Codes

Rules Under which Pools areDesigned and Operated• State and local health & safety, administrative &

building codes• Design specifications and recommended guidelines

of aquatic trade associations and organizations• Public laws• Federal regulatory agency codes• Manufacturer recommendations• Design guidelines of aquatic certifying agencies &

competitive governing bodies• Common and acceptable practices of the industry

Codes, Regulations &Guidelines• State and local bathing codes• National Sanitation Foundation, Standard 50• National Electrical Code, Article 680: Swimming

Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200: Hazard Communication

Standard• U.S. EPA: SARA Title III: The Emergency Planning

and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986• Uniform Fire Code, Article 80: Hazardous Materials

Codes, Regulations &Guidelines• U.S. EPA: Pesticide Worker Safety Regulations• U.S. EPA: Clean Water Act• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030: Occupational Exposure to

Bloodborne Pathogens• PL 101-336: The Americans With Disabilities Act• OSHA CFR 1910.146: Confined Spaces Regulation• American Public Health Association "Public

Swimming Pools: Recommended Regulations forDesign and Construction, Operation andMaintenance”

Codes, Regulations &Guidelines• Centers for Disease Control "Suggested Health and

Safety Guidelines for ..."• IAPMO Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub

Code• National Spa & Pool Institute (NSPI) Standards 1 - 7• World Waterpark Association "Considerations for

Operating Safety"• National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) "Design

Compendium"

Codes, Regulations &Guidelines• Council for National Cooperation in Aquatics

guidelines• The Chlorine Institute• Underwriters Laboratories• Building codes: ICBO, BOCA, CABO & SBCCI

State Bathing Codes• Comprised of state health and safety, administrative,

building, general industry safety orders, and educationcodes pertaining to pools

• Found in all states except Mississippi and Kansas• County and municipal codes are also enacted in some

areas• Distributed free or available at a nominal charge from

state and/or county boards of health• Compiled and distributed widely to assist regulatory

agencies in ensuring public health and safety in poolsand recreational waters

State Bathing Codes• Many states also adopt by reference other building,

plumbing, and electrical codes and recommendedindustry guidelines

• May govern: permit requirements, equipmentspecifications, acceptable water quality parameters,lifeguard qualifications and supervision requirements,chemical storage, handling and dispensing methods;signage requirements, record keeping procedures...

• Some state codes are more comprehensive thanothers, and more up-to-date with current trends andcommon and accessible practices of the industry

State Bathing Codes• Codes are not uniform across states, or even within a

single state• When conflicts arise, the strictest code should be

followed• In most states, bathing code violations are

considered misdemeanors, punishable by fines• Give health officials the authority to:

• Enforce standards of design and operation atpublic, semi-public and special use pools

• Close a facility if it poses a threat to the publichealth

AlabamaBathing Codes

• Jefferson County Department of Health, Rules andRegulations Governing the Design, Construction, andOperation of Public Swimming Pools and Spas

• Standard Swimming Pool Code

AlaskaBathing Codes

• State of Alaska, Dept. of EnvironmentalConservation, Public Swimming Pools &SpasRegulations 18 AAC 30.500

ArizonaBathing Codes

• State of Arizona, Environmental Sanitation, HealthServices, Title 9, Article 8, Public and SemipublicBathing Places

• Maricopa County Health Department, Division ofEnvironmental Health, Chapter VI, Bathing Places--Public and Semipublic Swimming Pools

ArkansasBathing Codes

• Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Swimming Poolsand Other Related Facilities

• Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Outdoor BathingPlaces

CaliforniaBathing Codes

• The Design, Construction, Operation, andMaintenance of Public Swimming Pools

• California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 20:Public Swimming Pools

• California Health & Safety Code, Division 20),Chapter 1, Article 3:Swimming Pool Sanitation

• California Code of Regulations,State Building Code, Part 2,Title 24, Chapter 2-90:Public Swimming Pools

• California Code of Regulations, General IndustrySafety Orders, Title 8

CaliforniaBathing Codes

• California Health & Safety Code, Title 22, Division 9,Chapter 1.5: First Aid Standards for Public SafetyPersonnel

• Proposition 65: Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act

• California Conference of Directors of EnvironmentalHealth "Guidelines for Recreational Water Parks"

• California Conference of Directors of EnvironmentalHealth "Requirements for the Use of OzoneGenerating Equipment on Public Pools”

• Education Code, Section 10911.5: Fingerprinting

California Education CodeSec. 10911.5: Fingerprinting• Pertains to all public recreation employees, including

lifeguards, pool maintenance personnel, coaches andswim instructors, who have direct contact with minors

• Must submit a set of fingerprints to the Department ofJustice on or before the first day of employment

• Employer must make this a condition of employment• Neither prohibits or requires that the employee be

reimbursed for the costs associated with beingfingerprinted ($27.00)

