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Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 1 - CLASSIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AND CERTIFICATION OF OPERATORS › Section R18-5-115 - Grades of Water Treatment Plants and Distribution Systems

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. Grading of water
				treatment plants. This subsection does not apply to a facility that distributes
				water but does not treat water or to a facility that distributes water and
				disinfects by chlorine gas or hypochlorite only to maintain disinfection levels
				in the distribution system. The Department shall grade a water treatment plant
				according to the sum of the points it the Department assigns for each plant
				characteristic.
1. The Department shall
				assign points for the purpose of grading a water treatment plant as follows:
Plant Characteristics
Points
Population
1 per 5,000
Maximum Design Capacity
1 per Millions of Gallons per Day up to 10
Groundwater Source
3
Surface or Groundwater Under the Direct Influence of
							 Surface Water
Source
5
Carbon Dioxide
2
pH Adjustment
3
Packed Tower Aeration
6
Air Stripping
6
Stability or Corrosion Control
3
Taste and Odor
8
Iron/Manganese Removal
8
Ion Exchange Softening
10
Chemical Precipitation Softening
15
Coagulant Addition
6
Flocculation
4
Sedimentation
4
Upflow Clarification
2
Fluoridation
5
Activated Alumina
6
Blending
5
Residual Waste Stream
5
Control Systems Technology
2
Biologically Active Filter
20
Granular Media Filter
15
Pressure Filter
15
Gravity Sand Filter
10
Membrane Filtration
15
Chlorine Gas
6
Hypochlorite Liquid
2
Hypochlorite Solid
2
Chloramine
9
Chlorine Dioxide
9
Ozone
12
Ultraviolet
3
2.
				The Department shall assign a grade by the total number of points assigned to
				the facility, as follows:
Grade
Point Range
Grade 1
1 to 25
Grade 2
26 to 50
Grade 3
51 to 70
Grade 4
More than 70
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 1 - CLASSIFICATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AND CERTIFICATION OF OPERATORS › Section R18-5-116 - Initial Grading and Regrading of Facilities

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. The Department shall act under A.R.S.
				Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10 and 18 A.A.C. 1, Article 2 when initially
				grading or when regrading a facility.
B. If it is determining the initial grade of
				a facility or whether to regrade a facility, the Department shall consider the
				facility characteristics in
				R18-5-114
				and
				R18-5-115,
				and whether:
1. The facility has special
				design features or characteristics that make it unusually difficult to
				operate;
2. The water or wastewater
				is unusually difficult to treat;
3.
				The facility uses effluent; or
4.
				The facility poses a potential risk to public health, safety or
				welfare.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-202 - Applicability

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. This Article
				applies to public and semipublic swimming pools and spas.
B. This Article does not apply to the
				following:
1. A private residential swimming
				pool or spa,
2. A swimming pool or
				spa used for medical treatment or physical therapy and supervised by licensed
				medical personnel,
3. A
				semi-artificial bathing place,
4. A
				natural bathing place, or
5. An
				artificial lake.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-203 - Design Approval

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. A person
				shall obtain design approval from the Department before starting construction
				of:
1. A new public or semipublic swimming
				pool or spa;
2. A major
				modification to an existing public or semipublic swimming pool or spa. For
				purposes of this subsection, a major modification means a change to the shape,
				depth, water circulation system, or disinfection system of a public or
				semipublic swimming pool or spa or the installation of diving equipment at a
				public or semipublic swimming pool;
3. A change in use from a semipublic swimming
				pool to a public swimming pool; and
4. A change in use from a private residential
				swimming pool to a public or semipublic swimming pool.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-204 - Approval of Construction

