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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › General Provisions › Section 444.395 - "Recessed steps" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Recessed steps" means a riser and tread or a series of
				  risers and treads extending down into the deck with the bottom riser and tread
				  ending at the spa wall, creating a stair well.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.17.2, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › General Provisions › Section 444.397 - "Recessed treads" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Recessed treads" means a series of vertically spaced
				  cavities in the spa wall creating tread areas for stepholes.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.17.3, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › General Provisions › Section 444.398 - "Remodel" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
1. "Remodel" means
				to replace all or part of any structure, circulation system or appurtenance of
				a public bathing or swimming facility or to modify it to the extent that its
				design, configuration or operating characteristics differ in any respect from
				those of the original.
2. The term
				does not include normal maintenance and repair or the replacement of equipment
				that has previously been approved unless the result of the maintenance or
				repair is that the type, size or operating characteristics of the equipment are
				substantially different from those of the original.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 11-2-88
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › General Provisions › Section 444.399 - "Slip resistant" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Slip resistant" means a finish or textured surface designed
				  to prevent or reduce slipping by bare skin in contact with it under wet
				  conditions.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 11-2-88
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › General Provisions › Section 444.400 - "Spa" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
1. "Spa" means a
				pool primarily designed for therapeutic use which is not drained, cleaned or
				refilled for each user.
2. The term
				includes units which employ hydrojet circulation, hot water, cold water,
				mineral water, air induction bubbles or combinations of them.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.15, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › General Provisions › Section 444.403 - "Spa enclosure" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Spa enclosure" means an effective barrier for excluding
				  unauthorized persons from the spa area and the area inside of the fence or
				  barrier surrounding the spa.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.16, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › General Provisions › Section 444.405 - "Stairs" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Stairs" means a riser and tread or a series of risers and
				  treads extending down from the deck into the spa.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.17.4, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › General Provisions › Section 444.407 - "Steps" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Steps" means stairs or ladders designed to permit entry and
				  exit to and from the spa.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.17, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › General Provisions › Section 444.410 - "Toxic" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Toxic" means a quality which might produce an adverse
				  physiological effect on a person.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.18, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › General Provisions › Section 444.415 - "Waterline" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Waterline" means:
1. Where a skimmer system is in use, the
				midpoint of the operating range of the skimmer.
2. Where an overflow system is in use, the
				height of the overflow rim.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 1 §§ 1.19-1.19.2, eff.
				  11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › General Provisions › Section 444.416 - "Wet deck area" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Wet deck area" means the 4-foot-wide unobstructed area
				  outside a spa's or pool's water perimeter, curb, diving boards, diving towers
				  or pool sides.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 11-2-88
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › General Provisions › Section 444.417 - Applicability

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The provisions of NAC 444.310 to 444.546,
				inclusive, referring to construction or modifications apply to all public spas
				constructed on or after November 27, 1979, and to any other public spa, where,
				in the opinion of the health authority, enforcement of those provisions is
				necessary to eliminate a condition hazardous to health or safety.
2. The provisions of NAC 444.310 to 444.546,
				inclusive, pertaining to maintenance and sanitation apply to all public
				spas.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 31, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › General Provisions › Section 444.419 - Severability

Current through June 11, 2024
If any provision of NAC 444.310 to 444.546, inclusive, is
				  declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of the
				  provisions of those sections are not intended to be affected
				  thereby.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 32, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Preliminary Requirements › Section 444.420 - Application; plans, specifications and descriptive material

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Any person who desires to construct a
				public spa or modify or add to an existing public spa or alter its equipment
				must apply in writing to the health authority on forms furnished by the health
				authority, giving the name of the bathing place and its location together with
				such other information as may be required. The application must be accompanied
				by plans, specifications and supporting data.
2. Plans and specifications for spas which
				are not prefabricated must have been prepared by a professional engineer who is
				registered in this State, an architect who is registered in this State, or a
				licensed contractor who holds a classification A license with an A-10
				subclassification issued by the State Contractors' Board. A licensed
				professional engineer or a registered architect shall include his or her seal
				and signature on any plans and specifications submitted to the health
				authority. A licensed contractor shall include his or her signature on any
				plans and specifications submitted to the health authority.
3. The plans must be drawn to scale, include
				a north arrow, and be accompanied by proper specifications to permit a
				comprehensive engineering review. The plans must include:
(a) A plot plan and sectional views with all
				necessary dimensions of the spa and surrounding area.
(b) A piping diagram showing all plumbing,
				including treatment facilities with pertinent elevation data, in sufficient
				detail to permit a hydraulic analysis of the system.
(c) An electrical diagram showing the method
				of grounding and other pertinent details, which must show lighting and other
				electrical systems.
(d) Detailed
				plans of the bathhouse, equipment rooms, dressing rooms, toilet facilities,
				showers, and other spa structures and facilities.
(e) A hydraulic analysis completed by the
				applicant or his or her representative and submitted to the health authority on
				a form provided by the health authority.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Preliminary Requirements › Section 444.422 - Changes in plans; review of plans; structural adequacy

