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8.6.2 A flow-through (erosion) feeder shall feed only the disinfectant(s) specified by the manufacturer. 11.4.2 The step tread shall be at least ten (10) inches deep and at least twelve (12) inches wide, and the step riser shall be at least seven (7) inches and not be more than twelve (12) inches high. Turbidity means a measure of the clarity or cloudiness of water. Competitive Diving means either the training of divers or an actual diving competition among trained divers, which is sanctioned by the Federation International de Natation Amateur (FINA), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFSHSA) or United States Diving Inc. (USD). 4.15.2 Communication and coordination with emergency responders and local health department notification as part of an Emergency Action Plan. 1.4.4 The Disinfection role of hypochlorous acid, 1.4.5 Unstabilized products (sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, and chlorine gas). Environmental Health Survey means a comprehensive on-site review of the facilities, operation and management of a pool for the purpose of determining whether a safe environment and bathing water of acceptable quality are being provided. 9.2.1 All pools and related facilities shall be maintained in a clean sanitary condition. 5.7 Weatherizing including the importance of weatherizing and the steps to prevent damage to aquatic facilities and their mechanical systems due to very low temperatures or extreme weather conditions (e.g., flooding). 14.2.2 The suspension shall be effective upon receipt of written notice by the person in charge and a suspension statement on the Environmental Health Report constitutes a written notice. It can be compressed in liquid form and stored in heavy steel tanks. 2023 All rights reserved|2 The Circle (PO Box 589), Georgetown, DE 19947|(302) 855-7700. 9.4.2 If anyone who is not toilet trained is going to use a pool, the operator shall take whatever steps are necessary to ensure that fecal material does not enter the water (e.g. 5.1.8.6 In computing the minimum deck area for adjacent pools, no area of the deck shall be considered as serving both pools. 4.15 Emergency Response Plan including: 4.15.1 Steps to respond to emergencies (at a minimum, severe weather events, drowning or injury, contamination of the water, chemical incidents); and. The Section issues various types of authorizations depending upon the location and type of activity proposed. Sussex Conservation District 3.4.1.4 A map of the area (city, town, rural area, etc.) Safety (as it relates to construction items) means a design standard intended to prevent inadvertent or hazardous operation or use (i.e., a passive engineering strategy). 6.2.10.1 All multiport valves shall be NSF listed. With a lot of experience under our belts, it's one of the many things that truly sets us apart from other companies. 9.28.3.4.1 Fecal or vomit contamination of the item used to remove the contamination (e.g., the net or bucket) shall be removed by thorough cleaning followed by disinfection (e.g., after cleaning, leave the net, scoop, or bucket immersed in the pool during the disinfection procedure prescribed for formed-stool, diarrheal-stool, or vomit contamination, as appropriate). 201 Wheatsworth Road Hamburg, NJ 07419 973-579-0370 Fax: 973-579-0399 Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. except holidays health@sussex.nj.us Sussex County Air Quality Alert *IMPORTANT NOTE*: To obtain the appropriate air quality forecast for emergency generator testing, go to http://www.nj.gov/dep/aqpp/aqforecast/index.htm 3.7 Valves including modulating/ automatic, and check) and their safe operation. 11.7.1 All spa pools shall have at least two (2) inlets which are connected to the recirculation system and in spa pools where only one (1) skimmer is required, the inlets shall be located such that they direct water toward the skimmer. 1.1.6 The advantages or disadvantages of using each disinfectant. Enclosure can apply to aquatic facilities or aquatic venues. Intermediate risers, however, shall be uniform in height. 7.4.2 Any manufacturers instructions for the proper use of this separation tank shall display either on the top of the separation tank or on the wall nearby. 8.6.11 Water Testing Equipment and Sampling Frequency. (NOTE - This is not required for exempted pools that operate without a lifeguard). Structural Crack means a break or split in the pool surface that weakens the structural integrity of the vessel. pH ranges from 0 to 14. Walk-in service available 8:30AM - 4:30PM for customers applying for building permits. Before you apply for a permit, you may need to get a plot plan, dig plan, and/or panel layout. As a guideline for residential pools that require permits, please see the following: Zoning permits are required for seasonal as well as permanently installed pools. 9.28.4.3.1 In AQUATIC VENUE water that contains cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine product, water shall be treated by: 9.28.4.3.1.1 Lowering the pH to 6.5, raising the free chlorine residual to 40 mg/L using a non-stabilized chlorine product, and maintaining at 40 mg/L for at least 30 hours or an equivalent time and concentration needed to reach the CT value. 