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. A public
				or semipublic swimming pool or spa shall not operate without receiving an
				Approval of Construction issued by the Department.
B. The construction of a public or semipublic
				swimming pool or spa shall conform to plans and specifications that have been
				approved by the Department. If the applicant wishes to make a change to the
				approved plans and specifications, the applicant shall submit revised plans and
				specifications with a written statement of the reasons for the change to the
				Department. The applicant shall obtain Department approval of the revised plans
				and specifications before starting any work affected by the change.
C. Prior to any construction that will cover
				the piping arrangement of the swimming pool or spa and at least 30 days prior
				to the expected date of completion of construction of a public swimming pool or
				spa, the applicant shall notify the Department to permit a construction
				inspection. The Department shall inspect the construction of a swimming pool or
				spa to determine if the swimming pool or spa has been constructed in accordance
				with Department-approved plans, specifications, and conditions unless a
				professional engineer, architect, or registered sanitarian certifies that the
				swimming pool or spa has been constructed in accordance with
				Department-approved plans, specifications, and conditions.
D. If the swimming pool or spa has been
				constructed in accordance with Department-approved plans, specifications, and
				conditions, the Department shall issue the Approval of Construction within 30
				days of the date of the construction inspection by the Department or the date
				the Department receives third-party certification.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-205 - Prohibitions

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. A fill-and-draw
				swimming pool or spa shall not be used as a public or semipublic swimming pool
				or spa.
B. A private residential
				spa shall not be used as a public or semipublic spa.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-206 - Water Source

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Only water from a source that is approved by the Department
				  shall be used in a public or semipublic swimming pool or spa. Reclaimed
				  wastewater shall not be used as make-up water for a public or semipublic
				  swimming pool or spa.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-207 - Construction Materials

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. A public
				or semipublic swimming pool or spa shall be constructed of concrete or other
				structurally rigid material that is equivalent in strength or durability to
				concrete, except that a public or semipublic spa may be constructed of
				fiberglass or acrylic.
B. A public
				or semipublic swimming pool or spa shall be constructed of materials that are
				nontoxic.
C. A public or semipublic
				swimming pool or spa shall be constructed of waterproof materials that provide
				a watertight structure.
D. A public
				or semipublic swimming pool or spa shall have 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.
E. All corners in a public or semipublic
				swimming pool or spa shall be rounded, including the corners formed by the
				intersection of a wall and floor.
F. A surface within a public or semipublic
				swimming pool or spa intended to provide footing for users shall have a
				slip-resistant surface. The roughness or irregularity of the surface shall not
				cause injury or discomfort to users' feet during normal use.
G. The color, pattern, or finish of the
				interior of a public or semipublic swimming pool or spa shall not obscure
				objects, surfaces within the swimming pool or spa, debris, sediment, or algae.
				Surface finishes shall be white, pastel, or other light color. The interior
				finish shall completely line the swimming pool or spa to the coping, tile, or
				gutter system.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-208 - Maximum Bathing Load

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. The
				maximum bathing load for a public or semipublic swimming pool or spa shall not
				be exceeded.
B. The maximum bathing
				load for a public or semipublic swimming pool shall be calculated as the sum of
				the following:
1. The shallow area of the
				swimming pool in square feet divided by 10 square feet, plus
2. The deep area of the swimming pool in
				square feet minus 300 square feet for each diving board divided by 24 square
				feet.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-209 - Shape

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. A public or
				semipublic swimming pool or spa may be any shape except that the designer shall
				shape a public or semipublic swimming pool or spa to minimize hazards to users
				and provide adequate circulation of swimming pool or spa water.
B. There shall be no protrusions, extensions,
				means of entanglement, or other obstructions in a public or semipublic swimming
				pool or spa that may cause entrapment of or injury to the user. This subsection
				does not prohibit water features such as water fountains, slides, water play
				equipment, or water volleyball and basketball nets.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-210 - Walls

