or recreational water park attraction.

(b) Plans and Specifications. The plans and specifications shall be submitted to the health authority of the county in which the pool, spa or recreational water park is constructed at least fourteen (14) days prior to beginning construction. The plans shall indicate, at a minimum, the proposed layout, the mechanical plans, the construction materials and the type and model of proposed equipment.

(c) A minimum of two (2) sets of drawings of the construction project shall be submitted, containing complete details so as to clearly document to the health authority the work to be undertaken. Additional sets of drawings may be required. Drawings shall be complete and shall comply with standard architectural/engineering practice. The maximum bathing load shall be stated on the plans.

(d) Complete specifications of the project shall accompany the prints including manufacturer's cut sheets and/or specifications on all equipment and hydraulics analysis.

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(e) Any additional data required by the health authority for purpose of clarification, anticipated use or to support any changes in design or scope of the project must be submitted prior to issuance of a permit to construct.

(f) One (1) signed and approved set of the construction plans shall remain at the construction site at all times during construction.

(g) The swimming pool, spa or recreational water park shall be built in compliance with the plans as approved unless subsequent written approval of changes has been given by the health authority.

(h) The swimming pool, spa or recreational water park owner or agent shall notify the health authority at specific, predetermined stages of construction and at the time of completion of the pool to allow inspections.

(i) A construction permit is valid for twelve (12) months from the date of issue. After this time the health authority may require resubmission of plans and specifications and issuance of a new construction permit if the project has not begun or has not been completed.

“Provisions” adopted. F. Oct. 15, 2013; eff. Nov. 4, 2013.]

511-3-5-.04 Structural Design.

(1) The structural design and materials used shall be in accordance with generally accepted good structural engineering practices.

(2) Sand or earth shall not be permitted as an interior finish in a swimming pool or spa.

(3) In climates subject to freezing temperatures, the pool or spa shell appurtenances, piping, filter system, pump and motor and other components shall be designed and constructed to facilitate protection from damage due to freezing.

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(4) The surfaces within the pool or spa intended to provide footing for users shall be designed to provide a slip-resistant surface that is rigid and puncture and tear resistant.

(5) The roughness or irregularity of such surfaces shall not be constructed so as to cause injury or discomfort to the feet during normal use.

(6) The colors, patterns or finishes of the pool interior shall not obscure the existence or presence of objects or surfaces within the pool.

(7) Swimming pools and spas as well as all appurtenances shall be constructed of materials which are: nontoxic to man and the environment; impervious and enduring;

withstanding of design stresses; and will provide a watertight structure with a smooth and easily cleaned surface without cracks or joints, excluding structural joints, or to which a smooth, easily cleaned surface finish is applied or attached. Materials of manufacture for swimming pools and spas shall be capable of fulfilling the design, installation and intended use requirements in these rules. The materials of manufacture, components and accessories used in public spas shall comply with the following:

(a) Plumbing. All plumbing shall be sized, installed, and maintained according to applicable State Regulations and/or local plumbing codes. Written evidence shall be provided from a licensed plumbing contractor or the plumbing inspector, as required by the local health authority, of compliance with the plumbing code.

(b) Electrical Systems. All electrical wiring, equipment, and installation, including the grounding of pool components, shall conform with the national, state and local electrical codes. Written evidence shall be provided from a licensed electrical contractor or electrical inspector, as required by the local health authority, of compliance with all electrical codes.

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Number 50, Circulation System Components and Related Materials for Swimming Pool, Spas/Hot Tubs." If standards do not exist for a specific product, the manufacturer must work with NSF or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or other approved agency to develop such standards to the approval of the local health authority. Written evidence shall be provided from the designing engineer that all recirculation and treatment systems and all components used in the installation meet these standards.

(d) Material Surfaces. All material surfaces that come in contact with the user shall be finished so that they do not constitute a cutting, pinching, puncturing or abrasion hazard under casual contact and intended use. All materials shall be maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

(e) Compatibility. Combinations of different materials shall be chemically and mechanically compatible for their intended use and environment.

(8) Roofs or canopies over pools or spas shall be constructed so that water run-off does not drain into the spa.

“Structural Design” adopted. F. Oct. 15, 2013; eff. Nov. 4, 2013.]

511-3-5-.05 Dimensional Design.

(1) No limits are specified for the shape of swimming pools, spas or recreational water park attractions except that consideration shall be given to shape from the standpoint of safety and circulation of the water.