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Public spa facilities must be built in
				accordance with the plans as approved, unless prior approval of any changes is
				obtained in writing from the health authority.
2. The review of the plans by the health
				authority will not include review of structural design or structural stability
				of any part of a public spa. Certification of structural adequacy is the
				responsibility of the design engineer, architect, licensed contractor or the
				manufacturer.
3. The health
				authority shall review the plans within 30 days after receiving them.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 2 §§ 2.2-2.3, eff.
				  11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070,
					 444.080
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Preliminary Requirements › Section 444.424 - Inspections

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The owner, or his or her agent, shall
				notify the health authority at specific predetermined stages of construction
				and at the time of completion of the public spa to permit inspection of the
				public spa and related equipment during and after construction.
2. In areas of the State where the health
				authority cannot provide the inspection and where local government does not
				require building inspections, the owner or his or her agent may be required to
				hire an independent inspector. The independent inspector may be selected by the
				owner or his or her agent upon the approval of the health authority.
3. No public spa may be placed in operation
				until such inspections show compliance with the requirements of NAC 444.310 to
				444.512, inclusive.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 2 §§ 2.4-2.4.3, eff.
				  11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070,
					 444.090
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.428 - Adoption of Standards by reference

Current through June 11, 2024
The State Board of Health adopts by reference NSF
				  International Standards 14, "Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials,"
				  50, "Circulation System Components for Swimming Pools, Spas/Hot Tubs" and 61,
				  "Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects." A copy of the Standards may
				  be purchased from the NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, Ann Arbor, Michigan
				  48113. The cost of Standard 14 is $40. The cost of Standard 50 is $45. The cost
				  of Standard 61 is $65.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 11-2-88; A 1-16-96
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.429 - Use of equipment and materials not approved by NSF International

Current through June 11, 2024
The health authority may permit the use of equipment and
				  materials which are not designated by the NSF International as complying with
				  the Standards adopted pursuant to NAC 444.428 if the health authority
				  determines that the equipment and materials comply with standards equivalent to
				  the NSF International Standards.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 1-16-96
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.430 - Shape

Current through June 11, 2024
The shape of any public spa must be such that the circulation
				  of the water will not be impaired.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 11 § 11.1, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.432 - Depth

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The maximum water depth for a public spa
				is 4 feet (1.22 m), measured from the waterline. Exceptions may be made by the
				health authority for spas designed for special purposes such as instruction,
				treatment and therapy.
2. The
				maximum depth for any seat or sitting bench in a public spa is 2 feet (61 cm)
				measured from the waterline.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 11 §§ 11.2 & 11.3, eff.
				  11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.434 - Depth markings

Current through June 11, 2024
Spas must have permanent depth markings plainly and
				  conspicuously posted and located as follows:
1. The maximum water depth must be clearly
				marked.
2. Depth markings must be
				positioned within 18 inches (46 cm) of the water's edge.
3. Depth markings must be positioned to be
				read while standing on the deck facing the water.
4. There must be at least two depth markings
				per spa regardless of spa size or shape.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 28 §§ 28.2-28.2.4, eff.
				  11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.436 - Slope

Current through June 11, 2024
The slope of the spa floor must not exceed 1 foot (30.50 cm)
				  of fall in 12 feet (3.66 m).
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 11 § 11.5, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.438 - Materials

