Utah Admin. Code 392-302-21

Current through Bulletin 2024-24, December 15, 2024

Section R392-302-21 - Suction Outlets

(1) The manager shall ensure that each interactive water feature and pool circulation system pump is connected to at least two suction outlets unless the pump is connected to:

(a) a gravity drain system; or

(b) an unblockable drain.

(2) The manager shall ensure that:

(a) each grate or cover of a submerged suction outlet conforms to the standards of ANSI/APSP-16 2011, as incorporated in 16 CFR 1450.3 (July 5, 2011);

(b) each suction outlet is constructed so that if one of the outlets is completely obstructed, the remaining outlets and related piping are capable of handling 100% of the maximum design circulation flow;

(c) each suction outlet connected to a pump through a single common suction line is connected to the common suction line:

(i) through pipes of equal diameter;

(ii) with a fitting that is located about midway between the suction outlets; and

(iii) without an isolation valve or other means to cut any individual suction outlet out of the system;

(d) at least one of the suction outlets is located at the deepest point of the pool; and

(e) when the pool has multiple main drain suction outlets, the center of each suction outlet cover or grate is spaced:

(i) no more than 30 feet apart; and

(ii) no less than three feet apart;

(3) The local health officer may allow multiple pumps to connect to the same suction outlets only if:

(a) the outlets are sized to accommodate 100% of the total design flow from all pumps combined; and

(b) the flow characteristics of the system meet the requirements of Subsections (4), (5) and (6);

(4) The manager shall ensure that:

(a) there is one main drain suction outlet for each 30 feet of pool width;

(b) the center of the outlet cover or grate of any outermost main drain suction outlet is located within 15 feet of a side wall;

(c) any device or method used for draining a pool does not overcharge the sanitary sewer; and

(d) the pool is not open to any bathers if a suction outlet grate or cover is broken, damaged, missing, or not securely fastened.

(5) The manager shall ensure that

(a) a pool drain, drain cover, or drain grate is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions; and

(b) a pool is not operated with a drain, drain cover, or drain grate that is positioned or applied in a manner that conflicts with any mandatory markings on the drain, drain cover, or drain grate under the standard required in Subsection (2)(a) that includes:

(i) whether the drain is for single or multiple drain use;

(ii) the maximum flow through the drain cover; and

(iii) whether the drain may be installed on a wall or a floor.

(6) The manager shall ensure that each drain cover or drain grate is installed on a sump:

(a) recommended by the manufacturer;

(b) specifically designed for that drain by a Registered Design Professional as defined in ANSI/APSP-16 2011, as incorporated in 16 CFR 1450.3 (July 5, 2011); or

(c) that meets the ANSI/APSP-16 2011 standard, as incorporated in 16 CFR 1450.3 (July 5, 2011).

(7) When installed, the manager shall ensure that any entrapment release system, such as a safety vacuum release system:

(a) is inspected and tested as specified by the manufacturer at least once a week but no less often than established by the manufacturer;

(b) includes a notification system that:

(i) alerts bathers and the pool operator when the safety vacuum release system has inactivated the circulation system; and

(ii) activates a continuous clearly audible alarm that can be heard in each area of the pool or a continuous visible alarm that can be seen in each area of the pool;

(c) has a sign that:

(i) states, "Do not use the pool if this alarm is activated";

(ii) meets the requirements of a two-inch safety sign as described in Subsection R392-302-32(1), including a heading containing a safety signal such as warning, caution, or attention;

(iii) is posted next to the audible or visible alarm source; and

(iv) provides the phone number of the pool operator.

(8) The manager shall close to bathers any pool that has a single main drain with a malfunctioning safety vacuum release system.

Utah Admin. Code R392-302-21

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-12, effective 6/1/2017

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-12, effective 5/24/2018

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-05, effective 2/26/2020

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-16, effective 8/10/2020

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/21/2023