2.10 Water Treatment Systems including: 2.10.1 Descriptions of system use, monitoring, calibration, and maintenance of automatic controllers; 2.10.2 Descriptions of common types of liquid, dry chemical, and gas mechanical feeders; 2.10.3 CHLORINE, bromine, and ozone generators; 2.10.5 Unique features of feeders, generators, and systems; 2.10.6 How to generally operate and maintain them; 2.10.7 Advantages and disadvantages of different feeders, ultraviolet light systems, and ozonator types; and. UV Transmissivity means the percentage measurement of ultraviolet light able to pass through a solution. 9.15.2.1.11 Blood borne pathogen spill kit. 5.1.15.1 All pools shall have at least one (1) permanent water closet with lavatory for the lifeguard\attendant, which is accessible when the pool is open and is located contiguous to the pool deck or pool room. 8.6.10.3.2 Minimum Flow Rate Calculation The flow rate (Q) through the secondary disinfection system shall be determined based upon the total volume of the pool or feature (V) and a prescribed dilution time (T) for theoretically reducing the number of assumed infective Cryptosporidium (108 oocysts from an initial total number of 100 million) oocysts to a concentration of one oocysts/100 mL. 1.5.2 A variance shall not be transferable from person to person, or from location to location. The alkalinity and calcium hardness levels needed should be within the recommended ranges. 7.5.1 All pools with cartridge filtration systems shall have at least one (1) spare cartridge for each cartridge in use, which is clean and ready for installation, along with at least one (1) vat which is capable of submerging all of the cartridges from one filter vessel. 10.6.1 All wading pools shall be equipped with either a perimeter overflow gutter or at least one skimmer which is connected to the recirculation system and effectively remove any floating material. 8.6.10.3.1 The secondary disinfection system shall be located in the treatment loop (post filtration) and treat a portion (up to 100%) of the filtration flow prior to return of the water to the pool or feature. 1.8.1 How different combined chlorine and disinfection by-products are formed in the water and air; 1.8.2 The maximum acceptable level of combined chlorine; 1.8.3 How methods such as water replacement, breakpoint chlorination, ultraviolet light, ozone, ventilation, and use of other oxidizers can reduce combined chlorine level; 1.8.4 The advantages and disadvantages of each; and 5) Possible health effects of combined chlorine products in the air, particularly in indoor aquatic facilities. Measure the pool water pH, alkalinity and calcium hardness. 1.5.1 A licensee may seek a variance from these Regulations by making a request for variance to the Division. This person may be part of the pool staff or from a private company and shall monitor the pool weekly or more as necessary to maintain compliance with these Regulations. Operations Course work for operations shall include: 5.1 Regulations including the application of local, regional, state, and federal regulations and standards relating to the operation of aquatic facilities. 12.3.1 Flumes shall terminate either at a depth of at least six (6) inches below the splash pool operating water level, or not more than two (2) inches above the splash pool operating water level, provided the flume is level for at least the last ten (10) feet. No pool memberships are available to non-beneficial owners. 5.1.12.1 Shall be provided at all pools which do not have adequate natural lighting or which are to be used for evening/night swimming. This drawing shall also specify the materials of construction for the pool and deck, and the color of the pool walls and floor. This registration number can be verified by using the EPA National Pesticide Information Retrieval System (http://ppis.ceris.purdue.edu/#). 7.3.1 All media shall meet all of the specifications of the filter manufacturer. 5.8 Facility Renovation & Design Aquatic facility renovation and design including: 5.8.1 Definitions of aquatic facility renovation, remodeling, and substantial alternation; 5.8.2 When it is necessary to renovate; 5.8.3 When it is necessary to notify the Division of planned renovations and remodeling; and. 5.1.4.1 All pool walls shall be vertical for a minimum depth of two (2) feet six (6) inches in areas less than five (5) feet deep. 3.3.4 Discussion on balancing the need to maximize surface water flow while minimizing the likelihood of entrapment. 8.8.3 NO SMOKING signs shall be conspicuously posted in all chemical storage areas. 11.1.1 Except as otherwise noted previously and in this Section, spa pools shall comply with all other requirements of these Regulations. This may be achieved through a variety of chemical or physical means including chemical treatment, physical cleaning, or drying. The term bather as defined, also includes staff members, and refers to those users who can be exposed to contaminated water as well as potentially contaminate the water. 5.1.14.3 Flower beds, shrubs and other similar planted areas may be permitted inside the pool fence or room if all of the following conditions are satisfied: 5.1.14.3.1 There shall be a separation distance of at least ten (10) feet between the edge of the pool and the edge of the planted area, 5.1.14.3.2 The planted area shall be designed such that regular maintenance can be easily accomplished. These Regulations in no way preclude a facility from establishing additional rules and operating procedures as long as they do not contradict those established herein. such that pool water can be pumped directly to waste. 