La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXI-701

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XXI-701 - General Standards [formerly paragraph 21:021]

A. Outdoor swimming pools associated with children's activities shall be rendered safe and free of hazards.

B. [Formerly paragraph 21:021-1] Water in swimming and wading pools used by children shall be maintained between pH 7.2 and pH 8.2. The water shall be disinfected by available free chlorine greater than 0.4 parts per million or an equivalent disinfectant as approved by the state health officer. Swimming pools shall be maintained in a clean condition and the chlorine level and pH level shall be tested in accordance with Part XXIV of this Code. Wading pools shall be tested every two hours during use periods and cleaned daily. The results of these tests will be posted in a log for review by the state health officer.

C. [Formerly paragraph 21:021-2] Water temperature shall be maintained at no less than 82°F and no more than 93°F while in use.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXI-701

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1403 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(10) and R.S. 40:5.