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Materials used in components and
				accessories used in and around public spas must not be hazardous to humans or
				to the environment in which the spa is installed. These materials must be
				capable of fulfilling the requirements of design, installation and intended
				use.
2. All materials and
				accessories to be used in and around public spas must be selected to ensure
				that all parts with external surfaces and edges which might come in contact
				with a bather are assembled, arranged and finished so that they will not
				constitute a hazard to the health or safety of children or adults who are using
				the spa for its intended purpose.
3. Wood may not be used as a material,
				component or accessory in public spas.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 7, eff. 11-27-79-NAC A 11-2-88
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.440 - Structural design

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The structural
				design and materials used in constructing a public spa must meet generally
				accepted structural engineering practice and provide a sound, durable structure
				which will safely sustain all the dead loads, live loads, liquid, hydrostatic
				and earth pressures involved. The spa must be watertight and the surfaces must
				be inert, nontoxic, smooth and easily cleaned, and should be light in
				color.
2. The strength of the
				assembled or installed components and accessories used in and around a public
				spa must be such that no structural failure of any component part can cause the
				failure of any other part.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 8 §§ 8.1 & 8.2, eff.
				  11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.442 - Steps, ladders, treads and handrails required

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Spa
				steps, ladders or recessed treads must be provided when the spa is more than 2
				feet (61 cm) deep.
2. A spa must be
				equipped with at least one handrail (or ladder equivalent) for each 50 feet
				(15.25 m) of perimeter or portion thereof, to designate the point or points of
				entry and exit.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 12 §§ 12.1 & 12.2, eff.
				  11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.444 - Spa steps and recessed steps

Current through June 11, 2024
Where required, spa steps and recessed steps must meet the
				  following specifications:
1. Step
				treads must have a minimum unobstructed horizontal tread depth of 10 inches
				(25.40 cm) and a minimum width of 12 inches (30.48 cm). Step treads must have
				slip-resistant surfaces.
2. Step
				risers must not be less than 7 inches (17.78 cm) high nor more than 1 foot
				(30.48 cm) high. When the bottom tread serves as a bench or seat, the bottom
				riser must be no more than 1 foot 2 inches (35.56 cm) high. The first and last
				risers need not be uniform in height, but must comply with the requirements of
				this subsection. The height of the top riser must be measured from the finished
				deck. Risers between the first and last risers must be uniform in
				height.
3. The horizontal edge of a
				step, seat or bench tread must be constructed of a material which contrasts
				with the color of the steps, and must be clearly visible and evident to
				bathers. The contrasting material on the horizontal edge must be at least 2
				inches (5 cm) wide.
4. The outside
				edge of handrails placed to assist bathers to leave the spa must be located not
				more than 1 foot 9 inches (53.34 cm) or less than 1 foot 3 inches (38.10 cm)
				from a line drawn vertically from the bottom riser, away from the spa
				wall.
5. Seats or benches may be
				provided as part of the steps.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 12 §§ 12.3 & 12.3.1-12.3.9, eff. 11-27-79-NAC A
				  11-2-88
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.446 - Recessed treads

Current through June 11, 2024
Recessed treads, when provided, must meet the following
				  specifications:
1. Stepholes must be:
(a) Uniformly spaced, not more than 1 foot
				(30.48 cm) nor less than 7 inches (17.48 cm) apart at the centerline.
(b) At least 5 inches (12.70 cm) deep and at
				least 1 foot (30.48 cm) wide.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.448 - Ladders

Current through June 11, 2024
Where required, ladders must meet the following
				  specifications:
1. Spa ladders must be
				made entirely of corrosion-resistant materials.
2. Ladder treads must have slip-resistant
				surfaces.
3. Ladder designs must
				provide two handholds or handrails which fully serve all treads. The outside
				diameter of handrails must not be more than 1.9 inches (4.83 cm) or less than 1
				inch (2.54 cm).
4. The clearance
				between a ladder and the spa wall must be not more than 6 inches (15.24 cm) nor
				less than 3 inches (7.62 cm).
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. 12 §§ 12.4-12.4.5, eff.
				  11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.450 - Handholds

