Utah Admin. Code R392-302-9 - Construction Materials

(1) The manager shall ensure that:

(a) a public pool and the appurtenances necessary for its proper function and operation are constructed of materials that are:

(i) inert;

(ii) non-toxic to humans;

(iii) impervious;

(iv) durable; and

(v) resistant to the effects of wear and deterioration from chemical, physical, radiological, and mechanical actions;

(b) a pool shell:

(i) withstands the stresses associated with normal use and regular maintenance including completely emptying the pool without shoring or additional support;

(ii) with a vinyl liner meets the following requirements:

(A) is bonded to the pool form; and

(B) is a minimum of 60 mil thickness;

(iii) has an interior surface designed and constructed in a manner that provides a smooth, easily cleanable, non-abrasive, and slip-resistant surface; and

(iv) surface is free of cracks or open joints except for structural expansion joints;

(c) the floor and wall of a pool below the waterline is white or light color such that from the pool deck a bather is visible on the pool floor and the following items can be identified:

(i) algae growth, debris, or dirt within the pool;

(ii) cracks in the surface finish of the pool; and

(iii) markings as required in Section R392-302-14; and

(d) the floor or wall of a pool is not constructed of wood, sand, clay, or earth.

(2) A local health officer may make exemptions to the color requirements of Subsection (1)(c) for:

(a) competitive lane markings;

(b) dedicated competitive diving well floors;

(c) step or bench edge markings;

(d) a pool less than 24 inches deep;

(e) waterline tiles or equivalent scum line protection material;

(f) floor slope change indicator tiles; or

(g) other designs where it can be demonstrated that the requirements of Subsection (1)(c) are met.

(3) The manager shall ensure that a non-cementitious pool is made of surface material that has been tested and passed by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited testing facility using one of the following standards that are appropriate to the material used:

(a) for a fiberglass reinforced plastic spa pool, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) standard IAPMO/ANSI Z 124.7-2013, which is incorporated by reference;

(b) for a fiberglass reinforced plastic swimming pool, the IAPMO IGC 158-2000 standard, which is incorporated by reference;

(c) for pools built with prefabricated pool sections, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard ISO 19712-1:2008 - Plastics -- Decorative solid surfacing materials -- Part 1: Classification and specifications, which is incorporated by reference; or

(d) a standard that has been approved by the local health officer based on whether the standard applies to the surface and whether it determines compliance with the requirements of this rule.

(4) The manager of a non-cementitious pool shall submit to the local health department documentation that the surface material has been tested and passed according to the requirement set forth in Subsection (3).

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R392-302-9

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