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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS › Subject 511-3-3 - DRINKING WATER SUPPLY › Rule 511-3-3-.01 - Applicability

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These Rules shall have application except in the following
				 cases:
(a) In any county or
				municipality which has a local health code in effect;
(b) To any facility or system under the
				jurisdiction of and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources or its
				successor, under the Georgia Water Quality Control Act or the Georgia
				Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act or their successors;
(c) To any public or community sewage
				treatment system.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  31-2A-6,  31-12-8.
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For the purpose of this Chapter, the following words and
				 phrases shall have the meaning as indicated:
(a) ANNULUS is the same as "annular space"
				and means any artifically-created void existing between a well casing or liner
				pipe and a borehole well.
(b)
				APPROVAL OR APPROVED means acceptable or accepted by the Health Authority in
				accordance with applicable specifications stated herein or with additional
				criteria accepted by the Health Authority.
(c) AQUIFER means one or more, or parts of
				one or more, geologic formations capable of yielding water to a well.
(d) BACK SIPHONAGE means siphonage of water
				or other liquids from external sources into the water supply during times of
				pressure differential, whether due to improper connections or failure of
				devices in the system.
(e) BORED
				WELL means any well excavated by an earth auger in which the casing extends
				from the ground surface into the aquifer.
(f) CERTIFIED WELL CONTRACTOR means any
				person who:
1. Engages in the construction,
				repair or alteration of individual on-site drinking water supply systems,
				either private or semi-public;
2.
				Is licensed as a well contractor in accordance with the Water Well Standards
				Act of 1985, O.C.G.A. Sections
				 12-5-120
et
				seq.
;
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These Rules shall be in force in any county or municipality
				 which does not have local solid waste regulations in effect.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  31-2A-6,  31-12-8.
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(1) These rules
				prescribe minimum design, construction, and operation requirements for the
				protection of public 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, permanent installation, new construction and remodeling 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 pool and hot tubs or spas serving a single-family dwelling and used
				only by the residents of that dwelling and their guests, apartment complex
				pools, country club pools, subdivision pools which are open only to residents
				of the subdivision and their guests, therapeutic pools operated by a licensed
				medical facility or a licensed physical therapist, therapeutic chambers which
				are drained, cleaned, and refilled after each individual use, or religious
				ritual baths used solely for religious purposes.
(4) This Chapter shall apply to those
				counties where local rules and regulations governing public swimming pools were
				not in effect on 31 December 2000; provided, however, that the governing
				authority of a county or municipality may by ordinance or resolution elect to
				make apartment pools within their jurisdiction subject to this
				Chapter.
(5) All pools shall meet
				the requirements of this Chapter except as provided in subsection (6)
				below.
(6) Public swimming pools
				constructed prior to December 31, 2016 shall continue to be governed by the
				2013 version of this Chapter with regard to design and construction
				requirements. Any such pool that is remodeled after 31 December 2016 shall be
				required to comply with the current version of this Chapter. Notwithstanding
				the foregoing, all pools shall be required to meet the current requirements of
				this Chapter related to the abatement of suction hazards.
(7) All single, dual, or multiple drain
				covers and grates shall comply with ANSI/APSP-16 or any successor standard that
				may be prescribed by ANSI/APSP.
O.C.G.A. §§
										31-2A-6,  31-12-8,  31-45-10.
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(1)
General
				Provisions.
(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. Each pool must operate under a separate
				permit.
(b) It shall be unlawful
				for any person to build, alter, or remodel a public pool, spa, or recreational
				water park without first having obtained a valid construction permit from the
				health authority pursuant to this Chapter.
(c) Prior to the issuance of any permit under
				these rules, the applicant shall provide evidence of satisfactory compliance
				with the provisions of this Chapter and all other laws which apply to the
				location, construction, and maintenance of the pool, spa, or recreational water
				park, and the safety of persons therein.
(d) All permit applications shall be prepared
				in duplicate on forms provided by the Department. The original shall be filed
				with the health authority for the county in which the pool is located and a
				copy retained by the applicant.
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(1)
				Swimming pools, spas, and recreational water park attractions may be
				constructed in any shape that is safe and which allows for adequate circulation
				of the water.