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A public spa must be provided with
				suitable handholds around the perimeter in areas where the spa is more than 3
				feet 6 inches (1.07 m) deep, measured from the deepest point of the spa floor
				to the waterline.
2. Handholds must
				be spaced no farther apart than 4 feet (1.22 m) and must be provided with a
				suitable, slip-resistant surface.
3. Handholds may be:
(a) Ledges, radiused flanges, or cantilevered
				decks along the immediate top edge of the spa, located not more than 1 foot
				(30.50 cm) above the waterline.
(b)
				A rope or railing placed not more than 1 foot (30.50 cm) above the waterline,
				fastened to the spa wall.
(c)
				Ladders, steps and seat ledges.
(d)
				A combination of the handholds listed in this section.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.452 - Miscellaneous requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The surface
				finish of all public spas, including the bottom and sides, should be
				light-colored material and must present a smooth surface which can be easily
				cleaned and which has no cracks, openings, seams or expansion joints.
2. The finished trim dimension tolerances for
				prefabricated units must be the manufacturer's stated "rough-in" dimensions
				±1/2 inch (±1.27 cm).
3. Each prefabricated spa must be supplied by
				the manufacturer with a copy of the manufacturer's written installation
				instructions affixed to the spa in a conspicuous place.
4. Each prefabricated spa must be supplied
				with a copy of the manufacturer's written care and maintenance instructions
				affixed to the unit in a conspicuous place.
5. The manufacturer's name, trademark, or
				both, must be permanently and legibly marked on each prefabricated spa so that
				it is visible after installation.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 6, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.454 - Decks: Dimensional design

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A continuous
				unobstructed deck at least 4 feet (1.22 m) wide, including the coping, must be
				provided around at least half of the perimeter of the spa. Deck and wall
				junctures must be coved with a minimum of 4 inches (10.16 cm). Decks elevated
				above the normal walking level of the area must have protective safety barriers
				at the edge as required by NAC 444.463.
2. Risers of steps for the deck must be
				uniform and be not less than 3.75 inches (9.53 cm) nor more than 7.75 inches
				(19.70 cm) high. The minimum tread width is 10 inches (25.40 cm).
3. The maximum slope of decks is .5 inch per
				foot (4.0 cm per meter) except for ramps. Ramps may have a slope of not more
				than 5 percent.
4. The maximum
				voids between adjoining concrete slabs or between concrete slabs and expansion
				joint material is .2 inch (.51 cm) of horizontal clearance, with a maximum
				difference in elevation of .25 inch (.64 cm).
5. Joints where spa coping meets concrete
				deck work must be watertight and must not allow water to seep to the ground
				beneath. Joints in decks must be provided to prevent cracks which may be
				hazardous because of differences in elevations, separation of surfaces or
				movement of the deck.
6. Areas
				where deck work joins concrete work other than the spa must be protected by
				expansion joints filled with nonrigid material such as mastic to protect the
				spa from the pressures of relative movements. In the absence of specific local
				engineering practices, the work must be performed in accordance with
				recommended practices of the American Concrete Institute.
7. Where deck work joins the spa coping, the
				joining areas must be designed and installed to protect adequately the spa
				coping and its mortar bed from damage as a result of reasonable movement of
				adjoining deck work.
8. Decks must
				be edged, radiused or otherwise relieved so as to present no exposed sharp
				corners.
9. Decks must be sloped as
				required by subsection 3 to drain to perimeter areas or to deck drains. Deck
				drains must not be greater than 25 feet (7.62 m) apart and must not return
				water to the recirculation system. Drains must remove spa splash water, deck
				cleaning water, and rainwater at a rate approximately equal to the rate of
				arrival without leaving excessive puddles.
10. Deck work must be designed and installed
				in accordance with engineering practices required in the area of installation.
				This includes, but is not limited to, the design and quality of the subbase
				when required, concrete mix design, and reinforcing. In the absence of specific
				local engineering practices, the work must be performed in accordance with
				recommended practices of the American Concrete Institute.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 13 §§ 13.4 & 13.7-13.16, eff. 11-27-79-NAC A
				  11-2-88
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.456 - Decks: Surfaces

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Decks, ramps and
				similar surfaces, including step treads, must be reserved for the use of
				bathers only, and be slip resistant.
2. Roughness or irregularity of
				slip-resistant surfaces must not cause injury or discomfort under intended
				use.
3. Special features in or on
				decks, such as depth markings, pool brand insignia or similar markings, must
				conform to the requirements of NAC 444.454 to 444.460, inclusive.
4. The ground on which any spa structure
				rests must be adequately compacted to support properly the structure.
5. Synthetic deck surfaces must be designed
				to be slip resistant and comply with requirements set forth by the health
				authority.
6. Wood decks, carpets
				and other absorbent materials are prohibited in the wet deck area.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 13 §§ 13.1-13.3, 13.5 & 13.6, eff. 11-27-79-NAC A
				  11-2-88
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.458 - Hose bibs

