Okla. Admin. Code § 310:320-3-9

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 310:320-3-9 - Sampling and testing procedures

(a)Bathing place operators. All bathing place operators shall know how to perform the following:

(1) Collect a sample for bacterial analysis.

(2) Collect at proper places, a representative sample for determination of applicable chemical and operational parameters required by OAC 310:320-3-9.

(3) Be able to perform all applicable chemical analyses and operational determinations required by OAC 310:320-3-9. The D.P.D. method should be used for free and combined chlorine determination. Orthotolidine (OTO) is not an acceptable method for determination of free chlorine.

(4) Observe the proper procedure of turbidity determination. Close pool any time the main drain cannot be seen from the sidewalk. Determine cause and reduce turbidity to acceptable level before reopening pool.

(5) Observe the water temperature in hot water pools and spas.

(6) Balance the pool water in relation to pH, total alkalinity, and calcium hardness as per OAC 310:320-3-7 (see OAC 310:320-5-2 for Tables).

(b)Sampling and testing required. All bathing place operators shall comply with the testing and sampling procedures set forth in Appendix A.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:320-3-9

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022