§ 16.15.160. Operation.
A.
No pool may be operated without plan review and approval and a preoccupancy inspection as specified in 16.15.040 to confirm compliance with this chapter.
B.
Pools and fixtures shall be kept in a sanitary condition when the pool is open to bathers. Premises shall be kept in good repair, well drained, and free from roaches, flies, rodents, and other pests or conditions likely to attract or harbor these pests. If pests are discovered in the pool or in the premises of the pool, the department may require a facility operator to secure pest control services from a certified operator.
C.
Pool surfaces, including side walls, bottoms, gutters, and components, shall be kept clean and in good repair.
D.
Appropriate test equipment in good repair, with necessary reagents, shall be used to measure pool water pH, free and combined disinfectants, alkalinity, total dissolved solids and hardness. Test kits shall meet the minimum range and accuracy as set out on Table D of this section.
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TABLE D
TEST KIT REQUIREMENTS
Chemical Test Minimum Range Minimum Accuracy Free available chlorine 0.3—5.0 mg/l 0.2 mg/l
Total chlorine 0.3—5.0 mg/l 0.2 mg/l Total bromine 0.3—6.0 mg/l 0.2 mg/l pH 7.0—8.2 0.2 pH units Alkalinity 0—300 mg/l 5 mg/l Total dissolved solids 0—3,000 mg/l 50 mg/l Hardness 0—1,000 mg/l 2 mg/l Note: 1 mg/l = 1 PPM
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E.
Pools shall be operated by persons familiar with the equipment, fixtures, pool water chemistry, and maintenance procedures. Pools and spas shall have at least one operator who is certified, or may be certified within one year of that operator's date of employment, by the National Swimming Pool Foundation or an equivalent certification program as determined by the department.
F.
To ensure proper installation, operation, and maintenance, a pool operation manual shall be available at the site of the pool. The manual shall include:
1.
Instructions for the care of each filter, pump, and other pool equipment;
2.
Drawings, illustrations, charts, and operating instructions;
3.
A parts list; and
4.
Information on all chemicals used in pool operation.
G.
The following information shall be recorded for each day that the pool is open to the public:
1.
Hours of operation;
2.
Length of time that the pumps and filters are in operation, and the rate of pressure, vacuum, and rate-of-flow readings;
3.
Date that each filter is backwashed or cleaned;
4.
Frequency and results of alkalinity and hardness tests;
5.
Frequency and results of pH and disinfectant tests; pH and disinfectant tests shall be made two or more times daily, depending upon chlorine demand;
6.
Amount of water and chemicals added to maintain water quality; and
7.
Any equipment failure or repair required while the pool is in operation.
H.
The department may require copies of the records listed in G. of this section to be submitted to the department, upon the request of the department.
I.
Water clarity shall permit a one-inch black disk on a three-inch white field to be clearly visible on the bottom of the pool at the deepest point. If the test disk cannot be seen, the pool shall be closed immediately until the disk can be seen. If the disk is still not visible 48 hours after closure, the department may order the pool drained as a safety precaution.
(AO No. 99-11, § 6, 2-9-99)