No. 38089 (Amendment): Rule R392-302. Design, Construction, and Operation of Public Pools

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 38089
Filed: 11/01/2013 10:59:22 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this amendment is to clarify by rule that float tank sanitation requirements are not applicable to this rule, and to make a grammatical correction.

Summary of the rule or change:

New language is added and a reference to float tanks is deleted to clarify that these types of devices are not regulated under this rule. Also makes a grammatical change, modifying the word "in" to the word "is" in Subsection R392-302-3(3).

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 26-15-2

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There are no additional cost or savings to the state budget as rulemaking activities will be covered by existing budgets.

local governments:

There are no additional costs or savings. There is only one known facility that could meet the current definition and is now regulated as a hydrotherapy pool.

small businesses:

There will be some savings as facilities who will offer float tanks in the future would not be required to be permitted under state rule.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

There are no known entities who operate float tanks in the state at this time.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no anticipated increased costs or savings for individuals in this category as they now are not required to pay a permit fee currently, and would not be required due to the proposed change.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

This will have no effect on business.

David Patton, PhD, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Health
Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Services
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Ronald Marsden at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6191, by FAX at 801-538-6564, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

12/16/2013

This rule may become effective on:

12/23/2013

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

RULE TEXT

R392. Health, Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Services.

R392-302. Design, Construction and Operation of Public Pools.

R392-302-1. Authority and Purpose of Rule.

This rule is authorized under Section 26-15-2. It establishes minimum standards for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of public pools.

 

R392-302-2. Definitions.

The following definitions apply in this rule.

(1) "Bather Load" means the number of persons using a pool at any one time or specified period of time.

(2) "Cleansing shower" means the cleaning of the entire body surfaces with soap and water to remove any matter, including fecal matter, that may wash off into the pool while swimming.

(3) "Department" means the Utah Department of Health.

(4) "Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the Utah Department of Health, or his designated representative.

(5) "Facility" means any premises, building, pool, equipment, system, and appurtenance which appertains to the operation of a public pool.

(6) "Float Tank" means a tank containing a skin-temperature [salt water]solution of water and Epsom salts at a specific gravity high enough to allow the user to float supine while motionless and require a deliberate effort by the user to turn over and that is designed to provide for solitary use and sensory deprivation of the user[body floatation upon or within the water].

(7) "Gravity Drain System" means a pool drain system wherein the drains are connected to a surge or collector tank and rather than drawing directly from the drain, the circulation pump draws from the surge or collector tank and the surface of the water contained in the tank is maintained at atmospheric pressure.

(8) "High Bather Load" means 90% or greater of the designed maximum bather load."

(9) "Hydrotherapy Pool" means a pool designed primarily for medically prescribed therapeutic use.

(10) "Illuminance Uniformity" means the ratio between the brightest illuminance falling on a surface compared to the lowest illuminance falling on a surface within an area. The value of illuminance falling on a surface is measured in foot candles.

(11) "Interactive Water Feature" means a recirculating water feature designed, installed or used for recreational use, in which there is direct water contact from the feature with the public, and when not in operation, all water drains freely so there is no ponding.

(12) "Lamp Lumens" means the quantity of light, illuminance, produced by a lamp.

(13) "Lifeguard" means an attendant who supervises the safety of bathers.

(14) "Living Unit" means one or more rooms or spaces that are, or can be, occupied by an individual, group of individuals, or a family, temporarily or permanently for residential or overnight lodging purposes. Living units include motel and hotel rooms, condominium units, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, mobile homes, single family homes, and individual units in a multiple unit housing complex.

(15) "Local Health Officer" means the health officer of the local health department having jurisdiction, or his designated representative.

(16) "Pool" means a man-made basin, chamber, receptacle, tank, or tub which, when filled with water, creates an artificial body of water used for swimming, bathing, diving, recreational and therapeutic uses.

(17) "Pool Deck" means the area contiguous to the outside of the pool curb, diving boards, diving towers and slides.

(18) "Pool Shell" means the rigid encasing structure of a pool that confines the pool water by resisting the hydrostatic pressure of the pool water, resisting the pressure of any exterior soil, and transferring the weight of the pool water (sometimes through other supporting structures) to the soil or the building that surrounds it.