Current through June 11, 2024
One or more hose bibs must be provided within 50 feet (15.24
				  m) of the facility for use in cleaning the deck area and above, and they must
				  be located so that they do not constitute a safety hazard.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 13 § 13.17, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.460 - Drinking fountains

Current through June 11, 2024
A drinking fountain must be provided within 100 feet (30.48
				  m) of the spa where it will be readily accessible from a spa pool. The drinking
				  fountain may be inside or outside the spa pool enclosure.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 13 § 13.18, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.462 - Roofs and canopies

Current through June 11, 2024
Roofs and canopies over public spas must be constructed so
				  that moisture or condensation from the roof or canopy does not drain into the
				  spa. Roofs and canopies must be constructed so that they blend in with the
				  surroundings and must be acoustically treated.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 8 §§ 8.3 & 8.3.1, eff.
				  11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.463 - Enclosures; exclusion of unauthorized persons

Current through June 11, 2024
The holder of a permit to operate a public spa must:
1. Establish procedures to exclude
				unauthorized persons from the spa and spa area.
2. Construct a fence, wall, building,
				enclosure or any combination thereof which completely encloses the spa or pool
				area and:
(a) Is constructed from materials
				which:
(1) Offer no external handholds or
				footholds.
(2) Are impenetrable by
				small children.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.465 - Gates and doors

Current through June 11, 2024
Gates and doors which open into a spa or pool area must not
				  be blocked open. The self-closing mechanisms or latches on the gates and doors
				  may not be altered so that the gates and doors remain open.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Health, eff. 11-2-88
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.466 - Electrical requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Wiring and
				grounding of all electrical equipment associated with a spa and the bonding and
				grounding of all metal parts must meet the
National Electric
				Code
published by the National Fire Protection Association.
2. Area lighting must not be installed
				directly over the spa water surface. Area lights must be shielded.
3. Underwater lighting may be installed on
				the bottom step or bench riser only.
4. All equipment, fixtures and wiring must
				bear an appropriate Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., label or the
				equivalent.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 10, eff. 11-27-79-NAC A 11-2-88
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.468 - When bathhouses required

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Dressing rooms,
				toilet facilities and shower rooms are required for all public spas other than
				those provided in connection with lodging facilities if the spa is reserved for
				tenants or guests who occupy the lodging facilities. "In connection with
				lodging facilities" means that the spa is so situated that no bather will have
				to walk more than 300 feet (91.44 m) to sanitary facilities.
2. Where no bathhouse is located within 300
				feet (91.44 m) of the spa, there must be a flush toilet, a lavatory and a
				shower for men, and the same facilities for women, at the spa.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 14 §§ 14.1-14.3, eff.
				  11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.470 - Bathhouse facilities

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The entrance and
				exits of a bathhouse must be screened to break any line of sight from
				outside.
2. Each bathhouse must be
				provided with separate facilities for each sex with no interconnection between
				the provisions for male and female bathers.
3. Floor surfaces must be reasonably smooth
				and slope at a rate of .25 inch per foot (2 cm per meter) toward the floor
				drains. Walls and partitions must be reasonably smooth and be made of durable
				material. A space of 10 inches to 12 inches (25.40 to 30.48 cm) must be left
				between the floor and the bottom of partitions forming compartments within
				dressing, shower and toilet rooms.
4. Each bathhouse must be arranged so that
				patrons, on leaving the dressing rooms, must pass the toilets and go through
				the showers to get to the spa.
5.
				Showers must be supplied with water at a temperature of at least 90°F
				(32.22 °C) at a rate of 3 gallons per minute (11.34 liters per minute) per
				shower head. Mixing valves must be installed to prevent scalding of
				bathers.
6. Each licensee shall
				provide:
(a) One water closet for each 75 male
				bathers or fraction thereof, and one for each 50 female bathers or fraction
				thereof.
(b) One urinal for each 75
				male bathers or fraction thereof.
(c) One lavatory for each 100 male bathers
				and one for each 100 female bathers, or fractions.
(d) One shower for each 50 male bathers and
				one for each 50 female bathers, or fractions.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.472 - Ventilation