(a) There shall be no
				protrusions, extensions, or other means of entanglement or obstructions in the
				swimming area which can cause the entrapment or injury of the bather.
(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 three inches. All other overall
				dimensions in a swimming pool and in a spa may vary plus or minus two inches,
				unless otherwise specified. The designed waterline shall have a maximum
				construction tolerance at the time of completion of the work of plus or minus
				one-fourth inch for pools and spas with adjustable weir surface skimming
				systems and of plus or minus one-eighth inch for pools and spas with
				nonadjustable surface skimming systems.
(c) The pool size shall be governed by the
				requirements of the activities for which the installation is
				intended.
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(1)
Design.
Filters shall be designed and maintained so as to provide
				the water clarity noted in DPH Rule
				 511-3-5-.07(1)(e).
(a) Filters shall be listed per NSF Standard
				50 with the specific maximum flow rates per surface area based on media
				used.
(b) The following filtration
				rates for the specific media shall be used in determining the filter area
				required for the circulation system:
1.
				High-rate granular media filters shall be designed to operate at no more than
				fifteen gallons per minute per square foot when a minimum bed depth of fifteen
				inches is provided per manufacturer. When a bed depth is less than fifteen
				inches, filters shall be designed to operate at no more than twelve gallons per
				minute per square foot.
2. The
				design filtration rate for surface-type cartridge filters shall not exceed
				three-tenths gallons per minute per square foot. One complete set of spare
				cartridges shall be maintained on site in a clean and dry condition.
3. The design filtration rate for pre-coat
				filters shall be based on the following types:
(i) Vacuum pre-coat filters shall not be more
				than either two gallons per minute per square foot, or two and one half gallons
				per minute per square foot when used with a continuous pre-coat media
				feed.
(ii) Pressure pre-coat
				filters shall not be more than two gallons per minute per square foot of
				effective filter surface area.
(iii) The filtration surface area shall be
				based on the outside surface area of the media with the manufacturer's
				recommended thickness of pre-coat media and consistent with their NSF Standard
				50 listing and labeling.
(c) Filters shall be designed so that
				filtration surfaces can be inspected and serviced.
(d) Alternate types of filter media shall be
				listed and labeled to NSF Standard 50.
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(1)
Sizing.
A pump and motor shall be provided for circulation of the
				pool and spa water. Performance of all pumps shall meet or exceed the
				conditions of flow required for filtering and cleaning (if applicable) the
				filters against the total dynamic head developed by the complete system. Where
				applicable pumps shall comply with the NSF International Standard 50 or
				Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard 1081.
(2)
Strainer or Screen.
With all
				pressure filter systems, a cleanable strainer or screen shall be provided
				upstream of the circulation pumps to remove solids and debris such as hair and
				lint.
(3) Pumps and motors shall be
				accessible for inspection and service.
(4)
Safe Operation.
The design
				and construction of the pumps and component parts shall provide for safe
				operation.
(5)
Pump
				Seal.
Where a mechanical pump seal is provided, components of the seal
				shall be corrosion-resisting and capable of operating under conditions normally
				encountered in pool operation.
(6)
Capability.
Motors shall be capable of operating the pump under
				full load with a voltage variation of plus or minus ten percent from the
				nameplate rating. If the maximum service factor of the motor is exceeded (at
				full voltage), the manufacturer shall indicate this on the pump
				curve.
(7)
Overload
				Protection.
All motors shall have thermal or current overload
				protection, either built in or in the line starter, to provide locked rotor and
				running protection.
(8) If the pump
				is below the waterline, valves shall be installed on permanently connected
				suction and discharge lines, located in an accessible place outside the walls
				of the pool, where they shall be readily and easily accessible for maintenance
				and removal of the pump.
(9)
				Pressure or vacuum gauges shall be installed on all public pools and spas.
(a) The pump vacuum gauge shall be installed
				as close to the suction side of the pump as possible while still maintaining an
				accurate reading.
(b) The pressure
				gauge shall be installed downstream from the pump, on the face piping ahead of
				the filter or on top of the filter in the area of greatest filter
				pressure.
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(1)
Location.
Return inlets
				shall be installed and arranged to produce a uniform circulation of water and
				maintain a uniform disinfectant residual throughout the pool or spa. Where
				skimmers are used, the return inlets shall be located so as to help bring
				floating particles within range of the skimmers.
