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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION › Section 8:26-2.3 - Procedure for obtaining approval to alter a public recreational bathing facility

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(a) The health authority shall not grant approval
				to alter a public recreational bathing facility until such approval has been granted
				by the local code officials.
(b) The
				public recreational bathing facility owner shall prepare all plans, specifications,
				reports, blueprints, and other documents describing the proposed alteration in
				accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code,
N.J.A.C.
				5:23
, incorporated herein by reference. All documents shall be sealed and
				certified by a design professional.
(c)
				The plans, specifications, reports, blueprints, and other documents prepared in
				accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code,
N.J.A.C.
				5:23
, shall be submitted to the health authority at the same time they are
				submitted to the local code officials.
(d) Upon compliance with the provisions set forth
				in (b) and (c) above, the health authority shall review and approve or disapprove
				the application in writing within 30 days of the date of approval by the local code
				officials.
(e) Approval by the health
				authority does not relieve the owner of the responsibility for compliance with all
				other applicable Federal, State, county, and local requirements.
(f) The health authority may request additional
				information about the proposed alteration prior to making its decision. The request
				for additional information shall stay the 30-day deadline.
(g) Upon designation by the Department, a local
				health authority shall review and approve or disapprove the application to alter a
				public recreational bathing facility at a State college or university.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION › Section 8:26-2.4 - Denial of approval for location, construction, or alteration of a public recreational bathing facility

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(a) Any owner denied
				approval for the location and construction or for the alteration of a public
				recreational bathing facility shall be notified by the health authority.
(b) The notice shall be in writing and shall
				specify the reason(s) for the denial and shall afford the owner the opportunity to
				appeal the decision to the health authority.
(c) The owner shall appeal the decision in writing
				within 30 calendar days after receipt of the denial notice.
(d) Where an owner fails to request a hearing
				within the 30 calendar day period, his or her right to a hearing pursuant to this
				section shall be deemed waived and the health authority's denial shall become
				final.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION › Section 8:26-2.5 - Operational assessment and inspection of a public recreational bathing facility

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(a) The owner or operator of a seasonal public
				recreational bathing facility, or trained pool operator for a swimming pool or
				wading pool, shall complete the Checklist for Public Recreational Bathing Facilities
				developed by the Department and found at
N.J.A.C. 8:26
Appendix E,
				incorporated herein by reference, and shall submit it to the health authority 21
				days before the bathing facility is scheduled to open.
1. For ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, and bays,
				the Checklist for Public Recreational Bathing Facilities shall include a sanitary
				survey and a survey of hazardous conditions such as obstructions.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION › Section 8:26-2.6 - Approval to operate a public recreational bathing facility

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(a) A public
				recreational bathing facility shall not be opened for public use until the health
				authority has determined that the facility is in compliance with the requirements of
				this chapter and has issued a written approval. The approval must be renewed each
				year.
(b) The written approval may be
				issued after receipt and review of the Checklist for Public Recreational Bathing
				Facilities, found at
N.J.A.C. 8:26
Appendix E, incorporated herein
				by reference, except for new facilities which must be inspected before issuance of
				the written approval.
(c) The written
				approval may be in the form of a license, permit, letter, checklist, or other format
				determined by the health authority.
(d)
				The written approval shall be effective for a 12-month period, or to the end of the
				outdoor swimming season for seasonal facilities.
(e) The written approval shall be displayed in a
				conspicuous place on the premises where it may be readily observed by all
				patrons.
(f) An owner or operator shall
				not operate a public recreational bathing facility whose approval has been
				suspended.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION › Section 8:26-2.7 - Operator inspection of swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs, and spas

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(a) The owner or
				operator shall ensure that the trained pool operator visits the swimming pool,
				wading pool, hot tub, or spa, at least once per week to ensure that the facility is
				in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(b) Such visits shall be documented in writing and
				the documents shall be available for inspection by the health authority.
1. The owner or operator shall ensure that the
				required documents are kept in the office at the public recreational bathing
				facility.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.1 - Construction and design

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The pool owner and operator shall ensure that the construction,
				  design, signage, and safety features of a new or altered swimming pool or wading
				  pool conform to the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (UCC),
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated herein by reference.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.2 - Construction materials

