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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-190 - Variances

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A. One or more of
				the regulations in this chapter may be waived in whole or in part when, in the
				opinion of the Health Commissioner, the hardship imposed by the regulations,
				which may be economic, outweighs the benefits that may be received by the
				public and that granting such a variance does not subject the public to
				unreasonable health risks or environmental pollution. Variances shall be issued
				in writing by the Health Commissioner.
B. Any permit holder who seeks a variance
				shall apply in writing to the local health department. The application shall
				include:
1. A citation to the regulation from
				which a variance is requested;
2.
				The nature and duration of the variance requested;
3. Evidence that establishes that the public
				health and welfare and the environment would not be adversely affected if the
				variance were granted;
4. Suggested
				conditions that might be imposed on the granting of a variance that would limit
				the detrimental impact on the public health and welfare;
5. Other information believed pertinent by
				the applicant; and
6. Such other
				information as the district or local health department or Health Commissioner
				may require.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-200 - Penalties

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Any person who violates any provision of this chapter may be
				  subject to penalties provided by §
									35.1-7
				  of the Code of Virginia.
Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-210

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Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Section 12VAC5-450-230

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Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 450 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPGROUNDS › Form - FORMS (12VAC5-450)

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Application
				  for a Campground Operation Permit, TER-CG-1 (eff. 11/2018)
Application
				  for Campground Plan Review, TER-CG-2 (eff. 11/2018)
Annually-Permitted
				  Campground Inspection Report, TER-CG-3 (eff. 11/2018)
Temporary
				  Campground Inspection Report, TER-CG-4 (eff. 11/2018)
Statutory Authority: §§
											35.1-11 and
					 35.1-17
					 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part I - General Provisions › Section 12VAC5-460-10 - Definitions

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The following words and terms, when used in this chapter,
					 shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates
					 otherwise:
"Construction" means any construction, remodeling, or major
					 alterations.
"Design load" means the maximum number of persons permitted
					 in the pool at any given time, to be determined by dividing the total square
					 footage of swimming pool water surface area by 27.
"Operator" or "manager" means the individual or individuals
					 responsible for operation and management of the lodging facility and all of its
					 facilities including the swimming pool.
"Person" means an individual, firm, corporation or
					 association.
"State Health Commissioner" means the Commissioner of
					 Health for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
"Swimming pool" shall mean any swimming, wading, or spray
					 pool, including all appurtenant equipment, structures, and facilities provided
					 for the use of guests by transient lodging establishments.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part I - General Provisions › Section 12VAC5-460-20 - Local requirements

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In addition to the requirements of this chapter, all
					 applicable local ordinances, including plumbing, building, electrical, and
					 zoning ordinances shall also apply in the construction, maintenance, and
					 operation of all swimming pools.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part I - General Provisions › Section 12VAC5-460-30 - Plan review

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A. To ensure the health and safety of all swimming pool
					 patrons, any person planning to initially open a swimming pool after
					 construction, remodeling, or major alteration at a tourist lodging facility
					 must, prior to operation of the swimming pool, submit to the local health
					 department in the locality in which the tourist lodging facility is located
					 complete plans or statements that show the following:
1. Plans for the pump and recirculation
				  system.
2. Plans for the operation
				  and maintenance of the pool disinfection and filtration system, including plans
				  for the filtration room.
3. The
				  proposed source and location of the pool water supply and proposed method and
				  location of all wastewater disposal systems.
4. The name and mailing address of the person
				  operating the pool and the physical address of the pool.
5. Such other pertinent information as the
				  State Health Commissioner may deem necessary to ensure a safe and healthy
				  environment for users of the swimming pool.
B. When, upon review of the plans, the State Health Commissioner
				  is satisfied that the proposed plans if executed will meet the requirements of
				  this chapter and other pertinent laws and regulations designed to protect the
				  public health, written approval shall be issued by the State Health
				  Commissioner.
C. When upon review
				  of the plans, the State Health Commissioner determines that the proposed plans
				  prevent a safe sanitary operation, the plans shall be disapproved and the
				  applicant shall be notified in writing of any deficiency in the plans that
				  constitute the basis for disapproval. The applicant shall be notified of the
				  opportunity for administrative process as provided by the Administrative
				  Process Act (§
										2.2-4000 et
				  seq. of the Code of Virginia).
D.
				  No person shall operate a tourist establishment swimming pool or spa until
				  written approval has been granted by the State Health Commissioner.
E. Any person whose plans have been
				  disapproved may request and shall be granted an appeal as described by the
				  Administrative Process Act (§
										2.2-4000 et
				  seq. of the Code of Virginia).
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-40 - Water supplies