California Education CodeSec. 10911.5: Fingerprinting• Department of Justice furnishes a criminal record

summary to the employer, containing:• List of arrests resulting in conviction• Arrests pending final adjudication

• Employer must maintain the criminal recordsummaries in a file which is secure and separatefrom the regular personnel files

ColoradoBathing Codes

• Colorado Department of Health, Water QualityControl Division, Swimming Pool and Mineral BathRegulations

ConnecticutBathing Codes

• Connecticut State Department of Health Services,Connecticut Public Swimming Pool Design Guide,Public Health Regulations and Guidelines

• Public Pools Section 19-13-B 33b of the Public HealthCode of the State of Connecticut

• Licensing of Youth Camps Sec. 19-13-B27a, State ofConnecticut General Statutes and Public Health CodeRegulations

• Sanitation Guidelines from the Connecticut Dept. ofHealth Services, Inspections of Public Swimming Pools

• Information Required for Swimming Pool Approvals,Preventable Diseases Division, Connecticut StateDepartment of Health Services

DelawareBathing Codes

• State of Delaware Regulations Governing SwimmingPools, Delaware Health and Social Services, Divisionof Public Health

District of ColumbiaBathing Codes

• DCMR Title 22, Section 111, Swimming Pools andBathing Places

• Adopted APTA regulations

FloridaBathing Codes

• State of Florida, Department of Health andRehabilitative Services, Florida Administrative Code,Chapter 10D-5: Swimming Pools

• Amendment to FAC 10D-5.111 requiring thatlifeguards and swimming instructors be certified

GeorgiaBathing Codes

• Recommended Standards of the Georgia Departmentof Human Resources, Division of Public Health,Public Swimming Pools/Spas/Natural Beaches

HawaiiBathing Codes

• State of Hawaii, Hawaii Administrative Rules,Department of Health, Chapter 11-13A: PublicSwimming Pools

IdahoBathing Codes

• IDAPA, Title 1, Chapter 7, Public Swimming Pools inIdaho

IllinoisBathing Codes

• Illinois Administrative Code, Title 77: Public Health,Chapter 1, Subchapter n: Recreational Facilities, Part820: Minimum Sanitary Requirements for the Designand Operation of Swimming Pools and BathingBeaches

IndianaBathing Codes

• Indiana State Board of Health, Rule 410 IAC 6-2:Swimming and Wading Pool Operation

• Indiana State Board of Health, Regulation HSE 16-R:Indiana Swimming and Wading Pools

• Indiana Swimming Pool Code, Title 675 Fire Preventionand Building Safety Commission, Article 20: SwimmingPool Codes

• Indiana Department of Fire and Building Services, Rule4: Residential Swimming Pools

IowaBathing Codes

• Iowa Department of Public Health, Swimming Pooland Spa Program, Chapter 15: Swimming Pools

• State Plumbing Code• Public Swimming Pool Safety Guidelines, Presented

as a Public Information Service from the IowaDepartment of Health

• Spas, A Public Information Service from IowaDepartment of Health

KansasBathing Codes

• The State of Kansas has no established rules orregulations concerning construction or operation ofswimming pools or spas.

KentuckyBathing Codes

• 902 KAR 10:120 Kentucky Public Swimming andBathing Facilities Regulation

• Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings andConstruction

• Public Swimming Pools, Lexington-Fayette CountyBoard of Health Regulation No. 21

LouisianaBathing Codes

• Sanitary Code, State of Louisiana, Chapter XXIV:Artificial Swimming Pools and Natural or Semi-Artificial Swimming or Bathing Places

• Sanitary Code, State of Louisiana, Chapter XII: WaterSupplies

MarylandBathing Codes

• Code of Maryland Regulations 10.17.04 "PublicSwimming Pools and Bathing Beaches, Department ofHealth and Mental Hygiene

• Construction Guidelines for Swimming Pools in theState of Maryland (Adopted NSPI: Minimum Standardsfor Public Pools, and Minimum Standards for PublicSpas)

• Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Beaches, DesignRegulations and Criteria Baltimore County, Maryland

• Baltimore City Health Department, Public SwimmingPools, Design Criteria, Standards and Regulations

MarylandBathing Codes

• Maryland Codes Profile, Department of Housing andCommunity Development

• Manual on Public Swimming Pool Operation, No. 10-90AM, Montgomery County, Maryland

• Executive Regulation 21-79 to include Registration ofPool Management Companies, Office of the CountyExecutive, Montgomery County, Maryland

• Public Pool Disinfection Requirements, PrinceGeorge's County Health Department

MaineBathing Codes

• Maine Department of Human Services 144A Bureauof Health, Chapter 202: Rules Relating to SwimmingPools and Bathing Beaches

• State of Maine, Department of Human Services,Guidelines for Public Spas and Hot Tubs