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All construction materials shall conform to the requirements of
				  the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
,
				  incorporated herein by reference.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.9 - Surface skimming system

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(a) A surface skimming system shall be provided in
				all swimming pools.
(b) The surface
				skimming system shall conform to the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform
				Construction Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated herein by
				reference.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.12 - Fencing and enclosures

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(a) Fencing and enclosures shall conform to the
				requirements of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code,
N.J.A.C.
				5:23
, incorporated herein by reference.
(b) A minimum four-foot high barrier shall be
				installed around a wading pool. The barrier shall have a self-closing and
				self-latching gate.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.13 - Electrical, illumination, and ventilation requirements

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(a) All
				electrical wiring, illumination, ventilation, and bonding and grounding
				certification, shall conform to the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform
				Construction Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated herein by
				reference.
(b) Bonding and grounding
				certification shall be provided annually by the owner or operator of a seasonal
				swimming pool or wading pool to the health authority prior to the opening of the
				swimming pool or wading pool.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.15 - Circulation systems

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(a) Pump rotation direction shall be clearly
				indicated on the pump and all visible piping.
(b) Filters shall be designed so that filtration
				surfaces can be inspected and serviced.
(c) Pressure filters shall have sight glasses, or
				the equivalent, installed on the wastewater discharge line in order that filter
				washing progress may be determined. The sight glasses shall be readily removable for
				cleaning purposes.
(d) The circulation
				system shall contain a pump suction (vacuum) gauge, filter inlet pressure gauge,
				filter outlet pressure gauge, and flow meter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.17 - Protection of potable water

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(a) Protection of the
				potable water supply shall conform to the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform
				Construction Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated herein by
				reference.
(b) An alternate method of
				adding potable makeup water may be employed with the approval of the health
				authority.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.18 - Wading pools

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(a) Newly constructed wading pools shall be
				physically set apart from swimming pools by a minimum of six feet of deck.
(b) Single main drains are prohibited in newly
				constructed wading pools and shall comply with the Uniform Construction Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated herein by reference.
(c) Existing wading pools with a single main
				drain, other than gravity flow, shall have an automatic shutoff that goes into
				operation when the drain becomes covered.
(d) Wading pools shall have a maximum depth of 24
				inches. The water depth may be reduced and brought to zero inches at the most
				shallow point of the wading pool.
(e)
				Wading pools shall have a separate circulation system of adequate size to turn over
				the entire pool water capacity at least once every hour.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.19 - Water slides

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(a) Water slides may be permitted with approval by
				the health authority, provided the construction and supervision at the water slide
				conform to the requirements of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission
				standard for swimming pool slides, 16 CFR Part 1207, incorporated herein by
				reference.
(b) Water slides that exceed
				15 feet in height shall conform to the requirements of the New Jersey Department of
				Community Affairs, found at
N.J.A.C. 5:14A
.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.20 - Rope drops, cliff jumping, and aquatic play equipment

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(a) The owner or
				operator of a public recreational bathing facility shall ensure that all rope drops,
				cliff jumps, or other jumping activities where the bather enters the water feet
				first, and aquatic play equipment:
1. Are designed
				and constructed in conformance with
N.J.A.C.
				5:14A-12.5
, regardless of location;
				and
2. Meet the requirements of N.J.A.C.
				5:14A-12, Water Amusement Rides, when in an aquatic activity area.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.21 - Floats and fixed platforms

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Floats and fixed platforms that are set up and installed pursuant
				  to manufacturer's specifications shall be permitted in a swimming pool or wading
				  pool upon approval of the health authority. Floats are objects that float on the
				  water such as inflatable rafts. Fixed platforms are objects that are attached to the
				  bottom or side of the pool, such as a floating bridge.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.22 - Disinfection

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(a) Disinfecting equipment shall:
1. Provide adequate and appropriate introduction,
				feeding, and regulating of a disinfectant into the circulation system of the
				swimming pool or wading pool;
2.
				Consistently maintain the disinfectant residual in the swimming pool or wading pool;
				and
3. Withstand wear in the course of
				normal use.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.23 - Depth markings

