Rule 511-6-2-.16 - Swimming Pools(1) Regulations of the Department and/ county in which govern the design, construction, operation and maintenance of swimming pools or spas shall apply to pools and spas operated in conjunction with a tourist accommodation.(2) If a swimming pool or spa at a bed and breakfast inn cannot comply with applicable regulations, then it must be enclosed with a fence at least four feet in height with a locked gate and used only by family members. In such case, guests shall not be allowed to use swimming pool or spa.(3) If a portable spa unit is installed and operated on the premises of a detached cabin used for lodging as part of a tourist accommodation and if the owner complies with (4) and (5) of this Rule, then the portable spa will be exempt from (1) of this Rule. The owner must submit appropriate documentation for review and receive written approval from the hhhh Health Authority before operation.(4) Installation: (a) All portable units shall be for individual use by the occupants only and shall be permanently installed outside of the cabin and on the premises of the individual dwelling unit.(b) If the portable unit is installed in an outside enclosure, then adequate mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be provided to minimize heat and steam accumulation.(c) The portable unit shall be constructed of a hard non-absorbent material such as fiberglass, acrylic or ceramic tile and provide a slip resistant walking surface. PVC or vinyl-liner materials shall not be used.(d) Portable units shall be installed in compliance with applicable electrical and plumbing codes.(e) Portable units shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and applicable wastewater disposal codes.(f) Portable units shall be equipped to avoid suction entrapment by providing suction outlets with covers that have been tested and approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory and shall comply with ANSI/ASME A112.19.8-2007, Suction Fittings For Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, or most recent edition.(5) Operation: (a) Portable units operated as a chamber shall be drained, cleaned, sanitized and refilled prior to the next use.(b) The unit shall be filled with potable water from an approved source immediately prior to use. The water fill line shall be protected with an approved backflow prevention device.(c) A thermometer shall be provided to ensure that the water temperature does not exceed 104° F. A sign shall be posted adjacent to the unit stating,"Max. Temp. 104° F." and list manufacturer's precautions on use.(d) The unit shall be completely drained immediately after each use. A drain shall be located at the lowest part of the unit and all plumbing components shall be self-draining. All waste water shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Health Authority. Wastewater may be discharged into a sanitary sewer through an approved air gap or into an approved subsurface disposal system or by other means approved by the Health Authority.(e) The operator must provide the guest with the procedures and warnings on spa usage. The spa must remain empty until the tourist request spa services.(f) Hours of spa services must be defined by the operator.(g) Written procedures for cleaning and sanitizing shall be provided and maintained by the operator. The sanitizer solution shall be an EPA-registered disinfectant and shall be recirculated through the jet and/or aeration system in accordance with the disinfectant manufacturer's directions.(h) Filtration systems and water treatment systems shall be operated according to manufacturer's requirements. Units with these systems shall be located outdoors, unless adequate ventilation is provided in an outside enclosure.(i) If unit is not located within an outside enclosure, then a protective barrier with a self closing, self latching gate meeting the applicable local or state building code or a cover meeting the applicable ASTM standard shall be used at the facility.(j) Spas will also be cleaned and sanitized between occupants, and a log documenting cleaning must be maintained onsite, and made readily available at the request of the Health Authority.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-6-2-.16
O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2A-6 and 31-28-5.
Original Rule entitled "Swimming Pools" adopted. F. Jul. 16, 2013; eff. Jan. 1, 2014, as specified by the Agency.