D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-C503
All equipment and appurtenances shall be kept in good repair.
Skimmers and returns shall be adjustable and functioning.
Filter and pump rooms shall be kept clean and reasonably dry at all times.
Decks, coping, and fencing shall be in good condition.
Guard chairs, rails, ladders, steps, ADA deck- mounted equipment, and diving equipment shall be firmly secured to its base in accordance with Table 4.5.5.7 and Figure 4.5.5.7.1 of the 2nd Edition of the Aquatic Model Health Code.
TABLE 4.5.5.7 STAIR HANDRAIL DIMENSIONS
Dimensions | T-1 | H-1 |
Minimum | 3 inches (7.6 cm) | 3.4 inches (86.4 cm) |
Maximum | N/A | 38 inches (96.5 cm) |
The pool and pool deck shall be kept free from sediment, floating debris, visible dirt and algae. Pools shall be refinished when the pool surfaces cannot be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
The pool water level shall be maintained at an elevation suitable for continuous skimming without flooding during periods of non- use.
Face plates and main grates shall be intact, in place, and secured so that they cannot be removed without the use of tools.
Hose bibbs shall be in functioning order and vacuum breakers shall be on all hose bibbs.
Weirs shall be present and functioning.
Scum gutters shall be free flowing.
The room housing the swimming pool or spa shall contain adequate ceiling intake vents and shall be exhausted at floor level.
All other facilities and equipment shall be operable and in good condition.
The size of an equipment room shall provide working space to perform routine operations.
Clearance shall be provided for all equipment as prescribed by the manufacturer to allow normal maintenance operation and removal without disturbing other piping or equipment.
In rooms with fixed ceilings, the minimum ceiling height shall be eight feet (8 ft.).
Equipment rooms shall be lighted to provide thirty foot (30 ft.) candles of illumination at floor level.
Equipment rooms shall not be used to store chemical emitting corrosive fumes, and shall be clear of unnecessary or discarded items.
All chemical tubing that runs through areas where staff works shall be routed in PVC piping to support the tubing and to prevent the supported tubing from leaking.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-C503