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The owner or operator shall ensure that depth markings are
				  accurate and in compliance with the Uniform Construction Code,
N.J.A.C.
				  5:23
, incorporated herein by reference.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.24 - Existing swimming pools and wading pools

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(a) The location and
				construction requirements in this chapter shall not apply to those swimming pools
				and wading pools that were constructed prior to September 7, 2010, until alterations
				are made.
1. Alterations shall conform to the
				requirements of the Uniform Construction Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
,
				incorporated herein by reference.
2.
				Alterations shall require approval by the health authority in addition to local code
				officials.
3. The pool owner or operator
				shall submit to the health authority all plans, specifications, reports, blueprints,
				and other documents detailing the alterations, sealed and certified by a design
				professional, at the same time they are submitted to the local code
				officials.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 3 - SWIMMING POOLS AND WADING POOLS › Section 8:26-3.25 - Aquatic recreation facilities

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(a) All provisions of
				this subchapter apply to aquatic recreation facilities, except for
N.J.A.C. 8:26-3.12(b)
pertaining to barriers, and
N.J.A.C.
				8:26-3.18(d)
pertaining
				to depth of wading pools.
(b)N.J.A.C.
				5:14A-12, Water Amusement Rides, administered by the New Jersey Department of
				Community Affairs, applies to aquatic recreation facilities.
1.N.J.A.C. 5:14A-12, Water Amusement Rides, is
				available from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, PO Box 808, Trenton,
				NJ 08625.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 4 - HOT TUBS AND SPAS › Section 8:26-4.1 - Construction and design

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(a) The hot tub or spa owner and operator shall
				ensure that the construction, design, signage, and safety features of a new or
				altered hot tub or spa conforms to the requirements of the Uniform Construction
				Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated herein by reference.
(b) The maximum water depth of a hot tub or spa
				shall be four feet as measured from the water line. Exceptions may be made by the
				health authority for hot tubs or spas which are designed for special purposes, such
				as for instruction, treatment, and therapy.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 4 - HOT TUBS AND SPAS › Section 8:26-4.2 - Construction materials

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All construction materials shall conform to the requirements of
				  the Uniform Construction Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated herein
				  by reference.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 4 - HOT TUBS AND SPAS › Section 8:26-4.3 - Heater and temperature requirements

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(a) The maximum
				temperature of hot tub or spa water shall be 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees
				Celsius).
(b) Water temperature
				regulating controls for maintaining the water temperature shall be installed and
				maintained in good operating condition.
(c) An automatic safety device shall be installed
				to shut off the heater if the water temperature exceeds 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40
				degrees Celsius).
(d) A thermometer
				shall be installed in the hot tub or spa. This thermometer shall be accurate to plus
				or minus one degree Fahrenheit (0.56 degrees Celsius) and shall be visible to the
				public.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 4 - HOT TUBS AND SPAS › Section 8:26-4.4 - Electrical, illumination, and ventilation requirements

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(a) All
				electrical wiring, illumination, ventilation, and bonding and grounding
				certification shall conform to the requirements of the Uniform Construction Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated herein by reference.
(b) Bonding and grounding certification shall be
				provided annually by the owner or operator of a seasonal swimming pool or wading
				pool to the health authority prior to the opening of the swimming pool or wading
				pool.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 4 - HOT TUBS AND SPAS › Section 8:26-4.5 - Protection of potable water

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Protection of the
				potable water supply shall conform to the requirements of the Uniform Construction
				Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated herein by reference.
(b) An alternate method of adding potable makeup
				water may be employed with the approval of the health authority.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 4 - HOT TUBS AND SPAS › Section 8:26-4.7 - Circulation systems

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Pump rotation direction shall be clearly
				indicated on the pump and all visible piping.
(b) Filters shall be designed so that filtration
				surfaces can be inspected and serviced.
(c) Pressure filters shall have sight glasses, or
				the equivalent, installed on the wastewater discharge line, so that filter washing
				progress may be determined. The sight glasses shall be readily removable for
				cleaning purposes.
(d) The circulation
				system shall contain a pump suction (vacuum) gauge, filter inlet pressure gauge,
				filter outlet pressure gauge, and flow meter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 4 - HOT TUBS AND SPAS › Section 8:26-4.8 - Disinfection

