The Model Aquatic Health Code

AQUATIC FACILITY construction plans shall be designed to provide sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature, and extent of the work proposed.

AQUATIC FACILITY construction plans shall show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this CODE and relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, as determined by the AHJ and to protect the health and SAFETY of the facility’s BATHERS and PATRONS.

No person shall begin to construct a new AQUATIC FACILITY or shall SUBSTANTIALLY ALTER an existing AQUATIC FACILITY without first having the construction plans detailing the construction or SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION submitted to and approved by the AHJ.

All plans shall be prepared by a design professional who is registered or licensed to practice their respective design profession as defined by the state or local laws governing professional practice within the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed.

All construction plans shall include the following statements: 1) “The proposed AQUATIC FACILITY and all equipment shall be constructed and installed in conformity with the approved plans and specifications or approved amendments,” and 2) “No SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION, changes, additions, or equipment not specified in the approved plans or allowed in the CODE can be made or added until the plans for such SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION, changes, additions, or equipment are submitted to and approved by the AHJ.”

AQUATIC FACILITY plans shall include the name, address, and contact information for the owner, designer, and builder if available at the time of submission.

AQUATIC FACILITY plans shall include site information indicating at a minimum the location of all utilities, wells, topography, natural water features, and potential sources of surface drainage and pollution which may affect the proposed AQUATIC FACILITY.

AQUATIC FACILITY plans shall include a site plot plan including: 1) A general map and detailed scaled drawings of the AQUATIC FACILITY site plan or floor plan with detailed locations of the AQUATIC VENUES and AQUATIC FEATURES; and 2) The locations of all water supply facilities, sources of drinking water, public or private sewers, and relative elevations of paved or other walkways and the EQUIPMENT ROOM floor shall be shown on the plans with the elevations of storm and sanitary sewer inverts and street grade.

Detailed scaled and dimensional drawings for each individual AQUATIC VENUE shall include an AQUATIC VENUE area plan and layout plan along with dimensioned longitudinal and transverse cross sections of the AQUATIC VENUE.

Detailed scaled and dimensional drawings for each individual AQUATIC VENUE shall include location and type of: 1) INLETS, 2) Overflows, 3) Drains, 4) Suction outlets, 5) Overflow gutters or devices, 6) Piping, 7) Designed POOL water elevation, 8) AQUATIC FEATURES such as ladders, stairs, diving boards, slides, and play features, 9) Lighting, 10) Pool markings, and 11) Surface materials

Detailed scaled and dimensional drawings of the AQUATIC FACILITY and for each individual AQUATIC VENUE, as appropriate, shall include location and type of: 1) Design of DECK, curb, or walls enclosing the AQUATIC VENUE, 2) DECK drains, 3) Paved walkways and other hardscape features, 4) Non-slip flooring, 5) AQUATIC VENUE area finishes, 6) Drinking fountains or other sources of drinking water, 7) Entries and exits, 8) Hose bibs, 9) Fences, 10) Telephones, and 11) Area lighting.

Detailed scaled and dimensional drawings for each individual AQUATIC VENUE shall contain a flow diagram showing the location, plan, elevation, and schematics of: 1) Filters, 2) Pumps, 3) Chemical feeders and interlocks 4) Chemical controllers and interlocks, 5) Secondary disinfection systems, if required, 6) Supplementary disinfection systems, if installed, 7) Ventilation devices or AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS, 8) Heaters, 9) Surge tanks, including operating levels, 10) BACKFLOW prevention assemblies and air gaps, 11) Valves, 12) Piping, 13) Flow meters, 14) Gauges, 15) Thermometers, 16) Test cocks, 17) Sight glasses, and 18) Drainage system for the disposal of AQUATIC VENUE water and filter wastewater.

Detailed scaled and dimensional drawings for each individual AQUATIC VENUE shall contain a schematic layout of the AQUATIC VENUE EQUIPMENT ROOM (or equipment area if permitted by the local AHJ) showing accessibility for installation and maintenance.

Detailed scaled and dimensional drawings for each individual AQUATIC VENUE shall contain a schematic layout of the AQUATIC FACILITY CHEMICAL STORAGE SPACE(s).