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Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 3 - Design Requirements for Swimming Pools [formerly Subpart B] › Section XXIV-327 - Pool Stairs [formerly paragraph 24:011]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The design and construction of protruding
				and recessed pool stairs shall conform to following.
1. Step treads shall have a minimum
				unobstructed horizontal depth of 10 inches and a minimum unobstructed surface
				area of 240 square inches.
2.
				Risers at the centerline of the treads shall have a maximum uniform height of
				12 inches, with the bottom riser height allowed to vary plus or minus 2 inches
				from the uniform riser height.
3.
				Each set of stairs shall be provided with at least one handrail to serve all
				treads and risers. Handrails shall conform to the following.
a. Handrails, if removable, shall be
				installed in such a way that they cannot be removed without the use of
				tools.
b. The leading edge of
				handrails facilitating stairs and pool entry/exit shall be no more than 18
				inches plus or minus 3 inches, horizontally from the vertical plane of the
				bottom riser (where applicable).
c.
				The outside diameter of handrails shall be between 1 inch and 1 9/10
				inches.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 3 - Design Requirements for Swimming Pools [formerly Subpart B] › Section XXIV-329 - Pool Ladders [formerly paragraph 24:012]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The design and construction of pool
				ladder(s) shall conform to the following.
1.
				Pool ladders shall be made entirely of corrosion-resisting materials.
2. Ladders shall provide two handholds or two
				handrails.
3. Below the water
				level, there shall be a clearance of not more than 6 inches nor less than 3
				inches between any ladder tread edge and the pool wall.
4. The clear distance between ladder
				handrails shall be a minimum of 17 inches and a maximum of 24 inches.
5. There shall be a uniform height between
				ladder treads, with a 7-inch minimum distance and a 12-inch maximum
				distance.
6. Ladder treads shall
				have a minimum horizontal depth of 1 1/2 inches.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 3 - Design Requirements for Swimming Pools [formerly Subpart B] › Section XXIV-331 - Pool Appurtenances [formerly paragraph 24:013]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. [Formerly paragraph 24:013-1] Recessed
				Treads. The design and construction of recessed treads in the pool wall shall
				conform to the following.
1. Recessed treads
				at the centerline shall have a uniform vertical spacing of 12 inches maximum
				and 7 inches minimum.
2. The
				vertical distance between the pool coping edge, deck, or step surface and the
				uppermost recessed tread shall be a maximum of 12 inches.
3. Recessed treads shall have a minimum depth
				of 5 inches and a minimum width of 12 inches.
4. Recessed treads shall drain into the pool
				to prevent the accumulation of dirt.
5. Each set of recessed treads shall be
				provided with a set of handrails/grabrails/handholds to serve all treads and
				risers.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 5 - Circulation Systems [formerly Subpart C] › Section XXIV-501 - Design Requirements [formerly paragraph 24:013-3]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. A circulation system consisting of pumps,
				piping, return inlets and suction outlets, filters, and other necessary
				equipment shall be provided for complete circulation of water through all parts
				of the pool.
B. The equipment shall
				be of adequate size to turn over the entire pool water capacity at least once
				every eight hours. This system shall be designed to give the proper turnover
				rate based on the manufacturer's recommended maximum pressure flow of the
				filter in clean media condition of the filter. Water clarity shall be
				maintained. When standing at the pool's edge at the deep end, the deepest
				portion of the pool floor shall be visible.
C. Circulation system components which
				require replacement or servicing shall be accessible for inspection, repair, or
				replacement, and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
				instructions.
D. Where equipment
				sizing falls within the scope of National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) testing,
				materials and equipment used in the circulation system shall comply with the
				appropriate requirements of NSF Standard 50.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 5 - Circulation Systems [formerly Subpart C] › Section XXIV-503 - Water Velocity [formerly paragraph 24:013-4]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The water velocity in the pool piping
				shall not exceed 10 feet per second for discharge piping, (except for copper
				pipe where the velocity should not exceed 8 feet per second), and 6 feet per
				second for suction piping, unless summary calculations are provided to show
				that the greater flow is possible with the pump and piping provided. Pool
				piping shall be sized to permit the rated flows for filtering and cleaning
				without exceeding the maximum head of the pump.