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. Where a racing
				lane terminates in a swimming pool, the wall shall be plumb to a minimum depth
				of 5 feet below the waterline. Below the 5-foot depth, the wall shall be
				radiused to join the floor.
B.
				There shall be no projections from a swimming pool or spa wall except for
				coping, cantilevered deck, ladders, and steps.
C. An underwater seat shall comply with the
				following:
1. The edges of an underwater seat
				shall be outlined with a sharply contrasting colored tile or other material
				that is clearly visible from the deck adjacent to the underwater
				seat;
2. An underwater seat shall
				have a slip-resistant surface;
3.
				An underwater seat shall be located outside of the deep area of a swimming pool
				that is equipped for diving. An underwater seat may be located in the deep area
				of a swimming pool that is not equipped for diving provided the underwater seat
				is either completely recessed into the swimming pool wall, shaped to be
				compatible with the shape of the swimming pool wall, or in a corner of the
				swimming pool;
4. The maximum depth
				of an underwater seat is 24 inches below the waterline. The minimum depth of an
				underwater seat is 12 inches below the waterline; and
5. The maximum width of an underwater seat is
				20 inches.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-211 - Freeboard

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. The freeboard in
				a public or semipublic swimming pool or spa shall not exceed 8 inches, except
				as provided in subsection (B).
B.
				The freeboard in a semipublic swimming pool may exceed 8 inches to provide for
				walls, terraces, or other design features. The Department shall review each
				request to allow an increase in freeboard on a case-by-case basis. In reviewing
				the request, the Department shall consider safety, exit distances, alternative
				exits, and location. The length and height of the section where the freeboard
				area may be increased is limited. All of the following requirements shall be
				met:
1. Guard rails or similar devices are
				provided to prevent any raised area from being used as a diving
				platform.
2. The vertical surfaces
				of the freeboard area are constructed of inorganic materials. All vertical
				surfaces shall be rigid, smooth, and easily cleanable.
3. The horizontal surface areas comply with
				the provisions of this Article for decks.
4. The vertical surface area is included as
				surface area of the swimming pool to determine the type, size, location, and
				numbers of equipment and piping.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-212 - Floors

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. The slope of the
				floor of a public or semipublic swimming pool, from the end wall in the shallow
				area towards the deep area to the point of the first slope change shall be
				uniform and shall not exceed 1 foot of fall in 10 feet. The floor slope in a
				public or semipublic spa shall not exceed 1 foot of fall in 10 feet.
B. The floor slope of a public or semipublic
				swimming pool, from the point of the first slope change to the deepest part of
				the swimming pool, shall not exceed 1 foot of fall in 3 feet.
C. For a public or semipublic swimming pool
				that is equipped for diving, the depth of the swimming pool at the point of the
				first slope change shall be a minimum of 5 feet. For a public or semipublic
				swimming pool that is not equipped for diving, the depth of the swimming pool
				at the point of the first slope change shall be a minimum of 4 feet.
D. All portions of a swimming pool or spa
				floor shall slope towards a main drain.
E. The transitional radius where the floor of
				a public or semipublic swimming pool joins a wall shall comply with the
				following:
1. The center of the radius shall
				be no less than 3 feet below the waterline in the deep area or 2 feet below the
				waterline in the shallow area.
2.
				The radius shall be tangent at the point where the radius meets the wall or
				floor.
3. The radius shall be equal
				to or greater than the depth of the swimming pool minus the vertical wall depth
				measured from the waterline minus 3 inches.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-213 - Entries and Exits

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A. Each public
				or semipublic swimming pool shall have at least two means of entry or exit
				consisting of ladders, steps, or recessed treads.
B. There shall be at least one ladder, set of
				steps, or set of recessed treads for each 75 feet of perimeter of a public or
				semipublic swimming pool or spa.
C.
				At least one means of entry and exit shall be provided in the deep area and at
				least one means of entry and exit shall be provided in the shallow area of a
				public or semipublic swimming pool. Where the water depth is 2 feet at the
				swimming pool wall in the shallow area or where there is a zero depth entry
				pool [for example, an artificial beach], the area shall be considered a means
				of entry or exit.
D. A set of steps
				shall be provided in a public or semipublic spa.
E. The location of stairs, ladders, and
				recessed treads shall not interfere with racing lanes.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-214 - Steps