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All water used in swimming pools shall be from sources that
					 are approved by the State Health Commissioner. No sewage or wastewater shall be
					 allowed to enter the swimming pool water system. No water from the swimming
					 pool shall be allowed to enter the make-up water supply.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-50 - Location

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The location of a pool shall in no way hinder the
					 operation for which it is designed nor adversely affect the bathers' safety or
					 water quality.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-60 - Materials of pool shell

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Swimming pool shells shall be kept clean. The interior
					 finish shall be maintained so that it does not obscure objects or surfaces
					 within the pool or spa.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-70

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Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-80 - Pool decks

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Decks shall be maintained to have a nonslip but smooth
					 finish. Drainage shall be directed away from the pool area in a manner that
					 will not create or maintain pools of water or a nuisance.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-90 - Fences

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Any fences or other barriers, and any gates and latches
					 required by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (13VAC5-63) shall be
					 properly maintained and in good operable condition. When safety criteria for
					 barriers are not prescribed by the Building Code in effect at the time of the
					 pool's construction, steps shall be taken to protect against undesired access
					 into the pool area.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-100 - Steps and ladders

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All ladders, steps, and handrails required by the Virginia
					 Uniform Statewide Building Code (13VAC5-63) shall be properly maintained and in
					 operable condition. Nonslip finishes shall be maintained on all pool steps,
					 ladders, or other means of ingress or egress.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-110 - Overflow facilities

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The presence of floating material and scum is prohibited;
					 pools shall have adequate water circulation and filtration equipment sufficient
					 to keep floating material or scum from accumulating on the surface of the
					 water.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-120 - Inlets and outlets

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Pool circulation systems shall produce uniform circulation
					 of water throughout the swimming pool without the existence of dead
					 spots.
Direct connection to a sanitary sewer shall not be
					 permitted. When not otherwise prescribed by the Virginia Uniform Statewide
					 Building Code (13VAC5-63) in effect at the time of the pool's construction, the
					 outlet drain shall be covered with a grate of such design that it cannot be
					 readily removed by or produce any hazard to the bathers.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-130 - Depth marking

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Depth markers shall be plainly visible and maintained in
					 accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (13VAC5-63). When
					 depth markers are not prescribed by the Building Code in effect at the time of
					 the pool's construction, steps shall be taken to ensure that the depth of all
					 sections of the pool can be determined by swimmers.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-140

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Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-150 - Lighting

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When pools are to be used after dark, all parts of the
					 pool, the water therein, and the entire area shall be well lit. Fixtures shall
					 not create a hazard to the bathers. The maintenance and operation of the
					 fixtures shall be such that lifeguards can clearly see every part of the
					 swimming pool, including decks, spring boards, and other appurtenances, without
					 being blinded by glare. The electrical grounding of all submarine lights shall
					 be properly maintained.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-160 - Food and drink facilities

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Food and drink preparation, serving, consumption
					 facilities shall be permitted only within designated areas approved for these
					 purposes.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-170 - Recirculation systems

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The recirculation system, including all pumps, hair and
					 lint catchers, filters, disinfection equipment, and necessary pipe connections
					 to the inlets and outlets, shall be maintained in working order as designed.
					 Adequate provision shall be made for backwashing filters. When not prescribed
					 by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (13VAC5-63) in effect at the
					 time of the pool's construction, recirculation systems shall be designed for an
					 eight hour or less turnover of the swimming pool water.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-180 - Filter rooms