MassachusettsBathing Codes

• 105 CMR: Department of Public Health, Section435.0: Minimum Standards for Swimming Pools

• 780 CMR: State Building Code Commission, Section428.0: Swimming Pools

MichiganBathing Codes

• Public Swimming Pools, Act 368 of the Public Acts of1978 and Rules, Michigan Department of PublicHealth

• Michigan Department of Public Health, SuggestedPractice for Public Swimming Pools "Lifeguards"

• Working Draft, Public Pool Code Rules (1993)

MinnesotaBathing Codes

• Chapter 4717, Department of Health, MiscellaneousEnvironmental Health Rules, Public Swimming Pools

• Information Relative to the Construction andOperation of Public Use Whirlpools, Spas, and HotTubs, Minnesota Department of Health

• Rules and Regulations Relating to Swimming Pools,St. Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 454, Section454.04 (2)

MississippiBathing Codes

• The Mississippi State Department of Health does nothave regulations in regard to bathing codes.

• Regulations Governing Licensure of Youth Camps

MissouriBathing Codes

• A Guide for the Design and Operation of PublicSwimming Pools, Missouri Department of Health,E 12.01

• City of Kansas City, Missouri, Public Health Rules &Regulations for the Operation & Maintenance ofSwimming Pools & Bathing Beaches

• City of Saint Louis, Health Division, Swimming PoolPublic and Semi-Public Construction and OperationRegulations

MontanaBathing Codes

• Administrative Rules of Montana, Title 16, Chapter10, Subchapter 15, Rules for Swimming Pools &Spas

NebraskaBathing Codes

• Nebraska Swimming Pool Act Rules andRegulations, Nebraska State Health Department

• Standards for Swimming Pool Design, NebraskaState Department of Health

• Nebraska Swimming Pool Handbook: Act, Rules &Regulations, Operators' Manual, Nebraska StateHealth Department

NevadaBathing Codes

• Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 444: PublicBathing Places

• Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 444: PublicSpas

• Chapter 22.20: Swimming Pool Code of Clark County

New HampshireBathing Codes

• State of New Hampshire, Regulations Pertaining toPublic Swimming Pools, Bathing Places, Spas andWater Slides, Department of Environmental Services,Water Supply and Pollution Control Division

New JerseyBathing Codes

• New Jersey State Sanitary Code, Chapter IX, PublicRecreational Bathing, NJAC 8:26-1 et seq

• New Jersey State Department of Health, SwimmingPool Code of New Jersey

• New Jersey State Department of Health, Chapter 375PL 1973, New Jersey Youth Camp Safety ActStandards, NJAC 8:25-1 et seq

New MexicoBathing Codes

• Regulations Governing Public Swimming Pools andPublic Baths, New Mexico Health and EnvironmentDepartment

New YorkBathing Codes

• New York, Chapter I, State Sanitary Code, Part 6,Subpart 6-1: Swimming Pools

• New York, Chapter I, State Sanitary Code, Part 6,Subpart 6-2: Bathing Beaches

• New York, Chapter I, State Sanitary Code, Part 7,Subpart 7-2: Children's Camps

• New York State Department of Health, Bulletin 27:Swimming Pools and Bathing Beaches

New YorkBathing Codes

• Amendment to Subparts 6-1 and 6-2 of Title 10NYCCR: Pool supervision requirements

• State of New York Department of Health, AcceptableAquatic Safety Certifications at Department of HealthRegulated Bathing Facilities

• Erie County Sanitary Code, Article VI, SwimmingPools and Bathing Beaches

North CarolinaBathing Codes

• Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools, 15A NCAC18A.2500, North Carolina Department ofEnvironment, Health and Natural Resources

• General Assembly of North Carolina, 1989 SessionRatified Bill, Chapter 577, Senate Bill 386: An Act toRegulate Public Swimming Pools

• Guilford County Board of Health, RegulationsGoverning Swimming Pools in Guilford County

• Mecklenburg County Swimming Pool Ordinance,Regulations Governing Design, Construction,Alteration, Maintenance, Operation and Use ofSwimming Pools in Mecklenburg County

North DakotaBathing Codes

• Recommended Design Practices for Swimming Pools& Spas, North Dakota State Department of Health,Division of Water Supply and Pollution Control(SP-R80)

OhioBathing Codes

• Public Swimming Pool, Spa & Special Use PoolRules, Ohio Administrative Code, Chapter 3701-31

• Swimming Pool Rules, Ohio Administrative Code,Section 3701-31-03 Bureau of Environmental Health,Ohio Department of Health 2535.32

OklahomaBathing Codes

• OSDH Engineering Bulletin No. 0536: DesignStandards and Operational Criteria for Public BathingPlaces

OregonBathing Codes

• Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 333, Division60: Public Swimming Pools

• Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 333, Division62: Spa Pool Rules

