SPS 390.14(13)(b)1.1. Return inlets shall be designed and installed so as to not constitute a hazard to the patron.
SPS 390.14 Note
Note: An example of an inlet installation constituting a hazard to a patron is an inlet installed on a racing lane cross.
SPS 390.14(13)(b)3.
3. Except as provided in
subd. 4., the velocity of flow through any inlet orifice shall be in the range of 5 to 20 feet per second
SPS 390.14(13)(b)4.
4. For pools equipped with skimmers the velocity of flow through any inlet orifice shall be in the range of 10 to 20 feet per second.
SPS 390.14(13)(b)5.
5. Except for leisure rivers, the minimum number of return inlets shall be based on at least one additional inlet per 300 square feet of pool surface area or fraction thereof.
SPS 390.14(13)(b)6.
6. There shall be at least one wall return inlet for each 10 feet of stairway width, recessed bench length or swimout length or width or fraction thereof.
SPS 390.14(13)(b)8.
8. Bottom return inlets shall be considered to have an area of influence of a radius of 10 feet.
SPS 390.14 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 390 Appendix for further explanatory material.
SPS 390.14(13)(b)10.
10. Except for leisure rivers, there shall be a wall return inlet within 5 feet of each corner of a basin wall.
SPS 390.14(13)(c)1.1. Suction system flow through main drains shall be designed to accommodate 100 percent of the circulation flow rate in accordance with all of the following:
SPS 390.14(13)(c)1.a.
a. All basins shall be provided with a suction outlet in the lowest point of the basin in the floor or the wall.
SPS 390.14 Note
Note: For main drains installed in diving wells, see Figure 390.11-1 and Table 390.11-1.
SPS 390.14(13)(c)1.b.
b. Where 2 or more drains connect within the circulation system, all drains minus any one in the set shall be designed to collectively convey 100 percent of the circulation flow rate.
SPS 390.14(13)(c)1.c.
c. The distance between the bottom of the suction outlet grate and the opening of the suction pipe shall equal or exceed at least 1.5 times the inside diameter of the suction pipe.
SPS 390.14(13)(c)2.
2. Suction outlet grates shall comply with at least one of the following requirements:
SPS 390.14(13)(c)2.a.
a. A single grate having at least one dimension of length, width, diagonal or diameter that is at least 36 inches.
SPS 390.14(13)(c)2.b.
b. Two or more grates of any size separated from other suction outlets by at least 3 feet.
SPS 390.14(13)(c)3.
3. Suction systems shall be designed so that the maximum flow rates are not exceeded under operating conditions.
SPS 390.14(13)(c)4.
4. Suction grates and covers shall be listed as conforming to ASME/ANSI A112.19.8.
SPS 390.14(13)(c)5.
5. The maximum opening of any suction grate shall prevent the passage of a
½-inch sphere.
SPS 390.14(13)(c)7.
7. Vacuum fittings are not permitted within public swimming pools or water attractions.
SPS 390.14(13)(d)1.1. Surface skimming systems shall be included in the design of and installed to serve all basins.
SPS 390.14(13)(d)2.
2. Surface skimming systems shall be designed and constructed to skim the basin surface when the water level is maintained within the operational parameters of the system's rim or weir device.
SPS 390.14(13)(d)4.
4. Skimmer covers located on a walking surface shall be designed and installed to comply with all of the following requirements:
SPS 390.14(13)(d)5.
5. Equalizer lines shall have an anti-entrapment cover or other entrapment protection in accordance with ASME/ANSI A112.19 when suction fittings are located in the wall of a basin.
SPS 390.14(13)(d)6.
6. Where automatic skimming devices are used as the sole overflow system, at least one surface skimming device shall be provided for each 500 square feet or fraction thereof of water surface area.
SPS 390.14(13)(d)7.
7. Circulation systems shall be designed to carry 100 percent of the rated circulation volume through the skimmers.
SPS 390.14(13)(d)8.
8. The flow rate through automatic skimmers shall be no less than 3 gallons per minute per inch of skimmer weir width.
SPS 390.14 Note
Note: The maximum flow rate through skimmers is determined by the ANSI/NSF 50 rating.
SPS 390.14(13)(d)9.
9. Acceptable options for surface skimming systems shall be in accordance with Table 390.14-3.
Table 390.14-3
SPS 390.14(13)(d)10.
10. When a gutter skimming system is used, the system shall be connected to a circulation system with an adequate surge capacity to permit all phases of operation.