1. A wading pool shall have a separate
				circulation system of adequate size to turn over the entire pool water capacity
				at least once every two hours.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 5 - Circulation Systems [formerly Subpart C] › Section XXIV-505 - Filters [formerly paragraph 24:013-5]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Design. Filters shall be designed so that
				after cleaning per manufacturer's instructions the system can provide the
				required water clarity.
1. Filters shall be
				designed so that filtration surfaces can be inspected and serviced.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 5 - Circulation Systems [formerly Subpart C] › Section XXIV-507 - Pumps and Motors [formerly paragraph 24:013-6]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. A pump motor shall be provided for
				circulation of the pool 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.
B. All motors shall have,
				as minimum, an open, drip-proof enclosure (as defined by the latest National
				Electrical Manufacturers Association [NEMA] Standard ANSI/NEMA-MGI) and be
				constructed electrically and mechanically to perform satisfactorily and safely
				under the conditions of load and environment normally encountered in swimming
				pool installations.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 5 - Circulation Systems [formerly Subpart C] › Section XXIV-509 - Return Inlets and Suction Outlets [formerly paragraph 24:013-7]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Return inlet(s)
				and suction outlet(s) shall be provided and arranged to produce a uniform
				circulation of water and maintain a uniform disinfectant residual throughout
				the pool. Where skimmers are used, the return inlet(s) shall be located so as
				to help bring floating particles within range of the skimmer.
B. A public pool shall have a minimum of two
				return inlets regardless of pool size. The number of return inlets shall be
				based on two inlets per 600 square feet of pool surface area, or fraction
				thereof.
C. The pool shall not be
				operated if the outlet grate is missing, broken, or secured in such a way that
				it can be removed without the use of tools.
1. All pools shall be provided with main
				drain suction outlet(s) in the lowest point of the pool floor. The spacing of
				the main drain(s) for suction outlet(s) shall not be greater than 20 feet on
				centers nor more than 15 feet from each side wall.
2. In large pools with outlets more than 5
				feet from the end wall, inlets shall be placed on equidistant centers around
				the entire perimeter of the pool. The maximum distance between inlets shall be
				20 feet. Pools more than 30 feet wide shall have bottom inlets, or other
				demonstrably effective means to provide uniform distribution of disinfectant
				throughout the pool.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 5 - Circulation Systems [formerly Subpart C] › Section XXIV-511 - Inlets and Outlets [formerly paragraph 24:013-8]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Design. Return water inlets shall be
				adjustable so that water can be distributed evenly.
B. Number and Location
1. All inlets shall discharge at a depth of
				at least 10 to 15 inches below pool overflow level to prevent loss of
				disinfectant.
2. In large pools,
				with outlets more than 5 feet from the end wall, inlets shall be placed on 20
				foot centers entirely around the perimeter of the pool or in the bottom. Pools
				more than 30 feet wide shall have bottom inlets.
3. In smaller pools when the distance across
				the shallow end is as great as 15 feet, multiple inlets at the shallow end
				shall be provided. These inlets must serve not more than 15 linear feet each.
				In spoon-shaped rectangular pools where outlets are located more than 5 feet
				from the end walls, inlets must be placed at both ends of the pool.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 5 - Circulation Systems [formerly Subpart C] › Section XXIV-513 - Suction Outlet [formerly paragraph 24:013-9]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. If the suction outlet system, such as a
				filtration system, booster system, automatic cleaning system, solar system,
				etc., has a single suction outlet, or multiple suction outlets which can be
				isolated by valves, each suction outlet shall protect against user entrapment
				by either:
1. an antivortex cover;
2. a 12 inch by 12 inch grate or
				larger;
3.Section 511. C Main
				Drain;
4. other means approved by
				the state health officer.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 5 - Circulation Systems [formerly Subpart C] › Section XXIV-515 - Surface Skimmer Systems [formerly paragraph 24:013-10]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. A surface skimming system shall be
				provided on all public swimming pools, and shall be designed and constructed to
				skim the pool surface when the water level is maintained within the operational
				parameters of the system's rim or weir device.
B. Where automatic surface skimmers are used
				as the sole overflow system, at least one surface skimmer shall be provided for
				each 500 square feet or fraction thereof of the water surface area.
C. Where a perimeter-type surface skimming
				system is used as the sole surface skimming system, this system shall extend
				around a minimum 50 percent of the perimeter of the pool.