PennsylvaniaBathing Codes

• Public Bathing Place Manual: A Guide for thePreparation of Applications, Reports, and Plans forPublic Bathing Place Permits, Swimming Pools, PartI: General Purpose Recreational Swimming Pools,Including Wading and Spray Pools

• Amendments to Chapter 193: Public Swimming andBathing Places

• Title 25, Part I, Subpart D, Article III, Chapter 193:Public Swimming and Bathing Places

• Department of Public Health, City of Philadelphia,Regulations Governing Bacteriological Quality andDisinfection of Water in Swimming Places

PennsylvaniaBathing Codes

• Swimming Pool Operations Manual, TechnicalAssistance Manual, Bureau of Recreation andConservation

• Allegheny County Health Department, Rules andRegulations, Article IX: Lifeguards

• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Public Bathing Law,PL 899 and amendments

• Public Health Regulations, Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, Department of Health, Chapter 4,Articles 414 and 442, Regulations for Public BathingPlaces

Rhode IslandBathing Codes

• State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations,Department of Health, Division of Water Supply:Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations

• Lifeguard Information for State Employment with theDivision of Parks and Recreation, Department ofEnvironmental Management, Division of Parks andRecreation

South CarolinaBathing Codes

• South Carolina Department of Health &Environmental Control, Regulation 16-51: PublicSwimming Pools

• State of South Carolina Swimming Pool-SpaOperators Manual

South DakotaBathing Codes

• Swimming Pool Operators and Managers Handbook,Department of Waters & Natural Resources, Office ofDrinking Water

• Recommended Standards for Swimming Pool Designand Operation, Great Lakes--Upper Mississippi RiverBoard of State Sanitary Engineers

• South Dakota Department of Water and NaturalResources, Recommended Swimming PoolOperational Procedures

TennesseeBathing Codes

• Swimming Pool Law and Regulations, TennesseeDepartment of Health and Environment

TexasBathing Codes

• Minimum Standards of Sanitation and HealthProtection Measures, Texas Department of Health,Stock #2-106

• Design Standards for Public Swimming PoolConstruction, Texas Department of Health,Stock #2-122

• A Training Course in Swimming Pool Operation,Division of Environmental Engineering, TexasDepartment of Health, Stock No. 2-103

• El Paso City-County Health District, Chapter 9.48:Swimming Pools

• Dallas City Code, Chapter 43A: Swimming Pools

UtahBathing Codes

• Utah Department of Health, Regulations for theDesign, Construction, and Operation of PublicSwimming Pools,

• Salt Lake City-County Health Department, HealthRegulations #2: Design, Construction, and Operationof Public Swimming Pools

VermontBathing Codes

• Vermont Health Regulations, Chapter 5, SanitaryEngineering, Subchapter 17: Public Spas and HotTubs

• Vermont Health Guidelines, Chapter 5, Subchapter13: Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Beaches(Rescinded May 20, 1976 as a regulation)

VirginiaBathing Codes

• Regulations of the Board of Health, Commonwealthof Virginia, Governing Tourist EstablishmentSwimming Pools and Other Public Pools

• Fairfax County Code, Chapter 69: Swimming PoolOrdinance, Suppl. No. 22

• Roanoke Code, Article II: Swimming Pools, Sec. 15-22 to 15-28

WashingtonBathing Codes

• Water Recreation Facilities Regulations, State Boardof Health

• Swimming Pool Operation: A Manual for Operators,Washington State Public Health Association

• Chapter 248-132 WAC, Water Safety TeachingStations

• Chapter 248-97 WAC, Recreational Water ContactFacilities

West VirginiaBathing Codes

• Swimming Pool and Bathing Beaches Regulations,Chapter I, Article 6, West Virginia State Board ofHealth

• Design Standards for Swimming Pools, BulletinER-33

WisconsinBathing Codes

• WAC, Chapter HSS 172: Safety, Maintenance andOperation of Public Swimming Pools

• WAC, Chapter HSS 171: Public Swimming Places

WyomingBathing Codes

• Wyoming Regulations for Swimming Pools, Spas andSimilar Installations, Wyoming Department of Health& Social Services

Availability of Codes• State and local codes can be obtained by

writing directly to the appropriate regulatoryagency in each state or county

• State and many local codes are availablefrom the National Spa & Pool Institute (NSPI)• On IBM-PC compatible diskettes or CD-ROM• Software can be run on Macintosh computers

using Soft Windows translation software

National SanitationFoundation• NSF International• Non profit educational, research & service

organization• Goals: to promote health, solve problems involving

man and his environment, and enrich the quality oflife through conserving & improving the environment

• Purpose: to serve as a neutral organization in whichbusiness, the public, and regulatory agencies canwork together to solve problems involving products,equipment, procedures and services as they relate tothe environment and health

National SanitationFoundation• Develops standards, conducts research, tests and

evaluates equipment, and lists products whichcomply with its standards and criteria

