Section 25-C6437. PHYSICAL FACILITIES - EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL SUPPLIES, USE, LABELING, AND ACCESS*

 

6437.1Filter and pump rooms shall be kept clean and reasonably dry at all times.

 

6437.2Controls, valves, and gauges shall be accessible and shall not be blocked by extraneous materials. Valves and gauges shall function properly and be labeled in accordance with a posted backwash procedures chart.

 

6437.3Disinfectant and chemical feeders, capable of precisely introducing a sufficient quantity of an approved disinfecting agent to maintain the appropriate disinfectant residuals, shall be used at swimming pools and spas.

 

6437.4No person shall use chemical products or pesticides in a manner that is inconsistent with the product's labeling, or that is in violation of any restrictions imposed on the product's use by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the Department.

 

6437.5All chemical products used in swimming pool or spa waters shall be used according to:

 

(a)The Pesticide Operations Act of 1977 (D.C. Law 2-70; 20 DCMR Chapters 22-25;

 

(b)Manufacturer's use directions included in labeling; and

 

(c)The conditions of certification, if certification is required for use of pest control materials.

 

6437.6Disinfecting products other than chlorine or bromine may be used after approval by the Department when they have been adequately demonstrated to:

 

(a)Be clearly labeled with directions for use;

 

(b)Provide a satisfactory residual effect which is easily measured;

 

(c)Work as effectively as chlorine or bromine; and

 

(d)Impart no toxic properties to the water that create a danger to public health or create objectionable physiological and environmental effects.

 

6437.7Non-staff persons shall not have access to machinery, electric panels, or pool or spa chemicals.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 012845 (December 26, 2008).