N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 1110.03

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Env-Wq 1110.03 - Spa Inlets, Outlets, and Pumps

(a) Inlets for spas shall be arranged so as to provide uniform circulation and uniform disinfectant residual.

(b) A minimum of 2 inlets shall be provided for each spa, with inlets added as necessary to accommodate the designed flow rate.

(c) Spa inlets shall be adjustable to allow for changes in direction of flow.

(d) A minimum of 2 outlets shall be provided for each pump in the spa's circulation system.

(e) The outlets shall be:

(1) Separated by a minimum of 3 feet or located on 2 different planes;

(2) Connected to a common pipe through a tee configuration located such that the drains are hydraulically balanced;

(3) Provided with a cover that complies with ANSI/APSP/ICC-16, 2011, available as noted in Appendix B; and

(4) Protected as required by the VGBA, available at https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title15/chapter106&edition=prelim and its implementing regulations at 16 CFR § 1450, available at https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=1410c3f48d73aa2683c546eab89a43b5&mc=true&node=pt16.2.1450&rgn=div5.

(f) Piping of the spa's drain outlet shall be capable of handling 100% of the circulation.

(g) Each pump shall be equipped with a vacuum and pressure gauge that is separate from the pressure gauge associated with the filter.

N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 1110.03

(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) (formerly Env-Wq 1107.03)