(a) Pools shall use wall or floor inlets that
				are adequate in design, number and location to provide adequate
				mixing.
(b) A swimming pool shall
				have a minimum of two return inlets regardless of pool size.
(c) The total number of return inlets shall
				be based on one inlet per three hundred square feet of pool surface area or one
				inlet for every twenty feet of pool perimeter or fraction thereof, whichever is
				greater. The return inlets placement shall be as follows:
1. Wall inlets shall be placed within five
				feet of each pool corner and at least five feet from a skimmer.
(i) Wall return inlets for the circulation
				system shall be designed to include directionally adjustable fitting to provide
				effective distribution of water.
(ii) The fitting shall not constitute a
				hazard to the user.
2.
				Floor return inlets must be used on pools more than fifty feet in width based
				on the following placement:
(i) Floor inlets
				shall be spaced to effectively distribute the treated water throughout the
				pool.
(ii) Distance between floor
				inlets shall be no more than twenty feet.
(iii) A row of floor inlets shall be located
				within fifteen feet of each side wall.
(iv) Floor inlets shall be flush with the
				bottom of the pool.
(v) Floor
				inlets used in combination with wall inlets shall be spaced no more than
				twenty-five feet from the nearest side walls.
3. For an aquatic facility with multiple pool
				types in combination using the same body of water, inlets shall meet the
				chapter's placement criteria and be hydraulically sized to provide the required
				turnover rate for each pool type.
4. Inlets shall be placed in each recessed or
				isolated area of the pool.
5. Wall
				inlets shall not be required to provide directional flow if part of a
				manufactured gutter system in which the filtered return water conduit is
				contained within the gutter structure.
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(1) A surface skimming system shall be
				provided on all swimming pools and spas and shall be designed and constructed
				to skim the pool or spa surface when the water level is maintained within the
				operational parameters of the system's rim or weir device. Surface skimming
				devices shall comply with NSF Standard 50.
(2) Skimming devices shall be designed and
				installed so as not to constitute a hazard to the user.
(3)
Automatic Surface Skimmers.
Where automatic surface skimmers are used as the sole overflow system in pools,
				at least two surface skimmers shall be provided for the first four hundred
				square feet or fraction thereof of the water surface area and one skimmer shall
				be provided for each additional four hundred square feet of surface area. In
				spas, one skimmer shall be provided for each one hundred square feet of surface
				area.
(a) Nominal recessed areas such as
				stairs and swimouts, shall not be considered in the calculation.
(b) When skimmers are used, they shall be
				located to maintain effective skimming action over the entire surface of the
				pool or spa.
(c) The skimmer flow
				rate shall not be less than twenty- five gallons per minutes or more than
				fifty-five gallons per minutes unless they are based on the manufacturer's
				design specifications. The flow rate for the skimmers shall comply with
				manufacturer data plates or NSF/ANSI 50 including Annex K.
(d) Each skimmer shall have a weir that
				adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four
				inches.
(e) Each skimmer shall be
				equipped with a trimmer valve capable of distributing the total flow between
				individual skimmers.
(f) The
				skimmer equalizer lines, when used, shall be located on the wall with the
				center no more than eighteen inches below the maximum operating
				level.
(g) The skimmer equalizer
				lines shall be protected by an approved cover/grated with a flow rating equal
				the maximum system flow divided by the number of skimmers in the system or the
				maximum flow rating of the skimmer, whichever is greater.
(h) Additional skimmers may be required to
				achieve effective skimming under site-specific conditions.
(i) The base of each skimmer shall be level
				with all other skimmers in the pool within a tolerance of plus or minus
				one-half inch.
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(1)
Artificial Lighting.
Artificial lighting shall be provided for all indoor and outdoor pools and
				spas. Lighting shall be adequate to illuminate the entire swimming pool
				enclosure without glare. All installations shall comply with local building
				code requirements. Ground-fault interrupters must be provided. Lighting in
				dressing rooms, sanitary facilities, equipment rooms and concessions shall
				comply with local code requirements.
(a)
Water Surface and Deck Area Illumination.
