Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3701 - Department of Health - Administration and Director
Chapter 3701-31 - Swimming Pools
Section 3701-31-05 - Submission of plans prior to licensure
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 3701-31-05
Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) No person shall construct, install, or otherwise substantially alter a public swimming pool until the plans have been submitted to and approved by the director of health.
(B) Plan review fees. As used in this rule, "combination thereof" means two or more public swimming pools that share the same circulation system as defined in paragraph (C) of rule 3701-31-01 of the Administrative Code.
Beginning April 1, 2011 the fees for approval of plans are:
(1)
One thousand four hundred eight dollars for a new or
substantially altered public swimming pool or a combination thereof, that has
less than two thousand square feet of surface area. This fee includes the cost
of up to two inspections as may be required in paragraph (H) of this
rule;
(2)
Two thousand two hundred thirty-two dollars for a new
or substantially altered public swimming pool or a combination thereof that has
two thousand or more square feet of surface area. This fee includes the cost of
up to two inspections as may be required in paragraph (H) of this rule;
(3)
In
addition to the fee required under paragraphs (B)(1) and (B)(2) of this rule,
one thousand four hundred eight dollars for each special feature which is
included with any new special use pool or is added to any existing public
swimming pool. This fee includes the cost of up to two inspections as may be
required in paragraph (H) of this rule;
(4)
Notwithstanding
paragraphs (B)(1) to (B)(3) of this rule, and except as otherwise provided in
paragraph (B)(6) of this rule, for any project with a total cost of equipment
and installation less than five thousand dollars, the fee shall be six hundred
fifty-five dollars. This fee does not include the cost of inspections as may be
required under paragraph (H) of this rule to determine compliance with the
requirements of this chapter. Inspections to determine compliance with this
paragraph shall be charged in accordance with the amount established in
paragraph (B)(5) of this rule;
(5)
For each plan
review inspection in excess of those indicated in paragraphs (B)(1) to (B)(3)
of this rule, as applicable, that may be required under paragraph (H) of this
rule, the fee shall be two hundred ninety-one dollars.
(6)
Notwithstanding
paragraphs (B)(1) to (B)(3) of this rule, in the case of replacement of each
type of equipment as specified in paragraph (C)(6) of this rule that is a
substantial alteration, the fee shall be forty-five dollars. A plan
verification construction inspection is not required.
Beginning on April 1, 2012 the fees for approval of plans are:
(7)
One thousand six
hundred sixty-two dollars for a new or substantially altered public swimming
pool or a combination thereof, which has less than two thousand square feet of
surface area. This fee includes the cost of up to two inspections as may be
required in paragraph (H) of this rule;
(8)
Two thousand
five hundred seventy-eight dollars for a new or substantially altered public
swimming pool or a combination thereof which has two thousand or more square
feet of surface area. This fee includes the cost of up to two inspections as
may be required in paragraph (H) of this rule;
(9)
In addition to
the fee required under paragraphs (B)(7) and (B)(8) of this rule, one thousand
six hundred sixty-two dollars for each special feature which is included with
any new special use pool or is added to any existing public swimming pool. This
fee includes the cost of up to two inspections as may be required in paragraph
(H) of this rule;
(10)
Notwithstanding paragraphs (B)(7) to (B)(9) of this
rule, and except as otherwise provided in paragraph (B)(11) of this rule, for
any project with a total cost of equipment and installation less than five
thousand dollars, the fee shall be eight hundred thirty-two dollars. This fee
does not include the cost of inspections as may be required under paragraph (H)
of this rule to determine compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
Inspections to determine compliance with this paragraph shall be charged in
accordance with the amount established in paragraph (B)(11) of this rule;
(11)
For
each plan review inspection in excess of those indicated in paragraphs (B)(7)
to (B)(9) of this rule, as applicable, that may be required under paragraph (H)
of this rule, the fee shall be three hundred seventy-three dollars;
(12)
Notwithstanding paragraphs (B)(7) to (B)(9) of this rule, in the case of
replacement of each type equipment as specified in paragraph (C)(6) of this
rule that is a substantial alteration, the fee shall be fifty dollars. A plan
verification construction inspection is not required.
