N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1111.03

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 1111.03 - Wading Pool Inlets and Outlets

(a) Each component of a wading pool, including all components of the circulation system, shall:

(1) Comply with Env-Wq 1108.22(a)(1); and

(2) Be installed in accordance with its manufacturer's specifications.

(b) Non-circulated wading pools shall not be permitted.

(c) Inlets and drains for wading pools shall provide for uniform circulation and uniform disinfectant residual, in accordance with Env-Wq 1109.03 through Env-Wq 1109.06.

(d) One inlet shall be provided for each 20 feet of wading pool perimeter, with a minimum of 2 inlets.

(e) A minimum of 2 drain outlets shall be provided for each pump in the wading pool's circulation system.

(f) The wading pool's outlets shall be:

(1) Separated by a minimum of 3 feet or located on 2 different planes;

(2) Connected to a common pipe through a tee configuration located such that the drains are hydraulically balanced;

(3) Provided with a cover that complies with ANSI/APSP/ICC-16, 2011, available as noted in Appendix B; and

(4) Protected as required by the VGBA, available at https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title15/chapter106&edition=prelim, and its implementing regulations, 16 CFR § 1450, available at https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=1410c3f48d73aa2683c546eab89a43b5&mc=true&node=pt16.2.1450&rgn=div5.

(g) The total velocity through the wading pool's drainage grate openings shall not exceed 1.5 fps.

(h) Piping of the wading pool's drain outlet shall be capable of handling 100% of the circulation.

(i) If the circulation system on a wading pool does not comply with (a) through (h), above, the owner shall close the wading pool until such time as the requirements of (a) through (h), above, are met.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1111.03

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 1108.03)