Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The manager shall consult with the local
health officer before opening an interactive water feature.
(2) The manager shall ensure that each
interactive water feature:
(a) meets any
applicable requirement of this rule in addition to this section;
(b) component is designed, constructed,
maintained, and operated so there is no slip, fall, or other safety hazards;
and
(c) meets the standards of
Title 15a, State Construction and Fire Codes Act.
(3) If an interactive water feature is
constructed of a non-cementitious material, the manager shall ensure that
documentation is submitted to the local health department with plans as
described in Section R392-302-5 including that the
surface material has been tested and passed by an American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) accredited testing facility using one of the following
standards that is appropriate to the material used:
(a) for pools built with prefabricated pool
sections or pool members, the ISO 19712-1:2008 - Plastics -- Decorative solid
surfacing materials -- Part 1: Classification and specifications, which is
incorporated by reference; or
(b) 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 Section
R392-302-9.
(4) The manager shall ensure that each
interactive water feature collection zone:
(a) meets the construction material
requirements described in Section
R392-302-9;
(b) is free of cracks or open joints, except
for structural expansion joints or openings that allow water to drain to the
collector tank; and
(c) openings
that drain to the collector tank do not pass a one-half inch sphere.
(5) The manager shall ensure that:
(a) any nozzle that sprays from the ground
level is flush with the ground, with openings no greater than 1/2 inch in
diameter;
(b) if the spray nozzle
extends above ground level the spray nozzle is clearly visible and does not
present a trip hazard;
(c) each
area adjacent to the water feature collection zone is sloped away from the
interactive water feature at a minimum of 2% to deck drains or other approved
surface water disposal systems;
(d)
each interactive water feature has a continuous deck at least three feet wide
as measured from the edge of the collection zones and extends completely around
the interactive water feature;
(e)
water discharged from each interactive water feature fountain or spray feature
freely drains by gravity flow through a main drain fitting to a below grade
sump or collection system that discharges to a collector tank;
(f) when the interactive water feature is not
in operation, water drains freely so there is no ponding; and
(g) each interactive water feature fogger or
mister that produces finely atomized mist is supplied directly from a potable
water source and not from the underground reservoir.
(6) The manager shall ensure that an
interactive water feature:
(a) has an
automated ORP and pH controller installed and in operation when the feature is
open for use that is capable of maintaining disinfection and pH levels within
the requirements for special purpose pools described in Table 3; and
(b) has an approved secondary disinfection
system that meets the requirements described in Subsection
R392-302-35(8).
(7) The manager shall post a sign that meets
the requirements of a two-inch safety sign as described in Subsection
R392-302-32(1)
that contains the following information:
(a) a
sign heading with the safety signal word "caution" centered at the top of the
sign; and
(b) sign text that
states:
(i) "no running on or around the
interactive water feature";
(ii)
"children age 12 and under must have adult supervision";
(iii) "no food, drink, glass or pets are
allowed on or around the interactive water feature"; and
(iv) "diapers shall only be changed in
restrooms".
(8)
If the interactive water feature is operated at night, the manager shall ensure
that five foot-candles of light are provided in the each area of the water
feature and lighting is:
(a) installed in
accordance with manufacturer's specifications; and
(b) meets the requirements of building code
as defined.
(9) The
manager shall ensure that:
(a) the interactive
water feature filter system:
(i) is capable of
filtering and treating the entire water volume of the water feature within 30
minutes;
(ii) has a minimum of four
equally spaced inlet fittings that pump from the collector tank and return
filtered and treated water to the tank, and that the inlet spacing meets the
requirements of Section
R392-302-20;
(b) the interactive water feature circulation
system is on a separate loop and not directly interconnected with the
interactive water feature pump;
(c)
the suction intake of the interactive water feature pump in the underground
reservoir is located adjacent to the circulation return line and is located to
maximize uniform circulation of the tank;
(d) the suction intake from the interactive
water feature circulation pump is in the lowest portion of the underground
reservoir;
(e) an automated water
level controller is provided for the interactive water feature, and the potable
water line that supplies the feature meets the requirements of Section
R392-302-6;
(f) the water velocity through each feature
nozzle of the interactive water feature meets manufacturer's specifications and
does not exceed 20 feet per second;
(g) the minimum size of the interactive water
feature sump or collector tank is equal to the volume of three minutes of the
combined flow of each feature pump and the filter pump;
(h) access lids or doors for the sump and
collection tank are provided that:
(i) are
sized to allow easy maintenance;
(ii) provide security from unauthorized
access; and
(iii) have stairs or a
ladder provided, as needed, to ensure safe entry into the tank for cleaning and
inspection; and
(j) a
means of vacuuming and completely draining the interactive water feature tank
is provided.
(10) The
local health officer may exempt interactive water feature from:
(a) Subsection
R392-302-9(1)(c)
to allow an interactive water feature to be a color other than white or light
pastel;
(b) Section
R392-302-11. Walls;
(c) Section
R392-302-12. Diving
Areas;
(d) Section
R392-302-13. Pool Entry and
Exits;
(e) Section
R392-302-14. Depth Markings,
Safety Markings and Safety Ropes;
(f) Section
R392-302-16.
Handholds;
(g) Section
R392-302-17. Fencing and
Barriers;
(h) Section
R392-302-22. Overflow Gutters
and Skimming Devices;
(i) Section
R392-302-27. Dressing
Rooms;
(j) Section
R392-302-28, if a toilet, hand
washing sink, and changing table is available within 150 feet;
(k) Section
R392-302-30, except that an
interactive water feature is equipped with a first aid kit as described in
Subsection R392-302-30(4);
and
(l) Subsection
R392-302-24(4),
water clarity and temperature requirements.