1. Where perimeter surface skimming systems
				are used, they shall be connected to the circulation system with a system surge
				capacity of not less than 1 gallon for each square foot of pool
				surface.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 5 - Circulation Systems [formerly Subpart C] › Section XXIV-517 - Heaters [formerly paragraph 24:013-12]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Installation. The heater(s) shall be
				installed in accordance with all federal, state, and local codes as well as the
				manufacturer's recommendations.
B.
				Heaters shall be tested and shall comply with the requirements of
				ANSI-Z21.56a-1990 for gas applications, or UL 1261 for electrical applications.
				Heat pumps shall comply with the UL 559 specifications and be accepted by a
				recognized testing facility.
C.
				Owner/operator shall routinely check the in-pool water to ensure that the
				temperature does not exceed 93°F. If adjustments are necessary, those
				adjustments shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer's
				instructions.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-701 - Depth Markers [formerly paragraph 24:013-13]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Depth markers shall conform to the
				following.
1. Depth of water in feet shall be
				plainly and conspicuously marked at or above the waterline on the vertical pool
				wall and on the top of the coping or edge of the deck or walk next to the
				pool.
2. Depth markers on the
				vertical pool wall shall be positioned to be read from the water
				side.
3. Depth markers on the deck
				shall be within 18 inches of the water edge and positioned to be read while
				standing on the deck facing the water.
4. Depth markers shall be
				slip-resisting.
5. Depth markers
				shall be installed at the maximum and minimum water depth and at all points of
				slope change.
6. Depth markers
				shall be installed at intermediate increments of water depth not to exceed 2
				feet, nor spaced at distances greater than 25 foot intervals.
7. Depth markers shall be arranged uniformly
				on both sides and both ends of the pool.
8. Depth markers on irregularly shaped pools
				shall designate depths at all major deviations in shape as well as conform to
				the foregoing articles.
9. Depth
				markers shall have a 4-inch minimum height. Numbers shall be of contrasting
				color to the background on which they are applied, and the color shall be of a
				permanent nature.
10. A rope and
				float line shall be provided between 1 foot and 2 feet on the shallow side of
				the break in grade between the shallow and deep portions of the swimming pool,
				with its position marked with visible floats at not greater than seven feet
				intervals.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-703 - Lifesaving Equipment [formerly paragraph 24:013-14]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Class A, Class B, and Class C swimming
				pools shall have lifesaving equipment conspicuously and conveniently on hand at
				all times including the following:
1. a
				light, strong pole not less than 12 feet long, including a body hook;
2. a minimum 1/4 inch diameter throwing rope
				as long as 1 1/2 times the maximum width of the pool or 50 feet, whichever is
				less, to which has been firmly attached a ring buoy with an outside diameter of
				approximately 15 inches or a similar flotation device;
3. a telephone with posted names and phone
				numbers of nearest available police, fire, ambulance service and/or rescue
				unit, and/or 911, if available;
4.
				it is recommended that Class B and Class C pools with over 1,800 square feet of
				water surface area shall have at least one elevated lifeguard chair for each
				3,000 square feet of pool surface or fraction thereof. Where a pool is provided
				with more than one lifeguard chair, and pool width is 45 feet or more, they
				shall be located on each side of the pool.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-705 - Barriers [formerly paragraph 24:013-15]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Barriers shall conform with the
				requirements of the following.
1. Class A or
				Class B public swimming pools shall be protected by a fence, wall, building,
				enclosure, or solid wall of durable material of which the pool itself may be
				constructed, or any combination thereof. Natural or artificial barriers shall
				be provided so as to afford no external handholds or footholds, be at least 4
				feet in height, and be equipped with a self-closing and positive self-latching
				closure mechanism at a height of at least 45 inches above the ground and
				provided with hardware for locking.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-707 - Interconnections [formerly paragraph 24:014]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. There shall be no physical connection
				between a potable public or private water supply system and a pool structure at
				a point below the maximum flow line of the pool, or to the recirculation system
				of the swimming pool, unless such physical connection is so installed and
				operated that no pool water can be discharged or siphoned into a potable water
				supply system.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-709 - Water Supply [formerly paragraph 24:015]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The water supply serving the pool shall be
				from an approved water supply.
B.
				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 in a manner
				approved by the state and local authority, or through an air gap meeting the
				latest American National Standards Institute Standard A112.1.2, or other
				equivalent means approved by the state health officer.
C. 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 2 inches beyond the edge of the
				pool.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-711 - Waste Water Disposal [formerly paragraph 24:016]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. 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 state health
				officer.