(a) There shall be no protrusions, extensions, means of entanglement or other obstructions in the swimming area which can cause the entrapment or injury of the user.

(b) There shall be construction tolerances allowed on all dimensional designs. Overall length, width and depth in the deep end of a swimming pool may vary plus or minus

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(c) The size of pools shall be governed by the requirements of the activities for which the installation is intended.

(2) Walls. Walls shall not be greater than eleven degrees (11o ) from plumb for a minimum depth of two feet nine inches (2'9") from the waterline in deep areas or two feet three inches (2'3") in the shallow areas. Below these depths the wall may be radiused to join the floor.

(3) Floor Slopes. Floor slopes in pools shall, at a minimum, be in compliance with the following:

(a) All slopes shall be uniform.

(b) The slope of the floor from the shallow end wall towards the deep end shall not exceed one foot in twelve feet (1':12') to the point of the first slope change.

(c) The point of the first slope change shall be defined as the point at which the floor slope exceeds one foot in twelve feet (1':12') and shall not occur at a depth greater than five (5') feet.

(d) The slope of the floor from the point of the first slope change to the deep end shall not exceed one foot in three feet (1':3'). Such slopes are not intended to provide any less water depth than those specified if the pool is intended for diving.

(e) Transitional radius from wall to floor where floor slopes join the wall shall comply with the following:

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1. The radius shall have its center no less than two feet nine inches (2'9") below the waterline in deep areas or two feet six inches (2'6") in the shallow area.

2. The radius shall be tangent at the point where the radius either meets the wall or the floor.

3. The radius (R) shall be at least equal to or greater than the depth of the pool minus the vertical wall depth measured from the waterline or tolerance allowed in Rule .05(2) minus three inches (-3") to allow draining to the main drain. (R minimum = Pool depth -

Vertical wall depth - 3")

(4) Water depths. Water depths at the shallow end of the swimming area shall be a maximum of three feet six inches (3'6") except for racing pools which must have a minimum depth of three feet six inches (3'6").

(a) The beginners' area of a pool shall be visually set apart from, but may be adjoined to, the shallow area and shall not adjoin the deep area.

(b) The transition point or point of slope change of the pool from the beginners' area to the shallow area and from the shallow area to the deep area and at the points of separation of diving, slide and amusement areas shall be visually set apart with a rope and float line, depth markers and a four inch (4") minimum width row of floor tile, painted line or similar means of a color contrasting with the bottom. In diving pools with a constant slope, the shallow area shall be visually set apart from the deep area with a rope and float line, depth markers and a four inch (4") minimum width row of floor tile, painted line or similar means of a color contrasting with the bottom. The health authority may waive the need for a rope and float line in swim-out areas or similar construction where deemed necessary.

(5) Diving areas in pools shall conform to the minimum water depths, areas, slopes and other dimensions shown in Rule .05(6). If a wall exists, then it shall conform with the 5:1 slope in the Point D dimension and the L1-2-3-4 dimensions.

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(a) When diving equipment is installed, it shall conform to the specifications set forth in

Rule .06(7) and shall be located in the diving area of the pool so as to provide the minimum dimensions as shown in Rule .05(6).

(b) The tip of the diving equipment shall be located at Point A shown in the diagram in

Rule .05(6)(a), which is the reference point of all other dimensions.

(c) There shall be a completely unobstructed clear vertical distance of thirteen feet (13') above any diving board measured from the center of the front end of the board. This area shall extend horizontally at least eight feet (8') behind, eight feet (8') to each side and sixteen feet (16') ahead of Point A shown in the diagram in Rule .05(6)(a).

(d) Public pools with diving facilities in excess of three (3) meters in height or pools designed for platform diving shall comply with the dimensional design requirements of the Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA), U.S. Diving, National

Federation of State High School Associations (NFSHSA), or similar authority.

(6) Minimum Dimensions for Diving Portion of Pools.

(a) Diagram showing points where dimensions are measured. Note that the shallow portion of the pool is not shown.

(b) Minimum dimensions for points given in diagram (a).