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Disinfecting equipment shall:
1. Provide adequate and appropriate introduction,
				feeding, and regulating of a disinfectant into the circulation system of the hot tub
				or spa;
2. Consistently maintain the
				disinfectant residual in the hot tub or spa; and
3. Withstand wear in the course of normal
				use.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 4 - HOT TUBS AND SPAS › Section 8:26-4.9 - Air induction systems

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(a) An air induction
				system shall prevent water back-up to eliminate electrical shock hazards.
(b) Air intake sources shall not introduce
				contaminants, such as deck water, dirt, etc., into the hot tub or spa.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 4 - HOT TUBS AND SPAS › Section 8:26-4.12 - Depth markings

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(a) There shall be a minimum of two depth markings
				per hot tub or spa, regardless of the hot tub or spa size and shape.
(b) The owner or operator shall ensure that depth
				markings are accurate and in compliance with the Uniform Construction Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated herein by reference.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 4 - HOT TUBS AND SPAS › Section 8:26-4.13 - Existing hot tubs and spas

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(a) Alterations to
				existing hot tubs and spas shall conform to the requirements of the Uniform
				Construction Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated herein by reference.
1. As used in this section, "existing" means
				installed and in use prior to September 7, 2010.
2. Alterations shall require approval by the
				health authority in addition to local code officials.
3. The hot tub or spa owner or operator shall
				submit to the health authority all plans, specifications, reports, blueprints, and
				other documents detailing the alterations, sealed, and certified by a design
				professional, at the same time they are submitted to the local code
				officials.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 4 - HOT TUBS AND SPAS › Section 8:26-4.14 - Aquatic recreation facilities

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All provisions of this subchapter and N.J.A.C. 5:14A-12, Water
				  Amusement Rides, administered by the Department of Community Affairs, shall apply to
				  aquatic recreation facilities.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.1 - Specially exempt facilities from first aid personnel and lifeguard requirements only

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(a)
				Specially exempt facilities shall be exempt from mandatory compliance with the first
				aid personnel and lifeguard requirements of this subchapter at
N.J.A.C.
				8:26-5.2(b)
, (b)1, (d),
				and (e); 5.6(b); 5.8(b) and (b)1; and 5.10(b), (b)1, (c), and (e).
1. This exemption shall not apply to specially
				exempt facilities which use ocean waters for bathing.
2. This exemption shall not apply to a specially
				exempt facility that has a functional diving board, water slide, or other
				recreational appurtenance that may present an increased safety risk or
				hazard.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.2 - Swimming pool supervision

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(a) Designated adult
				supervisor. A swimming pool shall be under the management of a designated adult
				supervisor who is knowledgeable of this chapter and who shall be responsible for all
				phases of the operation.
1. The name and telephone
				number of the designated adult supervisor shall be conspicuously posted.
2. For pools larger than 2,000 square feet, the
				designated adult supervisor shall possess pool director training certification.
				Current adult pool supervisors shall have until January 16, 2019, to obtain
				certification.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.3 - Emergency equipment for swimming pools

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(a) The owner or
				operator shall provide the swimming pool with the following readily accessible
				emergency equipment:
1. One or more assist poles
				or life hooks. Telescoping poles and plastic hooks that snap on shall not be
				used;
2. One or more rescue tubes for
				each lifeguard on duty;
i. For specially exempt
				facilities, at least one ring or rescue buoy.
3. A first aid kit approved by the Department of
				Health (See required contents in
N.J.A.C. 8:26
Appendix B). The kit
				shall be available at all times during bathing periods and shall be fully restocked
				within 24 hours of use;
4. A full spine
				board complete with ties, head restraints and/or straps that meet the design
				requirements of
N.J.A.C. 8:40
. The board shall be kept
				poolside;
5. An emergency care area for
				swimming pools capable of accommodating 500 or more patrons;
6. A telephone, radio, signaling device, or other
				health authority approved means of communication, which shall be located near the
				lifeguard station for emergency use. Emergency telephone numbers of the nearest
				rescue squad, police department, and other appropriate entity, and the address of
				the pool, shall be posted in a weather-resistant display adjacent to the lifeguard
				station;
7. One or more throw lines that
				can reach the other side of the pool; and
8. For swimming pools that have a lifeguard, an
				automated external defibrillator (AED).
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.4 - Bather rules for swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs and spas