The water surface and
				deck area light levels shall meet the following minimum illumination levels:
1. An indoor pool water surface and deck:
				thirty horizontal foot-candles.
2.
				An outdoor pool deck: ten horizontal foot-candles.
3. An outdoor pool water surface with
				underwater lighting: ten horizontal foot-candles.
4. An outdoor pool water surface without
				underwater lighting: fifteen horizontal foot-candles.
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(1)
Sizing.
Heaters, when used,
				shall be properly sized according to the volume of water, square footage of
				surface area, and manufacturer's recommendations.
(2)
Water Temperature.
The
				owner/operator shall routinely check the in-pool or in-spa water to ensure that
				the temperature does not exceed 104°F.
(a) If
				adjustments are necessary, those adjustments shall be performed in accordance
				with manufacturer's instructions or by a qualified technician.
(b) An annual gas fired inspections shall be
				performed by a qualified professional.
(c) A thermometer shall be available to
				measure the temperature of the water. It shall be attached or available to the
				operator at all times.
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(1)
Entry Devices.
This rule
				pertains to all devices and systems which induce or allow air to enter the spa
				either by means of a power pump or passive design.
(2)
Air Intake Source.
Air
				intake sources shall not induce water external to the spa unit, dirt, or
				contaminants into the spa.
(3)
Make Up Air.
An air blower installed within an enclosure or
				indoors shall have adequate ventilation. The air induction system shall be
				installed in accordance with any applicable codes and the manufacturer's
				recommendation for air openings to the enclosure.
(4)
Accessibility.
The air
				blower shall be accessible for inspection and service.
(5)
Air Passages.
Integral air
				passages shall be pressure tested at the time of manufacture to provide
				structural integrity to a value of one and one-half times the intended working
				pressure.
O.C.G.A. §§
										31-2A-6,  31-12-8,  31-45-10.
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(1) The water supply for public pools and
				spas, showers, lavatories, drinking fountains and any other uses in conjunction
				with the public pool shall be from an approved and potable source and shall be
				approved by the local health authority before use. Water in the pool shall meet
				the requirements of DPH Rule
				 511-3-5-.17  before the pool may be
				used by bathers.
(2) No direct
				mechanical connection shall be made between the potable water supply and the
				swimming pool, chlorinating equipment, or the system of piping for the pool,
				unless it is protected against backflow and back-siphonage through an air gap
				meeting the latest ANSI/ASME standard A112.1.2 and the International Plumbing
				Code or other equivalent means approved by the health authority.
(3) An over-the-rim spout, if used, shall be
				located under a diving board, adjacent to a ladder or otherwise properly
				shielded so as not to create a hazard. Its open end shall have no sharp edges
				and shall not protrude more than two inches beyond the edge of the pool. The
				open end shall be separated from the water by an air gap of at least one and
				one-half pipe diameters measured from the pipe outlet to the rim.
(4) Backwash water may be discharged into a
				sanitary sewer through an approved air gap or into an approved subsurface
				disposal system or by other means approved by the health authority.
(5) Backwash water shall not be returned to
				the public swimming pool, equipment reservoir or surge tank. Use of backwash
				water for other purposes must meet state or local law or ordinances.
(6) Where necessary, filter backwash water
				shall be diverted to a settling tank to eliminate diatomaceous earth and
				contaminants in the water that exceed the limits set by the state or local
				water authority.
(7) If required by
				the water authority, pool water may require neutralizing before being
				completely drained into a sanitary sewer.
O.C.G.A. §§
										31-2A-6,  31-12-8,  31-45-10.
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(1) Disinfectant equipment and chemical
				feeders, such as flow-through chemical feeders, electrolytic chemical
				generators, mechanical chemical feeders, chemical feed pumps, and automated
				controllers shall comply with the requirements of NSF Standard 50.
(2) The disinfection equipment shall be
				capable of precisely delivering a sufficient quantity of a registered
				disinfecting agent in the appropriate amount as outlined in (3) in this section
				and maintain the residual concentrations in DPH Rule
				 511-3-5-.17  of this Chapter.