B. Sewage disposal shall
				be of a manner conforming to the provisions of Part XIII of this
				Code.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.40:5(3)
				  (16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-713 - Electrical Requirements [formerly paragraph 24:013-11]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The requirements of the latest National
				Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Agency shall be complied
				with.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-715 - Lighting [formerly paragraph 24:022]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Whenever swimming pools, bathing places,
				or water slides are to be operated at night, illumination shall be provided as
				follows.
1. Where night activities are
				permitted and underwater lighting is used, not less than 0.5* watts shall be
				provided per square foot of pool area. Area lighting shall be provided for the
				deck areas and directed toward the deck areas away from the pool surface
				insofar as practical. 0.6 watts per square foot of deck area shall be
				used.
2. Where night swimming is
				permitted and underwater lighting is used, area pool lighting combined shall be
				provided at not less than 2 watts per square foot of deck area.
*Values of Efficiency for incandescent lamps assumed to be
				  20 lamp lumens per watt.
3.
				In either case, lighting shall be provided in such concentration so as to
				permit a black circle 6 inches in diameter on a white field, when placed on the
				bottom of the pool at the deepest point, to be clearly visible from the deck
				around the pool at all distances up to 10 yards measured from a line drawn
				across the pool through said disk.
4. Semi-Artificial and Natural Swimming Pools
				and Bathing Places
a. Minimum foot-candles
				(F-C) (measured vertically on the surface):
i. all water areas utilized if a large body
				of water is involved: (this amount of light must be present out to 150 feet
				from the shore): 3 F-C;
ii.
				adjacent land areas utilized during swimming or bathing activities: 1
				F-C.
5.
				Stairs from lower to upper areas of water slides shall be provided with at
				least 10 foot-candles of illumination (measured on the surface).
6. All areas used or traversed by people,
				inside of all ancillary buildings, shall be provided with at least 10
				foot-candles of illumination (measured 3 feet above the floor).
7. Various of the lighting requirements,
				which do not alter maximum safety considerations of the need for lighting, may
				be approved by the state health officer, on a case by case basis.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-717 - Ventilation [formerly paragraph 24:023]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All indoor pools, including dressing rooms
				and all other rooms that are used or traversed by people (except restrooms,
				bathrooms, water closet combination rooms, and toilet rooms) in any pool
				buildings or ancillary buildings, shall be ventilated by methods including, but
				not limited to, one or more of the following: windows, air conditioning, or
				forced air ventilation.
B. Every
				restroom, bathroom, water closet combination room, and toilet room, shall be
				provided with ventilation in accordance with §405. A of the Louisiana State
				Plumbing Code (LSPC).
C. Chlorine
				Room. A separate chlorine room at or above grade is required if gas
				chlorination is used. There shall be direct access to the room from outside the
				building, and it shall have one or more observation windows for viewing the
				interior from the outside and from the filter room without entering. The room
				shall be large enough to house the chlorinator and chlorine storage tanks as
				required. Provision must be made in this room for chaining storage tanks to a
				wall or post, for installation of scales to weigh chlorine tanks, and for a
				spark-proof ventilation fan capable of producing a complete exchange of air in
				two minutes. The fan shall exhaust from floor level. Provision must be made to
				store an approved gas mask, for emergency access, directly outside one entrance
				to the chlorine room. The floor should be of non-slip material, and a separate
				drain, that is not connected to others in the building, shall be provided. A
				hose connection is also required.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-719 - Visitors Gallery [formerly paragraph 24:024]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. There shall be a separation of the space
				used by spectators from that used by bathers. Galleries for spectators shall
				not overhang any portion of the pool surface. Floor and foot rail of the
				gallery shall be of tight construction to prevent dirt which is tracked in from
				getting into the pool. The drainage from the spectators area shall in no case
				be allowed to drain upon the area used exclusively by bathers. A curb or other
				arrangement shall be used to prevent litter and dirt from being kicked or
				scuffed by spectators into the pool or pool area.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-721 - Dressing Rooms [formerly paragraph 24:025]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Dressing rooms shall be provided. Floor
				shall be well drained, impervious to moisture and constructed of non-slip
				material. Walls and partitions shall be constructed of smooth, impervious
				material, without open cracks or joints.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-723 - Plumbing Fixtures [formerly paragraph 24:026]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. One water closet and one urinal shall be
				provided for each 60 males or fraction thereof. One water closet shall be
				provided for each 30 females or fraction thereof. Female urinals, if provided,
				may be used in the same proportion as for men above. One lavatory with hot and
				cold water, under pressure delivered through a mixing faucet and soap shall be
				provided for each 60 patrons or fraction thereof. Circular foot-operated
				lavatories, serving several persons at one time, may be used in some
				situations, such as in schools. One shower shall be provided for each 40
				persons or fraction thereof. One drinking fountain shall be provided for each
				100 persons or fraction thereof. Number of persons shall be calculated on the
				basis of pool load as described in
				§319 (Maximum User Load). (An equal
				distribution of males and females will be assumed unless otherwise
				indicated.)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-725 - Experimental and Innovative Processes and Equipment [formerly paragraph 24:027]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				Experimental units must be submitted to the state health officer for review.
