Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Env-Wq 1103.04 - PBF Application: SpecificationsThe applicant shall provide the following information regarding the pool or spa specifications:
(a) The operating volume of the pool or spa, in gallons;(b) Materials of construction;(c) The shape of the pool or spa and measurements, in feet and inches, of the following pool or spa dimensions: (1) The depth from operational water level at the shallow end;(2) The depth from operational water level at the break in depth between the shallow and deep portions of a swimming pool;(3) The depth from operational water level at the wall of the deep end or 12 inches out from that wall, whichever is deeper;(4) The maximum depth from operational water level at the deep end;(5) The depth of any underwater shelves in a pool or the seat or bench in a spa;(6) The perimeter, length, and width of the pool or spa; and(7) For a pool, the distance from the edge of each slide to the side walls;(d) The surface area of the pool or spa, in square feet;(e) The slope, in feet per feet, of: (1) The bottom of the shallow end;(2) The transition between the shallow and deep end; and(3) The bottom of the deep end;(f) Details of the deck area showing compliance with Env-Wq 1108.08(b);(g) Information on the system's hydraulics, as follows:(1) The designed flow rate of the circulation system in gallons per minute, which for multiple filtration systems shall represent the combined flow;(2) A calculation of the designed turnover time, in hours, based on the operating volume of the pool or spa and the designed flow rate;(3) Calculation of total dynamic head;(4) The type, number, and location of water inlets;(5) Whether skimmers will be used, and if so, the number of skimmers, with the location of skimmers shown on the plans submitted pursuant to Env-Wq 1103.06(c); and(6) Whether there is a perimeter overflow system, also known as a gutter; and(7) Whether a surge tank, balance tank, or collection tank is used, and if so the total capacity and operating volume of the tank in gallons;(h) Information on submerged suction outlets, other outlets, and outlet covers, as follows: (1) The number and location of submerged suction outlets, whether they are direct suction or indirect suction, sometimes called gravity, and the manufacturer and model of the outlets;(2) The dimensions of each outlet, including open surface area of the cover in square inches;(3) Maximum outlet cover rating, stated in gallons per minute, of wall outlets and of floor outlets;(4) The calculated velocity, stated in feet per second, of water passing through each outlet cover;(5) The diameter, in inches, and schedule of all suction outlet piping, including branch outlet piping connecting sumps, with the piping shown on the plans submitted pursuant to Env-Wq 1103.06(c); and(6) Whether there is a dedicated vacuum line;(i) Information on flow measurement, as follows:(1) The flow meter manufacturer and model;(2) The range of the flow meter; and(3) Confirmation that vacuum and PSI gauges will be installed at the circulation pump;(j) Information on pumps, including the number and type of pumps for filters, boosters, features, and any others, and for each:(1) The manufacturer and model of the pump;(2) The horsepower of the pump;(3) The maximum pump circulation rate, in gallons per minute; and(4) The number of suction outlets for each pump;(k) Information on the filter system, including: (1) The type and quantity of filter(s);(2) The manufacturer and model of the filter;(3) The total filter area, in square feet; and(4) The filtration rate, in gallons per minute per square foot of filter area;(l) Information on the disinfection system that will be used, including:(1) The type of primary disinfection system, the type of product, and the method of delivery;(2) The manufacturer and model of the disinfection unit and manufacturer's specifications on the disinfection unit submitted with the plans submitted pursuant to Env-Wq 1103.06(c);(3) The capacity of the disinfection unit, in pounds per day;(4) For a salt disinfection unit, the number of cells, with the piping configuration if more than one being shown on the plans submitted pursuant to Env-Wq 1103.06(c);(5) Whether the unit has an automated controller, and if so the manufacturer and model of the controller; and(6) Whether the disinfection system is interlocked with the pump as required by Env-Wq 1109.08;(m) Whether there is any supplemental water treatment system and if so, the type of system and manufacturer and model of the system;(n) The type(s) of entrapment avoidance methods used, with the manufacturer and model of each device and specifications for each method submitted with the plans submitted pursuant to Env-Wq 1103.06(c); and(o) Documentation that all components meet the requirements of Env-Wq 1108.22(a)(1), submitted with the plans provided pursuant to Env-Wq 1103.06.N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 1103.04
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1100) #8468, eff 11-1-05
Readopted with Amendments byVolume XXXIV Number 19, Filed May 8, 2014, Proposed by #10577, Effective 5/1/2014, Expires5/1/2024 See Revission note.Amended by Volume XLI Number 19, Filed May 13, 2021, Proposed by #13198, Effective 5/1/2021, Expires 5/1/2031 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1100)