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Any room containing the filtration equipment, pumps, and
					 other recirculation system appurtenances shall be finished in a light color and
					 be provided with adequate illumination and ventilation. The floor of the filter
					 room shall be designed to provide adequate drainage. The provision of any
					 facility for discharging filter backwashing water onto the filter floor is
					 strictly prohibited, and adequate provision shall be made for the discharge of
					 backwash water. All of the recirculation equipment in filter rooms shall be
					 installed so that it may easily be operated or repaired. All entrances below
					 ground surface shall be by stairway and vertical door. Adequate headroom shall
					 be provided above all filters. Below-ground filter rooms shall be provided with
					 mechanical ventilation.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-190 - Pumps

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Pumping equipment shall have sufficient capacity to
					 discharge the volume of water for the required turn-over of the pool against
					 the maximum head in the recirculation system. The pump used for backwashing
					 sand filters shall have sufficient capacity to backwash the unit at the rate of
					 at least 12 gallons per minute per square foot of filter area against the
					 maximum head developed during backwashing.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-200 - Hair and lint catchers, gutters

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Hair and lint catchers shall be able to be easily and
					 simply dismantled for cleaning and inspection. Floating material and scum shall
					 not be allowed to collect on the surface of the water.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-210 - Filters

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The filtration system shall be maintained and operated as
					 designed. In sand filters, the layer of filter sand shall be at least 20 inches
					 in depth, properly supported by uniform layers of clean graded gravel to a
					 minimum depth of 12 inches or supported by porous plates. The filter sand shall
					 have an effective size of between 0.45 and 0.55 millimeters with a uniformity
					 co-efficient not greater than 1.7. In anthracite coal filters, the anthracite
					 shall have a depth of at least 24 inches and shall have an effective size
					 between 0.6 and 0.8 millimeters with a uniformity co-efficient of not greater
					 than 1.8. Pressure filters shall be equipped with readily accessible air relief
					 valves and access holes large enough to permit inspections, maintenance, and
					 repair work. Each pressure filter system shall be equipped with a pressure
					 gauge at least four inches in diameter on the inlet and outlet to indicate the
					 pressure in pounds per square inch, and a sight glass that can be easily
					 removed for cleaning shall be provided on the waste discharge line. Gravity
					 type filters shall be equipped with loss of head gauges.
The filtration rate for diatomaceous earth filters and
					 similar equipment may not exceed 1-1/2 gallons per square foot of filter area
					 with eight hours turn-over of pool volume unless continuous slurry feed is
					 provided, in which case, the rate shall not exceed three gallons per minute per
					 square foot of filter area.
Arrangements or equipment shall be provided for application
					 of filter aid and proper precoating and cleaning of filter elements. All
					 filters shall be capable of being cleaned or backwashed by use of the washwater
					 pump and the manipulation of valves.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-220 - Rate of flow indicators

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When not prescribed by the Virginia Uniform Statewide
					 Building Code (13VAC5-63) in effect at the time of the pool's construction, the
					 recirculation system shall be equipped with a rate of flow indicator reading in
					 gallons per minute. Indicators shall be properly maintained, easily readable,
					 and located so as to indicate both the rate of flow of the effluent from the
					 filter and the rate of backwash in gallons per minute in sand or anthracite
					 coal filters.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-230

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Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-240 - Chemical feeding equipment

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Chemicals shall be automatically fed into the water in the
					 recirculation system by mechanically operated, positive chemical feeders or
					 open-type chemical machines. Closed-type solution pots are
					 prohibited.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-250 - Disinfection equipment

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All swimming pools shall be provided with approved
					 chlorine feeding equipment. The chlorinating equipment shall be capable of
					 applying a dose up to 6.0 ppm of chlorine at the rate of recirculation.
					 Chlorine gas feeding equipment and chlorine gas cylinders shall be installed in
					 an enclosed space or room separate from the filter room and equipped with a
					 door capable of being locked. When this chlorinator room is tight, it shall be
					 equipped with a forced draft fan exhausting to the outside from the floor
					 level, and a fresh air inlet shall be provided near the ceiling. Forced draft
					 apparatus shall have sufficient capacity to exhaust the contents of the room in
					 at least three minutes. The chlorine gas tanks shall be protected from direct
					 sunlight and fastened in place during storage and use. An approved type gas
					 mask shall be provided where chlorine gas is being utilized. Gas masks shall be
					 located accessible to, but outside of, the chlorinator room.
Nothing in this section shall be construed as debarring
					 any other method of disinfection or filtration equipment demonstrated to be of
					 at least equal efficiency and approved by the State Health
					 Commissioner.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-260 - Chemical testing equipment