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A. Each set of
				steps shall be provided with at least one handrail to serve all treads and
				risers. Handrails shall be provided at one side or in the center of all steps.
				Handrails shall be installed in such a way that they can be removed only with
				tools.
B. Steps shall be
				permanently marked to be clearly visible from above and below the water level
				in a swimming pool or spa. The edges of steps shall be outlined with a sharply
				contrasting colored tile or other material that is clearly visible from the
				deck adjacent to the steps.
C.
				Steps may be constructed only in the shallow area of a public or semipublic
				swimming pool.
D. Steps shall not
				project into a public or semipublic swimming pool or spa in a manner that
				creates a hazard to users.
E. All
				tread surfaces on steps shall have slip-resistant surfaces.
F. Step treads shall have a minimum
				unobstructed horizontal depth of 10 inches. Risers shall have a maximum uniform
				height of 12 inches, with the bottom riser height allowed to vary ± 2
				inches from the uniform riser height.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-215 - Ladders

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. At least one
				ladder shall be provided in the deep area of a public or semipublic swimming
				pool. If the width of the deep area of a swimming pool is greater than 20 feet,
				then one ladders shall be located on opposite sides of the deep area.
B. A swimming pool or spa ladder shall be
				equipped with two handrails.
C. All
				treads on ladders shall have slip-resistant surfaces.
D. Ladder treads shall have a minimum
				horizontal depth of 1 1/2 inches. The distance between ladder treads shall
				range from a minimum of 7 inches to a maximum of 12 inches.
E. Below the waterline, there shall be a
				clearance of not more than 6 inches and not less than 3 inches between any
				ladder tread edge and the wall as measured from the side of the tread closest
				to the wall.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-216 - Recessed Treads

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. Recessed
				treads with handrails may be substituted for ladders.
B. Recessed treads shall be pre-formed,
				readily cleanable, and designed to drain into the swimming pool or spa to
				prevent the accumulation of dirt in the recessed treads.
C. Each set of recessed treads shall be
				equipped with two handrails.
D. All
				recessed treads shall have slip-resistant surfaces.
E. The vertical distance between the swimming
				pool or spa coping edge or deck and the uppermost recessed tread shall be a
				maximum of 12 inches. Recessed treads at the centerline shall have a uniform
				vertical spacing of 12 inches maximum and 7 inches minimum.
F. Recessed treads shall be at least 5 inches
				deep and 12 inches wide.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-218 - Lighting

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. A public or
				semipublic swimming pool or spa and adjacent deck areas shall be lighted by
				natural or artificial means when they are in use.
B. A public or semipublic swimming pool or
				spa that is intended to be used at night shall be equipped with artificial
				lighting that is designed and spaced so that all parts of the swimming pool or
				spa, including the bottom, may be seen without glare.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-219 - Water Depths

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. Except as
				provided in subsection (B), the minimum water depth in the shallowest area of a
				public or semipublic swimming pool shall be 2 feet. The maximum water depth in
				the shallowest area of a public or semipublic swimming pool shall be 3 feet. In
				public swimming pools, where racing lanes terminate, the minimum depth shall be
				5 feet from the water level to the point where the vertical wall is radiused to
				join the floor.
B. The Department
				may approve a depth of less than 2 feet in a wading pool or to allow a zero
				depth entry swimming pool.
C. The
				maximum water depth in a public or semipublic spa shall be 42 inches, measured
				from the water level.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-220 - Depth Markers

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. Water depths
				shall be conspicuously and permanently marked at or above the water level on
				the vertical wall and on the top of the coping or the edge of the deck next to
				a swimming pool.
1. Depth markers on a
				vertical wall shall be positioned to be read from the water side.
2. Depth markers on a deck shall be located
				within 18 inches of the side of the swimming pool and positioned to be read
				while standing on the deck facing the water. Depth markers that are located on
				a deck shall be made of slip-resistant materials.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-221 - Diving Areas and Equipment

