N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1105.04

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 1105.04 - Self-Certification Declaration: Specifications

(a) The information and declarations required by Env-Wq 1105.02(a)(1)b. shall be as follows:

(1) Information on the disinfection system that is used, including:

a. The type of disinfection system;

b. The specific disinfection product used and the method of delivery used, such as erosion, positive displacement, or salt ECG;

c. Whether the disinfection system uses a timer;

d. Whether the disinfection system includes an automated chemical controller; and

e. Whether the disinfection unit is interlocked with the pump system as required by Env-Wq 1109.08(g)(2);

(2) Declarations that:

a. The disinfection system is being maintained and is functioning as intended or, if not, the date by which repairs or other actions will be taken to correct the problems; and

b. No hand-feeding of disinfection chemicals is being done while patrons are using the PBF;

(3) The type of pumps used, and the following information on each type of pump:

a. The number of pumps;

b. The most recent flow rate measured from the flow meter, in gallons per minute; and

c. For each pool or spa system, the turnover time in hours and minutes, calculated as the operating volume in gallons divided by the flow rate in gallons per minute divided by 60 minutes per hour;

(4) A declaration that all pumps are being maintained and are functioning as intended or, if not, the date by which repairs or other actions will be taken to correct the problem;

(5) Information on the filter system, including:

a. The type(s) of filter(s) and the number of each type;

b. The effective filter area, in square inches; and

c. The frequency of backwash or filter element cleaning;

(6) A declaration that the filter system is being maintained and is functioning as intended or, if not, the date by which repairs or other actions will be taken to correct the problem;

(7) Information on water inlets, suction outlets, skimmer or gutter systems, and equalizer lines, as follows:

a. Whether all water inlets are functioning and whether all wall inlets are adjustable to allow for changes in direction of flow as required by Env-Wq 1109.03(h);

b. Whether all suction outlets are functioning and have covers that meets applicable requirements, including that they cannot be removed without using tools and are not broken, loose, or missing;

c. Whether a skimmer system is being used, and if so, whether all skimmers are functioning with functioning weir flaps;

d. Whether there are any skimmer equalizer lines, and if so whether they have been permanently disabled or covered with a cover that meets applicable requirements;

e. Whether a perimeter overflow system, also known as a gutter system, is being used, and if so whether it is functioning according to its design; and

f. Whether any inlets, skimmers, skimmer equalizers, or suction outlets have been repaired, retrofitted, added, or disabled since the last self-certification declaration, and if so:

1. For new equipment, the date of installation, the manufacturer and model, and whether the equipment was installed according to its manufacturer's specifications; and

2. For all other modifications, the date of the modification and a description of the modification;

(8) A declaration that the water inlets, suction outlets, skimmer or gutter system, and equalizer lines are functioning as intended and all suction outlet covers are approved and installed according to manufacturer's specifications or, if not, the date by which repairs or other actions will be taken to correct the problem(s);

(9) Information on entrapment avoidance devices, as follows:

a. Whether a safety vacuum release system (SVRS) or automatic pump shut-off is used on any pump system, and if so, the following:

1. The manufacturer and model of the device;

2. Whether the device is installed according to the manufacturer's specifications;

3. Whether all devices are functioning; and

4. The most recent date each device was tested;

(10) A declaration that each entrapment avoidance device is functioning as intended or, if not, the date by which repairs or other actions will be taken to correct the problem(s);

(11) Information on piping, as follows:

a. Whether all pipes are correctly labeled and color coded based on their purpose; and

b. Whether all visible pipes have arrows indicating flow direction; and

(12) A declaration that all pipes are correctly colored and marked or, if not, the date that repairs or other actions necessary to correct the problem(s) will be taken.

(b) If any of the equipment identified in (a), above, has changed from the previous self-certification, the owner shall provide the following information for each new item:

(1) The date of the installation;

(2) The manufacturer and model number for the equipment; and

(3) Whether the equipment was installed according the manufacturer's instructions.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1105.04

(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)