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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 25. FOOD OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY HYGIENE FACILITIES |
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SubTilte 25-C. SWIMMING POOL AND SPA REGULATIONS |
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Chapter 25-C4. WATER QUALITY, CIRCULATION SYSTEMS, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS |
Section 25-C410. CIRCULATION SYSTEM - AQUATIC RECREATION FACILITIES’ TURNOVER RATES, AND SKIMMING SYSTEMS*
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410.1 A circulation system consisting of pumps, piping, return inlets and suction outlets, filters, and other necessary equipment shall be provided for complete circulation of water within the swimming pool, spa pool, or sauna.
410.2 Circulation system equipment shall be designed to turnover one hundred percent (100%) of the nominal pool water volume in the amount of time specified in Table 604.2 of the 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). The system shall be designed to give the required turnover time based on the manufacturer’s recommended maximum pressure and flow of the filter in clean media condition.
TABLE 604.2
TURNOVER TIME
CLASS OF POOL
MAXIMUM TURNOVER
TIMEa
(hours)
D-1
2
D-2 with less than 24 inches water depth
1
D-2 with 24 inches or greater water depth
2
D-3
1
D-4
2
D-5
1
D-6
1
a Pools with a sand bottom require a one (1) hour turnover time.
410.3Circulation systems shall circulate treated and filtered water for twenty-four (24) hours a day.
410.4The circulation rate shall be permitted to be reduced during periods that the pool is closed to the public, provided that acceptable water clarity conditions are met prior to reopening the pool for public use. At no time shall the circulation rate be zero.
410.5 Surface skimming systems shall be in accordance with Table 604.3 of the 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).
TABLE 604.3
SURFACE SKIMMING SYSTEMS
CLASS OF POOL
SURFACE SKIMMING SYSTEM
D-1
Zero-depth trench located at static water level or other
skimming systems
D-2
Auto skimmer, zero depth trench or gutters
D-3
Auto skimmer, zero depth trench or perimeter device
D-4
Single or multiple skimmer devices for skimming flow
D-5
Skimmers prohibited in side area
D-6
Auto skimmer, zero depth trench, or gutter
410.6The installation of skimmers in the side areas of D-5 pools is prohibited.