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. The
				dimensions of a diving area in a public or semipublic swimming pool shall
				comply with minimum requirements for length, width, depth, area, and other
				dimensions specified in Illustration A. The diving well profile in Illustration
				A does not apply to a special use pool that is intended for competitive diving
				and has been approved by Department pursuant to
				R18-5-248(A).
B. Diving equipment shall be permanently
				anchored to the swimming pool deck. Equipment shall be rigidly constructed with
				sufficient bracing to ensure stability. Supports, platforms, steps, and ladders
				for diving equipment shall be designed to carry anticipated loads.
C. All diving stands higher than 21 inches,
				measured from the deck to the top of the board, shall be provided with stairs
				or a ladder.
D. Diving equipment
				shall have a durable finish. The surface finish shall be free of tears,
				splinters, or cracks that may be a hazard to users.
E. Steps and ladders leading to diving boards
				and diving platforms shall be of corrosion-resisting materials and shall have
				slip-resistant tread surfaces. Step treads shall be self-draining.
F. Diving boards, diving platforms, and
				starting blocks shall have slip-resistant tread surfaces.
G. Handrails shall be provided at all steps
				and ladders leading to diving boards that are 1 meter or more above the
				water.
H. Diving boards and diving
				platforms that are 1 meter or higher shall be protected with guard rails. Guard
				rails shall be at least 30 inches above the diving board or diving platform and
				shall extend to the edge of the swimming pool wall.
I. A label shall be permanently affixed to a
				diving board and shall include the following:
1. Manufacturer's name and address,
2. Board length, and
3. Fulcrum setting instructions.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-222 - Prohibition against Diving; Warning Signs

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. Diving equipment is prohibited in a public
				or semipublic swimming pool that does not meet the minimum diving well
				dimensions specified in Illustration A. If a public or semipublic swimming pool
				does not meet the dimensional requirements prescribed in Illustration A for
				diving, then the owner shall prominently display at least one sign that
				cautions users that the swimming pool is not suitable for diving. The warning
				sign shall state "NO DIVING" in letters that are 4 inches or larger or display
				the international symbol for no diving.
B. Diving from the deck of a public or
				semipublic swimming pool into water that is less than 5 feet deep shall be
				prohibited. Warning markers indicating in words or symbols that diving is
				prohibited shall be placed on the deck within 18 inches of the side of the
				shallow area of the swimming pool. A warning marker shall be positioned so that
				it can be read by a person standing on the deck facing the water.
Arizona Administrative Code › Title 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATION › Article 2 - PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Section R18-5-223 - Water Circulation System