RELATED DIVING

EQUIPMENT

MINIMUM DIMENSIONS MINIMUM WIDTH OF

POOL AT:

MAX

DIVING

BOARD

LENGHT

MAX BOARD

HEIGHT

OVER

WATER

D1

D2

R

L1

L2

L3

L4

L5

PT.A

PT.B

PT.C

10’ 26”(2/3meter) 7’-0” 8’-6” 5’-6” 2’-6” 8’-0” 10’-6” 7’-0” 28’-0” 16’-0” 18’-0” 18’-0” 12’ 30”(3/4 meter) 7’-6” 9’-0” 6’-0” 3’-0” 9’-0” 12’-0” 4’-0” 28’-0” 18’-0” 20’-0” 20’-0”

16’ 1 Meter 8’-6” 10’-0” 7’-0” 4’-0” 10’-0” 15’-0” 2’-0” 31’-0” 20’-0” 22’-0” 22’-0” 16’ 3 Meter 11’-

0” 12’-0” 8’-6” 6’-0” 10’-6” 21’-0” 0 37’-6” 22’-0” 24’-0” 24’-0”

1. L2, L3, and L4 combined, represent the minimum distance from the tip of the board to pool wall opposite diving equipment.

2. Placement of boards shall observe the following minimum dimensions. With multiple board installations minimum pool widths must be increased accordingly.

- Deck Level Board to Pool Side 8'

- 1 Meter Board to Pool Side 10'

- 3 Meter Board to Pool Side 11'

- 1 Meter or Deck Level Board to 3 Meter Board 10'

- 1 Meter or Deck Level Board to another

1 Meter or Deck Level Board 8'

- 3 Meter to another 3 Meter Board 10'

(7) Offset Ledges. When provided, offset ledges shall fall within eleven degrees (11o ) from plumb starting at the junction of the pool wall and waterline and shall have a slip-resistant surface. The outer two inch (2") edge shall be painted a contrasting color. The maximum width shall be eight inches (8"). The typical allowable dimensions are based on the depths shown below.

(8) Underwater Seat Benches. Underwater seat benches in pools, when provided, shall have a maximum horizontal seat bench depth of twenty inches (20") below the waterline, be visually set apart by having the outer two inches (2") of each seat painted in a contrasting color, have a slip-resistant surface, and shall be located fully outside of the required minimum diving water envelope if the pool is intended for use with diving equipment. Underwater seat benches shall be permitted in the deep end of the pool only if they are either completely recessed, shaped to be compatible with the shape of the pool wall, or in a corner of the pool.

(9) Maximum User Load and Pool Size. Maximum user load at all public pools except spas, shall follow the standards given in table (a) below. Tables (b)1. and (b)2. are to be used only to establish the minimum pool size allowable:

(a) The user load shall be the maximum number of people allowed in the swimming pool at one time. Use of the table in calculating the bathing load shall be cumulative.

Shallow

Instructio n or

Wading Area

Deep Area (not including the Diving

Area)

Diving Area (per each diving board)

Entry Area for all other devices including slides.

Pools with minimal deck area (smaller than the pool surface area) square feet per user square feet per user square feet per user square feet per device

Pools with deck area at least equal to water surface, up to twice the surface area of the water square feet per user feet per device

Pool with deck area at least twice the water surface area feet per user square feet per user square feet per user square device

(b) Maximum bathing load per number of living or dwelling units shall be used only to establish the minimum pool size allowable. The use of these tables in calculating the bather load shall be cumulative. These tables do not apply to spas.

1. Swimming Pools with Transient Bathers.

Number of Units Bathers per Unit

0 - 100 0.65 bathers/unit

101 - 250 0.50 bathers/unit

251 - 500 0.15 bathers/unit

501 - plus 0.05 bathers/unit

2. Swimming Pools with Non-Transient Bathers.

Number of Units Bathers per Unit

0 - 100 0.75 bathers/unit

101 - 200 0.65 bathers/unit

201 - 300 0.40 bathers/unit

301 - 500 0.15 bathers/unit

501 - plus 0.10 bathers/unit

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(c) The maximum user load in a spa at one time shall not exceed one (1) person per nine (9) square feet of surface area.

(10) Wading Pool Water Depth. Wading pools shall be separate and physically set apart from beginning or shallow water areas of swimming pools by at least six feet (6') of deck. Where a wading pool is adjacent to any deep water area, a minimum four foot (4') high barrier shall be installed separating the two pools.

(a) Wading pools shall have a maximum water depth of eighteen twenty-four inches

(24"). The water depth at the perimeter shall not exceed eighteen inches (18"). Water depths may be reduced from the above maximums and brought to zero at the most shallow point.