• Standard Number 50:Circulation SystemComponents for Swimming Pools, Spas, or Hot Tubs

• NSF Listings: Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs• Address: NSF International, 3475 Plymouth Road,

P.O. Box 1468. Ann Arbor, MI 48106• (313) 769-8010

National Electrical Code• Article 680: Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar

Installations• Published by the National Fire Protection Association• Originally developed in 1897 by insurance, electrical,

architectural and related interests, and revisedapproximately every 3 years

• Purpose: Practical safeguarding of persons andproperty from hazards arising from the use ofelectricity

National Electrical Code• Suitable for application by regulatory or governmental

authorities and insurance inspectors who haveenforcement responsibilities

• Address: NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA02269

• (617) 770-3000

Hazard CommunicationStandard• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200• Purpose:

• To ensure that all chemicals either produced orimported into the U.S. are evaluated

• To make sure that information concerning thepotential hazards, and appropriate protectivemeasures are communicated to employees whocome into contact with chemicals in the workplace

• Requires that all chemicals be properly stored in theiroriginal containers, legibly labeled in English, andshow appropriate protective warnings

Hazard CommunicationStandard• Requires that employers develop, implement,

maintain and submit to the designated authority awritten emergency response plan which describes:• Potential hazards• Proper labeling of chemicals• Provisions for collecting and maintaining Material

Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)• The employee information and training program• Procedures for informing outside contractors or

individuals entering the workplace of the presenceof hazardous substances

Hazard CommunicationStandard• Employee information and training program must be

developed, which:• Informs employees about the Standard• Procedures that will be used to detect the presence of

hazardous substances• Methods employees can take to protect themselves• Physical and health hazards of exposure• Emergency procedures for accidental exposure• How to read and understand MSDS sheets and warning

labels to determine hazards• Proper use of protective gear• Specific procedures the employer has taken to protect

employees

Hazard CommunicationStandard• Requires that MSDS must be posted for all chemicals

stored on the premises, where readily available toemployees during all work shifts

• Training must be updated:• Yearly• When new chemicals are introduced into the workplace• When an employee is reassigned to work with new

hazardous materials• Address: OSHA Publication Office, 200 Constitution

Ave., NW, Room N-3101, Washington, DC 20210• (202) 523-9667

The Emergency Planning &Community Right-to-Know Act• U.S. EPA SARA Title III• Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act• Requires the reporting of hazardous substances

stored on-site, their quantities, and where and howthey are stored, to local emergency responsepersonnel and the public

• Requires that an emergency coordinator beappointed by the facility

The Emergency Planning &Community Right-to-Know Act• Stipulates that “reportable quantities” (RQ) be

disclosed if the substance is spilled or released intothe environment

• An oral report must be phoned in immediately if arelease has taken place, which includes:• Chemical name• Quantity released• Time and duration of the release• Possible health risks and medical advice for exposed

individuals• Evacuation procedures• Precautions to take if in contact with the substance

The Emergency Planning &Community Right-to-Know Act• Requires that an annual report on the release of toxic

chemicals as a result of normal facility operations besubmitted

• Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,Washington, DC 20460

• (202) 755-0707

Uniform Fire Code• Article 80: Hazardous Materials• Purpose:

• Regulate chemical storage practices• Lessen fire potential• Warn firefighters of the health hazards,

flammability, and reactivity of chemicals stored on thepremises

• Requires standard placarding• UFC Standard No. 79-3 hazard identification signs• NFPA 704 Ratings• Must identify hazardous materials by hazard signal

arrangement

Uniform Fire Code• Placards must be posted on the outside of the pool

fence, building or chemical storage room so sign canbe read by firefighters as they approach the facility

• Must provide:• Secondary containment, spill control and drainage• Bracing of chemical storage shelves• Hazardous materials storage cabinets• Fire extinguishing systems• Manual alarms or emergency signal devices

• Employer must ensure that containers, cylinders,tanks and drums used for transporting hazardouschemicals are handled safely

Uniform Fire Code• Personnel responsible for areas in which hazardous

materials are stored must be trained to comply withrequirements for safe storage of:• Corrosives• Water reactive materials• Flammable solids• Compressed gasses

• Address: Western Fire Chiefs Association/ICBO,5360 S. Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601

• (310) 699-0124

Pesticide Worker SafetyRegulations• Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodentcide Act

(FIFRA)• Designed to protect and train employees who handle

or are exposed to pesticides on the job• Chlorine, muriatic acid, and algaecides are pesticides• FIFRA was revised in July 1996, when the U.S.

Senate passed a bill reclassifying pool and spachemicals as antimicrobial pesticides

• As a result of the reauthorization, some licensing andrepackaging requirements for pool chemicals havebeen revised

Pesticide Worker SafetyRegulations• Federal regulation implemented at the state level.

