South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-51 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 61-51.I - EQUIPMENT CHANGES AND ALTERATIONS

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
1. Applicability. All public swimming pools,
			 no matter when constructed, must comply with the requirements of this section.
			 A change order is required for any interior pool coating, equipment or
			 structural modification which is not an identical replacement for the
			 originally approved design. All change order requests must be approved by the
			 Department in writing prior to commencement of work. The request must be made
			 using the Swimming Pool Change Order Request Form.
2. Structural Changes. In addition to a
			 change order request, plans and specifications detailing any proposed
			 alteration or modification requiring structural changes that affect the shape
			 or structural components of a public swimming pool must be submitted following
			 the requirements of Section B of these requirements, including submission of
			 the appropriate fee.
3. Equipment
			 Changes. Written notification detailing any proposed equipment changes which do
			 not conform to original approved specifications must be submitted to the
			 Department in writing on an approved change order request form. The request
			 must be approved by the Department before any equipment can be installed on any
			 public swimming pool. Equipment must comply with the requirements of Section C
			 of these regulations.
4. Pump and
			 Filter Changes. If proposed equipment changes involve the pump and filter,
			 reasonable effort must be made to comply with the turnover rates specified in
			 these regulations. Equipment room piping must be upgraded where necessary to
			 meet these regulations when replacing both the pump and filter.
5. Deck Changes. A change order request must
			 be submitted detailing the proposed work. If replacing existing decking,
			 painting or resurfacing, the new decking must comply with applicable portions
			 of R.61-51.C.6
			 and R.61-51.C.7.
			 Temporary pool enclosures may be installed with prior Department approval
			 provided that they do not hinder or limit access by emergency personnel and
			 minimum deck widths are maintained. Adequate lighting must be provided if the
			 facility will be used for night swimming.
6. Pool Resurfacing and Painting. A change
			 order request must be submitted stating the type of material and color to be
			 used. The Department may request manufacturer's literature and specifications
			 for new or non-conventional products. The work must meet the applicable
			 portions of Sections C, D, E, F, G, and H.
7. Piping Changes. A change order is required
			 for piping changes beyond routine repair. In addition to a change order
			 request, plans and specifications detailing any proposed alteration requiring
			 piping changes that affect the location or pipe size of the overall
			 recirculation system or a major fraction of the system of a public swimming
			 pool must be submitted following the requirements of Section B of this
			 regulation, including submission of the appropriate fee. When replacing pipe, a
			 reasonable effort must be made to comply with applicable portions of
			 R.61-51.C.24.
8. New Construction. Changes to new
			 construction prior to completion must be approved by change order prior to any
			 inspection. As-built drawings meeting the requirements of Section B must be
			 approved by the Department prior to the final inspection.
9. Slides. The addition of slides to a
			 previously approved pool will be permitted by:
(a) General change order when the slide is
			 considered portable and intended only for children.
(b) Revised plans and specifications
			 requiring a complete submittal in accordance with Section B when the
			 installation will be permanent or have significant structural
			 components.