Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R392 - Population Health, Environmental Health
Rule R392-302 - Design, Construction and Operation of Public Pools
Section R392-302-5 - Design Requirements and Plan Approval

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 392-302-5

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1) The manager shall submit plans to the local health department for:

(a) a new pool;

(b) a modification project of an existing pool; or

(c) replacement of equipment that is different from that originally approved by the local health officer.

(2) The manager shall ensure that:

(a) new pool construction or a modification project of an existing pool does not begin until the requirements of Subsection (4) have been met;

(b) plans submitted, as required in Subsection (1) are certified and stamped by a designing engineer or architect who is licensed by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) and contain the following verifications:
(i) the structure is stable;

(ii) the shape of a pool and location of appurtenances are designed such that the following are not impaired:
(A) pool water circulation;

(B) pool water quality; and

(C) bather safety;

(iii) a pool is designed with a circulation system, meeting the requirements of Section R392-302-19, that incorporates treatment and filtration equipment, as required in Sections R392-302-23 and R392-302-24;

(iv) in climates where a facility is subject to freezing temperatures, parts of the facility subject to freezing damage is designed to provide protection from damage due to freezing; and

(v) the facility has adequate fencing and barriers, showers, hand sinks, toilets, and dressing areas; and

(c) the pool is constructed to meet the requirements of Subsection (2)(b) and is constructed in accordance with approved plans.

(3) If any substantive changes are made to the originally approved design plans, the manager shall submit the amended design plan drawings, stamped and signed by the designing engineer or architect to the local health department for approval.

(4) The local health officer shall:

(a) conduct a review of the plans described in Subsection (1) within 30 days of submittal; and

(b) send to the manager a letter of review with plan review findings.

(5) The local health officer may exempt the manager from Subsection (1) for a modification project of an existing pool when the manager can satisfactorily demonstrate to the local health officer that the modification will not adversely affect facility operations, public health, or wellness.

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