Rule 120-3-27-.29 - Filters(1) All water impounding flumes or rides using lakes with adequate fresh water inlets and outlets to prevent contamination shall not be required to comply with the following requirements on filtration.(2) Filters shall be designed to maintain pool water under anticipated operating conditions in accordance with guidelines.(3) A means for releasing air which enters the filter tank shall be provided. This may be automatic or manual. Where an upflow design is used, air must be expelled through the filter tank. Any filters incorporating an automatic internal air release as their principal means of air release must have lids which provide a slow and safe release of pressure. Any separation tank used in conjunction with a filter tank shall have a manual means of air release or a lid which provides a slow and safe release of pressures.(4) A statement warning personnel not to start the filter pump without first opening the air release shall be clearly visible on the separation tank in the area of the air release.(5) Piping furnished with the filter shall be capable of withstanding three times the working pressure. The suction piping shall not collapse when flow on the suction side of the pump is completely shut off. Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-27-.29
O.C.G.A. Sec. 25-15-59.
Original Rule entitled "Circulation Systems" adopted. F. Sep. 4, 2013; eff. Sept. 24, 2013.