(19) "Private Residential Pool" means a swimming pool, spa pool or wading pool used only by an individual, family, or living unit members and guests, but not serving any type of multiple unit housing complex of four or more living units.

(20) "Public Pool" means a swimming pool, spa pool, wading pool, or special purpose pool facility which is not a private residential pool.

(21) "Saturation Index" means a value determined by application of the formula for calculating the saturation index in Table 5, which is based on interrelation of temperature, calcium hardness, total alkalinity and pH which indicates if the pool water is corrosive, scale forming or neutral.

(22) "Spa Pool" means a pool which uses therapy jet circulation, hot water, cold water, bubbles produced by air induction, or any combination of these, to impart a massaging effect upon a bather. Spa pools include, spas, whirlpools, hot tubs, or hot spas.

(23) "Special Purpose Pool" means a pool with design and operational features that provide patrons recreational, instructional, or therapeutic activities which are different from that associated with a pool used primarily for swimming, diving, or spa bathing.

(24) "Splash Pool" means the area of water located at the terminus of a water slide or vehicle slide.

(25) "Swimming Pool" means a pool used primarily for recreational, sporting, or instructional purposes in bathing, swimming, or diving activities.

(26) "Surge Tank" means a tank receiving the gravity flow from an overflow gutter and main drain or drains from which the circulation pump takes water which is returned to the system.

(27) "Turnover" means the circulation of a quantity of water equal to the pool volume through the filter and treatment facilities.

(28) "Vehicle Slide" means a recreational pool where bathers ride vehicles, toboggans, sleds, etc., down a slide to descend into a splash pool.

(29) "Unblockable Drain" means a drain of any size or shape such that a representation of the torso of a 99 percentile adult male cannot sufficiently block it to the extent that it creates a body suction entrapment hazard.

(30) "Wading Pool" means any pool or pool area used or designed to be used by children five years of age or younger for wading or water play activities.

(31) "Water Slide" means a recreational facility consisting of flumes upon which bathers descend into a splash pool.

 

R392-302-3. General Requirements.

(1) This rule does not require a construction change in any portion of a public pool facility if the facility was installed and in compliance with law in effect at the time the facility was installed, except as specifically provided otherwise in this rule. However if the Executive Director or the Local Health Officer determines that any facility is dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary, or a nuisance or menace to life, health or property, the Executive Director or the Local Health Officer may order construction changes consistent with the requirements of this rule to existing facilities.

(2) This rule does not regulate any private residential pool. A private residential pool that is used for swimming instruction purposes shall not be regulated as a public pool.

(3) This rule does not regulate any body of water larger than 30,000 square feet, 2,787.1 square meters, and for which the design purpose i[n]s not swimming, wading, bathing, diving, a water slide splash pool, or children's water play activities.

(4) This rule does not regulate float tanks.

 

R392-302-16. Circulation Systems.

(1) A circulation system, consisting of pumps, piping, filters, water conditioning and disinfection equipment and other related equipment must be provided. The operator shall maintain the normal water line of the pool at the overflow rim of the gutter, if an overflow gutter is used, or at the midpoint of the skimmer opening if skimmers are used whenever the pool is open for bathing. An exemption to this requirement may be granted by the department if the pool operator can demonstrate that the safety of the bathers is not compromised.

(a) The circulation system shall meet the minimum turnover time listed in Table 1.

(b) If a single pool incorporates more than one the pool types listed in Table 1, either:

(i) the entire pool shall be designed with the shortest turnover time required in Table 1 of all the turnover times for the pool types incorporated into the pool or

(ii) the pool shall be designed with pool-type zones where each zone is provided with the recirculation flow rate that meets the requirements of Table 1.

(c) The Health Officer may require the pool operator to demonstrate that a pool is performing in accordance with the approved design.

(d) The operator shall run circulation equipment continuously except for periods of routine or other necessary maintenance. Pumps with the ability to decrease flow when the pool has little or no use are allowed as long as the same number of turnovers are achieved in 24 hours that would be required using the turnover time listed in Table 1 and the water quality standards of R392-302-27 can be maintained. The circulation system must be designed to permit complete drainage of the system.

(e) Piping must be of non-toxic material, resistant to corrosion and be able to withstand operating pressures.

(f) Plumbing must be identified by a color code or labels.