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A.
				A public or semipublic swimming pool or spa shall have a water circulation
				system that provides complete circulation of water through all parts of the
				swimming pool or spa and can maintain water chemistry and water clarity
				requirements.
B. The water
				circulation system for a public or semipublic swimming pool shall have a
				turnover rate of at least once every 8 hours. The water circulation system of a
				public or semipublic spa shall have a turnover rate of at least once every 30
				minutes. The water circulation system for a wading pool shall have a turnover
				rate of at least once every hour. The water circulation system shall be
				designed to give the proper turnover rate without exceeding the maximum
				filtration rate for the filter in R18-5-227(E).
C. Water circulation system components shall
				comply with American National Standard/NSF International Standard Number 50,
				"Circulation System Components and Related Materials for Swimming Pools,
				Spas/Hot Tubs," NSF International, 3475 Plymouth Road, P.O. Box 130140, Ann
				Arbor, Michigan [revised July, 1996, and no future editions] which is
				incorporated by reference and on file with the Office of the Secretary of State
				and the Department.
D. Water
				circulation system components shall be accessible for inspection, repair, or
				replacement.
E. Except as provided
				by this subsection, water withdrawn from a public or semipublic swimming pool
				or spa shall not be returned unless it has been filtered and adequately
				disinfected. Water may be withdrawn from a swimming pool for a water slide or a
				water fountain without being filtered or disinfected.
F. In a swimming pool complex with more than
				one swimming pool or where there is a combination of swimming pools and spas,
				each swimming pool and spa shall have a separate water circulation
				system.
G. Hydrotherapy jets or
				other devices which create roiling water or similar effects in a spa shall not
				be connected to the water circulation system, but shall be operated through a
				separate system.
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A. The water
				velocity in discharge piping for public and semipublic swimming pools and spas
				shall not exceed 10 feet per second, except for copper discharge piping where
				the velocity shall not exceed 8 feet per second. The water velocity in suction
				piping shall not exceed 6 feet per second. Piping shall be sized to permit the
				rated flows for filtering and cleaning without exceeding the maximum head of
				the pump.
B. Water circulation
				system piping and fittings shall be constructed of materials that are able to
				withstand 150% of normal operating pressures. Suction piping shall be of
				sufficient strength so that it does not collapse when there is a complete
				shutoff of flow on the suction side of the pump. A licensed Arizona contractor
				shall conduct an induced static hydraulic pressure test of the water
				circulation system piping at 25 pounds per square inch for at least 30 minutes.
				The pressure test shall be performed before the deck is poured. Pressure in the
				water circulation system piping shall be maintained during the deck
				pour.
C. Water circulation piping
				and fittings shall be made of nontoxic, corrosion-resistant
				materials.
D. Water circulation
				piping and fittings shall be installed so that piping or fittings do not
				project into a public or semipublic swimming pool or spa in a manner that is
				hazardous to users.
E. Piping that
				is subject to damage by freezing shall have a uniform slope in one direction
				and shall be equipped with valves that will permit the complete drainage of the
				water in the swimming pool or spa.
F. Piping shall be designed to drain the
				swimming pool or spa water by removing drain plugs, manipulating valves, or
				other means.
G. Piping systems
				shall be identified by color or by stencils or labels located at conspicuous
				points.
H. Plastic water
				circulation piping shall comply with American National Standard/NSF
				International Standard Number 14, "Plastics Piping System Components and
				Related Materials," NSF International, 3475 Plymouth Road, P.O. Box 130140, Ann
				Arbor, Michigan [revised September, 1996, and no future editions] which is
				incorporated by reference and on file with the Office of the Secretary of State
				and the Department.
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A. A pump and
				motor shall be provided for each water circulation system. The pump shall be
				sized to meet but not to exceed the flow rate required for filtering against
				the total head developed by the complete water circulation system. The pump
				shall be sized to comply with the turnover rate prescribed in
				R18-5-223(B).
B. Pumps and motors
				shall be readily and easily accessible for inspection, maintenance, and repair.
				When the pump is below the waterline, valves shall be installed on permanently
				connected suction and discharge lines. The valves shall be readily and easily
				accessible for maintenance and removal of the pump.
C. Each motor shall have an open, drip-proof
				enclosure. Each motor shall be constructed electrically and mechanically to
				perform satisfactorily and safely under the conditions of load in the
				environment normally encountered in swimming pool or spa installations. Each
				motor shall be capable of operating the pump under full load with a voltage
				variation of ± 10% from the nameplate rating. Each motor shall have
				thermal or current overload protection to provide locked rotor and running
				protection. Thermal or current overload protection may be built into the motor