(C) Substantial alteration. As used in this chapter "substantial alteration" means:
(1)
Change in the basic design. Construction that changes the depth, shape or other
basic design features of a public swimming pool, in a manner that affects
patron safety or the circulation systems design; adds a special feature or
changes a deck, the basic design of a diving board, or the perimeter
barrier;
(2)
Replacement of the circulation system. Complete
replacement of the circulation system, as defined in paragraph (C) of rule
3701-31-01 of the Administrative
Code.
(3)
New/relocated dive stand. Installation of a diving
board or diving stand, except for a replacement as provided in paragraph
(B)(6)(bb)(vii) of rule
3701-31-04 of the Administrative
Code;
(4)
Pipe replacement. Replacement of all return piping, or
all skimmer piping, from the filter room to the public swimming pool, or the
main drain fitting and pipe.
(5)
Overflow system
replacement. Replacement of more than fifty per cent of a gutter overflow
system or more than fifty per cent of the total number of inlets and
outlets;
(6)
Replacement of the following types of equipment:
(a)
Any circulation,
jet or special feature pump. Replacement of a pump motor with one that is
similar and does not change the pump output beyond ten per cent is not a
substantial alteration;
(b)
Replacement of a disinfectant feeding device with a
different method, capacity or disinfectant. Replacement of a disinfectant
feeding device with one that uses the same method, capacity or disinfectant is
not a substantial alteration; or
(c)
Replacement of
an individual filter with a filter using different media, or a different
filtration rate or backwash capacity. Replacement of a filter with one that
uses the same media, and has the same filtration rate or backwash capacity is
not a substantial alteration. All filter replacements shall be in accordance
with paragraph (F)(5) of rule
3701-31-05.1 of the
Administrative Code.
(D) Plans. Plans for a project that are submitted to the director for review shall include the following items:
(1)
Four complete sets of drawings and specifications, as
required by paragraph (F) of this rule;
(2)
Four copies of a
data sheet form prescribed by the director that is signed by the designer of
the public swimming pool. The form also shall contain identifying information
about the owner, the designer, and the contractor for the project and
information about the location and dimensional design of the public swimming
pool and its circulation system, gauges, disinfection and chemical feeding
equipment, inlets, outlets, piping, plumbing, heating, lighting, and safety
features;
(3)
One copy of a completed plan review application form
prescribed by the director that is signed by the designer. The form also shall
be signed by the owner of the public swimming pool or shall be accompanied by a
letter signed by the owner authorizing the designer to submit plans to the
director on the owner's behalf. The form shall identify the project type and
location and the owner, designer, and contractor and shall provide for
calculation of the plan approval fee;
(4)
In the case of
any equipment replacement specified in paragraph (C)(6) of this rule at an
existing public swimming pool, a plan review equipment replacement form, as
prescribed by the director, shall be submitted to the director providing
information identifying the public swimming pool, the owner and the person
making the change, and clearly describes the equipment removed and the
equipment installed. The appropriate fee shall be paid for all substantial
alteration projects. The information provided on the plan review equipment
replacement form shall be accepted in lieu of the information required by
paragraphs (D)(1) to (D)(3) of this rule unless the substantial alteration
project contains additional plan review elements; and
(5)
Payment. A check
or money order for all appropriate plan approval fees specified by paragraph
(B) of this rule. The check or money order shall be made payable to "Treasurer,
State of Ohio."
(E) Waiver for plan information. For an application for the approval of plans for substantial alteration of an existing public swimming pool the director, upon request of the applicant for plan approval, may waive submission of any of the items required in paragraph (F) of this rule if the director determines that they are not necessary to review the plans effectively.
(F) The drawings and specifications required to be submitted by paragraph (D)(1) of this rule for each project shall include:
(1)
A plot plan showing the location of the project,
including a street address or other specific location, and the surrounding
area, including elevations and a north arrow;
(2)
A vicinity map
showing local roads and the location of the project with respect to major
roads;
(3)
Plan views and section views, drawn to scale and
showing dimensions of the public swimming pool and including decks, walkways,
piping (with sizes indicated), and the location of inlets and outlets;
(4)
Design plans for the circulation system and the disinfection and filtration
equipment, including their location and description;
(5)
Plumbing
schematic of the circulation system, disinfection system, and other required
equipment;
(6)
Descriptions of the materials used in construction of
the public swimming pool, its finish and details of construction;
(7)
The
depths of the public swimming pool and the location of depth markings;
(8)
The
locations of diving areas and descriptions or drawings of diving
equipment;
(9)
The location of starting blocks (platforms);
(10)
The
locations of ladders, stairs, and ramps;
(11)
Descriptions
and drawings of the perimeter barrier and methods of traffic control;
(12)
Design plans for removing and disposing of backwash water from the
filters;
(13)
A description of the method of filling and emptying
the public swimming pool, the source of the water for the public swimming pool
and, if an on-site water treatment system will be used to meet the requirements
of paragraph (D) of rule
3701-31-05.1 of the
Administrative Code the drawings and specifications of the treatment
system;
(14)
The location and content of signs;
(15)
The number and
location of lifeguard chairs; and
(16)
Design plans
for the location of special features and all data and information relating to
installation, safe use, and safe operation of the special features, including
but not limited to manufacturer's instructions.