(a) Every pool and spa shall be required to
				have at least one unit of disinfectant agent equipment that introduces the
				agent through the circulation system in compliance with this rule
1. Additional units may be required to
				maintain chemical and physical parameters of the pool water for new
				construction or an existing facility, if deemed necessary by the health
				authority or as required in DPH Rule  511-3-5-.16(2)(3).
2. Increased risk public pools constructed or
				remodeled after the adoption of this chapter shall deliver, monitor and control
				disinfectant and pH chemical feeders through an automated chemical
				controller.
3. Increased risk
				public pools constructed after the adoption of this chapter shall be required
				to use an NSF Standard 50 approved supplemental disinfection treatment system
				such as ozone or ultraviolent light (UV).
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(1)
Handholds.
A public pool
				shall have a suitable handhold around its perimeter in areas where the depth
				exceeds three feet six inches. Handholds shall be provided no more than four
				feet apart and shall consist of any one or a combination of the items listed
				below:
(a) Coping, ledge or deck along the
				immediate top edge of the pool which provides a slip-resisting surface of at
				least four inches minimum horizontal width and located at or not more than
				twelve inches above the waterline; or
(b) Ladders, stairs or seat ledges;
				or
(c) A railing placed at or not
				more than twelve inches above the waterline.
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(1)
Dressing Facilities.
Adequate dressing facilities for pools, spas and recreational water parks shall
				be provided adjacent to the pool unless adequate dressing facilities are
				provided elsewhere on the general premises in close proximity to the pool. (a)
				Handicapped accessible dressing and sanitary facilities shall meet all state
				and local requirements, and may be included as part of the required total
				number of water closets, shower heads, and lavatories. Dressing rooms may be
				combined with sanitary facilities, so long as all other requirements of this
				Rule are met.
(b) Dressing facilities, when
				provided, shall be have separations for each sex with no interconnection. The
				rooms shall be well-lighted, drained, ventilated, and of good construction with
				impervious materials. They shall be developed and planned so that good
				sanitation can be maintained throughout the building at all times.
(c) Partitions between portions of the
				dressing room area, screen partitions, shower, toilet and dressing room booths
				shall be of durable material not subject to damage by water and shall be
				designed so that a waterway is provided between partitions and floor to permit
				thorough cleaning of the walls and floor areas with hoses and brooms.
(d) There shall be at least one shower for
				each sex for facilities less than 4000 square feet of water surface area. One
				additional shower head for each sex shall be added for each additional 4000
				square feet of water surface area or fraction thereof. These showers, when
				provided, may be used in place of the deck showers. However, the use of deck
				showers may not be substituted for dressing facility showers.
(e) Hot and cold water under pressure shall
				be provided in dressing facility showers.
(f) Floors of the dressing facility shall be
				free of joints or openings and shall be continuous throughout the areas. Floors
				shall have a slip-resistant surface that shall be relatively smooth to insure
				thorough cleaning. Floor drains shall be provided and floors shall be sloped
				not less than one-fourth inch per foot toward the drains to insure positive
				drainage.
(g) An adequate number of
				three-fourths inch hose bibs shall be provided for flushing down the dressing
				facility interior.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS › Subject 511-3-5 - PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, AND RECREATIONAL WATER PARKS › Rule 511-3-5-.20 - Recreational Water Parks and Special Purpose Pools

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The rule provides specifications for the design and operation
				 of special purpose pools, such as amusement rides and water slides, whether
				 used in recreational water parks or aquatic facilities as a standalone
				 attraction or in combination with other attractions or pools. The design of
				 special purpose pools shall comply with the specifications in this Rule and
				 other applicable rules in this Chapter. This Rule describes several types of
				 special purpose pools, but it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of such
				 pools.
(1)
Deviation from
				requirements.
(a) A special purpose
				pool may deviate from the requirements of this Chapter if and to the extent:
1. A variance from this regulation is
				obtained from the Department to accommodate the design and use of the special
				purpose pool; or
2. The design and
				construction of the attraction meet sound engineering practice and present no
				health or safety hazard; and
3. The
				facility provides appropriate supervision onsite during hours of operation.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS › Subject 511-3-5 - PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, AND RECREATIONAL WATER PARKS › Rule 511-3-5-.21 - Food Service

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
				Food Service facilities shall comply with provisions of Article 13 of O.C.G.A.
				Chapter 26-2 and DPH Rule 511-6-1.
