The Carolina’s - The Pool Professor

1 The carolina s Pool/Spa Operator s Handbook To be used in The Pool Professor Pool Operator Course s. Part 1 carolina Swimming Pool and Spa Rules and Regulations North carolina Public Swimming Pool Statute Highlights This outline is no substitute for a complete understanding of the State of North carolina Public Swimming Pool Statutes, but an attempt to highlight the main points included in the statutes. To be used only as a learning tool for students of Roy Fielding. All page number refer to the North carolina General Statutes 130A-280 through 130A-282 Section 2500 Public Swimming Pools. All students should check the box in front of each item as it is reviewed and questions answered. Sign and date after checking all boxes. State codes on-line at All Pools All public swimming pools must be permitted.

2 Water distribution systems shall be protected against back flow. Make up pool water shall be supplied through an air gap or approved back flow prevention method. New pool construction or remodeling must be approved. Safety Equipment A light, strong pole not less than 12 feet long, including a securely attached hook. (Non-telescopic) US Coast Guard Approved Ring Buoy attached to rope exactly 50 feet long or exactly 1 times the width of the pool(whichever is less) and 1/4 inch or greater in diameter. Note below if you have lifeguards. A rescue tube or rescue can shall be accepted when accompanied by a lifeguard who has been trained to use it properly. The above items are called a unit of lifesaving equipment. Any pool greater than 3000 sq. ft. must have two units.

3 The telephone shall be permanently affixed to a location inside the pool enclosure or outside the enclosure within 75 feet of a bather entrance. The telephone shall be visible from within the pool enclosure or a sign shall be posted indicating the location of the emergency telephone. A sign with clearly legible letters shall be posted at the telephone providing dialing instructions, address of the pool location and the telephone number. Effective for state 4/1/00 (Mecklenburg County) Phone must be in the pool area and instructions stating IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 911" must be posted. Effective 5/18/99 Signage (the facility must have at least this sign age permanently mounted and visible) Pools with NO lifeguards WARNING-NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY (must be 4 inches in height) CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE THE SWIMMING POOL WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION ADULTS SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE Wading pools with NO lifeguards.

4 WARNING NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY (must be 4 inches in height) Wading pools with a single drain. WARNING To prevent serious injury do not allow children in wading pool if drain cover is broken or missing ( inch lettering) All Pools No Pets permitted in pool area. No Glass containers in pool area. No diving in 5 feet of water or less at appropriate areas. Bathers use showers and toilets before entering pool All public swimming pools shall post a sign visible upon entering the pool enclosure directing pool users to shower before entering the pool. (MC) Pool Permit shall be posted in a location that the public can see it upon entry. Spas It is mandated that sign age be mounted adjacent to the entrance and letters inch in height. CAUTION Pregnant women; elderly persons, and persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure should not enter the spa/hot tub without prior medical consultation and permission from their doctor; Do not use the spa/hot tub while under the influence of alcohol, tranquilizers, or other drugs that cause drowsiness or that raise or lower blood pressure; Do not use alone; Unsupervised use by children is prohibited; Enter and exit slowly; Observe reasonable time limits (that is 10-15 minutes), then leave the water and cool down before returning for another brief stay; Long exposures may result in nausea, dizziness, or fainting; Keep all breakable objects out of the area.

5 Showers required before using spa and prohibiting oils, body lotion, and minerals in the water. A sign shall be posted indicating location of nearest phone and emergency phone numbers. Depth Markers Markers must be at least 4 inches in height, color contrasting and non skid. They must state unit of measure in feet or ft. On the deck and on the vertical wall where it can be seen from within the pool at the pool s waterline. Located at maximum and minimum depths. At the transition point from shallow to deeper water. In less than 5 feet of water it must say NO DIVING in 4 letters or using a 6 inch by 6 inch tile with the international symbol in red & black on a white background no more than 25 feet apart. Depths in diving area. All around the pool should depth markers not more than 25 feet apart.

6 A 3/4 inch rope with floats must be placed at the breakpoint(5 feet or less in depth). Where the grade is less 1 to 10. There should not be more than 5 feet between floats. Also at the breakpoint there should be a 2-inch(color contrasting) band across the bottom of the pool. Depth markings are not required for wading pools. Depth markings are not required for spas. Temperatures No pool water should be greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit if you have a heater. No spa water should be greater than 104 degrees Fahrenheit. No water from showerheads and lavatories should be greater than 110 degrees Water Quality (when the pool is open for use) pH must range from up to Free chlorine at least ppm or Bromine at least ppm or Biguanide at least 30 to 50 ppm Children activity pools, wading pools and interactive play features 2 ppm Must be able to see clearly the main drain or bottom of pool.

7 Outdoor pools must be stabilized with cyanuric acid, or show it is not needed. Not to exceed 100 ppm Must have a proper water test kit. Records and Reports (when the pool is open for use) Must keep daily records on disinfectant levels, pH, water temperature, chemical additions, and backwash cycles for each pool. A trained pool operator must check pool daily- also weekly record Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid readings Any death, serious injury, or complaint of illness must be reported to a local health department within two working days. Bather Loads Depth of 5 feet or less-1 person per 15 square feet of water surface area. Depth of greater than 5 feet-1 person per 24 square feet of water surface area. 300 square feet for each diving board should be subtracted to determine a bather load.

8 A spa-1 person per 10 square feet of water surface area. Turnover Rate Pool 6 hour Wading Pool 2 hour Spa 30 minute Starting Blocks Water depth less than feet no starting blocks allowed. Water depth feet and less than 4 feet no more than 18 inches above the waters surface. Water depth of 4 feet or greater the starting block should be no more than 30 inches above water surface. Starting blocks must be removable. Starting platforms used for racing starts during competition shall be secured from use when the pool is open for general use by removal; covering; or signage and active supervision Equipment You must have a spare hair and lint basket for a recirculation pump. A flow rate indicator must be installed or present. Pumps, filters, skimmer and chemical feeders must be NSF listed if less than 3 hp.

9 Mechanical ventilation for all indoor pools Adequate lighting needed for indoor pools and pools used at night. Ten (10) foot candles 6 inches above the deck. A maximum 15 minute timer switch for all spa hydrotherapy turbulence systems, placed so you must exit spa to reset. All ladders, stairs, railings, slides, diving boards, platform, fumes .. etc. must be in good working order or repair. The circulation system shall operate 24 hours per day during operating season. Other Adequate fencing with self-closing and positive self-latching gates. Four(4) feet in height No algae present Decks must have good drainage, free of trip hazards(1/2 inch offset), and unobstructed. Drain covers must be in place, good condition and securely attached. Floating debris shall be removed from the pool water.

10 All chemicals shall be stored in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area, and so the chemicals cannot interact. Automatic chlorinator or brominator with NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) seal. Test Kit appropriate to disinfectant type. Pump and motor must have data plate. Operating instruction sheets must be posted in filter room. flow meter(s) provided on return lines of all recirculation systems. Accurate within 10% of true Valves must be tagged. Sight glass must be provided on backwash line. Spas constructed after 4/1/2000 must have drains 3 ft. apart or on two different planes. Outdoor pool deck clear walking space of six(6) feet in under 1600 sg. ft., eight feet if 1600 sg. ft. or greater. Indoor pool deck clear walking space of five(5) feet at all points.