(2) The water velocity in discharge piping may not exceed 10 feet, 3.05 meters, per second, except for copper pipe where the velocity for piping may not exceed 8 feet, 2.44 meters, per second.

(3) Suction velocity for all piping may not exceed 6 feet, 1.83 meters, per second.

(4) The circulation system must include a strainer to prevent hair, lint, etc., from reaching the pump.

(a) Strainers must be corrosion-resistant with openings not more than 1/8 inch, 3.18 millimeters, in size.

(b) Strainers must provide a free flow capacity of at least four times the area of the pump suction line.

(c) Strainers must be readily accessible for frequent cleaning.

(d) Strainers must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

(e) Each pump strainer must be provided with necessary valves to facilitate cleaning of the system without excessive flooding.

(5) A vacuum-cleaning system must be provided.

(a) If this system is an integral part of the circulation system, connections must be located in the walls of the pool, at least 8 inches, 20.32 centimeters, below the water line. This requirement does not apply to vacuums operated from skimmers.

(b) The number of connections provided must facilitate access to all areas of the pool through hoses less than 50 feet, 15.24 meters, in length.

(6) A rate-of-flow indicator, reading in gallons per minute, must be properly installed and located according to manufacturer recommendations. The indicator must be located in a place and position where it can be easily read.

(7) Pumps must be of adequate capacity to provide the required number of turnovers of pool water as specified in Subsection R392-302-16, Table 1. The pump or pumps must be capable of providing flow adequate for the backwashing of filters. Under normal conditions, the pump or pumps must supply the circulation rate of flow at a dynamic head which includes, in addition to the usual equipment, fitting and friction losses, an additional loss of 15 feet, 4.57 meters, for rapid sand filters, vacuum precoat media filters or vacuum cartridge filters and 40 feet, 12.19 meters, for pressure precoat media filters, high rate sand filters or cartridge filters, as well as pool inlet orifice loss of 15 feet, 4.57 meters.

(8) A pool equipped with heaters must meet the requirements for boilers and pressure vessels as required by the State of Utah Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules, R576-201, and must have a fixed thermometer mounted in the pool circulation line downstream from the heater outlet. The heater must be provided with a heatsink as required by manufacturer's instructions.

(9) The area housing the circulation equipment must be designed with adequate working space so that all equipment may be easily disassembled, removed, and replaced for proper maintenance.

(10) All circulation lines to and from the pool must be regulated with valves in order to control the circulation flow.

(a) All valves must be located where they will be readily and easily accessible for maintenance and removal.

(b) Multiport valves must comply with National Sanitation Foundation NSF/ANSI 50-2007, which is incorporated and adopted by reference.

(11) Written operational instructions must be immediately available at the facility at all times.

 

TABLE 1
Circulation

  Pool Type    Min. Number    Min. Number     Min. Turnover              of Wall        of Skimmers     Time              Inlets         per 3,500                             square ft.                             or less  1. Swim      1 per          1 per           8 hrs.              10 ft.,        500 sq. ft.,              3.05 m.        46.45 sq. m.  2. Swim,     1 per          1 per           6 hrs.    high      10 ft.,        500 sq. ft.,    bather    3.05 m.        46.45 sq. m.    load  3. Wading    1 per          1 per           1 hr.    pool      20 ft.,        500 sq. ft.              6.10 m.        46.45 sq. m.              min. of 2              equally              spaced  4. Spa       1 per           1 per          0.5 hr.              20 ft.,         100 sq. ft.,              6.10 m.         9.29 sq. m. 5. Wave      1 per           1 per          6 hrs.              10 ft.,         500 sq. ft.,              3.05 m.         46.45 sq. m.  6. Slide     1 per           1 per          1 hr.              10 ft.,         500 sq. ft.,              3.05 m.         46.45 sq. m.  7. Vehicle   1 per           1 per          1 hr.    slide     10 ft.,         500 sq. ft.,              3.05 m.         46.45 sq. m.[  8. Float     1               1              15 min.    tank                                     with 2                                             turnovers                                             between                                             patrons]  [9]8. Special   1 per           1 per          1 hr.    Purpose   10 ft.,         500 sq. ft.,    Pool      3.05 m.         46.45 sq. m.

 

(12) Each air induction system installed must comply with the following requirements:

(a) An air induction system must be designed and maintained to prevent any possibility of water back-up that could cause electrical shock hazards.

