§ 30R-8-8. Operation of public pools.

(a)

Public pools shall comply with the requirements of Section 19-13B33b of the public health code except as otherwise provided in these regulations.

(b)

If bromine is used as a disinfectant in the public pool, the bromine residual shall be maintained at a level of not less than 2.0 ppm in a swimming pool, and at a level 3.0—5.0 ppm in a whirlpool or spa.

(c)

The total alkalinity of the pool water shall be maintained at a level of 80—150 ppm. Equipment for measuring the total alkalinity of the pool water shall be available at each pool.

(d)

Every public pool shall have available and use a D.P.D. (diethyl-phenylene-diamine) type test kit or other testing method acceptable to the director of health for measuring disinfectant residuals in the pool. The use of O.T.O. (orthotolidine) type test kits is prohibited.

(e)

Chemical tests for disinfectant residual and pH shall be performed at least three times per day during the operating season. Testing for total alkalinity and cyanuric acid level, if applicable, shall be performed weekly and within three hours of the addition of make-up water to the pool. Records of chemical tests shall be kept on forms acceptable to the director of health and shall be maintained at the pool site.

(f)

Persons suffering from diarrhea or vomiting or having skin lesions, inflamed eyes, ear discharges, throat infection or any other condition, which has the appearance of being infectious, shall be prohibited from using the pool.

(g)

Infants and children who are not fully toilet trained shall wear tightfitting rubber or plastic pants or other leakproof clothing when using the pool.

(Amd. of 3-29-2010)