Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R392 - Population Health, Environmental Health
Rule R392-302 - Design, Construction and Operation of Public Pools
Section R392-302-9 - Construction Materials
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 392-302-9
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The manager shall ensure that:
(a) a public pool and the
appurtenances necessary for its proper function and operation are constructed
of materials that are:
(i) inert;
(ii) non-toxic to humans;
(iii) impervious;
(iv) durable; and
(v) resistant to the effects of wear and
deterioration from chemical, physical, radiological, and mechanical
actions;
(b) a pool
shell:
(i) withstands the stresses associated
with normal use and regular maintenance including completely emptying the pool
without shoring or additional support;
(ii) with a vinyl liner meets the following
requirements:
(A) is bonded to the pool form;
and
(B) is a minimum of 60 mil
thickness;
(iii) has an
interior surface designed and constructed in a manner that provides a smooth,
easily cleanable, non-abrasive, and slip-resistant surface; and
(iv) surface is free of cracks or open joints
except for structural expansion joints;
(c) the floor and wall of a pool below the
waterline is white or light color such that from the pool deck a bather is
visible on the pool floor and the following items can be identified:
(i) algae growth, debris, or dirt within the
pool;
(ii) cracks in the surface
finish of the pool; and
(iii)
markings as required in Section
R392-302-14;
and
(d) the floor or wall
of a pool is not constructed of wood, sand, clay, or earth.
(2) A local health officer may make exemptions to the color requirements of Subsection (1)(c) for:
(a) competitive lane markings;
(b) dedicated competitive diving well
floors;
(c) step or bench edge
markings;
(d) a pool less than 24
inches deep;
(e) waterline tiles or
equivalent scum line protection material;
(f) floor slope change indicator tiles;
or
(g) other designs where it can
be demonstrated that the requirements of Subsection (1)(c) are met.
(3) The manager shall ensure that a non-cementitious pool is made of surface material that has been tested and passed by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited testing facility using one of the following standards that are appropriate to the material used:
(a) for a fiberglass reinforced
plastic spa pool, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials (IAPMO) standard IAPMO/ANSI Z 124.7-2013, which is incorporated by
reference;
(b) for a fiberglass
reinforced plastic swimming pool, the IAPMO IGC 158-2000 standard, which is
incorporated by reference;
(c) for
pools built with prefabricated pool sections, International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) standard ISO 19712-1:2008 - Plastics -- Decorative solid
surfacing materials -- Part 1: Classification and specifications, which is
incorporated by reference; or
(d) a
standard that has been approved by the local health officer based on whether
the standard applies to the surface and whether it determines compliance with
the requirements of this rule.
(4) The manager of a non-cementitious pool shall submit to the local health department documentation that the surface material has been tested and passed according to the requirement set forth in Subsection (3).
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