(b) An air intake may not introduce contaminants such as noxious chemicals, fumes, deck water, dirt, etc. into the pool.

(13) The circulation lines of jet systems and other forms of water agitation must be independent and separate from the circulation-filtration and heating systems.

 

R392-302-31. Special Purpose Pools.

(1) Special purpose pools must meet all applicable requirements of all Sections of R392-302 in addition to those of this Section as they apply to special design features and uses of special purpose pools.

(a) Special purpose pool projects require consultation with the local health department having jurisdiction in order that consideration can be given to areas where potential problems may exist and before deviations from some of the requirements are approved.

(b) The local health officer shall require such measures as deemed necessary to assure the health and safety of special purpose pool patrons.

(2) Spa Pools.

(a) This subsection supercedes R392-302-6(5). A spa pool shell may be a color other than white or light pastel.

(b) Spa pools shall meet the bather load requirement of R392-302-7(1)(a).

(c) A spa pool may not exceed a maximum water depth of 4 feet, 1.22 meters. The department may grant exceptions to the maximum depth requirement for a spa pool designed for special purposes, such as instruction, treatment, or therapy.

(d) This subsection supercedes R392-302-12(1)(f). A spa pool may be equipped with a single entry/exit. A spa pool must be equipped with at least one handrail for each 50 feet, 15.24 meters, of perimeter, or portion thereof, to designate the point of entry and exit. Points of entry and exit must be evenly spaced around the perimeter of the spa pool and afford unobstructed entry and egress.

(e) This subsection supercedes R392-302-12(3)(c). In a spa pool where the bottom step serves as a bench or seat, the bottom riser may be a maximum of 14 inches, 35.56 centimeters.

(f) This subsection supercedes R392-302-13(1). A spa pool must have a continuous, unobstructed deck at least 3 feet, 91.44 centimeters, wide around 25 percent or more of the spa.

(g) This subsection supercedes R392-302-13(5). The department may allow spa decks or steps made of sealed, clear-heart redwood.

(h) A pool deck may be included as part of the spa deck if the pools are separated by a minimum of 5 feet, 1.52 meters. The department may grant an exception to deck and pool separation requirements if a spa pool and another pool are constructed adjacent to each other and share a common pool sidewall which separates the two pools. The common pool side wall may not exceed 12 inches, 30.48 centimeters, in width.

(i) This subsection supersedes R392-302-15. The local health officer may exempt a spa pool from depth marking requirements if the spa pool owner can successfully demonstrate to the local health officer that bather safety is not compromised by the elimination of the markings.

(j) A spa pool must have a minimum of one turnover every 30 minutes.

(k) Spa pool air induction systems shall meet the requirements of R392-302-16(12)(a) through (b). Jet or water agitation systems shall meet the requirements of R392-302-16(13).

(l) Spa pool filtration system inlets shall be wall-type inlets and the number of inlets shall be based on a minimum of one for each 20 feet, 6.10 meters, or fraction thereof, of pool perimeter.

(m) Spa pool outlets shall meet all of the requirements of subsections R392-302-18(1) through R392-302-18(4)(e); however, the following exceptions apply:

(i) Multiple spa outlets shall be spaced at least three feet apart from each other as measured from the centers of the drain covers or grates or a third drain shall be provided and the separation distance between individual outlets shall be at the maximum possible spacing.

(ii) The department may exempt an acrylic or fiberglass spa from the requirement to locate outlets at the deepest point in the pool if the outlets are located on side walls within three inches of the pool floor and a wet-vacuum is available on site to remove any water left in the pool after draining.

(n) A spa pool must have a minimum number of surface skimmers based on one skimmer for each 100 square feet, 9.29 square meters of surface area.

(o) A spa pool must be equipped with an oxidation reduction potential controller which monitors chemical demands, including pH and disinfectant demands, and regulates the amount of chemicals fed into the pool circulation system. A spa pool constructed and approved prior to September 16, 1996 is exempt from this requirement if it is able to meet bacteriological quality as required in Subsection R392-302-27(5)(e).

(p) A spa pool is exempt from the Section R392-302-22, except for Section R392-302-22(3).

(q) The maximum water temperature for a spa pool is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, 40 degrees Celsius.

(r) A spa pool shall meet the total alkalinity requirements of R392-302-27(3)(d).

