Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-5-604

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section R9-5-604 - Swimming Pools

A. If a licensee uses a public or semi-public swimming pool for an enrolled child, the swimming pool shall meet the requirements of the swimming pool ordinance enacted by local government. If no ordinance has been adopted, the swimming pool shall meet the requirements in A.A.C. R9-8-801 through R9-8-813.

B. A licensee that uses a private pool for an enrolled child shall ensure that the swimming pool and its equipment meet the following requirements:

1. If a licensee uses a private pool that is a minimum of 2 feet in depth for enrolled children, the swimming pool shall meet the requirements of the swimming pool ordinance enacted by local government and, at a minimum, be equipped with the following:

a. A recirculation system consisting of piping, pumps, filters, and water conditioning and disinfecting equipment that conforms to the swimming pool manufacturer's specifications for installation and operation, and is adequate to clarify and disinfect the pool water continuously;

b. Two swimming pool inlets located on opposite sides of the swimming pool to produce uniform circulation of water and maintain uniform chlorine residual throughout the entire swimming pool without the existence of dead spots;

c. A drain located at the swimming pool's lowest point and covered by a grating that cannot be removed by bathers;

d. A swimming pool water vacuum system in operating condition;

e. A removable strainer to prevent hair, lint, or other objects from reaching the pump and filter;

f. An automatic mechanical water disinfectant system in use and in operating condition. The disinfecting agents shall maintain the swimming pool water as follows:

i. A free chlorine level between 1.0 and 3.0 parts per million as tested by the diethyl-p-phenylene diamine method or 0.4 to 1.0 parts per million when tested by the orthotolidine method;

ii. A pH level between 7.0 and 8.0 as tested by the diethyl-p-phenylene diamine method or the orthotolidine method; or

iii. A bromine level between 2.0 and 4.0 parts per million as tested by the diethyl-p-phenylene diamine method;

g. A shepherd's crook; and

h. A ring buoy attached to a 1/2 inch diameter rope at least 25 feet in length;

2. If a licensee uses a private pool that is less than 2 feet in depth for enrolled children, the swimming pool shall meet the requirements of subsection (B)(1) except that:

a. The swimming pool shall have a minimum of one swimming pool inlet;

b. The swimming pool is not required to have a bottom drain;

c. A pool water vacuum cleaning system is not required, and

d. A ring buoy with attached rope is not required;

3. A portable pool that does not meet the requirements of subsection (B)(1) or (2) is prohibited;

4. On each day an enrolled child uses the swimming pool, a licensee shall test the water in the swimming pool at least once every day to verify that the swimming pool water meets the swimming pool water chemical ranges in subsection (B)(1)(f);

5. A licensee shall create a written swimming pool log and:

a. Document the results of tests required in subsection (B)(4) in the written swimming pool log;

b. Have the written swimming pool log at the swimming pool site while enrolled children are using the swimming pool; and

c. Maintain the written swimming pool log on facility premises for three months after the last date the swimming pool water was tested and documented; and

6. If the swimming pool water does not meet the swimming pool water chemical ranges in subsection (B)(1)(f), the licensee shall:

a. Add liquid or dissolved dry chemicals to the swimming pool water,

b. Document any actions taken by the licensee to restore the swimming pool water chemical ranges in the written swimming pool log required in subsection (B)(5)(a), and

c. Not allow enrolled children to use the swimming pool until tests of the swimming pool water verify that the swimming pool water meets the swimming pool water chemical ranges in subsection (B)(1)(f).

C. A licensee shall ensure that a public, semi-public, or private pool used by an enrolled child is enclosed by a wall, fence, or barrier that complies with:

1. The requirements of a swimming pool barrier ordinance adopted by the local government where the swimming pool is located; or

2. If the local government where the swimming pool is located has not adopted a swimming pool barrier ordinance, the requirements in A.R.S. § 36-1681.

D. A licensee that uses any semi-public or private swimming pool for enrolled children shall ensure that the swimming pool has been inspected by the Department or a city or county health department before it is used by enrolled children.

1. If a licensee operates or uses a swimming pool that is inspected by a city or county health department, the licensee shall provide the Department with a current written report of the swimming pool inspection.

2. A licensee shall maintain the current swimming pool inspection reports of a swimming pool used by enrolled children on the facility premises.

E. A licensee shall ensure that written permission is:

1. Obtained from an enrolled child's parent before allowing the enrolled child to participate in a swimming activity, and

2. Maintained on facility premises for 12 months after the date the enrolled child participated in the swimming activity.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-5-604

Adopted effective December 12, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Amended effective July 7, 1988 (Supp. 88-3). Section repealed; new Section adopted effective October 17, 1997 (Supp. 97-4). Former R9-5-604 renumbered to R9-5-603; new R9-5-604 renumbered from R9-5-605 and amended by exempt rulemaking at 16 A.A.R. 1564, effective September 30, 2010 (Supp. 10-3).