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(a) The owner or
				operator shall conspicuously post rules governing admission, bathing, hours of
				operation, and conduct of patrons. The posting shall include the following language:
1. Any person showing evidence of any communicable
				skin disease, sore or inflamed eyes, cold, nasal or ear discharges, or any other
				communicable disease shall be denied admission.
2. Any person with excessive sunburn, open
				blisters, cuts, or bandages shall be denied admission.
3. Do not enter the water if you are experiencing
				or recovering from diarrhea or have had any signs or symptoms of a gastrointestinal
				(stomach) disease in the past seven days.
4. All children in diapers must wear diapers
				specially designed for immersion in water (such as swimming diapers). Do not wash
				out soiled diapers in the bathing water.
5. Children should be encouraged to use the
				restroom before entering the water. Immediately report any "accidents" you observe
				in the bathing waters to a lifeguard.
6.
				No animals, except for service animals, shall be allowed in the swimming pool,
				wading pool, hot tub, or spa area, dressing rooms, or other parts of the
				enclosure.
7. Glass containers shall be
				prohibited in food and drink areas.
8.
				All persons shall shower before entering the water.
9. Conduct which endangers the safety and comfort
				of others shall be prohibited.
10.
				Outdoor bathing shall be prohibited during an electrical storm.
11. Persons suspected of being under the influence
				of drugs or alcohol shall be prohibited from entering the water."
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.5 - Diving in swimming pools

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(a) The owner or operator shall conspicuously post
				diving rules in both words and symbols, in the swimming pool area.
1. Diving shall be prohibited in water depths of
				five feet or less.
2. Diving and
				non-diving areas shall be designated and posted with signs and symbols.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.6 - Wading pool and spray park supervision

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(a) An individual
				supervisor, knowledgeable and trained in a program developed by the designated adult
				supervisor, shall supervise the activities of the wading pool or spray park, except
				for aquatic recreation facilities.
(b)
				At least one individual currently certified in standard first aid and professional
				level adult, child, and infant CPR by a Department of Health approved organization
				listed in
N.J.A.C. 8:26
Appendix A shall be readily accessible
				during wading pool and spray park use. If the individual is not stationed at the
				wading pool or spray park, the facility shall post a sign conspicuously placed at
				the wading pool or spray park stating how to reach this individual. The trained
				individual shall be able to render assistance in a safe and timely manner.
(c) The owner or operator shall post a sign that
				is easily readable with contrasting colors, and is prominently displayed, at the
				entrance or adjacent to the wading pool or spray park, that states:
"Parents or guardians are required to supervise their children at
				  all times." "No children are allowed in the wading pool (spray park) without adult
				  supervision."
(d) For aquatic
				recreation facilities that operate wading pools, all of the requirements of
N.J.A.C. 8:26-5.2
shall
				apply.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.7 - Water slides

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(a) The owner or operator of the PRB facility
				shall ensure that a lifeguard meeting the requirements of
N.J.A.C.
				8:26-5.2
supervises the activities of
				the water slide at all times that it is open for use. If the lifeguard is
				supervising all of the activities of the waterfront, then the lifeguard shall have a
				clear view and rapid access to the water slide from his or her station. The local
				health authority may require additional supervision of the water slide after
				considering, at a minimum, the following factors:
1. Whether the water slide is higher than 15
				feet;
2. Whether a clear line of sight
				exists from the top of the water slide to the pool entry area at the bottom of the
				water slide;
3. Whether there is a
				platform or other space at the top of the water slide that is large and strong
				enough to safely accommodate additional supervisory personnel and members of the
				public;
4. Whether supervisory personnel
				will be able to communicate quickly and clearly from one end of the water slide to
				the other to the extent necessary to ensure the safe use of the water slide by
				members of the public; and
5. Whether
				supervisory personnel will be able to quickly summon a lifeguard meeting the
				requirements of
N.J.A.C. 8:26-5.2
to the water
				slide in the event of an emergency.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.8 - Hot tub and spa supervision

