5 Colo. Code Regs. § 1003-5-3.10

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 5 CCR 1003-5-3.10 - EQUIPMENT ROOMS/RECIRCULATION SYSTEMS/APPURTENANCES

The recirculation system shall consist of pumping equipment, hair and lint baskets, filters, flowmeters, valves, backflow preventers, and gauges, together with all necessary pipe connections to the inlets and outlets of the pool and means for backwashing filters. All of the above mentioned equipment shall be in good working order. Disinfection equipment, with the exception of chlorine gas may be housed in the equipment room. The entire system and all of its component parts shall be capable of producing a minimum of a six (6) hour turnover in all pools with the exception of spas and wading pools. Wading pools shall have a minimum turnover rate of one (1) hour and spas shall have a minimum turnover rate of 1/2 hour. If the pump is located above the overflow level of the pool, the pump shall be self-priming. Pumps shall be capable of supplying the required recirculation rate at the maximum total dynamic head attained during operation. The hair/lint basket shall be installed on the suction side of the pump when the pump precedes the filter. The hair/lint basket shall have the following design features:

1. Water shall pass through the basket from the inside to the outside.

2. The basket shall be constructed of corrosion resistant material.

3. The area of the basket openings shall be at least ten (10) times the area of the inlet pipe into the basket.

4. The width or the diameter of the basket mesh openings shall not be more than 1/8 inch.

5. A removable basket with perforated openings shall be provided unless sufficient cause can be shown for using some other type.

6. Two appropriate baskets, one in use and one spare, shall be on hand for each hair/lint pot. The recirculation system shall be installed in accordance to all manufacturers specifications.

5 CCR 1003-5-3.10

43 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 12/15/2020