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Indoor spas, shower rooms, dressing rooms
				and toilets of public spas must be properly ventilated.
2. Ventilation systems for indoor spas must
				be designed to prevent direct drafts on the bathers.
3. There must be at least five air changes
				per hour in the area in which an indoor spa is located, including spas located
				adjacent to enclosed swimming pools.
4. All interior rooms must be ventilated to
				the outside and in such a way that they do not remain excessively
				damp.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 9, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.474 - Supply of water

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The water supply
				of the spa must be from an approved source and meet the requirements of the
				Health Division for potable water, except that the health authority may approve
				the use of natural hot or mineral waters.
2. A fillspout, if used, must have an air gap
				of not less than twice the pipe diameter, or 3 inches (7.62 cm) above the
				overflow of the spa, whichever is greater, and the fillspout must not protrude
				more than 2 inches (5.08 cm) beyond the edge of the spa.
3. The fillspout, if used, must be properly
				shielded so as not to create a hazard.
4. A surge tank or receptor may be installed
				for filling the spa if the spa water will freely overflow at deck level, the
				top of the surge tank or the top of the receptor before coming in contact with
				the water supply outlet.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 17 §§ 17.1-17.3, eff. 11-27-79-NAC A
				  11-2-88
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.476 - Quality of water

Current through June 11, 2024
The spa equipment must provide water meeting the following
				  standards:
1. The water must be
				continuously disinfected by a chemical which imparts an easily measured, freely
				available residual effect. Adequate disinfection may be accomplished by:
(a) Normal chlorination 1.0 to 5.00 ppm (1.0
				to 5.0 mg/l) of free chlorine at pH 7.0 to 8.0.
(b) Chlorinated cyanurate chlorination 1.0 to
				5.00 ppm (1.0 to 5.0 mg/l) at pH 7.2 to 8.0.
(c) Normal bromination 3.0 to 5.0 ppm (3.0 to
				5.0 mg/l) at pH 7.0 to 8.0.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.477 - Inlets

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Spa inlets must be:
(a) Rounded.
(b) Smooth.
(c) Installed at least 18 inches (46
				centimeters) below the normal operating water level. An exception to this
				requirement may be granted by the health authority if the shallow depth of the
				pool or spa prevents the inlets from being installed at that depth.
(d) Located to produce a uniform circulation,
				without the existence of dead spots.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.480 - Drains

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each spa must be provided with a drain at
				the deepest point to permit complete drainage. Outlets on the pump suction must
				be covered by suitable protective grates or antivortex covers which are
				securely fastened and cannot be removed except with tools.
2. The total velocity through grate openings
				must not exceed 1 1/2 feet per second (.5 meters per second) through an opening
				no greater than 1/2 square inch (1.3 square centimeters). Where only one main
				drain is provided, it must be an antivortex drain and velocity must not exceed
				6 feet per second.
3. The location
				and design of spa outlets must incorporate at least one of the following
				methods for preventing outlet entrapment:
(a)
				The spa must contain at least two outlets separated by a minimum of 3 feet, or
				located on different surface planes within the spa.
(b) A hydrojet booster system that includes
				no fewer than two main drains separated by not less than 4 feet and connected
				to pipes of equal diameter. The system must not permit either drain to be cut
				off from the suction line. Drains for hydrojet booster systems must have
				antivortex covers as approved by the health authority.
(c) The spa's drainage system must include at
				least one antivortex outlet drain. In depths of 4 feet 6 inches (1.37 meters)
				or less the antivortex drain must not provide a tripping or stubbing hazard to
				the bather.
(d) The spa's drainage
				system must contain some other approved means to guard against outlet
				entrapment.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.482 - Piping

