N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-12.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 5:14A-12.9 - Adoption as amended of ANSI/IAF-9 (2005)

(a) The American National Standard for Aquatic Recreation Facilities, designated by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as ANSI/IAF-9 (2005), is adopted by reference, as amended, and made part of this subchapter and shall be enforced as part of this subchapter.

(b) Notwithstanding any provisions stated in the standard, where specific provisions of the standard conflict with the provisions expressly set forth in this subchapter, the provisions set forth in this subchapter shall govern.

(c) The following sections of the standard are modified as follows:

1. Section 1, Scope and application, shall be amended as follows:

i. Section 1.1: In the first sentence, the words "operation," "signs," and "sanitation" shall be deleted.

2. Section 4, Design, shall be amended as follows:

i. Add new section "4.13.4 Pool walls shall be vertical, or within eleven (11) degrees of vertical, above any transitional radius at base."

3. Section 5, Decks, shall be amended as follows:

i. Add new section "5.9.4 Yard drains shall be installed so as to prevent the accumulation or puddling of water in the general area of the deck and related improvements."

ii. Add new section "5.9.5 Gutters and downspouts shall be provided and located to adequately carry roof water away from pools, deck, and walking areas."

4. Section 6, Circulation systems, shall be amended as follows:

i. Section 6.3.2: Following the word "that" and preceding the word "the," the words ", when viewing from the pool edge," shall be inserted.

ii. Section 6.9.3: The words "the filter system" shall be deleted and the words "each filter" shall be inserted.

iii. Add new section "6.9.3.1 Flow meters shall be installed on a straight length of pipe at a distance equal to at least six times the diameter of the pipe from any valve, elbow, or other source of turbulence. This requirement may be waived by the Department for meters which are not affected by pipeline turbulence."

5. Section 7, Filters, shall be amended as follows:

i. Add new section "7.3.4 Pressure filters shall have sight glasses installed on the wastewater discharge line in order that filter washing progress may be determined. The sight glasses shall be readily removable for cleaning purposes."

ii. Add new section "7.5 Gauges which measure loss of head across each filter shall be installed. Gauges tapped into the influent and effluent lines of a filter shall be located together, at the same elevation."

6. Section 8, Pumps and motors, shall be amended as follows:

i. Add new section "8.8 Pump rotation direction shall be clearly indicated on the pump."

7. Section 9, Return inlets and suction outlets, shall be amended as follows:

i. Section 9.4.2.1 shall be deleted in its entirety.

8. Section 10, Surface skimming systems, shall be amended as follows:

i. Add new section "10.5.1.3 When a perimeter type surface skimmer is used as the sole surface skimming system, it shall extend around a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the pool perimeter."

9. Section 11, Electrical and illumination requirements, shall be amended as follows:

i. Section 11.1 shall be deleted in its entirety and the words "Electrical systems shall be designed and constructed in conformance with The New Jersey Uniform Construction Code - N.J.A.C. 5:23, including the National Electric Code - NFPA 70 - Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations." shall be inserted."

10. Section 12, Heaters, shall be amended as follows:

i. Section 12.2.1 shall be deleted in its entirety and the words "Systems for heating pool water shall be designed and constructed in conformance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23." shall be inserted.

ii. Section 12.2.2 shall be deleted in its entirety.

iii. Section 12.2.3 shall be deleted in its entirety.

iv. Section 12.2.4 shall be deleted in its entirety.

11. Section 13, Water supply, shall be amended as follows:

i. Section 13.1: The words "article 15" shall be deleted and the words "N.J.A.C. 8:26" shall be inserted.

12. Section 15, Sanitizing equipment, chemical feeders, and chemical operational parameters, shall be amended as follows:

i. Section 15.1 shall be deleted in its entirety and the words "Sanitizing and chemical feeder system(s) shall be designed and constructed to conform to the requirements of N.J.A.C. 8:26" shall be inserted.

ii. Section 15.2 shall be deleted in its entirety.

iii. Section 15.3 shall be deleted in its entirety.

iv. Section 15.4 shall be deleted in its entirety.

v. Section 15.5 shall be deleted in its entirety.

vi. Section 15.6 shall be deleted in its entirety.

vii. Section 15.7 shall be deleted in its entirety.

13. Section 17, Restroom and sanitary facilities, shall be deleted in its entirety.

14. Section 19, Food consumption, shall be deleted in its entirety.

15. Section 20, Operations, shall be deleted in its entirety.

16. Section 21, Entries/exits, stairs and ladders, swimouts, and benches, shall be amended as follows:

i. Add new section "21.9.8 Underwater seats and benches shall not be permitted in water depths of five feet or greater."

17. Section 22, Signs, shall be deleted in its entirety.

18. Section 23, Entry and exit requirements for persons with disabilities, shall be deleted in its entirety.

(d) The ANSI standard ANSI/IAF-9 may be obtained from:

American National Standards Institute

11 West 42nd Street

New York, NY 10036

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-12.9