South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-51 - Public Swimming Pools
Section 61-51.H - DESIGN OF TYPE "F" POOLS

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-51.H

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

1. Applicability. Requirements of this section are applicable to all new construction and alterations of existing public swimming pools.

2. Section C Applicable. In addition to meeting all other applicable requirements of these regulations as found in Section C, Type "F" pools must also meet the following requirements of this section.

3. Recirculation System.

(a) A recirculation system consisting of pumps, motors, piping, filters, inlets, outlets, disinfecting and other water conditioning equipment and necessary accessories must be provided for water purification in accordance with water quality criteria contained herein and must be designed to completely turnover the entire pool volume in six (6) hours.

(b) The recirculation system shall be designed to operate on a twenty-four (24) hour basis. The normal pattern of recirculation developed must be fifty (50) percent flow through the overflow or skimming facilities and fifty (50) percent through the main drains. The recirculation system must be designed with adequate capacity such that one hundred (100) percent of the recirculation flow can pass through the overflow or skimming facilities and one hundred (100) percent through the main drain.

4. Automatic Controllers. All new Type "F" pools with water volumes of 1,500 gallons or less, must be equipped with automatic controls to provide adequate feed rate of halogen and pH adjustment chemicals in order to keep the disinfectant and pH at the required levels on a continuous demand basis. A warning light or indicator shall be provided in a visible location for supervisory control. The device shall indicate absence of chemicals in feeders, improper adjustment of chemical dosage, or any other mechanical or operational malfunctions, e.g. recirculation flow stops.

5. Pool Deck. The pool deck must be constructed in accordance with R.61-51.C.6.

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