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Piping must be made of nontoxic material,
				resistant to corrosion and able to withstand operating pressures. Pipes must be
				identified by color code, tags or labels. All plastic piping and fittings used
				in the recirculation system must be designated by the NSF International as
				complying with all applicable requirements of NSF International Standard 14 or
				Standard 61 for potable water applications or in the absence of applicable
				requirements, be approved by the health authority. The piping must be imprinted
				with the manufacturer's name and the potable water mark of the NSF
				International, "NSF-pw," the make that indicates compliance with Standard 61,
				"NSF-61," or an equivalent mark.
2.
				The water velocity in spa piping other than copper piping must not exceed 10
				feet per second (3.05 meters per second) for discharge piping. The velocity for
				copper piping must not exceed 6 feet per second (1.83 meters per second).
				Suction velocity for all piping must not exceed 6 feet per second (1.83 meters
				per second).
3. Piping around the
				spa which is subject to damage by freezing must be sloped for adequate drainage
				and supported at sufficiently close intervals so that sagging between supports
				will not trap water. Provisions must be made for expansion and contraction of
				pipes.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 18 §§ 18.6-18.8, eff. 11-27-79-NAC A 11-2-88;
				  1-16-96
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.484 - Circulation and filtration

Current through June 11, 2024
Public spas must be equipped with circulation and filtration
				  equipment which meets the following criteria:
1. Circulation and filtration equipment must
				be of sufficient capacity to recirculate the entire spa water capacity at least
				once every 30 minutes, and must be capable of returning the spa water to a
				turbidity of 1.0 NTU's at least once during the 4 hours following the use of
				the spa by the largest number of bathers which its size permits.
2. Equipment must be provided with
				installation and operation instructions by those who furnish the
				equipment.
3. A pressure gauge with
				an appropriate range must be provided in connection with each filter.
4. A rate-of-flow indicator must be installed
				according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Materials used in the circulation system
				must comply with the applicable requirements of National Sanitation Foundation
				Standards 14 and 50 or, in the absence of any applicable or current standards,
				be approved by the health authority.
6. In climates in which freezing temperatures
				can be expected, the spa shell and appurtenances, piping, filter system, pump
				and motor, and other components must be designed and constructed to be
				protected from damage from freezing.
7. A spa which does not have a water
				recirculation system for purification may be used by only one person, after
				which the spa must be drained and the walls scrubbed and disinfected.
8. A vacuum gauge must be located on or just
				before the circulation pump on the suction side and a pressure gauge must be
				located immediately after the pump on the pressure side.
9. The recirculation system must be operated
				at all times the facility is open for use and for not less than 3 hours after
				the facility is closed. If the system is shut down for periodic maintenance and
				repair, no person who is not an employee of the facility may be allowed into
				the facility.
10. If time clocks
				are used to govern the operation of the recirculation system, they must be:
(a) Used to govern the operation of any
				equipment, such as chemical disinfectant feeders, slurry feeders or heaters,
				dependent upon the flow of water within the system.
(b) Reset immediately after any interruption
				in power.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.486 - Pumps

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A pump and motor must be provided for
				circulation of the spa water. All pumps must provide the conditions of flow
				required for filtering and cleaning the filters against the total dynamic head
				developed by the complete system.
2. With all pressure filter systems, a
				suitable removable strainer or screen must be provided before circulation pumps
				to remove debris, hair, lint and other solids. Water entering the pump must
				first pass through the screen.
3.
				Pumps must be designed to perform the functions for which they are intended.
				Units must be accessible for inspection and service. Replacement parts must fit
				with existing parts in the pump without the need for redrilling mounting holes
				or otherwise altering the replacement part of the pump.
4. The pump and component parts must be
				designed and constructed to operate safely.
5. Proper direction of rotation for the pump
				must be clearly indicated by an arrow on the pump data plate, on a separate
				plate attached to the pump, or cast into the pump itself.
6. Pumps used on spas must be designated by
				the NSF International as complying with all applicable requirements of NSF
				International Standard 50 or, in the absence of applicable requirements, be
				approved by the health authority.
7. Hydrotherapy pumps and piping systems must
				be independent and must not be interconnected with the filtration plumbing
				system.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 22 §§ 22.1-22.5, 22.10 & 22.11, eff. 11-27-79-NAC A
				  11-2-88; 1-16-96
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.488 - Pump motors

Current through June 11, 2024
1. All motors must
				have as a minimum an open drip-proof enclosure, as defined by National
				Electrical Manufacturers' Association standards, and be constructed
				electrically and mechanically so they will perform satisfactorily and safely
				under the conditions of load and environment normally encountered in spa
				installations.
2. Motors must be
				capable of operating pumps under full load, and must have as a minimum a 1.15
				service factor. If the maximum service factor of the motor is exceeded at full
				voltage, the manufacturer shall indicate this on the pump curve.
3. All motors must have thermal overload
				protection and locked rotor protection, or equivalent, built in or in the line
				starter, to provide locked rotor and running protection.
4. The motor frame must include adequate
				provisions for proper grounding.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 22 §§ 22.6-22.9, eff.
				  11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.490 - Valves