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Each swimming pool shall be provided with satisfactory
					 equipment for the determination of hydrogen-ion concentration (pH) ranging from
					 6.8 to 8.0. Satisfactory equipment shall also be provided for the determination
					 of residual chlorine content ranging from 0.0 to 1.0.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-270 - Operating records

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Acceptable records of the operation of the swimming pool
					 shall be maintained. These records shall include pH levels, free chlorine
					 residual, water clarity, cleanliness, and such other things as may be required
					 for the health and safety of the bathers. These records shall be kept on file
					 for a period of one year.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-280 - Disinfection

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The chlorination equipment shall be operated so as to
					 maintain a free chlorine residual content of not less than 0.5 ppm at all
					 points throughout the swimming pool water when there are bathers
					 present.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-290 - Alkalinity

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The hydrogen-ion concentration should be maintained at 7.2
					 or above.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-300 - Filtration; water clarity

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The filters should be operated 24 hours per day during the
					 season of use of the swimming pool. At all times when the pool is open for use,
					 the water shall be sufficiently clear to permit a disc six inches in diameter,
					 divided into alternate black and white quadrants, when placed on the bottom of
					 the pool at the deepest point, to be clearly visible from the swimming pool
					 deck at all distances up to ten yards in a horizontal direction from the
					 projection of the disc on the swimming pool surface.
Chemicals other than chlorine, sodium or calcium
					 hypochlorite, lime, soda ash, and aluminum sulfate shall not be used to treat
					 swimming pool water without permission.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-310 - Filter room placards

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A placard shall be prominently displayed showing the
					 following data:
(i) size of the
				  swimming pool in feet and volume in gallons;
(ii) capacity of the filters in square feet
				  and gallons per minute;
(iii)
				  capacity of the pumps in gallons per minute at the appropriate head in feet;
(iv) head loss at which the
				  filters should be backwashed; and
(v) complete instructions for operating the
				  recirculation and disinfection equipment.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-320 - Lifeguards

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The management of any transient lodging establishment
					 where a swimming pool has been provided for the use of guests shall designate
					 and have on duty a reliable and competent person as a lifeguard and management
					 shall further provide for the use of this lifeguard, such life saving equipment
					 as may be required depending upon the size and depth of the
					 pool.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-330 - Commissioner approval

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For any items not specifically covered in this chapter or
					 the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (13VAC5-63), the State Health
					 Commissioner is authorized to require that all swimming pool features function
					 adequately, effectively, and without excessive maintenance and operational
					 difficulties to protect the health and safety of those using swimming
					 pools.
It shall be the duty of the applicant to provide such data,
					 tests, or other adequate proof that the device, material, or product will
					 satisfactorily perform the function for which it is intended before such item
					 shall be approved or accepted for tests.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-340 - Water supplies, lighting, overflow facilities, inlets and outlets

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See
					 12VAC5-460-40 through
					 12VAC5-460-150.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-350 - Location and slopes

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Wading pools shall be located so that drainage from
					 surrounding areas will not wash contamination into pools during
					 rainfall.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-360 - Deck area

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Wading pool decks shall be maintained to have and retain a
					 finish as smooth as possible that is nonslip to bare feet.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-370 - Protection

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When not prescribed by the Virginia Uniform Statewide
					 Building Code (13VAC5-63) in effect at the time of the facility's construction,
					 wading pools and wading areas shall be separated from swimming pools by
					 appropriate protection features.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-380 - Water circulation systems

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The recirculation system of wading pools shall be
					 maintained in working order as designed. When not prescribed by the Virginia
					 Uniform Statewide Building Code (13VAC5-63) in effect at the time of the pool's
					 construction, the recirculation system shall provide a pool volume turn-over
					 rate of once in three hours or less or have properly treated water continuously
					 added at a rate of flow sufficient to replace all of the water in the wading
					 pool once in three hours or less. The overflow water, with this method, shall
					 be continuously discharged to waste.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part II - Swimming Pools; Design and Construction › Section 12VAC5-460-390 - Waste discharge