				Additional information may be required. Approval of experimental units by the
				state health officer will be based on the merit and need of proposed
				experimental unit(s). Bonding may be required.
B. Experimental units and treatment chemicals
				such as, but not limited to, Ion generators, bactericides, and alternative
				disinfectants will be evaluated on a case by case basis, and require prior
				approval of the state health officer.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-727 - Abandoned Pools [formerly paragraph 24:028]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
1. A
				pool that is not in use and/or not intended for use that presents a situation
				endangering the public health as deemed by the state health officer, shall be
				either:
a. emptied;
b. filled with inert material;
c. covered and anchored; or
d. addressed by other methods submitted to
				and approved by the state health officer.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-729 - Food Service for Class A and B Public Pools [formerly paragraph 24:032]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Eating,
				drinking, and smoking shall not be permitted within the pool deck
				enclosure.
B. Exception to §729. A may be made to allow food and beverage(s) in the visitor and spectator area or
				in a similarly separated snack bar area for users which has been approved by
				the state health officer.
C. Food
				and beverage(s) shall only be served in non-breakable containers.
D. Trash containers shall be provided where
				food and/or beverage(s) are available.
E. All food service establishments must be in
				compliance with Part XXIII of the state sanitary code.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-731 - Operation and Maintenance [formerly paragraph 24:033]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Lifeguards and safety assistants shall be
				attired so that they are readily identifiable as members of the lifeguard
				staff. Individuals shall be considered qualified in life-saving and first aid
				if they hold the appropriate Red Cross certificate or equivalent.
B. Instructions. Rules and regulations for
				users shall be posted in a conspicuous place to inform pool patrons.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 7 - General Standards › Section XXIV-733 - Emergency Equipment [formerly paragraph 24:034]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Pole-hooks, ropes, buoys and other
				necessary lifesaving equipment shall be provided and be readily accessible at
				all pools and bathing places. A first-aid kit completely equipped shall be
				provided for emergency use at all pools and bathing places.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 9 - Disinfection and Bacteriological Quality › Section XXIV-901 - Disinfectant Equipment and Chemical Feeders [formerly paragraph 24:017]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Disinfectant
				equipment and chemical feeders, hereinafter referred to jointly as "equipment,"
				shall comply with the requirements of NSF Standard 50. The disinfection
				equipment shall be capable of precisely introducing a sufficient quantity of an
				approved disinfecting agent to maintain the appropriate recommended guidelines
				required concentrations as per §903
1. Every
				pool shall be required to have at least one unit of disinfectant agent
				equipment in compliance with §901. A.2 Additional units may be required to
				maintain chemical and physical parameters of the pool water.
2. The pool water shall be continuously
				disinfected by a disinfecting agent that imparts an easily measured residual.
				The disinfecting agent used shall be subject to field testing procedures that
				are simple and accurate.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 9 - Disinfection and Bacteriological Quality › Section XXIV-903 - Disinfection [formerly paragraph 24:018]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Disinfection shall be employed in all
				swimming pools. The disinfection of the water shall be continuous and when
				chlorine alone is used, the water shall contain at least 0.4 parts per million
				residual chlorine; or 0.7 parts per million residual chlorine when chlorine
				with ammonia is used, as determined by the
N,N
diethel-
p
-phenylenediamine (DPD) test.
B. On innovative processes, the state health
				officer may allow new and innovative means of disinfection so long as the
				disinfection residuals can be measured easily, accurately, and reliably (see
				§725).