States may equal or choose to exceed federalrequirements.

• Some states (Hawaii, Pennsylvania) require thatpools obtain pesticide application business licensesand that individuals who handle pool chemicals betested and licensed as pesticide applicators

Pesticide Worker SafetyRegulations

• Nine required topics must be included in an in-serviceemployee training program:• A1 Interpreting Safety Precautions on the Pesticide Label• A2 Storage, Transportation and Disposal• A3 Closed Systems• A4 First Aid and Decontamination Procedures• A5 Respiratory Protection• A6 Summary of Worker Safety Regulations• A7 Laundering Pesticide Contaminated Clothing• A8 Hazard Communication Information for Employees• A9 Hazard Communication Information for Employees

Working In Fields (Does not apply to pool employees)

Pesticide Worker SafetyRegulations• Each of the nine topics includes a written brochure

which must be read by or explained to the employee• Prior to handling any pesticide, the employer must

provide training so the employee understands:• The hazards involved• Safety precautions to be followed• Clothing or protective equipment to be worn• Symptoms of poisoning• Emergency first aid procedures• Where to go to obtain emergency medical treatment• Pesticide labeling requirements• All applicable pesticide laws

Pesticide Worker SafetyRegulations• Employees must be given an opportunity to ask

questions or have items clarified prior to signing arecord acknowledging that he/she participated in thepesticide safety training

• Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,Washington, DC 20460

• Address: State of California Environmental ProtectionAgency, Department of Pesticide Regulation, 1220 NStreet, P.O. Box 942871, Sacramento, CA 94271

• (202) 755-0707 (U.S. EPA), (916) 654-0455 (CAEPA)

U.S. EPA Clean Water Act• Amended by the Water Quality Act of 1987• Equivalent state regulations:

• Proposition 65: California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act

• Nevada Proposition 11• Georgia Safe Drinking Water Act• New Hampshire Groundwater Protection Act• Massachusetts House Bill 5109

• Purpose: identification of carcinogens andreproductive toxins, and the limiting of their releaseinto the drinking water source

U.S. EPA Clean Water Act• Prohibits the discharge of chemically treated water

into the drinking water source• Neutralization tanks• Diatomaceous earth separation tanks

• Must warn the public of exposure to knowncarcinogens (ex. Chloroform)

• EPA may apply penalties to offenders for the damageto the environment or for clean-up procedures

• Citizens may also initiate lawsuits and collect aportion of the fines

U.S. EPA Clean Water Act• U.S. EPA 40 CFR 122.26 (d) (2) (iv) (B) (1): Storm

Water Discharge• Prohibits non-storm water discharges into municipal storm

sewers• Dechlorinate pool water may not be an illicit discharge, but

may require a permit• Make sure water is free of chlorine, solids, acids, or heavy

metals• Contact your cityʼs pollution control or sewer departments for

a determination or for more information• Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

Washington, DC 20460• (202) 755-0707

Occupational Exposure toBloodborne Pathogens• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030• Purpose: to lessen the potential health risk to

employees as a result of exposure to bloodbornepathogens

• Specifically includes:• Hepatitis B virus• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

• Employers must develop a written exposure controlplan, which includes:• Emergency procedures• An implementation schedule• Procedures for evaluating circumstances surrounding

exposure incidents

Occupational Exposure toBloodborne Pathogens• Employers must:

• Identify employees with occupational exposure• Train employees on risks and methods of reducing

risk of infection• Maintain records of training for 3 years• Use warning labels and signs to identify

biohazards• Provide personal protective clothing and

equipment

Occupational Exposure toBloodborne Pathogens• Employers must:

• Implement universal precautions• Implement engineering controls by isolating or

removing the hazard from the workplace• Ensure the accessibility, use, cleanliness, repair,

replacement,and disposal prior to leaving workarea of personal protective equipment

• Implement worker protection procedures• Implement work practice controls by altering the

manner in which a task is performed

Occupational Exposure toBloodborne Pathogens• Employers must:

• Implement housekeeping procedures for cleaningand decontamination

• Ensure proper disposal of sharps and regulatedwastes

• Provide pre exposure Hepatitis B vaccines at nocost to employees who have a high probability ofexposure• Lifeguards• Employees who have first aid or CPR

certification or responsibilities as part of theirjob description

Occupational Exposure toBloodborne Pathogens• Employers must provide all necessary immediate and

long term medical and psychological care as a resultof exposure

• Records of exposure incidents must be kept for theperiod of the employeeʼs term of employment, plus30 years

• Address: OSHA Publication Office, 200 ConstitutionAve., NW, Room N-3101, Washington, DC 20210

• (202) 523-9667

The Americans WithDisabilities Act (ADA)• Public Law 101-336• Mandate: No individual be discriminated against on

the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoymentof the goods, services, facilities, privileges,advantages, or accommodations of any place ofpublic accommodation by any person who owns,leases (or leases to), or operates a place of publicaccommodation

• Prohibits discrimination in facilities open to the publicagainst those with disabilities.

