La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXIV-501

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 4, April 20, 2024

Section XXIV-501 - Design Requirements [formerly paragraph 24:013-3]

A. A circulation system consisting of pumps, piping, return inlets and suction outlets, filters, and other necessary equipment shall be provided for complete circulation of water through all parts of the pool.

B. The equipment shall be of adequate size to turn over the entire pool water capacity at least once every eight hours. This system shall be designed to give the proper turnover rate based on the manufacturer's recommended maximum pressure flow of the filter in clean media condition of the filter. Water clarity shall be maintained. When standing at the pool's edge at the deep end, the deepest portion of the pool floor shall be visible.

C. Circulation system components which require replacement or servicing shall be accessible for inspection, repair, or replacement, and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

D. Where equipment sizing falls within the scope of National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) testing, materials and equipment used in the circulation system shall comply with the appropriate requirements of NSF Standard 50.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXIV-501

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1439 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(11) and R.S. 40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).