Nev. Admin. Code § 444.420

Current through August 29, 2024
Section 444.420 - Application; plans, specifications and descriptive material
1. Any person who desires to construct a public spa or modify or add to an existing public spa or alter its equipment must apply in writing to the health authority on forms furnished by the health authority, giving the name of the bathing place and its location together with such other information as may be required. The application must be accompanied by plans, specifications and supporting data.
2. Plans and specifications for spas which are not prefabricated must have been prepared by a professional engineer who is registered in this State, an architect who is registered in this State, or a licensed contractor who holds a classification A license with an A-10 subclassification issued by the State Contractors' Board. A licensed professional engineer or a registered architect shall include his or her seal and signature on any plans and specifications submitted to the health authority. A licensed contractor shall include his or her signature on any plans and specifications submitted to the health authority.
3. The plans must be drawn to scale, include a north arrow, and be accompanied by proper specifications to permit a comprehensive engineering review. The plans must include:
(a) A plot plan and sectional views with all necessary dimensions of the spa and surrounding area.
(b) A piping diagram showing all plumbing, including treatment facilities with pertinent elevation data, in sufficient detail to permit a hydraulic analysis of the system.
(c) An electrical diagram showing the method of grounding and other pertinent details, which must show lighting and other electrical systems.
(d) Detailed plans of the bathhouse, equipment rooms, dressing rooms, toilet facilities, showers, and other spa structures and facilities.
(e) A hydraulic analysis completed by the applicant or his or her representative and submitted to the health authority on a form provided by the health authority.
4. Leaflets, catalogs or other descriptive material must be furnished when mechanical equipment is specified by trade name, catalog number or any other designation which identifies the equipment, rather than by specification. This material will be returned to the applicant upon his or her request after the review of the plans has been completed.
5. The plans must be complete. The plans and specifications must be submitted in triplicate or as otherwise required.
6. The submitted plans must be approved in writing before any construction is undertaken.

Nev. Admin. Code § 444.420

Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 2 §§ 2.1-2.1.5.6, eff. 11-27-79-NAC A 1-16-96

NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.080