Private swimming pool water must be filtered
and chemically treated. One complete recirculation of the entire volume
of pool water through the filter system is required every 12 hours
during the swimming season. Every private swimming pool shall be equipped
with a sand filter, a diatomaceous filter or an approved equal.
A.
Physical connections between potable water systems
and pool circulating systems will not be permitted. The fill pipe
shall be located at least two fill-pipe diameters above the rim of
the pool.
B.
Any system for the supplying of recirculated or make-up
water which is permanently connected, in any way, with the public
water supply shall be constructed in conformity with all applicable
requirements of the Department of Health and of the agency or corporation
operating such public water system.
A.
Every private residential swimming pool recirculation
system shall consist of pumping equipment, hair and lint catchers
and filters, together with the necessary pipe connections to the pool
inlets and outlets, and facilities and pipe connections necessary
for backwashing filters or cleaning them.
B.
The pump used in any filtration system shall have
sufficient capacity to provide a filter flow and normal backwash rates.
C.
The recirculation system shall contain a filter and
appurtenances which meet the following requirements:
(1)
The capability and performance shall be sufficient
to furnish water which meets the following clarity criterion when
in the pool: a black disc, six inches in diameter on a white field,
when placed on the bottom of the pool at the deepest point, is clearly
visible from the side of the pool.
(2)
All pressure filters shall be equipped with readily
accessible air relief valves, loss of head shown by pressure gauges
on the outlet lines, and access head or hole large enough to permit
inspection, maintenance and repair work.
(3)
To assure himself of the quality and chemical property
of the water in a private swimming pool, the owner shall procure an
approved water test set and use it as directed by the manufacturer.
(4)
No gaseous chlorination system shall be utilized as
a disinfection method for any private residential swimming pool.
(5)
All valves shall be marked for proper identification.
