N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-7.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:26-7.12 - Chemical water quality standards for hot tubs and spas

(a) Hot tubs and spas shall be monitored every two hours for disinfectant levels and pH pursuant to the methodologies set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:26-7.7.

(b) A bound log shall be maintained as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:26-7.7(e).

(c) Free chlorine, combined chlorine, bromine, and pH values shall be continuously maintained within the ranges specified in N.J.A.C. 8:26 Appendix D.

Remedial action shall be taken if combined chlorine residuals exceed 0.2 ppm as it will result in reduced disinfectant efficiency.

(d) If disinfectants other than those specified in (c) above are used, residuals of equivalent disinfecting strength shall be maintained.

(e) If stabilized chlorines are used as disinfectants in outdoor hot tubs and spas, the cyanuric acid level shall be maintained within the following range:

Minimum	Ideal	Maximum
Cyanuric Acid (ppm)	10	30-50	100

(f) Outdoor hot tubs or spas using cyanuric acid shall test the hot tub or spa water at least once per week with a kit covering the expected range (0-100 ppm).

(g) Stabilized chlorines shall be prohibited in indoor hot tubs and spas.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-7.12

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 481(b), effective 1/16/2018