N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-8.7

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

Section 8:26-8.7 - Closure and reopening of hot tubs or spas

(a) Whenever a hot tub or spa water sample exceeds the microbiological water quality standards set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:26-7.11, the certified laboratory and the hot tub or spa owner or operator shall notify the health authority by telephone, fax, or other method specified by the health authority, within one hour of the unsatisfactory microbiological sample result being obtained.

1. The hot tub or spa shall be immediately closed, drained, disinfected, refilled, and resampled.

(b) The hot tub or spa may be reopened at the discretion of the health authority after the actions in (a) above have been taken and while laboratory results of the resampling are pending.

(c) If the results of the resampling exceed the microbiological water quality standards set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:26-7.11, the hot tub or spa owner or operator shall immediately close the hot tub or spa and notify the health authority within one hour.

1. The hot tub or spa shall again be drained, disinfected, refilled, and resampled.

2. The hot tub or spa shall not be reopened until a sample meets the standards of N.J.A.C. 8:26-7.11 and the health authority gives its approval.

(d) A copy of all laboratory analyses shall be transmitted to the health authority within one business day of completion of the analyses.

(e) The hot tub or spa shall close immediately if the disinfectant residual or pH is not within the range set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:26-7.12.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-8.7

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