N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1107.01

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wq 1107.01 - PBF Testing and Recordkeeping Requirements
(a) The pool operator shall conduct tests for disinfectant residual and pH prior to opening the PBF to the public and every 4 hours during operation.
(b) If an oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) controller is used, it shall not be relied upon as a method for measuring the concentration of sanitizer in the water.
(c) The pool operator shall use a water quality testing kit with unexpired reagents, such as diethylphenylene diamine (DPD) and phenol red, capable of testing for pH and free and total chlorine or total bromine. The method used in determining the free available chlorine shall be such that the combined chlorine or other oxidizers that might be present in the pool do not affect the determination.
(d) The pool operator shall test a heated pool or spa for temperature prior to use and every 4 hours during operation.
(e) The pool operator shall conduct each test:
(1) At each end of a PBF that is 10,000 gallons or greater; and
(2) At one location in a PBF that is less than 10,000 gallons.
(f) The pool operator shall:
(1) Maintain dated daily logs for each PBF at the establishment for a rolling 12-month period; and
(2) Make the records available to the department and patrons of the PBF upon request.
(g) The pool operator shall record the following on the daily log:
(1) The results of the inspection of the cover/grate required by Env-Wq 1107.07(a);
(2) The results of all tests conducted pursuant to (a) through (d), above;
(3) Each time that the filter is backwashed or the cartridge filter is replaced;
(4) Each time that a spa is emptied and cleaned;
(5) Each operational problem, together with a description of all actions taken to address the problem; and
(6) The time of each fecal or vomit accident, together with a description of all actions taken to address the accident.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1107.01

(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) (formerly Env-Wq 1104.01)