N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-6.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:26-6.1 - General provisions

(a) A swimming pool, wading pool, hot tub, spa, aquatic recreation facility, or bathing beach shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.

(b) Dressing rooms and bathrooms shall be provided at all public recreational bathing facilities.

1. Public recreational bathing facilities constructed prior to November 4, 1986, shall not be required to provide dressing rooms.

i. Bathrooms at these facilities may be portable.

2. Dressing rooms and bathrooms shall meet the requirements of the Uniform Construction Code-Plumbing, N.J.A.C. 5:23, incorporated herein by reference, at time of construction or alteration.

(c) For public recreational bathing facilities constructed prior to September 7, 2010, except aquatic recreation facilities:

1. Dressing rooms and bathrooms shall be provided within 50 feet of the swimming pool, wading pool, hot tub, or spa, and at the entrance to the bathing beach in an area that is serviceable.

2. At least one bathroom shall be provided. It may be portable.

3. For existing condominium associations where all residences are within 100 feet of the swimming pool, a separate dressing room and bathroom near the pool is not required.

(d) Dressing rooms and bathrooms at aquatic recreation facilities shall comply with the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, incorporated herein by reference, at time of construction or alteration.

(e) The requirements for dressing rooms and bathrooms at swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs, spas, or aquatic recreation facilities constructed prior to enactment of the Uniform Construction Code-Plumbing, may be increased, modified, or waived by the health authority for reasons, such as number of bathers using the pool, nearness of bathrooms to required distance, or other good cause.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-6.1

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 481(b), effective 1/16/2018