SPS 390.14(13)(d)11.a.a. Except as provided in
subd. 11. b., a zero-depth trench shall extend continuously from within 3 feet of one wall of the basin to within 3 feet of the opposite wall of the basin.
SPS 390.14(13)(d)11.b.
b. Where the entire perimeter of the basin consists of a zero-depth entry, 50 percent shall be evenly-distributed zero-depth trench.
SPS 390.14 History
History: CR 08-056: cr.
Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09; correction in (10) (a) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register February 2009 No. 638; correction in (1), (11) (a) 2., (13) (d) 9. made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
correction in (10) (a) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2017 No. 734.
SPS 390.16(1)
(1)
Electrical. Electrical components shall comply with the requirements of
ch. SPS 316.
SPS 390.16(2)(b)
(b) A thermometer accurate to within plus or minus 2
°F of the operating range shall be installed in the circulation piping.
SPS 390.16(2)(d)
(d) The use of a toxic solution, such as, but not limited to, heat transfer fluid in a single-wall heat exchanger, is prohibited.
SPS 390.16(2)(e)
(e) Water heaters and hot water storage tanks shall be equipped with temperature and pressure relief valves in accordance with
ch. SPS 384.
SPS 390.16(3)(a)(a) Artificial lighting shall be provided so that all areas of the pool, including the bottom, shall be visible when the pool or water attraction is used during periods of low illumination.
SPS 390.16(3)(b)
(b) For outdoor facilities, overhead lighting shall provide a minimum of 3 footcandles of illumination at the water surface and on the deck.
SPS 390.16(3)(c)
(c) For indoor facilities, overhead lighting shall provide a minimum of 10 footcandles at the water surface and on the deck.
SPS 390.16(3)(d)1.1. Except as permitted in
subd. 2., underwater lighting shall provide a minimum of
½-watt incandescent light per square foot of water surface area or equivalent.
SPS 390.16(3)(d)2.
2. If overhead lighting provides a minimum of 15 footcandles illumination at the water surface, no underwater lighting is required.
SPS 390.16(3)(e)
(e) For exterior facilities, areas that are designed to operate during periods of low illumination shall be provided with sufficient emergency lighting to permit evacuation of the facility.
SPS 390.16(3)(f)
(f) For exterior facilities, emergency lighting shall activate within 10 seconds of lighting failure.
SPS 390.16(4)(a)(a)
Water quality. The water supply for all public swimming pools and water attractions shall meet the water quality requirements as listed in
ch. SPS 382, Table 382.70-1.
SPS 390.16 Note
Note: Refer to Appendix A-390.16 (4) for s.
SPS 382.70 Table 382.70-1.
SPS 390.16(4)(c)
(c) Makeup water quality. Makeup water to maintain the water level in all public swimming pools and water attractions and water used as a vehicle for disinfectants or other pool chemicals, for pump priming or for other such additions, shall meet the requirements listed in
ch. SPS 382, Table 382.70-1.
SPS 390.16 Note
Note: Refer to Appendix A-390.16 (4) for s.
SPS 382.70 Table 382.70-1.
SPS 390.16(4)(d)
(d) Spray feature water. Water used for spray features or water falling onto patrons shall be disinfected if supplied from a whirlpool or wading pool basin.
SPS 390.16(5)
(5) Wastewater disposal. Wastewater discharges shall be in accordance with
ss. SPS 382.38 Table 382.38-1 and 382.33.
SPS 390.16(6)(a)(a) An equipment room or equipment enclosure shall be provided to serve all public swimming pools and water attractions.
SPS 390.16(6)(a)3.
3. An equipment room shall be accessible for operation and maintenance of equipment.
SPS 390.16(6)(b)
(b) The doors to all rooms in which a chlorine gas feeder is located or a cylinder of compressed chlorine gas is located or stored shall be labeled “DANGER-CHLORINE GAS" in clearly readable letters.
SPS 390.16 History
History: CR 08-056: cr.
Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09; correction in (1), (2) (a), (e), (4) (a), (b), (c), (5), (6) (a) 1. made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 390.17(1)(a)(a) Sanitizing equipment shall be certified to comply with the requirements of NSF/ANSI 50.
SPS 390.17(1)(b)
(b) A chemical system that provides the residual required by
ch. ATCP 76 shall be installed when an alternative means of disinfection is proposed.
SPS 390.17 Note
Note: Alternative disinfection systems include ultraviolet light, ozone and electrolytic chlorine generation, but are not limited to those systems.