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(a) Supervision of a hot
				tub or spa shall be provided by a designated adult supervisor who is knowledgeable
				of these rules and who shall be responsible for all phases of its
				operation.
(b) At least one person
				currently certified in standard first aid and professional level adult, child, and
				infant CPR by a Department of Health approved organization listed in
N.J.A.C. 8:26
Appendix A shall be on the premises, available, and
				readily accessible when the hot tub or spa is in use. If the trained and qualified
				personnel are not stationed at the hot tub or spa, then the facility shall
				conspicuously post a sign indicating the location and method of access of such
				personnel. The qualified personnel shall be able to render assistance in a safe and
				timely manner.
1. First aid and CPR retraining
				shall be required prior to the expiration of an individual's
				certification.
2. A sign shall be posted
				indicating the location of first aid supplies.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.9 - Emergency equipment for hot tubs or spas

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A first aid kit approved by the Department of Health (see required
				  contents in
N.J.A.C. 8:26
Appendix B) shall be available at all
				  times during bathing periods and shall be fully restocked within 24 hours of
				  use.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.10 - Bathing beach supervision

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(a) A bathing beach
				shall be under the supervision of a designated adult supervisor.
1. The name and telephone number of the designated
				adult supervisor shall be conspicuously posted.
2. The hours of operation shall be conspicuously
				posted.
3. The designated adult
				supervisor shall inspect the bathing beach at least once a week to identify hazards,
				review records, and make sure the bathing beach meets all regulatory requirements.
				Documentation of the inspection shall be maintained onsite. The designated adult
				supervisor shall use a checklist prepared by the Department.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.11 - Bather rules for bathing beaches

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Bather rules and policies shall be provided and signs posted as
				  specified in the rules governing swimming pools at
N.J.A.C.
				  8:26-5.4(a)
3, 4, 5, 6,
				  7, 9, 10, and 11, and 5.4(b).
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.12 - Lifesaving equipment for bathing beaches

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(a) Lifesaving equipment
				shall be immediately accessible in case of an emergency. The equipment shall
				include, at a minimum:
1. One reach pole measuring
				at least 12 feet with blunt ends shall be provided at bathing beaches where docks
				are located in the bathing area;
2. One
				rescue tube, rescue can, or torpedo buoy, with sufficient line attached shall be
				provided at each lifeguard station;
3.
				An automated external defibrillator (AED) shall be provided if the bathing beach is
				capable of accommodating 500 swimmers and bathers, or if a lifeguard is
				present;
4. A surfboard, rowboat, or
				similar means of conveyance capable of supporting two adults;
5. A first aid kit meeting the requirements
				contained in
N.J.A.C. 8:26
Appendix B shall be available at all
				times during bathing periods and shall be fully restocked within 24 hours of
				use;
6. A full spine board complete with
				ties, head restraints and/or straps that meets the design requirements as specified
				at N.J.A.C. 8:40;
7. An emergency care
				room if the bathing beach is capable of accommodating 500 swimmers and bathers;
				and
8. A telephone or other means of
				communication approved by the health authority, which shall be located near the
				lifeguard station for emergency use. Emergency telephone numbers for the nearest
				rescue squad, police department, and other appropriate entity, and the address of
				the bathing beach, shall be posted in a weather-resistant display adjacent to the
				lifeguard station.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.13 - Diving stands and boards for bathing beaches