(G) Plan review approval/disapproval. Within thirty days of receiving plans for approval, the director shall act upon them in accordance with paragraph (C) of rule 3701-31-02 of the Administrative Code.
(1)
Design variance. An applicant for plan approval may request a variance from any
of the requirements of rules
3701-31-01 to
3701-31-05.1 of the
Administrative Code that are considered during plan approval by filing a
written request for a variance with the director at least seven days before the
date on which the director must approve or disapprove the plans under
paragraphs (G)(2) and (G)(3) of this rule. The director may grant such a
variance if it is not contrary to Chapter 3749. of the Revised Code and if the
applicant for the variance has shown to the satisfaction of the director that
there is good cause for the variance and that the variance will not result in
any adverse effect on the public health or safety.
(2)
Plan approval.
The director shall issue a letter of approval to the owner and a copy shall be
issued to the licensor that the plans have been approved.
(a)
A plan approval
issued by the director shall be valid for two years in accordance with
paragraph (C)(3)(a) of rule
3701-31-02 of the Administrative
Code.
(b)
Plan approval extension. An extension of the plan
approval period shall be in accordance with paragraph (C)(3)(b) of rule
3701-31-02 of the Administrative
Code.
(c)
The person to whom a plan approval is transferred
shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (C)(3)(e) of rule
3701-31-02 of the Administrative
Code.
(d)
Except as provided in paragraphs (C)(1) of rule
3701-31-02 or paragraph (E) of
rule 3701-31-05 of the Administrative
Code, construction, installation or other substantial alteration of a public
swimming pool shall be performed in accordance with the plans as approved by
the director under section
3749.03 of the Revised Code,
under rules
3701-31-05 and
3701-31-05.1 of the
Administrative Code and any variances granted by the director under paragraph
(C)(1) of rule
3701-31-02 of the Administrative
Code.
(e)
Plan approvals issued under this rule shall not
constitute an exemption from the land use and building requirements of the
political subdivision in which the public swimming pool is or is to be
located.
(3)
Plan disapproval. The director may disapprove plans in
accordance with paragraph (C)(4) of rule
3701-31-02 of the Administrative
Code.
(a)
Any
person may appeal plans that have been disapproved by requesting a hearing in
accordance with paragraph (C)(4)(a) of rule
3701-31-02 of the Administrative
Code.
(4)
Amended plans. Amended plans shall be in accordance
with paragraph (C)(3)(d) of rule
3701-31-02 of the Administrative
Code.
(H) Plan verification construction inspections. A person requesting a construction inspection shall contact the director. The director or a licensor authorized by the director shall have two working days from the time notification is received that a public swimming pool is ready for an inspection to verify the construction or alterations.
(1)
Number of
inspections. Two or more inspections shall be conducted to verify that the
construction or alterations are consistent with the approved plans. The
inspections shall be conducted as follows:
(a)
If necessary one
or more rough inspections shall be conducted before concrete or fill is placed
to verify that all of the piping, inlets, skimmers or gutters, and drains in
and to the public swimming pool and surrounding area were installed in
accordance with the approved plans. More than one inspection shall be conducted
if the piping, inlets, skimmers or gutters, or drains are installed in
phases.
(b)
A final inspection shall be conducted when the public
swimming pool is complete and ready to be placed in operation.
(2)
Project completion letter. Upon completion of the final plan verification
construction inspection the director shall issue a letter to the licensor
notifying them that the plan approval process is complete and that the project
is ready for licensure (new construction) or operation (substantial alterations
or equipment replacements).
Replaces: 3701-31-03, 3701-31- 03.1, 3701-31-04, 3701-31- 04.1
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