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 9 - Disinfection and Bacteriological Quality › Section XXIV-905 - Chemical and Physical Quality of Swimming Pool Water [formerly paragraph 24:019]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				Chlorination. Whenever chlorine, calcium hypochlorite, or other chlorine
				compounds, without the use of ammonia, are used for swimming pool disinfection,
				the amount of available or free chlorine in the water at all times when the
				pool is in use shall not be less than 0.4 ppm., nor more than 0.6 ppm. Whenever
				chlorine or chlorine compounds are used with ammonia, the amount of available
				or free chlorine shall not be less than 0.7 ppm., nor more than 1.0
				ppm.
B. pH Control
1. Swimming Pools and Wading Pools. The pH
				shall be maintained in an alkaline condition as indicated by a pH of not less
				than 7.2 nor greater than 7.8 at any time the facility is in use.
2. Bathing Beaches. When the pH is less than
				6.5 or greater than 8.5, the beach should not be used for bathing.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 9 - Disinfection and Bacteriological Quality › Section XXIV-907 - Cleanliness [formerly paragraph 24:020]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The bottom and sides of pools shall be
				kept free from sediment and visible dirt. Visible scum or floating matter on
				the surface of the pool shall be removed at least once each day.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXIV - Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places › Chapter 9 - Disinfection and Bacteriological Quality › Section XXIV-909 - Bacterial Quality [formerly paragraph 24:021]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Swimming Pools. Not more than 15 percent
				of the samples collected on each two consecutive occasions shall contain more
				than 200 bacteria per ml. nor shall such samples show positive test (confirmed)
				for the coli-aerogenes group, in any of 5, 10 ml. portions of water at times
				when the pool is in use. All primary fermentation tubes showing gas should be
				confirmed. The state health officer may approve other EPA approved methods for
				bacteriological and the coli-aerogenes group testing.
B. Bathing Beaches/Places. The coliform group
				is not to exceed 1,000 per 100 ml. as a monthly geometric average value, nor
				exceed this number in 20 percent of the samples examined during any month nor
				exceed 2,400 per 100 ml. on any day. The fecal coliform (either MPN or MF)
				count shall not exceed 200 per 100 ml. as a 30-day geometric mean based on not
				less than five samples during any 30-day period nor exceed 400 per 100 ml. in
				more than 10 percent of all samples during any 30-day period.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(11) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXV - Mass Gatherings › Chapter 1 - General Requirements › Section XXV-101 - Definitions [formerly paragraph 25:001]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Unless otherwise specifically provided
				herein, the following words and terms used in this Part of the sanitary code
				and all other Parts which are adopted or may be adopted, are defined for the
				purposes thereof as follows.
Mass Gathering Area
-any place maintained,
				  operated, or used for a mass gathering, or assemblage, except an established
				  permanent stadium, athletic field, arena, auditorium, coliseum, fairground or
				  other similar permanent place of assembly.
Mass Gatherings
-a group of 500 or more
				  persons assembled together at any one time, for four or more hours, for a
				  meeting, festival, fair, social gathering, or other similar purposes at a site
				  other than a permanent place of assembly.
Nuisance
-annoyance; anything which would
				  cause harm, inconvenience or damage; anything that interferes with the
				  enjoyment of life or property, and includes inadequate and insanitary sewerage
				  or plumbing facilities or any insanitary condition.
Operator
-the person responsible for
				  managing the mass gathering area. In the event that no "manager" exists, the
				  owner, or in the event of his unavailability, the lessee of the ground
				  encompassing the mass gathering area, shall be deemed to be the
operator
under these regulation.
Refuse
-as defined in Part XXVII
				  §101 of this Code, includes all combustible or
				  noncombustible, putrescible or non-putrescible solid or liquid wastes.
Sanitary Facilities
-toilets, lavatories,
				  showers, urinals, drinking fountains, and the service building or room provided
				  for installation and use of these units.
AUTHORITY NOTE: The
				  first note of authority for promulgation of the sanitary code is in
				  R.S.
				  36:258(B), with more
				  particular provisions found in Chapters 1 and 4 of Title 40 of the Louisiana
				  Revised Statutes. This Part is promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  40:5(16).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXV - Mass Gatherings › Chapter 1 - General Requirements › Section XXV-103 - Permits [formerly paragraph 25:002]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
Application for
				Permit
-written application for permit must be received by the local
				health unit at least 30 days in advance of the proposed mass
				gathering.