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See
					 12VAC5-460-120.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part III - Spray Pools › Section 12VAC5-460-400 - Water supplies

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Water sprayed into a pool shall be from an approved supply.
					 Spray heads shall be properly maintained as designed.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part III - Spray Pools › Section 12VAC5-460-410 - Materials

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Spray pools shall be maintained to have a finish as smooth
					 as possible, but nonslip to bare feet.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part III - Spray Pools › Section 12VAC5-460-420

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Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part III - Spray Pools › Section 12VAC5-460-430 - Drains

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Drains of spray pools shall be maintained and operated in
					 a manner so that water sprayed into the pool will not pond in the pool
					 bottom.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part III - Spray Pools › Section 12VAC5-460-440 - Deck areas

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Decks shall be maintained to have and retain a finish as
					 smooth as possible and nonslip to bare feet.
Statutory Authority: §
												35.1-11 of
						the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 460 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC POOLS › Part III - Spray Pools › Form - FORMS (12VAC5-460)

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Swimming Pool Operators Weekly Report - #LHS-183.
Swimming Pool Inspection Form - #LHS-182.
Swimming Pool Construction Report - T.E.S. 1505.
Water Test Quality Results.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 462 - SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE POSTING OF WATER QUALITY TEST RESULTS › Part II - General Purposes › Section 12VAC5-462-20 - Purpose of chapter

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This chapter has been promulgated by the State Board of
					 Health to:
1. Ensure that owners or
				  operators of all public swimming pools post daily water quality test results
				  and water quality standards so that users are informed of pool conditions that
				  affect the public health, welfare, and safety.
2. Guide the owner or his agent in the
				  requirements necessary to ensure safe pool maintenance including pH level,
				  disinfectant type and concentration level, and water temperature.
3. Establish the recommended standards for
				  the safe and sanitary maintenance of public swimming pools including the safe
				  levels for: pH, chlorine, bromine, and water temperature for spas.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-248.1 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 462 - SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE POSTING OF WATER QUALITY TEST RESULTS › Part II - General Purposes › Section 12VAC5-462-30 - Relationship to the regulations governing hotels, summer camps, and campgrounds

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This chapter is independent of and in addition to the
					 requirements of the regulations governing hotels, summer camps, and campgrounds
					 adopted pursuant to § 35.1-11 of the Code of Virginia. Prior to obtaining
					 a permit to operate a hotel, summer camp, or campground, an applicant must
					 comply with the provisions of this chapter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-248.1 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 462 - SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE POSTING OF WATER QUALITY TEST RESULTS › Part II - General Purposes › Section 12VAC5-462-40 - Administration of chapter

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A. The
				  State Board of Health, hereinafter referred to as the board, has the
				  responsibility to promulgate, amend, and repeal regulations necessary to ensure
				  the daily posting of water quality test results and water quality standards at
				  public swimming pools.
B. The State
				  Health Commissioner, hereinafter referred to as the commissioner, is the chief
				  executive officer of the State Department of Health. The commissioner has the
				  authority to act within the scope of regulations promulgated by the board and
				  for the board when it is not in session. The commissioner may delegate his
				  powers under these regulations in writing to any subordinate, with the
				  exception of (i) his power to issue variances under § 32.1-12 of the Code
				  of Virginia and 12VAC5-462-150 and(ii) his power to issue orders under §
				  32.1-26 of the Code of Virginia and
				  12VAC5-462-100.
The commissioner has final authority to adjudicate
					 contested case decisions of subordinates delegated powers under this section
					 prior to appeal of such case decisions to the circuit court.
C. The State Department of Health,
				  hereinafter referred to as the department, is designated as the primary agent
				  of the commissioner for the purpose of administering this chapter.
D. The district or local health departments
				  are responsible for implementing and enforcing the regulatory activities
				  required by this chapter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-248.1 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 462 - SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE POSTING OF WATER QUALITY TEST RESULTS › Part II - General Purposes › Section 12VAC5-462-50 - Right of entry and inspections