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(a) Diving stands and
				boards for bathing beaches shall conform to the diving rules at
N.J.A.C. 8:26-5.5
governing
				swimming pools. Diving shall be prohibited at bathing beaches in water depths of
				less than eight feet.
(b) Platforms for
				bathing beaches are permitted if they are constructed with a visible one-foot air
				space below the platform or designed to prevent entanglement or trapping of the
				bathers.
1. For bay or tidal waters, there shall
				be a visible one-foot air space below the platform at the flood high tide
				mark.
2. The minimum water depth
				surrounding a platform without a diving board or similar device shall be eight feet
				for an outward distance of 12 feet from the platform.
3. Dock platforms where diving is prohibited do
				not have to meet the requirement of eight feet of minimum water depth for an outward
				distance of 12 feet from the platform. Dock platforms are mainly used for
				supervision and walking above a swimming area.
4. Where a platform has a diving board or other
				device three or more feet above the water, the water depth at the end of the board
				shall be at least 12 feet for a distance of 12 feet beyond the end of the board, and
				in all cases the minimum depths shall extend nine feet to each side of the board or
				platform.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.14 - Waterfront restrictions for bathing beaches

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Waterfront restrictions for bathing beaches shall be posted and
				  shall include the following language:
"No motorized vehicles, except emergency and maintenance vehicles,
				  shall be permitted in the bathing area during its use."
"No boating, water skiing, sailboating, windsurfing, scuba diving,
				  use of personal watercraft, or surfboarding shall be permitted in the swimming and
				  bathing area while in use."
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 5 - WATERFRONT SAFETY › Section 8:26-5.15 - Aquatic recreation facility supervision

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All provisions of this subchapter and N.J.A.C. 5:14A-12, Water
				  Amusement Rides, administered by the Department of Community Affairs, shall apply to
				  aquatic recreation facilities, except that the phrase "and 60 or less bathers" in
N.J.A.C. 8:26-5.2(d)
1 shall not apply to wave pools.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 6 - GENERAL SANITATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS › Section 8:26-6.1 - General provisions

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(a) A swimming pool, wading pool, hot tub, spa,
				aquatic recreation facility, or bathing beach shall be maintained in a clean,
				sanitary, and safe condition.
(b)
				Dressing rooms and bathrooms shall be provided at all public recreational bathing
				facilities.
1. Public recreational bathing
				facilities constructed prior to November 4, 1986, shall not be required to provide
				dressing rooms.
i. Bathrooms at these facilities
				may be portable.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 6 - GENERAL SANITATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS › Section 8:26-6.2 - Dressing rooms and bathrooms

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(a) Dressing rooms and
				bathrooms shall conform to the requirements of the Uniform Construction Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated herein by reference, at time of
				construction or alteration.
(b) Line of
				sight shall be broken at the entrances and exits of the bathrooms and dressing
				rooms.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 6 - GENERAL SANITATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS › Section 8:26-6.3 - Showers

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Showers shall conform to the requirements of the Uniform
				  Construction Code-Plumbing,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated herein by
				  reference, at time of construction or alteration.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 6 - GENERAL SANITATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS › Section 8:26-6.4 - Bathrooms

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(a) Bathrooms shall conform to the requirements of
				the Uniform Construction Code-Plumbing,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated
				herein by reference, at time of construction or alteration.
(b) Fixtures shall conform to the following
				requirements:
1. Toilet tissue holders shall be
				supplied with an adequate supply of toilet tissues and shall be provided at each
				toilet.
2. Suitable receptacles shall be
				provided in each bathroom for waste materials. Such receptacles in bathrooms for
				women shall be covered.
3. Either paper
				towels or air hand-driers shall be provided in each bathroom. Paper towel holders,
				if used, shall be supplied with an adequate supply of paper towels. Air hand-driers,
				if used, shall be maintained in working order. Common towels shall not be
				permitted.
4. Soap dispensers shall be
				provided in each bathroom and shall be supplied with an adequate supply of soap. The
				soap dispenser shall be made of all metal or all plastic materials. Glass shall not
				be permitted in soap dispensers.
5.
				Shatter-resistant mirrors shall be provided in each bathroom.
6. Portable bathrooms shall comply with (b)1 and 4
				above. A hand-sanitizer dispenser may be used in lieu of a soap dispenser for
				portable bathrooms.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 6 - GENERAL SANITATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS › Section 8:26-6.5 - Wastewater disposal

