N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1104.05

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 1104.05 - PBF Registration: Specifications

The information required by Env-Wq 1104.03(b) shall be as follows for each PBF at the establishment:

(a) The operating volume of the PBF, in gallons;

(b) The materials of construction for the PBF;

(c) The shape of the PBF;

(d) The following depths and dimensions, measured in feet:

(1) Depth from operational water level at the shallow end;

(2) Depth from operational water level at the breakpoint between the shallow and deep end;

(3) Maximum depth from operational water level;

(4) Perimeter length and length(s) and width(s) of sides; and

(5) For spas, the spa body dimensions and the dimensions of the spa foot-well;

(e) Surface area, in square feet;

(f) Bather load;

(g) The most recent flow rate measured from the flow meter, in gallons per minute (GPM);

(h) The turnover time in hours;

(i) The number of water inlets on the wall and the number of water inlets on the floor;

(j) Whether a gutter or perimeter overflow system or skimmers are used, and if skimmers are used, the number of skimmers;

(k) The following information on suction outlets:

(1) The total number of submerged suction outlets;

(2) The location of each suction outlet, such as on the pool floor or sidewall;

(3) Whether the suction outlet cover or grate is VGBA approved;

(4) Whether the outlets are direct suction or indirect suction, sometimes called gravity;

(5) The date of most recent replacement of suction outlet cover; and

(6) Whether there is a dedicated vacuum line;

(l) Information on pumps, as follows:

(1) The type of pump and how many of each type there are;

(2) The manufacturer and model of the pump;

(3) The horsepower of the pump; and

(4) The number of outlets per pump;

(m) Information on the filter system, as follows:

(1) The type of filter and the number of each type;

(2) The manufacturer and model of the filter; and

(4) The total effective filter area, in square feet;

(n) Whether entrapment avoidance devices are used and if so, whether it is a safety vacuum release system (SVRS) or automatic shut-off and the manufacturer and model of the device; and

(o) Information on the disinfection system, as follows:

(1) Whether the primary disinfection is chlorination or bromination and the type of product used;

(2) The delivery method for the disinfection;

(3) The manufacturer and model of the disinfection unit;

(4) If a salt disinfection system is used, provide the number of cells and confirm that the system incorporates an automated pH control system as required by Env-Wq 1109.08(d)(1) and provide the manufacturer and model of the controller;

(5) Confirmation that the disinfection system is wired such that the chemical feed equipment cannot operate when circulation flow stops as required by Env-Wq 1109.08(g)(2); and

(6) Whether there is supplemental water treatment, and if so the type of disinfection and the manufacturer and model of the unit.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1104.05

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1100) #8468, eff 11-1-05

Readopted with Amendments byVolume XXXIV Number 19, Filed May 8, 2014, Proposed by #10577, Effective 5/1/2014, Expires5/1/2024 See Revission note.

Amended by Volume XLI Number 19, Filed May 13, 2021, Proposed by #13198, Effective 5/1/2021, Expires 5/1/2031 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1100)