Current through June 11, 2024
1. When a pump is installed below the
				overflow rim of the spa, valves must be installed on permanently connected
				suction and discharge lines and located in an accessible place outside the
				walls of the spa.
2. All valves
				must be located where they will be readily and easily accessible for
				maintenance and removal.
3.
				Multiport valves must be designated by the NSF International as complying with
				all applicable requirements of NSF International Standard 50 or, in the absence
				of applicable requirements, be approved by the health authority.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 23, eff. 11-27-79-NAC A 11-2-88;
				  1-16-96
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.492 - Overflow systems

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An overflow
				system must be provided unless the spa does not have a water recirculation
				system and the procedures required by subsection 7 of NAC 444.484 are
				used.
2. The overflow system must
				be designed and constructed so that the water level of the spa is maintained at
				the operating level of the rim or weir device.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 20 §§ 20.1 & 20.2, eff.
				  11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.494 - Skimmers

Current through June 11, 2024
1. When surface skimmers are used as the sole
				overflow system, at least one surface skimmer must be provided for each 100
				square feet (9.03 square meters), or fraction thereof, of the surface area of
				the water. When two or more skimmers are used in a spa, they must be located to
				maintain effective skimming action over the entire surface area of the
				water.
2. The total capacity of all
				skimmers must be at least two-thirds of the required recirculation
				flow.
3. In outdoor spas, one
				skimmer must be placed at a point away from the direction from which prevailing
				winds blow, if the surface area of the water is greater than 100 square feet
				(9.03 square meters).
4. Skimmers
				must comply with all applicable requirements of NSF International Standard 50
				or, in the absence of any current or applicable standards, be approved by the
				health authority.
5. All skimming
				devices must be equipped with an approved equalizer valve and equalizer line
				with an inside diameter of at least 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) installed at
				least 12 inches (30.48 centimeters) below the normal operating level of the
				water. The inlet to the equalizer line or lines must be designed to prevent the
				creation of a holding force whenever the body or limb of a bather comes into
				direct contact with the inlet. The inlet must be protected by a grill or shroud
				that will prevent a bather or any limb of a bather from entering the
				inlet.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 20 §§ 20.3-20.5, eff. 11-27-79-NAC A 11-2-88;
				  1-16-96
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 444 - Sanitation › PUBLIC SPAS › Construction of Spa › Section 444.496 - Filters

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Filters must be designed to maintain spa
				water under anticipated operating conditions in accordance with NAC
				444.484.
2. Filters must be
				designed so that filtration surfaces can be easily restored to design capacity,
				inspected and serviced.
3. Separate
				filter, recirculation and chlorination systems must be provided for each spa
				and must be independent of any adjacent swimming pool or spa.
4. A means must be provided to permit release
				of air which enters the filter tank. This may be automatic, manual, or, when
				upflow design is used, air must be expelled through the filter tank. Any
				filters incorporating an automatic internal air release as the principal means
				of air release must have lids which provide a slow and safe release of pressure
				as a part of its design. Any separation tank used in conjunction with a filter
				tank must have, as part of its design, a manual means of air release or a lid
				which provides a slow and safe release of pressure as it is opened. Each
				separation tank must have a cautionary statement warning the user not to start
				up the filter pump without first opening the air release. The statement must be
				visible and noticeable within the area of the air release.
5. Piping furnished with the filter must be
				of suitable material capable of withstanding three times the working pressure.
				The suction piping must not collapse when there is a complete shutoff of flow
				on the suction side of the pump.
6.
				Filter components which require servicing must be accessible and available for
				inspection and repair when installed according to the manufacturer's
				instructions.
7. All filters must
				meet the applicable standards adopted by the National Sanitation
				Foundation.
8. When the filter is
				regenerated by backwashing, provisions must be made to dispose of the backwash
				water in a sanitary manner and without undue labor.
Bd. of Health, Public
				  Spa Reg. Art. 21, eff. 11-27-79
NRS
					 439.200,
					 444.070