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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-C5. EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ROOM, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY |
Section 25-C503. EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT ROOMS - SIZE, LIGHTING, MAINTENANCE AND GOOD REPAIR, & PROHIBITED ITEMS*
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503.1All equipment and appurtenances shall be kept in good repair.
503.2Skimmers and returns shall be adjustable and functioning.
503.3Filter and pump rooms shall be kept clean and reasonably dry at all times.
503.4Decks, coping, and fencing shall be in good condition.
503.5Guard chairs, rails, ladders, steps, ADA deck-mounted equipment, and diving equipment shall be firmly secured to its base in accordance with Table 4.5.5.7 and Figure 4.5.5.7.1 of the 2nd Edition of the Aquatic Model Health Code.
TABLE 4.5.5.7
STAIR HANDRAIL DIMENSIONS
Dimensions
T-1
H-1
Minimum
3 inches
(7.6 cm)
3.4 inches
(86.4 cm)
Maximum
N/A
38 inches
(96.5 cm)
FIGURE 4.5.5.7.1
503.6The pool and pool deck shall be kept free from sediment, floating debris, visible dirt and algae. Pools shall be refinished when the pool surfaces cannot be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
503.7The pool water level shall be maintained at an elevation suitable for continuous skimming without flooding during periods of non-use.
503.8Face plates and main grates shall be intact, in place, and secured so that they cannot be removed without the use of tools.
503.9Hose bibbs shall be in functioning order and vacuum breakers shall be on all hose bibbs.
503.10Weirs shall be present and functioning.
503.11Scum gutters shall be free flowing.
503.12The room housing the swimming pool or spa shall contain adequate ceiling intake vents and shall be exhausted at floor level.
503.13All other facilities and equipment shall be operable and in good condition.
503.14The size of an equipment room shall provide working space to perform routine operations.
503.15Clearance shall be provided for all equipment as prescribed by the manufacturer to allow normal maintenance operation and removal without disturbing other piping or equipment.
503.16In rooms with fixed ceilings, the minimum ceiling height shall be eight feet (8 ft.).
503.17Equipment rooms shall be lighted to provide thirty foot (30 ft.) candles of illumination at floor level.
503.18Equipment rooms shall not be used to store chemical emitting corrosive fumes, and shall be clear of unnecessary or discarded items.
503.19All chemical tubing that runs through areas where staff works shall be routed in PVC piping to support the tubing and to prevent the supported tubing from leaking.