• Requires modification of policies, practices, andprocedures to reasonably accommodate disabledindividuals

The Americans WithDisabilities Act (ADA)• ADA Titles I - V

• I Employment• II Public Services and Transportation• III Public Accommodations and Services

Operated by Private Entities• IV Telecommunications• V Miscellaneous Provisions

• Prohibition of intimidation or retaliation against thosefiling complaints

• Special considerations for alterations to historical sites• Availability of technical assistance

The Americans WithDisabilities Act (ADA)• Disabled individual is defined under the law as one

who is regarded as disabled, or has a record of aphysical or mental impairment that substantially limitsone or more major life activities

• Requires that the needs of all disabled individuals beanticipated in providing auxiliary aids and services

• Requires that architectural changes be made toremove physical barriers from existing facilities

• Mandates accessibility in all new construction orwhen substantial alterations to a facility are made

The Americans WithDisabilities Act (ADA)• Pool Modification

• Wet ramps• Zero depth• Beach entries• Locker room modifications• Increased deck width• Dry ramps• Raised deck edge

The Americans WithDisabilities Act (ADA)• ADA Enforcement: Compliance with the law is

prioritized. All individuals must have:• Access to the facility

(be able to get into the natatorium)

• Access to the goods and services provided in thefacility(be able to get into and out of the swimming pool)

• Access to auxiliary facilities(be able to use the locker rooms)

The Americans WithDisabilities Act (ADA)• For more information:

• U.S. Subcommittee on Disability Policy, 113Senate Hart Office Building, Washington, DC20510, (202) 224-6265

• U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendentof Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington, DC20402

• Architectural & Transportation BarriersCompliance Board, 1111 18th Street, NW, Suite501, Washington, DC 20036, (800) USA-ABLE

The Americans WithDisabilities Act (ADA)• For more information:

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC), 1801 L Street, NW, Washington, DC20507, (202) 634-6930

• Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,SW, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-9305

• U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division,P.O. Box 66118, Washington, DC 20035, (202)514-0301

Confined Spaces Regulation• OSHA CFR 1910.146• Employer must:

• Provide a lifeline and retrieval system• Provide a harness for employee which must be worn when

entering a confined space• Post a floor sign when employees are in a confined space• Provide annual inspections to ensure proper operation of the

rescue and recovery winch• Purchase a ventilation blower to provide steady, fresh airflow

to confined spaces and reduce contaminant levels• Establish a permit system and controlled entry authorization

procedures• Train personnel for confined spaces operations

Confined Spaces Regulation• Employer must:

• Provide testing and monitoring equipment• Maintain equipment properly• Ensure proper use of testing equipment by employees

• Before entering a confined space, atmosphere of theconfined space must be tested with a direct reading,calibrated instrument (dosimeter), for:• Oxygen level• Flammable gasses and vapors• Toxic air contaminants (hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide

• Address: OSHA Publication Office, 200 ConstitutionAve., NW, Room N-3101, Washington, DC 20210

• (202) 523-9667

American Public HealthAssociation (APHA)• Public Swimming Pools: Recommended Regulations

for Design and Construction, Operation andMaintenance

• Many state and local health and safety codes arebased on this document

• Minimum conditions for design, equipment andoperation of swimming pools and bathing places

• Originally produced in 1925, and used as a guidelineby regulatory authorities in developing minimumbathing standards to prevent the spread of infectiousdiseases through swimming

American Public HealthAssociation (APHA)• Since 1964, a model code has been produced which

includes minimum standards pertaining to design,construction, operation and maintenance of pools,including:• Water quality• Recirculation, filtration and disinfection systems• Safety issues

• Most recent version was published in 1981• Address: APHA, 1015 15th Street, NW, Washington,

DC 20005• (202) 789-5600

Centers for Disease Control &Prevention (CDC)• Suggested Health and Safety Guidelines for...

• Swimming Pools: Safety and Design throughProper Design and Operation

• Recreational Water Slide Flumes• Public Spas and Hot Tubs

• First published in 1959• Prepared for public health workers and swimming

pool operators to help develop training programs andprevent the spread of disease through recreationalwaters

Centers for Disease Control &Prevention (CDC)• Include information on: design, construction,

operation, maintenance, disease control, and safety• Frequently adopted by reference, in part or whole,

into state health and safety codes• Address: CDC, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human

Services, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333• (404) 639-2317• Anita Highsmith or Carol Reed, Water Quality

Laboratory

IAPMO Uniform SwimmingPool, Spa and Hot Tub Code• International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical

Officials• Code was developed by a committee of inspectors,

code administrators, mechanical engineers, poolcontractors and equipment suppliers

