New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 6 - GENERAL SANITATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS › Section 8:26-6.14 - Operational requirements for hot tubs and spas

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) All surfaces shall be smooth and easily
				cleaned and free of cracks.
(b) The
				color, pattern, or finish of the hot tub or spa interior shall not obscure the
				presence of objects or surfaces within the hot tub or spa.
(c) There shall not be any obstructions in the hot
				tub or spa that can cause the user to become entrapped or injured. Types of
				entrapment can include, but are not limited to, wedge or pinch-type openings, and
				rigid non-moving cantilevered protrusions.
(d) The maximum user load of a hot tub or spa
				shall conform to the requirements of the Uniform Construction Code,
N.J.A.C.
				5:23
, incorporated herein by reference, and the manufacturer's
				recommendations.
(e) The surface
				skimming system shall be maintained in good working order and have proper water flow
				levels at all times.
(f) The drainage
				system shall remove hot tub or spa splash water, deck water, and rain water and
				prevent it from re-entering the hot tub or spa.
(g) Yard drains shall prevent the accumulation or
				puddling of water in the general area of the deck and related
				improvements.
(h) Underwater
				illumination shall permit the deepest portion of the hot tub's or spa's floor to be
				clearly visible from the hot tub's or spa's edge.
(i) Pump shut off switches shall be accessible,
				located within sight of the hot tub or spa, and be prominently marked.
(j) Circulation system:
1. The pumps, piping, return inlets and suction
				outlets, filters, and other necessary equipment in the circulation system shall be
				maintained to ensure the complete circulation of water throughout all parts of the
				hot tub or spa.
2. The circulation
				system shall be operated, so as to turn over the entire hot tub or spa water
				capacity at least once every 30 minutes. Pumps shall be operated 24 hours a day and
				seven days a week.
i. When the facility is not
				open, the turnover can be every six hours if a multiple-speed pump is
				utilized.
3. Hot tub or spa
				water clarity shall be maintained so that the deepest portion of the hot tub or spa
				floor is clearly visible from the hot tub's or spa's edge.
4. The pump and component parts of the circulation
				system, including filters, shall be operated in a safe manner that is not hazardous
				to the operator and maintenance personnel.
5. Mechanical seals shall be corrosion resistant
				and shall be maintained in good repair.
6. Direction of water flow and pump rotation shall
				be clearly indicated on pumps and on all visible piping.
7. Strainers shall be provided on all filter
				systems, shall be removable, and shall be located upstream of the circulation
				pump(s) to remove solids, debris, hair, and lint. Water entering the pump shall
				first pass through the removable strainer.
8. Filters shall be cleaned and maintained
				pursuant to the manufacturer's instructions, so that the circulation system can
				provide the required water clarity.