				or in the line starter.
D. The pump
				shall be equipped with an emergency shut-off switch that is located within the
				swimming pool or spa enclosure to cut off power to the water circulation system
				if someone is entrapped on a main drain or suction outlet.
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A. A
				public and semipublic swimming pool shall be equipped with at least two main
				drains located in the deepest part of the swimming pool or a single gravity
				drain that discharges to a surge tank.
B. Each main drain shall be covered by a
				grate that is not be readily removable by users. The openings in the grate
				shall have a total area that is at least four times the area of the drain
				pipe.
C. The spacing of the main
				drains shall not be greater than 20 feet on centers and not more than 15 feet
				from each side wall.
D. A minimum
				of two suction outlets shall be provided for each pump in a suction outlet
				system for a public or semipublic spa. The suction outlets shall be separated
				by a minimum of 3 feet or located on two different planes [that is, one suction
				outlet on the bottom and one on a vertical wall or one suction outlet each on
				two separate vertical walls]. The suction outlets shall be plumbed to draw
				water through them simultaneously through a common line to the pump. Suction
				outlets shall be plumbed to eliminate the possibility of entrapping
				suction.
E. If the suction outlet
				system for a public or semipublic swimming pool or spa has multiple suction
				outlets that can be isolated by valves, then each suction outlet shall protect
				against user entrapment by either an antivortex cover, a grate, or other means
				approved by the Department.
F. A
				public or semipublic spa may be equipped with a single gravity drain which
				discharges to a surge tank instead of suction outlets. The total velocity of
				water through grate openings of the drain shall not exceed 2 feet per
				second.
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A. Filters shall be
				designed, located, and constructed to permit removal of filter manhole covers
				or heads for inspection, replacement, or repair of filter elements or filter
				media. No filtration system shall be installed beneath the surface of the
				ground or within an enclosure without providing adequate access for inspection
				and maintenance.
B. Pressure-type
				filters shall be equipped with a means to release internal pressure. Each
				pressure filter shall be equipped with an air relief piping system connected at
				an accessible point near the crown. Automatic air relief systems may be used
				instead of manual systems. The design of a filter with an automatic air relief
				system as its principal means of air release shall include lids that provide a
				slow and safe release of pressure. The design of a separation tank used in
				conjunction with any filter tank shall include a manual means of air release or
				a lid which provides a slow and safe release of pressure as it is
				opened.
C. Pressure filter systems
				shall be equipped with a sight glass installed on the waste discharge
				pipe.
D. Swimming pool and spa
				filters shall comply with American National Standard/NSF International Standard
				Number 50, "Circulation System Components and Related Materials for Swimming
				Pools, Spas/Hot Tubs," NSF International, 3475 Plymouth Road, P.O. Box 130140,
				Ann Arbor, Michigan [revised July, 1996, and no future editions] which is
				incorporated by reference and on file with the Office of the Secretary of State
				and the Department.
E. The maximum
				filtration rate shall not exceed the design flow rate prescribed by the
				National Sanitation Foundation Standard 50 for commercial filters. In no case
				shall the maximum filtration rate exceed the following:
1. The rate of filtration in a high-rate sand
				filter shall not exceed 25 gallons/minute/square foot.
2. The rate of filtration of a diatomaceous
				earth filter shall not exceed 2 gallons/minute/square foot.
3. The rate of filtration of a cartridge
				filter shall not exceed 0.375 gallons/minute/square foot.
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A. Adjustable
				return inlets shall be provided for each public and semipublic swimming pool or
				spa. Return inlets shall be designed, sized, and installed to produce a uniform
				circulation of water throughout the swimming pool or spa. Where surface
				skimmers are used, return inlets on vertical walls shall be located to help
				bring floating particles within range of the surface skimmers.
B. A public or semipublic swimming pool shall
				have a minimum of two return inlets, regardless of the size of the swimming
				pool. The number of return inlets shall be based on two return inlets per 600
				square feet of surface area, or fraction thereof.
C. Return inlets in a public or semipublic
				swimming pool shall be on a closed loop piping system. Public or semipublic
				spas with three or more return inlets shall be on a closed loop piping
				system.
D. Where the width of a
				public or semipublic swimming pool exceeds 30 feet, bottom returns shall be
				required. Bottom returns shall be flush with the pool bottom or designed to
				prevent injury to users.
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A. Pressure gauges
				shall be installed on the water circulation system for each public and
				semipublic swimming pool and spa. Pressure gauges shall be installed in
				accessible locations where they can be read easily.
B. Pressure gauges shall be installed on the
				inlet and outlet manifold of the filter. Pressure gauges shall read at
				intervals of 1 pound per square inch [psi].
