010-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-4

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 5-4 - Test Kits

(a) Every pool, spa and similar installation shall be supplied with an accurate and reliable test kit capable of measuring the following within the ranges as specified in section 1(a) above:

(i) Free available chlorine (FAC), if chlorine is used;

(i) Total available chlorine (TAC), if chlorine is used;

(ii) Bromine or other disinfectant residuals;

(iii) Cyanuric acid, if used;

(iv) Total alkalinity;

(v) Calcium hardness;

(vi) Copper and/or silver, if a copper and/or silver ionization unit has been installed; and

(viii) Any other agent that is introduced into the pool, spa or similar installation water.

(b) The regulatory authority shall, upon request, be supplied a field testing kit for any agents introduced into the pool, spa or similar installation water.

(i) If a field testing kit is not available, the agent cannot be introduced into the pool, spa or similar ins tallation water until standards for testing have been established and written approval has been obtained from the regulatory authority.

(c) Test kits for measuring free chlorine shall use DPD, as defined in chapter 1, section 7 (lxii), as the reagent.

(i) The orthotolodine (OTO) test is not acceptable since it cannot distinguish between Free Available Chlorine (FAC) and Total Available Chlorine (TAC).

(d) All test kit reagents shall be properly stored and changed at frequencies recommended by the manufacturer to assure accuracy of the tests.

010-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-4