(2) Bathers shall not be allowed to eat or
				drink while in or partially in the water.
(3) Food and beverages shall only be served
				on non-breakable containers. The pool must be drained and vacuumed if any
				broken glass enters the water.
(4)
				Covered trash containers shall be provided where food or beverages are
				available and allowed to be consumed.
O.C.G.A. §§
										31-2A-6,  31-12-8,  31-45-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS › Subject 511-3-5 - PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, AND RECREATIONAL WATER PARKS › Rule 511-3-5-.22 - Operation and Management

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All swimming pools and spas covered by
				this Chapter shall be maintained under the supervision and direction of a
				properly trained operator who shall be responsible for the sanitation, safety,
				and proper maintenance of the pool and all related equipment, and for and daily
				recordkeeping.
(2) The trained
				operator shall have a current certificate showing completion of an approved
				operator training course. A copy or the original certificate or documentation
				shall be available onsite for inspection by the Health Authority.
(3) The trained operator may be an employee
				or a contract service provider.
(4)
				Training for the operator can be obtained by completion of a course approved by
				the Department.
(5) The trained
				operator must perform a minimum of two visits weekly and be able to provide
				assistance whenever needed.
(6)
				Written documentation of the operator's visits must be available at the pool
				facility. At a minimum, the written record must indicate the condition of the
				following items:
(a) The circulation,
				filtration, and disinfection systems,
(b) safety equipment on-site,
(c) pool stairs and deck condition,
(d) water chemistry test results
				and,
(e) record what corrective
				actions, if necessary, were taken by the operator.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS › Subject 511-3-5 - PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, AND RECREATIONAL WATER PARKS › Rule 511-3-5-.23 - Compliance Procedures

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
				A swimming pool, spa, or recreational water park shall not operate until a
				valid operating permit has been issued by the health authority after
				inspection.
(2) An operating permit
				shall not be issued until appropriate inspections show compliance with the
				requirements of this Chapter, with no violations noted on the inspection
				report.
(3) The health authority
				shall inspect the swimming pool, spa, or recreational water park for compliance
				as follows:
(a) Swimming pools, spas, or
				recreational water parks which open on or after April 1 and which close on or
				before October 31 shall be inspected at least once during the period of
				operation.
(b) All other swimming
				pools, spas, or recreational water parks shall be inspected at least twice each
				year. Additional inspections may be made as determined necessary by the health
				authority.
(c) The inspection,
				testing and monitoring frequency may be changed by the health authority based
				on the occurrence of injury and illness or inspection history.
(d) The operator shall receive a copy of the
				inspection and place it in a location protected from the weather and in public
				view as designated by the health authority.
(e) Representatives of the health authority,
				after proper identification, shall be permitted to enter any swimming pool or
				spa facility or the grounds of any recreational water park at any reasonable
				time for the purpose of making inspections to determine compliance with this
				Chapter.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS › Subject 511-3-5 - PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, AND RECREATIONAL WATER PARKS › Rule 511-3-5-.24 - Environmental Health Personnel

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All Environmental Health personnel who
				are assigned responsibilities in public swimming pool plan review, permitting,
				inspecting, or other means of enforcing this Chapter, must complete a state
				approved exam demonstrating knowledge of the public swimming pool
				chapter.
(2) All in-service
				training must be approved by the local Environmental Health supervisor or lead
				personnel. Employee attendance records of approved training shall be maintained
				in the county of employment and shall be subject to Department
				monitoring.
O.C.G.A. §§
										31-2A-6,  31-12-8,  31-45-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS › Subject 511-3-6 - PORTABLE SANITATION CONTRACTORS › Rule 511-3-6-.01 - Applicability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
These Rules shall apply to all portable sanitation service
				 providers except those being used in a facility or system under the
				 jurisdiction of and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources under the
				 Georgia Water Quality Control Act or the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste
				 Management Act.
O.C.G.A. Sections
				  31-2A-6,  31-12-8,  31-27-9,  12-8-1.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS › Subject 511-3-6 - PORTABLE SANITATION CONTRACTORS › Rule 511-3-6-.04 - Construction of Portable Sanitation Units

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A portable sanitation unit shall be a
				portable self-contained sheltered unit equipped with a waste-receiving holding
				tank. The waste container shall be rigid, water-tight, made from impervious
				material, and capable of containing the waste in a sanitary manner.