(b) Walls in wading pools shall be vertical or within 110 of vertical except for the lower six inches (6") which shall be radiused to the floor. Walls shall not extend more than six inches (6") above the waterline at any point.

(c) Floors of wading pools shall be uniform, sloped to drain with a maximum slope of one foot in twelve feet (1':12') vertical to horizontal.

(11) Spa Water Depth. The maximum water depth in a spa shall be four feet (4') measured from the waterline. Exceptions may be made for spas designed for a special purpose.

(a) Multi-level seating in a spa may be provided, but the maximum water depth of any seat or sitting bench shall be twenty-eight inches (28") measured from the waterline.

(b) The spa shall be provided with a suitable handhold around its perimeter in areas where water depths exceed three feet six inches (3'6"). Handholds shall be provided no further apart than four feet (4') and may consist of any one or a combination of the following options:

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1. Coping, ledges, radiused flanges or decks along the immediate top edge of the spa shall provide a suitable slip-resistant handhold located not more than twelve inches (12") above the waterline; or

2. Ladders, steps or seat ledges; or

3. A secured rope or railing at or not more than twelve inches (12") above the waterline.

(c) The slope of the floor in a spa shall not exceed one foot in twelve feet (1':12') vertical to horizontal.

“Dimensional Design” adopted. F. Oct. 15, 2013; eff. Nov. 4, 2013.]

511-3-5-.06 Decks and Deck Equipment.

(1) These requirements shall be for decks and deck equipment and shall apply at the time of construction.

(a) Deck(s) shall be designed and installed in accordance with the engineering practices required in the area of installation. This includes the design and quality of subbase when required, concrete mix design, reinforcing, joints, etc. If a concrete deck is selected, in the absence of specific local engineering practices, the work shall be performed in accordance with the recommended practices of the latest edition of

American Concrete Institute (ACI) Standard 302.1R-80, "Guide for Concrete Floor and

Slab Construction."

(b) Decks, ramps, coping and similar step surfaces shall be slip-resistant and easily cleanable.

(c) Special features in or on deck(s) such as markers or brand insignias shall conform to this Chapter.

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(d) Risers for steps for the deck shall be uniform and have a minimum height of three and three-fourths inches (3 3/4") and a maximum height of seven and one-half inches (7

½"). The minimum tread depth shall be ten inches (10").

(e) Excavation areas shall be adequately compacted when they support the deck(s).

(f) The deck, including coping, shall have a minimum four feet (4') width of continuous, unobstructed walking area maintained at all times

(g) A minimum four foot (4') deck width shall be provided on the sides and rear of any diving equipment. A deck clearance of twenty-four inches (24") shall be provided around any other deck equipment that is thirty-six inches (36") or less in height above the deck.

A deck clearance of thirty-six inches (36") shall be provided around all other deck equipment.

(h) A four foot (4') minimum, continuous unobstructed deck, which may include the coping, shall be provided around at least 50 percent or more of a spa.

(i) The minimum slope of the deck(s) shall be one-eighth inch per one foot (1/8":1') vertical to horizontal.

(j) The maximum voids between adjoining concrete slabs, and/or between concrete slabs and expansion joint material, shall be three-sixteenths inch (3/16") of horizontal clearance with a maximum difference in vertical elevation of one-fourth inch (1/4").

(k) Construction joints where pool coping meets the deck(s) shall be watertight and shall not allow water to pass to the ground beneath.

(l) The areas where the deck(s) join the pool and spa coping shall be designed and installed so as to protect the coping and its mortar bed from damage as a result of reasonable movement of adjoining deck(s).

(m) Joints in deck(s) shall be provided to minimize the potential for cracks due to a change in elevations, separation of surfaces or movement of the slab.

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(n) The areas where the deck(s) join concrete work shall be protected by expansion joints to protect the pool adequately from the pressures of relative movements.

(o) Deck(s) shall be edged, have a radius, or be otherwise relieved to eliminate sharp corners.

(p) Deck(s) shall be sloped to effectively drain either to perimeter areas or to deck drains. Drainage shall remove pool and spa splash water, deck cleaning water and rain water without leaving standing water.

(q) Site drainage shall be provided to direct all perimeter deck drainage as well as general site and roof drainage away from the pool. When required, yard drains shall be installed to prevent the accumulation or puddling of site water in the general area of the deck(s) and related improvements.

