010-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-24

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 4-24 - Surface Skimmers

(b) Surface skimmers for pools, spas and similar installations shall comply with all applicable requirements of ANSI/NSPI-50, Circulation System Components and Related Materials for Swimming Pools, Spas/Hot Tubs.

(c) Surface skimmers shall be located to maintain effective skimming action throughout the pool, spa or similar installation.

• (i) At least one skimmer shall:
  • (A) Be located at a point in an outdoor pool or similar installation opposite the direction of prevailing summer winds;
  • (B) Be provided for each four hundred (400) square feet of water surface area, or fraction thereof.
    • (I) There shall be a minimum of two (2) skimmers in each pool or similar installation.

(c) At least one skimmer shall be provided for each one hundred (100) square feet of spa water surface area, or fraction thereof.

(d) The flow rate through surface skimmers shall be no less than three (3) gallons per minute per skimmer per weir inch.

(e) Skimmer covers located on a walking surface shall:

• (i) Be securely seated;

• (ii) Be slip-resistant;

• (iii) Be of sufficient strength to withstand normal deck use; and

• (iv) Not constitute a tripping hazard.

(f) Surface skimmer systems shall:

• (i) Be provided with a skimmer equalizer line which is connected from the skimmer housing to the pool or spa wall at a minimum of twelve (12) inches below the skimmer throat; and

• (ii) Be sized to satisfy the pump demand and prevent air lock.

(g) The appropriate equalizer and float valve assemblies shall be installed in the skimmer as per manufacturer's instructions and the requirements of ANSI/NSPI-50, Circulation System Components and Related Materials for Swimming Pools, Spas/Hot Tubs.

010-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-24