(2) Portable sanitation units shall be
				constructed in the following prescribed manner:
(a) Each portable sanitation unit must have
				the name and phone number of the company clearly visible.
(b) Rooms or shelters housing the units shall
				be of solid construction, easy to clean, and provide privacy. The toilet room
				shall be ventilated to the outside and adequately lighted. All ventilation
				openings to the units, except vent pipes, shall be covered with a
				screen.
(c) Portable sanitation
				units shall have closing doors with internal latches provided to prevent
				inadvertent entry.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS › Subject 511-3-6 - PORTABLE SANITATION CONTRACTORS › Rule 511-3-6-.05 - Removal and Disposal of Waste from Portable Sanitation Units

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Removal and
				disposal of waste from portable sanitation units shall be conducted only by a
				certified portable sanitation contractor in good standing with the Department,
				pursuant to a "Waste Removal and Disposal Permit."
(2) The application for a "Waste Removal and
				Disposal Permit" shall be submitted in writing, on forms provided by the
				Department, to the Health Authority for the county in which the business is
				based, at least ten days prior to engaging in such activities. The Health
				Authority shall approve or disapprove the application within twenty days after
				the receipt of a completed application. The application shall include the
				business name and address, name and address of the applicant, the manner by
				which such contents are to be removed, transported and given final disposal,
				and such other documentation as required by the Health Authority, including
				evidence that waste removed and transported will be accepted at approved
				disposal sites. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the applicant shall provide
				evidence of satisfactory compliance with the provisions of these
				rules.
(3) The permit shall be
				valid for no more than twelve months, and shall be subject to suspension and
				revocation for failure to comply with the requirements of these regulations.
				Permits shall expire upon change in company ownership or business
				location.
(4) Removal of portable
				sanitation waste shall be conducted in a clean and sanitary manner by means of
				a vacuum hose to a leak proof tank truck on which all ports are properly valved
				and capped. The certified portable sanitation contractor is required to clean
				up all spillage during unit servicing.
(a)
				Service vehicles should be equipped with a portable sanitation waste tank
				adequately sized to service the units; a tank containing water for recharging
				the units; and when applicable or required, a fresh water tank filled with
				potable water to service the hand washing fixtures.
(b) Separate dedicated hoses shall be used
				for supplying potable water and servicing the portable sanitation unit. They
				shall be labeled or sized to prevent them from being interchanged and stored in
				such a manner to prevent cross contamination.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS › Subject 511-3-6 - PORTABLE SANITATION CONTRACTORS › Rule 511-3-6-.06 - Certification of Portable Sanitation Contractors and Companies

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The Department
				shall be responsible for certifying individuals and companies performing
				services related to furnishing, renting, servicing, and maintenance of a
				portable sanitation unit.
(2) There
				shall be established an Advisory Committee to assist the Department with
				certification, recertification and decertification of all individuals required
				to be certified under Chapter 511-3-6. The Committee shall include at least two
				individuals that are currently certified as portable sanitation contractors.
				The Advisory Committee will assist the Department with the following:
(a) Establishing written tests to be
				administered for the various certifications, and revising such tests from time
				to time;
(b) Reviewing complaints
				regarding poor quality of work and unlawful or unethical practices, and
				recommending appropriate action by the Department;
(c) Reviewing the content of educational
				programs and events and assigning appropriate continuing education
				units;
(d) Reviewing the
				established criteria for certification in the assigned specialties and
				recommending such modifications as are appropriate for the ongoing management
				of the process; and
(e) Providing
				such services or advice as will assist the Department and Health Authorities in
				the effective enforcement of this Chapter.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS › Subject 511-3-6 - PORTABLE SANITATION CONTRACTORS › Rule 511-3-6-.07 - Decertification of Portable Sanitation Contractors and Companies

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The Department
				may take disciplinary action, including suspension and revocation of the
				certification if the Department finds that the contractor or company has failed
				to comply or maintain compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 31 or this Chapter
				511-3-6, or has committed any of the following acts:
(a) Misrepresentation or falsification of
				information on any application or document submitted to the Department or any
				Health Authority; or
(b) Conviction
				in any court of a felony or crime of moral turpitude. In the case of a
				corporation or other business entity, this provision shall apply in the event
				of such a conviction of any person associated with the company as an owner,
				partner, officer, director, or manager.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS › Subject 511-3-6 - PORTABLE SANITATION CONTRACTORS › Rule 511-3-6-.08 - Appendix

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Table 1:
Minimum
				 Number of Portable Sanitation Units at Construction Sites
Number of
								Workers*
Minimum Number of
								Units
Serviced
								Weekly**
20 or less ..