(r) Backwash Sump. If used, an open pit or leaching design for backwash sump purposes shall be located so that it falls completely below adjacent deck(s) and fully outside a line projected 450 downward and away from such deck(s), or shall be designed to accommodate local soil conditions and the volume of backwash.

(s) Circulation system piping, other than that integrally included in the manufacture of the pool or spa, shall be subject to an induced static hydraulic pressure test (sealed system) at fifty (50) pounds per square inch (psi) for at least thirty (30) minutes or longer as determined by the local health authority. This test shall be performed before the deck is poured and the pressure shall be maintained through the deck pour.

(t) Valves installed in or under any deck shall provide a minimum ten inch (10") diameter access cover and valve pit to facilitate servicing.

(u) A hose bibb and a vacuum breaker shall be provided for washing down the entire deck area.

(v) The deck area will be kept clean of all trash and debris.

(2) Entry/Exit. All pools except spas, shall have at least two (2) means of entry/exit located so as to serve both ends of the pool. These shall consist of ladders, stairs or recessed treads, or a walking entry and may be used in combination. All treads shall have slip-resistant surfaces.

(a) Where water depths are twenty-four inches (24") or less at the pool wall, such areas shall be considered as providing their own natural mode for entry/exit.

(b) For pools or water areas over thirty feet (30') in width, both sides of the deep portions of the pool shall have entries/exits provided.

(c) A means of entry/exit for the shallow end shall be located between the shallow end wall and the cross section at Point C, while a means of entry/exit for the deep end shall be between the deep end wall and the cross section at Point B as shown in Rule .05(6).

(d) A means of entry/exit shall be provided at a minimum of every seventy-five (75) linear feet of pool wall or fraction thereof.

(e) Stairs, ladders and recessed treads shall be located to not interfere with racing lanes if applicable.

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(3) Pool Stairs. The design and construction of protruding and recessed pool stairs shall conform to the following:

(a) Step treads shall have a minimum unobstructed horizontal depth of ten inches (10") and a minimum unobstructed surface area of two hundred forty (240) square inches.

(b) Risers at the centerline of the treads shall have a maximum uniform height of ten inches (10"), with the bottom riser height allowed to vary from two inches (2") to not more than ten (10").

(c) Each set of stairs shall be provided with at least one (1) handrail to serve all treads and risers. Handrails shall conform to the following standards:

1. Handrails, if removable, shall be installed in such a way that they cannot be removed without the use of tools.

2. The leading edge of handrails facilitating stairs and pool entry/exit shall be no more than eighteen inches (18") plus or minus three inches (±3"), horizontally from the vertical plane of the bottom riser (where applicable).

3. The outside diameter of handrails shall be between one inch (1") and one and nine-tenths inches (1.9").

(d) Underwater seats, benches or swimouts may be provided as part of the stairs or recessed treads.

(4) Pool Ladders. The design and construction of pool ladder(s) shall conform to the following standards:

(a) Pool ladders shall be made entirely of corrosion-resisting materials.

(b) Ladders shall provide two (2) handholds or two (2) handrails.

(c) Below the water level, there shall be a clearance of not less than three inches (3") nor more than six inches (6") between any ladder tread edge, measured from the pool wall side of the tread and the pool wall.

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(d) The clear distance between ladder handrails shall be a minimum of seventeen inches

(17") and a maximum of twenty-four inches (24").

(e) There shall be a uniform height between ladder treads, with a seven inch (7") minimum distance and a twelve inch (12") maximum distance.

(f) Ladder treads shall have a minimum horizontal depth of one and one-half inches

(1 ½").

(5) Recessed Treads. The design and construction of recessed treads in the pool wall shall conform to the following standards:

(a) Recessed treads at the centerline shall have a uniform vertical spacing of twelve inches (12") maximum and seven inches (7") minimum.

(b) The vertical distance between the pool coping edge, deck or step surface and the uppermost recessed tread shall be a maximum of twelve inches (12").

(c) Recessed treads shall have a minimum depth of five inches (5") and a minimum width of twelve inches (12").

(d) Recessed treads shall drain into the pool to prevent the accumulation of dirt.

(e) Each set of recessed treads shall be provided with a set of handrails/ grabrails/handholds to serve all treads and risers.

(6) Spa Entry/Exit. Spas shall have a means of entry/exit at…