(s) A spa pool must have an easily readable caution sign mounted adjacent to the entrance to the spa or hot tub which contains the following information:

(i) The word "caution" centered at the top of the sign in large, bold letters at least two inches in height.

(ii) Elderly persons and those suffering from heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure should consult a physician before using the spa pool.

(iii) Persons suffering from a communicable disease transmissible via water may not use the spa pool. Persons using prescription medications should consult a physician before using the spa.

(iv) Individuals under the influence of alcohol or other impairing chemical substances should not use the spa pool.

(v) Bathers should not use the spa pool alone.

(vi) Pregnant women should not use the spa pool without consulting their physicians.

(vii) Persons should not spend more than 15 minutes in the spa in any one session.

(viii) Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied and supervised by at least one responsible adult over the age of 18 years, when lifeguards are not on duty.

(ix) Children under the age of five years are prohibited from bathing in a spa or hot tub.

(x) Running or engaging in unsafe activities or horseplay in or around the spa pool is prohibited.

(t) Water jets and air induction ports on spa pools must be controlled by an automatic timer which limits the duration of their use to 15 minutes per each cycle of operation. The operator shall mount the timer switch in a location which requires the bather to exit the spa before the timer can be reset for another 15 minute cycle or part thereof.

(3) Wading Pools.

(a) Wading pools shall be separated from other pools. Wading pools may not share common circulation, filtration, or chemical treatment systems, or walls.

(b) A wading pool may not exceed a maximum water depth of 2 feet, 60.96 centimeters.

(c) The deck of a wading pool may be included as part of adjacent pool decks.

(d) A wading pool must have a minimum of one turnover per hour and have a separate circulation system.

(e) A wading pool that utilizes wall inlets shall have a minimum of two equally spaced inlets around its perimeter at a minimum of one in each 20 feet, 6.10 meters, or fraction thereof.

(f) A wading pool shall have drainage to waste through a quick opening valve to facilitate emptying the wading pool should accidental bowel discharge or other contamination occur.

(4) Hydrotherapy Pools.

(a) A hydrotherapy pool shall at all times comply with R392-302-27 Disinfection and Quality of Water, R392-302-28 Cleaning of Pools and R392-302-29 Supervision of Pools unless it is drained cleaned, and sanitized after each individual use.

(b) A hydrotherapy pool is exempt from all other requirements of R392-302, only if use of the hydrotherapy pool is restricted to therapeutic uses and is under the continuous and direct supervision of licensed medical or physiotherapy personnel.

(c) Local health departments may enter and examine the use of hydrotherapy pools to respond to complaints, to assure that use of the pool is being properly supervised, to examine records of testing and sampling, and to take samples to assure that water quality and cleanliness are maintained.

(d) A local health officer may grant an exception to section R392-302-31(4)(a) if the operator of the hydrotherapy pool can demonstrate that the exception will not compromise pool sanitation or the health or safety of users.[

(5) Float Tanks.

(a) Float tank circulation systems, consisting of pumps, piping, filters, and disinfection equipment must be provided which will clarify and disinfect the tank's volume of water in 15 minutes or less.

(b) The total volume of water within a float tank must be turned over at least twice between uses by patrons.]

([6]5) Water Slides.

(a) Slide Flumes.

(i) The flumes within enclosed slides must be designed to prevent accumulation of hazardous concentrations of toxic chemical fumes.

(ii) All curves, turns, and tunnels within the path of a slide flume must be designed so that body contact with the flume or tunnel does not present an injury hazard. The slide flume must be banked to keep the slider's body safely inside the flume.

(iii) The flume must be free of hazards including joints and mechanical attachments separations, splinters, holes, cracks, or abrasive characteristics.

(iv) Wall thickness of flumes must be thick enough so that the continuous and combined action of hydrostatic, dynamic, and static loads and normal environmental deterioration will not cause structural failures which could result in injury. The facility operator or owner shall insure that repairs or patchwork maintains original designed levels of safety and structural integrity. The facility operator or owner shall insure that repairs or patchwork is performed in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines.

(v) Multiple-flume slides must have parallel exits or be constructed, so that the projected path of their centerlines do not intersect within a distance of less than 8 feet, 2.44 meters, beyond the point of forward momentum of the heaviest bather permitted by the engineered design.

