16 Del. Admin. Code § 4464-11.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4464-11.0 - Spa Pools

11.1 General Requirements

11.1.1 Except as otherwise noted previously and in this Section, spa pools shall comply with all other requirements of these Regulations.

11.2 Location

11.2.1 A spa pool shall be at least eight (8) feet away from any other pool.

11.3 Decks and Walkways

11.3.1 A deck at least four (4) feet wide shall be provided around at least fifty (50) per cent of the perimeter of a spa pool.

11.3.2 If the spa pool is free standing and not higher than thirty six (36) inches, the deck may be at floor level.

11.4 Steps and Benches

11.4.1 Spa pools which are greater than twenty-four (24) inches deep shall have at least one (1) step with at least one (1) handrail and all steps shall be located at a point where the deck is at least four (4) feet wide.

11.4.2 The step tread shall be at least ten (10) inches deep and at least twelve (12) inches wide, and the step riser shall be at least seven (7) inches and not be more than twelve (12) inches high.

11.4.3 When the bottom tread also serves as the bench, the height above the pool floor shall not exceed fourteen (14) inches.

11.4.4 The first and last risers need not be uniform. Intermediate risers, however, shall be uniform in height.

11.4.5 Benches that are installed in spa pools shall be permanent and the depth of water over the bench shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches.

11.4.5.1 The top surface edge of all benches and steps shall be outlined in contrasting color by a marking line at least one (1) inch wide.

11.5 Recirculation System

11.5.1 The spa pool recirculation system shall be completely separate from the air/water jet system and shall be capable of providing a minimum of ninety-six (96) turnovers of the pool volume per day [one (1) every fifteen (15) minutes] against the maximum head.

11.6 Perimeter Overflow Gutters and Surface Skimmers

11.6.1 All spa pools shall be equipped with either a perimeter overflow gutter or at least one skimmer which is connected to the recirculation system and effectively removes any floating material.

11.7 Inlets

11.7.1 All spa pools shall have at least two (2) inlets which are connected to the recirculation system and in spa pools where only one (1) skimmer is required, the inlets shall be located such that they direct water toward the skimmer

11.8 Air Jetting System

11.8.1 All air jetting (blower) systems shall have a raised loop or some other approved method to prevent water backup that could cause electrical shock hazards.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4464-11.0

19 DE Reg. 309( 10/1/2015) (Final)