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(a) The wastewater disposal system shall be of
				adequate size to serve the facility including the bathroom, locker room, and related
				accommodations.
(b) Sanitary sewage and
				filter backwash waters shall be disposed of without creating nuisances or sources of
				foulness.
(c) Overflow water shall be
				returned to the filter system or discharged to a waste system.
(d) Backwash water shall be discharged in a manner
				approved by the health authority.
(e)
				The owner shall obtain approval from the local health authority and/or the
				Department of Environmental Protection, as applicable, for disposal of wastewater.
				All wastewater shall be disposed of by one of the following approved methods:
1. The discharge of any wastewater into a sanitary
				sewer shall be approved by the appropriate sewer authority or the municipality that
				owns and/or operates the treatment system.
2. The discharge of any wastewater into the
				natural waters of the State shall not be allowed without a New Jersey Pollutant
				Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) permit issued by the State Department of
				Environmental Protection, Division of Water Quality, Office of Permit Management, PO
				Box 029, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0029.
i. A
				wastewater treatment plant that discharges treated effluent into the waters of this
				State shall be designed and constructed pursuant to the NJPDES rules,
N.J.A.C. 7:14A
.
ii. A
				wastewater treatment plant shall not be approved where a public sanitary sewer
				system, as set forth in
N.J.A.C.
				7:9A-1.6(e)
, is
				available, but inconsistent with the Water Quality Management Planning rules,
N.J.A.C. 7:15
, or as specified by local ordinance.
3. The location, design, and
				construction of a subsurface sewage disposal system shall conform to the
				requirements of Standards for Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems,
N.J.A.C. 7:9A
, the New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act rules,
N.J.A.C. 7:14
, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.
i. Septage shall be disposed of pursuant to the
				Statewide Sludge Management Plan and the NJPDES rules,
N.J.A.C.
				7:14A
.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 6 - GENERAL SANITATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS › Section 8:26-6.6 - Solid waste disposal

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(a) Solid waste shall be disposed of pursuant to
				the Solid Waste rules, found at
N.J.A.C. 7:26
, promulgated by the
				Department of Environmental Protection, and other applicable rules and
				regulations.
(b) There shall be enough
				containers to hold all of the garbage and rubbish which accumulates between periods
				of removal from the premises.
(c) Bulk
				storage facilities shall be sized for the storage of all garbage and
				rubbish.
(d) Storage areas for garbage
				and rubbish shall be clean and shall not constitute a nuisance.
(e) All garbage and rubbish shall be disposed of
				frequently enough and in such a manner as to prevent a public health
				nuisance.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 6 - GENERAL SANITATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS › Section 8:26-6.7 - Potable water supply

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The potable water supply shall be of adequate quantity, of a safe
				  and sanitary quality, and from a water system which is constructed, protected,
				  operated, and maintained pursuant to the New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act,
N.J.S.A. 58:12A-1
et seq.,
N.J.A.C. 7:10
, and local laws, ordinances, and
				  regulations.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 6 - GENERAL SANITATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS › Section 8:26-6.8 - Drinking water facilities

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Drinking water facilities shall conform to the requirements of the
				  Uniform Construction Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
, incorporated herein by
				  reference, at time of construction or alteration.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 6 - GENERAL SANITATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS › Section 8:26-6.9 - Food service

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
All food service suppliers shall conform to the requirements of
				  Sanitation in Retail Food Establishments,
N.J.A.C.
				  8:24
.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 6 - GENERAL SANITATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS › Section 8:26-6.10 - Plumbing

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The installation of plumbing shall conform to the requirements of
				  the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code,
N.J.A.C. 5:23
,
				  incorporated herein by reference.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 8 - HEALTH › Chapter 26 - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING › Subchapter 6 - GENERAL SANITATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS › Section 8:26-6.11 - Insect, rodent, and weed control

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(a) The application of
				pesticides shall conform to the provisions of the New Jersey Pesticide Control Code,
N.J.A.C. 7:30
.
(b)
				Effective control measures shall be used to minimize and/or eliminate the presence
				of rodents, flies, roaches, and other vermin on the premises. The public
				recreational bathing facility shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the
				harborage or breeding of vermin.
(c) All
				buildings shall be rodent-and insect-proofed. Storage areas shall be maintained in
				such a manner as to minimize the possibility of rodent harborage.
(d) Poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and
				ragweed shall be controlled at all times.