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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-C64. SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS |
Section 25-C6428. EQUIPMENT - MAINTENANCE, AND GOOD REPAIR
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6428.1All equipment and appurtenances shall be kept in good repair.
6428.2Skimmers and returns shall be adjustable and functioning.
6428.3Filter and pump rooms shall be kept clean and reasonably dry at all times.
6428.4Decks, coping, and fencing shall be in good condition.
6428.5Guard chairs, rails, ladders, steps, handicap and diving equipment shall be secure.
6428.6The 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.
6428.7The pool water level shall be maintained at an elevation suitable for continuous skimming without flooding during periods of non-use.
6428.8Face plates and main grates shall be intact, in place, and secured so that they cannot be removed without the use of tools.
6428.9Hose bibs shall be in functioning order and vacuum breakers shall be on all hose bibs.
6428.10Weirs shall be present and functioning.
6428.11Scum gutters shall be free flowing.
6428.12The room housing the swimming pool or spa shall contain adequate ceiling intake vents and shall be exhausted at floor level.
6428.13All other facilities and equipment shall be operable and in good condition.