(vi) A slide flume exit must provide safe entry into the splash pool. Design features for safe entry include a water backup, and a deceleration distance adequate to reduce the slider's exit velocity to a safe speed. Other methods may be acceptable if safe exiting from the slide flume is demonstrated to the department.

(b) Flume Clearance Distances.

(i) A distance of at least 4 feet, 1.22 meters, must be provided between the side of a slide flume exit and a splash pool side wall.

(ii) The distance between nearest sides of adjacent slide flume exits must be at least 6 feet, 1.83 meters.

(iii) A distance between a slide flume exit and the opposite end of the splash pool, excluding steps, must be at least 20 feet, 6.10 meters.

(iv) The distance between the side of the vehicle flume exit and the pool side wall must be at least 6 feet, 1.83 meters.

(v) The distance between nearest sides of adjacent vehicle slide flume exits must be at least 8 feet, 2.44 meters.

(vi) The distance between a vehicle slide flume exit and the opposite end of the splash pool, excluding steps, must be long enough to provide clear, unobstructed travel for at least 8 feet, 2.44 meters, beyond the point of forward momentum of the heaviest bather permitted by the engineered design.

(c) Splash Pool Dimensions.

(i) The depth of a water slide splash pool at the end of a horizontally oriented slide flume exit must be at least 3 feet, 9.14 centimeters, but may be required to be deeper if the pool design incorporates special features that may increase risks to bathers as determined by the department.

(ii) The depth must be maintained in front of the flume for a distance of at least 20 feet, 6.10 meters, from which point the splash pool floor may have a constant slope upward. Slopes may not be designed or constructed steeper than a 1 to 10 ratio.

(iii) The operating water depth of a vehicle slide splash pool, at the flume exit, must be a minimum of 3 feet 6 inches, 1.07 meters. This depth must be maintained to the point at which forward travel of the vehicle ends. From the point at which forward travel ends, the floor may have a constant upward slope to the pool exit at a ratio not to exceed 1 to 10.

(iv) The department may waive minimum depth and distance requirements for a splash pool and approve a special exit system if the designer can demonstrate to the department that safe exit from the flume into the splash pool can be assured.

(v) A travel path with a minimum width of 4 feet, 1.22 meters, must be provided between the splash pool deck and the top of the flume.

(d) General Water Slide Requirements.

(i) Stairways serving a slide may not retain standing water. Stairways must have non-slip surfaces and shall conform to the requirements of applicable building codes.

(ii) Vehicles, including toboggans, sleds, inflatable tubes, and mats must be designed and manufactured of materials which will safeguard the safety of riders.

(iii) Water slides shall meet the bather load requirements of R392-302-7(1)(d).

(e) Water Slide Circulation Systems.

(i) Splash pool overflow reservoirs must have sufficient volume to contain at least two minutes of flow from the splash pool overflow. Splash pool overflow reservoirs must have enough water to insure that the splash pool will maintain a constant water depth.

(ii) The circulation and filtration equipment of a special purpose pool must be sized to turn over the entire system's water at least once every hour.

(iii) Splash pool overflow reservoirs must circulate water through the water treatment system and return when flume supply service pumps are turned off.

(iv) Flume pumps and motors must be sized, as specified by the flume manufacturer, and must meet all National Sanitation Foundation, NSF/ANSI 50-2007, Section 6. Centrifugal Pumps, standards for pool pumps.

(v) Flume supply service pumps must have check valves on all suction lines.

(vi) The splash pool and the splash pool overflow reservoir must be designed to prohibit bather entrapment as water flows from the splash pool to the overflow reservoir.

(vii) Perimeter overflow gutter systems must meet the requirements of Section R392-302-19, except that gutters are not required directly under slide flumes or along the weirs which separate splash pools and splash pool overflow reservoirs.

(viii) Pump reservoir areas must be accessible for cleaning and maintenance.

(f) Caution Signs.

(i) A caution sign must be mounted adjacent to the entrance to a water slide that states at least the following warnings:

(A) The word caution centered at the top of the sign in large bold letters at least two inches in height.

(B) No running, standing, kneeling, tumbling, or stopping on flumes or in tunnels.

(C) No head first sliding at any time.

(D) The use of a slide while under the influence of alcohol or impairing drugs is prohibited.

