Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 444 - Sanitation
PUBLIC SPAS
Preliminary Requirements
Section 444.420 - Application; plans, specifications and descriptive material

1. Any person who desires to construct a public spa or modify or add to an existing public spa or alter its equipment must apply in writing to the health authority on forms furnished by the health authority, giving the name of the bathing place and its location together with such other information as may be required. The application must be accompanied by plans, specifications and supporting data.

2. Plans and specifications for spas which are not prefabricated must have been prepared by a professional engineer who is registered in this State, an architect who is registered in this State, or a licensed contractor who holds a classification A license with an A-10 subclassification issued by the State Contractors' Board. A licensed professional engineer or a registered architect shall include his or her seal and signature on any plans and specifications submitted to the health authority. A licensed contractor shall include his or her signature on any plans and specifications submitted to the health authority.

3. The plans must be drawn to scale, include a north arrow, and be accompanied by proper specifications to permit a comprehensive engineering review. The plans must include:

4. Leaflets, catalogs or other descriptive material must be furnished when mechanical equipment is specified by trade name, catalog number or any other designation which identifies the equipment, rather than by specification. This material will be returned to the applicant upon his or her request after the review of the plans has been completed.

5. The plans must be complete. The plans and specifications must be submitted in triplicate or as otherwise required.

6. The submitted plans must be approved in writing before any construction is undertaken.