• Installation and product standards to improve publichealth and safety

• Standards include:• Definitions• Quality and weight of various

materials for pipes, valves and pumps

IAPMO Uniform SwimmingPool, Spa and Hot Tub Code• Standards include:

• General requirements for private and public poolson: turnover time, pumps, valves, inlets andoutlets, filters, chlorinators, skimmers, gutters,hydrostatic relief valves, waste water disposal,drain piping, separation tanks, joints, enclosures,accessibility and clearances, pool heaters, ventsand gas fuel piping

• Address: IAPMO, 20001 Walnut Drive South, Walnut,CA 91789-2825

• (800) 85-IAPMO

National Spa & Pool Institute(NSPI)• Trade association for the pool and spa industry• Purpose:

• To raise industry standards and ethics• Expand the interest and use of swimming pools and spas• To achieve uniformity in federal, state and local regulations

applying to pool operation• Establish uniform design, construction and equipment

standards• Goal:

• Promote the industry• Educate members• Protect the interests of the industry through

effective government relations and consumerawareness

National Spa & Pool Institute(NSPI)• NSPI Standards

• ANSI/NSPI-1: American National Standard for Public Swimming Pools

• ANSI/NSPI-2: Standard for Public Spas• ANSI/NSPI-3: Standard for Permanently Installed

Residential Spas• ANSI/NSPI-4: Standard for Aboveground Swimming Pools• NSPI-5: Standard for Residential Swimming Pools• ANSI/NSPI-6: Standard for Residential Portable Spas• NSPI-7: Workmanship Standards

National Spa & Pool Institute(NSPI)• Most NSPI standards have been listed with the

American National Standards Institute (ANSI), anational standard writing agency

• Address: NSPI, 2111 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria,VA 22314

• Address: ANSI, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY10018

• NSPI: (703) 838-0083, ANSI: (212) 642-4900

World Waterpark Association• Considerations for Operating Safety• Trade association for the waterpark industry,

representing water theme parks and their suppliers ofgoods and services

• Promulgates information pertinent to the interests ofthe industry

World Waterpark Association• Guidelines have been developed on:

• Signage• Supervision, staffing and recruiting• Engineering and construction• Performance considerations of various water attractions• Record keeping• Safety rules• Inspections• Emergency procedures

• Address: World Waterpark Association, P.O. Box14826, Lenexa, KS 66214

• (913) 599-0300

National Swimming PoolFoundation• Official Swimming Pool Design Compendium• Summary of standards for competitive pools• Standards included:

• Federation Internationale de Natation AmateurUnited States Swimming

• United States Water Polo• United States Diving• United States Synchronized Swimming• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)• National Federation of State High School Athletic Assoc.

• Address: National Swimming Pool Foundation, 10803Gulfdale, Suite 300, San Antonio, TX 78216

• (210) 525-1227

The Chlorine Institute• Mission: to serve the chlor-alkali industry and the

public in matters of safety to human health and theenvironment connected with the manufacture,transportation, handling and use of chlorine, causticsoda, and caustic potash

• Scientific and technical organization serving theindustry through research, development andcommunication

• Primary goal: eliminate the uncontrolled release ofchlorine and related products to the environment

The Chlorine Institute• Many publications including “Chlorine Safety at

Nonresidential Swimming Pools”• Address: The Chlorine Institute, 2001 L Street, NW,

Washington, DC 20036• (202) 775-2790

Underwriters Laboratories(UL)• Establishes safety certification programs for product

testing• Publishes 14 directories of manufacturers of listed

products including:• Green Book: spas, underwater fixtures• Yellow Book: pumps, motors, valves, chlorinators

• Address: Underwriters Laboratories, 333 PfingstenRoad, Northbrook, IL 60062

• (708) 272-8800 ext. 2612

International Conference ofBuilding Officials (ICBO)• Publishes the Uniform Building Codes, including the

Uniform Fire Code• Adopted and enforced in the Western States• Address: ICBO, 5360 S. Workman Mill Road,

Whittier, CA 90601• (310) 699-0541

Building Officials and CodeAdministrators International• BOCA• National Building and Plumbing Codes• Adopted and enforced in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic

and Northeast states• Address: BOCA, 4051 W. Flossmoor Road, Country

Club Hills, IL, 60478-5795• (708) 799-2300

Council of American BuildingOfficials• CABO• One and Two Family Dwelling Code

• Compilation of data from model codes: BOCA,ICBO and SBCCI

• Pertains to residential pool construction• Model Energy Code

• Provisions for effective use of energy• Address: CABO, 503 Leesburg Pike, Suite 708, Falls

Church, VA 22041• (703) 931-4553

Southern Building CodeCongress International• SBCCI• Standard Swimming Pool Code• Adopted and enforced by communities in the South

and Southeastern U.S.• Address: SBCCI, 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham,

AL 35213-1206

• (205) 591-1853