(E) Only one person at a time may travel the slide.

(F) Obey instructions of lifeguards and other staff at all times.

(G) Keep all parts of the body within the flume.

(H) Leave the splash pool promptly after exiting from the slide.

([7]6) Interactive Water Feature Requirements.

(a) All parts of the interactive water feature shall be designed, constructed, maintained, and operated so there are no slip, fall, or other safety hazards, and shall meet the standards of the construction code adopted by the Utah Legislature under Section 58-56-4. A copy of the construction code is available at the office of the local building inspector.

(b) Interactive water feature nozzles that spray from the ground level shall be flush with the ground, with openings no greater than one-half inch in diameter. Spray devices that extend above ground level shall be clearly visible.

(c) Areas adjacent to the water feature collection zones shall be sloped away at a minimum of two percent from the interactive water feature to deck drains or other approved surface water disposal systems. A continuous deck at least 3 feet, 0.91 meters, wide as measured from the edge of the collection zones must extend completely around the interactive water feature.

(d) Water discharged from all interactive water feature fountain or spray features shall freely drain by gravity flow through a main drain fitting to a below grade sump or collection system which discharges to a collector tank.

(e) All interactive water feature foggers and misters that produce finely atomized mists shall be supplied directly from a potable water source and not from the underground reservoir.

(f) The interactive water feature shall have an automated oxidation reduction potential (ORP) and pH controller installed and in operation whenever the feature is open for use. The controller shall be capable of maintaining disinfection and pH levels within the requirements for special purpose pools listed in Table 6. In addition, an approved secondary disinfection system the meets the requirements of in R392-302-33 (4)(c) through (4)(f)(iii) shall be installed and in operation whenever the feature is open for use.

(g) A sign shall be posted in the immediate vicinity of interactive water feature stating that pets are prohibited.

(h) If the interactive water feature is operated at night, five foot-candles of light shall be provided in the all areas of the water feature. Lighting shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and approved for such use by UL or NSF.

(i) Hydraulics.

(i) The interactive water feature filter system shall be capable of filtering and treating the entire water volume of the water feature within 30 minutes.

(ii) The interactive water feature filter system shall draft from the collector tank and return filtered and treated water to the tank via a minimum of 4 equally spaced inlet fittings. Inlet spacing shall also meet the requirements of section R392-302-17.

(iii) The interactive water feature circulation system shall be on a separate loop and not directly interconnected with the interactive water feature pump.

(iv) The suction intake of the interactive water feature pump in the underground reservoir shall be located adjacent to the circulation return line and shall be located to maximize uniform circulation of the tank.

(v) An automated water level controller shall be provided for the interactive water feature, and the drinking water line that supplies the feature shall be protected from any back flow by an air gap.

(vi) The water velocity through the feature nozzles of the interactive water features shall meet manufacturer's specifications and shall not exceed 20 feet per second.

(vii) The minimum size of the interactive water feature sump or collector tank shall be equal to the volume of 3 minutes of the combined flow of all feature pumps and the filter pump. Access lids or doors shall be provided to the sump and collector tank. The lids or doors shall be sized to allow easy maintenance and shall provide security from unauthorized access. Stairs or a ladder shall be provided as needed to ensure safe entry into the tank for cleaning and inspection.

(viii) The suction intake from the interactive water feature circulation pump shall be located in the lowest portion of the underground reservoir.

(ix) A means of vacuuming and completely draining the interactive water feature tank shall be provided.

(j) An interactive water feature is exempt from:

(i) The wall requirement of section R392-302-10;

(ii) The ladder, recessed step, stair, and handrail requirements of section R392-302-12;

(iii) The fencing and access barrier requirements of section R392-302-14;

(iv) The outlet requirements of section R392-302-18;

(v) The overflow gutter and skimming device requirements of section R392-302-19;

(vi) The safety and lifesaving requirements of section R392-302-22, except that an interactive water feature shall be equipped with a first aid kit as required by subsection R392-302-22(3);

(vii) The dressing room requirements of section R392-302-24 as long toilets, lavatories and changing tables are available within 150 feet; and

(viii) The pool water clarity and temperature requirements of subsection R392-302-27(4).

 

KEY: pools, spas, water slides

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [February 28, ]2013

Notice of Continuation: January 20, 2012

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26-15-2

 

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