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In accordance with the provisions of § 32.1-25 of the
					 Code of Virginia, the commissioner or his designee shall have the right to
					 enter any property to ensure compliance with these
					 regulations.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-248.1 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 462 - SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE POSTING OF WATER QUALITY TEST RESULTS › Part II - General Purposes › Section 12VAC5-462-60 - Exemption

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This chapter shall not apply to private residential
					 swimming pools or recreational waters other than public swimming
					 pools.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-248.1 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 462 - SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE POSTING OF WATER QUALITY TEST RESULTS › Part III - Procedural Regulations › Article 1 - General › Section 12VAC5-462-70 - Compliance with Administrative Process Act

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The provisions of the Virginia Administrative Process Act
						[§ 9-6.14:1 et seq. of the Code of Virginia] shall govern the promulgation
						and administration of this chapter and shall be applicable to the issuance and
						appeal of any case decision under this chapter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-248.1 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 462 - SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE POSTING OF WATER QUALITY TEST RESULTS › Part III - Procedural Regulations › Article 1 - General › Section 12VAC5-462-80 - Powers and procedures of chapter not exclusive

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The commissioner may enforce this chapter through any
						means lawfully available.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-248.1 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 462 - SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE POSTING OF WATER QUALITY TEST RESULTS › Part III - Procedural Regulations › Article 2 - Enforcement of Regulations › Section 12VAC5-462-90 - Notice

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Subject to the exceptions below, whenever the
						commissioner or the district or local health department has reason to believe a
						violation of any of these regulations has occurred or is occurring, the alleged
						violator shall be notified. Such notice shall be made in writing, shall be
						delivered personally or sent by certified mail, shall cite the regulation or
						regulations that are allegedly being violated, shall state the facts which form
						the basis for believing the violation has occurred or is occurring, shall
						include a request for a specific action by the recipient by a specified time
						and shall state the penalties associated with such violation. When the
						commissioner deems it necessary, he may initiate criminal prosecution or seek
						civil relief through mandamus or injunction prior to giving
						notice.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-248.1 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 462 - SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE POSTING OF WATER QUALITY TEST RESULTS › Part III - Procedural Regulations › Article 2 - Enforcement of Regulations › Section 12VAC5-462-100 - Orders

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Pursuant to the authority granted in § 32.1-26 of
						the Code of Virginia, the commissioner may issue orders to require any owner,
						or other person, to comply with the provisions of this chapter. The order shall
						be signed by the commissioner and may require:
1. The immediate cessation and correction of
					 the violation;
2. Appropriate
					 remedial action to ensure that the violation does not recur;
3. The submission of a plan to prevent future
					 violation to the commissioner for review and approval;
4. The submission of an application for a
					 variance; or
5. Any other
					 corrective action deemed necessary for proper compliance with this
					 chapter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-248.1 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 462 - SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE POSTING OF WATER QUALITY TEST RESULTS › Part III - Procedural Regulations › Article 2 - Enforcement of Regulations › Section 12VAC5-462-110 - Hearing before the issuance of an order

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Before the issuance of an order described in
						12VAC5-462-100, a hearing must be
						held, with at least 30 days notice by certified mail to the affected owner or
						other person of the time, place and purpose thereof. The procedures at the
						hearing shall be in accordance with
						12VAC5-462-230 or
						12VAC5-462-240 and with
						§§ 9-6.14:11 through 9-6.14:14 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-248.1 of the Code of
						  Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 462 - SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE POSTING OF WATER QUALITY TEST RESULTS › Part III - Procedural Regulations › Article 2 - Enforcement of Regulations › Section 12VAC5-462-120 - Order; when effective

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All orders issued pursuant to
						12VAC5-462-100 shall become
						effective not less than 15 days after mailing a copy thereof by certified mail
						to the last known address of the owner or person violating this chapter.
						Violation of an order is a Class 1 misdemeanor. See § 32.1-27 of the Code
						of Virginia.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-248.1 of the Code of
						  Virginia.