Current through August 26, 2024
(1) GENERAL. Each
pool shall have a water recirculation system with disinfection treatment and
filtration equipment consisting of overflow gutters or skimmers, main drains,
inlets, pumps, piping, holding tanks, and filters. The system shall be operated
continuously except for seasonal closing or during periods of necessary
maintenance.
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Note: See s. SPS 390.14 for design
requirements for the recirculation system.
(2) SKIMMERS AND RECIRCULATION FLOW. Skimmers
and recirculation flow shall meet all of the following:
(a)
Skimmer flow.
1. The flow through each skimmer shall be
adjusted as often as necessary to maintain a vigorous skimming action at each
skimmer.
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2. The pool water level shall be maintained
at an elevation so that continuous effective surface skimming is accomplished
through skimmers or over the gutter lip.
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a. For gutter pools, approximately 75 percent
of the required recirculation flow shall be through the gutter and 25 percent
through the main drain during normal operation.
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b. For pools with skimmers, approximately 80
percent of the recirculation flow shall be through skimmers and 20 percent
through the main drain.
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c. For reverse flow pools, 100 percent of the
required recirculation shall be through the gutter or skimmer.
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(b)
Skimmers maintained.
1. Skimmers, skimmer weirs, and overflow
gutters and drains shall be maintained so that they are clean.
2. Skimmers, skimmer weirs, and overflow
gutters shall be repaired or replaced as needed.
3. Skimmer covers shall be securely seated on
deck.
(c)
Inlets. Inlets shall be checked and adjusted to ensure that
the rate of flow through each inlet is such that a uniform distribution pattern
is established. Inlets in pools with surface skimmers shall be directed as
necessary to ensure that there is effective skimming in all areas.
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(d)
Strainer baskets or
screens.
1. Strainer baskets or
screens shall be continuously in use and maintained.
2. Clean spare strainer baskets or screens
shall be available.
3. Strainer
baskets for skimmers and pump strainers shall be cleaned at least
daily.
(3)
SURGE TANKS. Surge tanks shall be operated within designed water
levels.
(4) PUMPS. Pump operation
shall meet all of the following:
(a)
Operational specification. The pump manufacturer's maintenance
and operating instructions shall be followed.
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(b)
Continuous operation.
Recirculation pumps shall continuously achieve the designed pool water
recirculation rate except during maintenance operations.
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(c)
Turnover rate. The
turnover time for pools shall be pursuant to s. ATCP 76.11 Table A and B.
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(d)
Alternative pool
type; turnover rate. If a pool is used as an alternate type of pool
including a whirlpool used as a pool, the recirculation shall follow the
stricter turnover time.
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Pool Type
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Turnover Time (in hours)
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Swimming
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6
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Diving
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6
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Lap Lanes
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6
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Activity
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2
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Interactive play attraction
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0.5
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Leisure river
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2
|
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Plunge
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1
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Runout slide
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1
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Vortex
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1
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Wading pool
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1
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Whirlpool
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0.5
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Therapy and exercise pools
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See s. ATCP 76.11 Table B
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Cold soak
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4
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s. ATCP 76.11 Table B Maximum Turnover Time for
Therapy and Exercise
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Pool Temperature in °F (
°C)
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Load (gals/person)
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Maximum-Turnover Time (hours)
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<72-93 (22-33 °C)
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> 2,500
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4
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<72-93 (22-33 °C)
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> 450
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2
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<72-93 (22-33 °C)
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> 450
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1
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>93-104 (33-40 °C)
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N/A
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0.5
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N/A = not applicable.
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(5) FLOWMETERS, VALVES, AND GAUGES.
Flowmeters, values, and gauges shall be all of the following:
(a)
Maintained. Maintained
in operating condition.
(b)
Installed. Installed per manufacturer instructions or as
verified by the pump curve.
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(5m) PIPING. Piping shall comply with all of
the following:
(a)
Identification. Water treatment system piping shall have
permanent labels, numbered tags, or a color coding system that identifies
valves, piping, and the direction of water flow.
(b)
Readable chart. Labels,
tags, or color coding shall correspond to a conspicuously posted, easily read
chart that explains the system.
(6) FILTERS.
(a)
General requirements.
1. The manufacturer's data plate shall be
visible on all filters.
2. Filter
shells and appurtenances shall be maintained in operating condition.
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3. The backwash procedure shall follow the
filter manufacturer's written directions.
4. Backwash procedures shall be conspicuously
posted in the filter area on an easily read chart.
5. Filter media shall be inspected annually
and cleaned or replaced when necessary.
(b)
Sand filters. The
following types of sand filters shall be backwashed as recommended by the
manufacturer:
1. Rapid-rate sand filters.
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2. High-rate sand filters.
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3. Vacuum sand
filters.
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(c)
Diatomaceous earth
filters. Diatomaceous earth filters shall meet all of the following:
1. Pressure and vacuum type diatomaceous
earth filters shall be backwashed as recommended by the manufacturer.
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2. Septum covers shall be removed, cleaned,
or replaced when they no longer provide effective filtration or create a
friction loss preventing maintenance of the required recirculation rate.
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3. Diatomaceous earth wastewater separation
tanks, where installed, shall be cleaned according to manufacturer
instructions.
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4. Positive displacement feeder suction
intake shall meet all of the following:
a.
Suspended at least 6 inches above any sludge layer in the solution tank.
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b. In labeled tanks for mixing and
distribution of slurry.
c. Mixing
and distribution tanks shall be covered with a screened vent.
d. Installed and maintained to prevent
backflow of water into the tanks and to prevent the slurry from being siphoned
out of the tanks into the pool recirculation system.
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5. Diatomaceous earth slurry feeders shall
meet all of the following:
a. The lowest
effective concentration of solution shall be used in a diatomaceous earth
slurry feeder.
b. The concentration
of solution may not exceed 5 percent by weight.
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c. The diatomite slurry feeder head and lines
shall be flushed as recommended by the manufacturer to assure proper and
continuous operation.
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d. Water from the discharge side of the
recirculation pump may be used.
e.
If connection is to a potable water supply line, the supply line shall be
equipped with an approved backflow or backsiphonage prevention device.
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f. Diatomite slurry tank agitators shall run
continuously.
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(d)
Cartridge filters.
Cartridge filters shall meet all of the following:
1. Removed and cleaned as recommended by the
manufacturer.
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2. Replaced when plugged or damaged.
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3. A duplicate set of replacement cartridges
shall be available on-site and used when removing a soiled cartridge from the
filter for cleaning.
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(e)
Activated filter media, filter
ball media, and glass filter media.Activated filter media, filter ball
media, and glass filter media shall be maintained and backwashed according to
the manufacturer specifications.
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(f)
Other media types. Other
media types as approved by the department shall be maintained and backwashed
according to the manufacturer specifications.
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This section is created eff. 9-24-23 by CR
22-021.