1 Toilet per 20 Workers
21 or more ..
1 Additional Toilet per 40 Workers
200 or more ..
1 Additional Toilet per 50 Workers
29 CFR 1926.51  OSHA Regulations for Toilets at
				 Construction Sites
*
The number of
				 portable sanitation units required shall be determined by the maximum number of
				 workers present on a regular 8 hour shift. Shifts lasting longer than 8 hours
				 (40 hour work week) should double the number of portable sanitation
				 units.
**
"Servicing" refers
				 to the emptying of waste and the cleaning of the portable sanitation
				 unit.
Table 2. Portable Sanitation Units for Special Events
				 Planning
AVERAGE
CROWD
SIZE
AVERAGE HOURS AT THE EVENT
*
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
500
2 4 4 5 6 7 9 9 10 12
1,000
4 6 8 8 9 9 11 12 13 13
2,000
5 6 9 12 14 16 18 20 23 25
3,000
6 9 12 16 20 24 26 30 34 38
4,000
8 13 16 22 25 30 35 40 45 50
5,000
12 15 20 25 31 38 44 50 56 63
10,000
15 25 38 50 63 75 88 100 113 125
15,000
20 38 56 75 94 113 131 150 169 188
20,000
25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250
25,000
38 69 99 130 160 191 221 252 282 313
30,000
46 82 119 156 192 229 266 302 339 376
35,000
53 96 139 181 224 267 310 352 395 438
40,000
61 109 158 207 256 305 354 403 452 501
45,000
68 123 178 233 288 343 398 453 508 563
50,000
76 137 198 259 320 381 442 503 564 626
55,000
83 150 217 285 352 419 486 554 621 688
60,000
91 164 237 311 384 457 531 604 677 751
65,000
98 177 257 336 416 495 575 654 734 813
70,000
106 191 277 362 448 533 619 704 790 876
75,000
113 205 296 388 480 571 663 755 846 938
80,000
121 218 316 414 512 609 707 805 903 1001
85,000
128 232 336 440 544 647 751 855 959 1063
90,000
136 246 356 466 576 686 796 906 1016 1126
95,000
143 259 375 491 607 724 840 956 1072 1188
100,000
151 273 395 517 639 762 884 1006 1128 1251
Based on "Portable Restroom Requirements at
				 Special Events and Crowd Gatherings" Center for Business and Industrial
				 Studies, University of Missouri-St. Louis
*
Determine the appropriate potable sanitation units
				 needed form the table above.
*
For each sewered toilet available onsite, subtract
				 1 from the previously calculated number.
*
If alcoholic beverages are to be served, add 25% to
				 the base number.
*
For peak crowd numbers that fall between chart
				 numbers, round up to the next base number.
*
Units shall be provided in accordance with the
				 Georgia Accessibility Code following
state or local requirements.
*
Table based on units being serviced
				 daily
O.C.G.A. Sections
				  31-2A-6,  31-12-8,  31-27-9,  12-8-1.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS › Subject 511-3-7 - GEORGIA SMOKEFREE AIR ACT OF 2005 › Rule 511-3-7-.01 - Authority

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Department of Public Health and the county boards of
				 health and their duly authorized agents are authorized and empowered to enforce
				 compliance with the Georgia Smokefree Air Act of 2005, and the rules and
				 regulations adopted and promulgated in connection therewith. The county boards
				 of health may annually request other governmental and educational agencies
				 having facilities within the area of the local government to establish local
				 operating procedures in cooperation and compliance with this
				 chapter.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  31-2A-6,  31-12A-10 to 
				  31-12A-12.