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Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A public swimming pool shall be equipped with, a flow meter
				  which indicates the rate of backwash through the filter. The flow meter shall
				  be installed between the pump and the filter on a straight section of pipe in
				  accordance with the manufacturer's specifications in a location where it can be
				  read easily. The flow meter shall measure the rate of flow through the filter
				  in gallons per minute and shall be accurate to within 5% under all conditions
				  of flow. The flow meter shall have an indicator with a range of at least 150%
				  of the normal flow rate.
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The water circulation system shall include a removable
				  strainer located upstream of the pump to prevent solids, debris, hair, or lint
				  from reaching the pump and filters. The strainer shall be made of
				  corrosion-resistant material. A strainer shall have openings that have a total
				  area which is equal to at least four times the area of the suction
				  piping.
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A.
				An overflow collection system shall be installed in each public or semipublic
				swimming pool or spa.
B. The
				overflow collection system shall be designed and constructed so that the water
				level of the swimming pool is maintained at the mid-point of the operating
				range of the system's rim or weir device.
C. Rim type overflow collection systems shall
				be installed on at least two opposite sides and have a total length of at least
				50% of the perimeter of a public or semipublic swimming pool. The overflow
				collection system shall be capable of carrying 50% of the design capacity of
				the water circulation system.
D. If
				overflow gutters are used, they shall be installed continuously around the
				swimming pool with the lip of the gutter level throughout its perimeter.
				Overflow gutters shall be provided with sufficient opening at the top and width
				at the bottom to permit easy cleaning. The overflow gutter bottom shall be
				pitched 1/4 inch per foot to drainage outlets located not more than 10 feet
				apart. Outlet piping shall be sized to circulate at least 50% of the capacity
				of the water circulation system and be properly covered by a drain grate. The
				surge tank for the overflow gutters shall be equipped with float controls which
				regulate the main drain, fill line, and overflow. The system surge capacity
				shall not be less than one gallon for each square foot of swimming pool surface
				area. Stainless steel gutters and other specialty gutter systems may be used if
				they are hydraulically equivalent to overflow gutters.
E. Surface skimmers shall be recessed into
				the swimming pool or spa wall and shall be installed to achieve effective
				skimming action throughout the swimming pool or spa.
1. A surface skimmer shall be provided for
				each 400 square feet of surface area, or fraction thereof, of a public or
				semipublic swimming pool. A minimum of two surface skimmers are required in a
				public or semipublic swimming pool. A surface skimmer shall be provided for
				each 200 square feet of surface area, or fraction thereof, of a public or
				semipublic spa.
2. The overflow
				slot shall be set level and shall not be less than 8 inches in width at the
				narrowest section.
3. The rate of
				flow through the skimmers shall be a minimum of 75% of the water circulation
				system capacity. Surface skimmers shall be designed to carry at least 30
				gallons per minute per lineal foot of weir throat.
4. Where three or more surface skimmers are
				used, they must be on a closed loop piping system.
5. At least one surface skimmer shall be
				located on the side or near the corner of the swimming pool that is downwind of
				the area's prevailing winds.
6.
				Main drain piping shall be designed to carry at least 50% of the design
				flow.
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A vacuum cleaning system shall be provided for each public
				  and semipublic swimming pool. A vacuum cleaning system shall not create a
				  hazard or interfere with the operation or use of the swimming pool. In integral
				  systems, a sufficient number of vacuum cleaner fittings shall be located in
				  accessible positions at least 10 inches below the water line. Alternatively,
				  vacuum cleaner fittings may be installed as an attachment to the surface
				  skimmers. A pressure cleaning system may be installed in addition to the
				  required vacuum cleaning system.
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A. An adjustable
				automatic chemical feeder shall be provided to ensure the continuous
				disinfection of the water in a public or semipublic swimming pool or spa.
				Timers on disinfection equipment are prohibited. Disinfection shall be
				accomplished by chlorination or by another method that is approved by the
				Department. The method of disinfection shall effectively maintain an adequate
				disinfectant residual in the water which is subject to field testing by methods
				that are easy to use and accurate.
1.
				Chlorine disinfection equipment for a public or semipublic swimming pool shall
				be designed to maintain a free chlorine residual of 1.0 to 3.0 ppm. Chlorine
				disinfection equipment for a public or semipublic spa shall be designed to
				maintain a free chlorine residual of 3.0 to 5.0 ppm.
2. Bromine disinfection equipment for a
				public or semipublic swimming pool shall be designed to maintain a bromine
				residual of 2.0 to 4.0 ppm. Bromine disinfection equipment for a public or
				semipublic spa shall be designed to maintain a bromine residual of 3.0 to 5.0
				ppm.