B. [Formerly paragraph
				25:003] The following shall be included with the application for permit, when
				applicable: an outline map of the area to be used showing the location of all
				proposed toilets to be used, lavatory and bathing facilities, water supply
				sources, areas of assemblage, camping areas, food service areas, emergency
				egress roads, refuse disposal, and collection facilities. Also included must be
				detailed drawing of toilet facilities, sewage disposal system, lavatory and
				bathing facilities, and water supply system. An anticipated attendance figure
				shall also be included.
C.
				[Formerly paragraph 25:004] The operator shall meet all provisions of the state
				sanitary code and obtain the necessary permit at least 72 hours prior to the
				starting date of the mass gathering.
D. [Formerly paragraph 25:005] The operator
				shall be responsible for meeting the provisions of these standards and
				regulations to serve the maximum number of people to be assembled, for
				operational maintenance, and for the clean, safe, and sanitary condition of the
				grounds, sanitary facilities, and other service equipment.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:5(16).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXV - Mass Gatherings › Chapter 1 - General Requirements › Section XXV-105 - Access [formerly paragraph 25:006]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Each mass gathering area shall be provided
				with convenient and safe access for the ingress and egress of pedestrian and
				vehicular traffic.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:5(16).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXV - Mass Gatherings › Chapter 1 - General Requirements › Section XXV-107 - Grounds [formerly paragraph 25:007]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Each mass gathering area shall be well
				drained and so arranged as to provide sufficient space for people assembled,
				vehicles, sanitary facilities, and appurtenant equipment.
B. [Formerly paragraph 25:008] Trees,
				underbrush, large rocks, and other natural features shall be left intact and
				undisturbed whenever possible. Natural vegetative cover shall be retained,
				protected, and maintained so as to facilitate drainage, prevent erosion, and
				preserve the scenic attributes of the area.
C. [Formerly paragraph 25:009] The grounds
				shall be maintained free from dust whenever possible, accumulations of refuse
				and other health and safety hazards constituting a nuisance as
				defined.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:5(16).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXV - Mass Gatherings › Chapter 1 - General Requirements › Section XXV-109 - Size [formerly paragraph 25:010]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The size of the mass gathering should be
				limited to the number of persons for which the facilities are designed to
				accommodate the provisions should be made to prevent people in excess of the
				maximum permissible number from gaining access to the mass gathering
				area.
B. [Formerly paragraph
				25:013] At least 20 square feet per person will be provided at the site for
				daytime assemblage and at least 40 square feet per person shall be provided for
				overnight assemblage.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:5(16).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXV - Mass Gatherings › Chapter 1 - General Requirements › Section XXV-111 - Lighting [formerly paragraph 25:011]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Illumination shall be provided, at night,
				to protect the safety of the persons at the assembly. The mass gathering area
				shall be adequately lighted but shall not unreasonable reflect beyond the
				assembly area boundaries, unless adjacent properties are uninhabited. Light
				level intensities shall be at least 5 foot-candles.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:5(16).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXV - Mass Gatherings › Chapter 1 - General Requirements › Section XXV-113 - Parking Space [formerly paragraph 25:012-1]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. On site parking space shall be provided
				where persons arrive at the group gathering area by vehicular means.
B. [Formerly paragraph 25:012-2] Service road
				and parking spaces shall be so located as to permit convenient and safe
				movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and free passage of emergency
				vehicles.
C. [Formerly paragraph
				25:012-3] Width of service roads shall be not less than the following: one
				traffic lane-11 feet; two traffic lanes-22 feet; parallel parking lane-7
				feet.
D. [Formerly paragraph
				25:012-4] Parking space shall be provided at the rate of at least one parking
				space for every four persons. The density shall not exceed 100 passenger cars
				or 30 busses per usable acre.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:5(16).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XXV - Mass Gatherings › Chapter 1 - General Requirements › Section XXV-115 - Water [formerly paragraph 25:014]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. An adequate, safe supply of potable water,
				under pressure (not less than 20 psi), easily accessible and meeting
				requirements of Part XII of the Louisiana state sanitary code shall be
				provided.
B. [Formerly paragraph
				25:014-1] If water is to be provided only for drinking and washing, it should
				be supplied at a rate of at least 5 gallons per person per day.
C. [Formerly paragraph 25:014-2] If water is
				used for drinking, washing, flushing toilets, and showers when required, then
				water shall be provided at a rate of at least 15 gallons per person per
				day.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:5(16).