4.3.1 Division personnel performing environmental health/sanitary evaluations or complaint investigations of public pool shall meet the same requirements as specified for a qualified pool operator in Section 4.4 of these Regulations prior to assuming responsibilities for this program. 9.20.1.5 Elderly persons and anyone with heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, or anyone under a physicians care should not enter without consulting with their physician. Breakpoint Chlorination means the conversion of inorganic chloramine compounds to nitrogen gas by reaction with Free Available Chlorine. 9.28.5.2 Pools Containing Chlorine Stabilizers, 9.28.5.2.1 In public pool water that contains cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine product, water shall be treated by doubling the inactivation time, 9.28.5.3 Measurement of the Inactivation Time. Sussex County Permit Expediter Service 9.6.1 Unless exempted by 16 Del.C., each pool that is greater than four (4) feet deep (any portion) shall have a lifeguard on duty when the pool is open. 12.7.4 Where an odd number of surface skimmers are required they shall be positioned appropriately based on the size of the splash pool and pump reservoir. 3.3.2 Upon issuance of an application an applicant shall permit the Division to enter the proposed public pool to conduct an inspection. that is greater negatively than -0.3 indicates a corrosive water and an L.I. 9.13.2 These pairs of depth markings shall be located at the points of minimum depth, maximum depth, intermediate depths at no more than two (2) foot depth increments, breaks in slope and on each end of the pool. 4.10 Injury Prevention including basic steps known to decrease the likelihood of injury, at a minimum: 4.10.1 Banning glass containers at aquatic facilities. 10.4.1 All wading pools which are indoors or within the confines of another pool fence shall be surrounded by a fence which is at least three (3) feet high and is equipped with a gate. 9.2.5.1 If a portable water closet is provided, it shall be properly vented, designed to exclude flies, equipped with a self-closing door, provided with toilet tissue and maintained in a clean sanitary condition and be located contiguous to the pool deck or pool room. 5.1.2.4 Underwater or overhead projections or obstructions except for handholds, steps, ladders, facilities for persons with disabilities or recirculation system fittings shall be prohibited, unless such construction can be justified by engineering design. This is the lower limit of peak occupancy to be used for design purposes for determining services that support occupants. Theoretical peak occupancy is used to determine the number of showers. or; 9.28.4.3.1.2 Circulating the water through a secondary disinfection system to theoretically reduce the number of Cryptosporidium oocyst in the public pool below one oocyst/100 mL or; 9.28.4.3.1.3 Draining the AQUATIC VENUE completely. Easy. 9.13.4 Markings on the pool walls shall be positioned to be read from the water. Skimmer means a device installed in the pool wall whose purpose is to remove floating debris and surface water to the filter. 9.1.7 Pool walls and floors shall be refinished when safe sanitary conditions cannot be maintained. Patron means a bather or other person or occupant at an aquatic facility who may or may not have contact with aquatic venue water either through partial or total immersion. 8.1.3 Cross connections between the potable water supply and the pool water shall be prohibited. 6.2.7.1.1 Side wall inlets, with the exception of those built into a gutter, shall discharge at a depth of at least twelve (12) inches below the normal water level. 9.28.4.2 Diarrheal-Stool Contamination. CT Value means a representation of the concentration of the disinfectant (C) multiplied by time in minutes (T) needed for inactivation of a particular contaminant. 9.22.6 The Division may test the high temperature prevention system to ensure proper operation. It is a known acute respiratory and ocular irritant. 6.1.2 The recirculation system shall be designed to provide the maximum allowable turnover times: 6.1.2.1 Maximum Allowable Turnover Times, 6.1.2.1.1 Swimming Pools maximum turnover 6 hours or less, 6.1.2.1.2 Wading Pools maximum turnover 1 hour or less and shall have a secondary disinfection system, 6.1.2.1.3 Spray Pads maximum turnover 1 hour or less and shall have a secondary disinfection system, 6.1.2.1.4 Treatment pools maximum turnover 1 hour or less and shall have a secondary disinfection system, 6.1.2.1.5 Spa Pool maximum turnover 15 minutes or less, 6.1.3 In the pump/filter area, each suction and discharge line shall have a manual control valve capable of regulating flow or shutting off flow completely. It has low solubility in water and is rapidly released into the air above pools where it can accumulate, particularly in indoor settings. 9.20.1.4 Use by anyone under five (5) years of age is prohibited unless there is documented written permission from their physician. 5.1.14.2 Provisions shall be made so that bathers returning to the pool deck from these areas are routed past a foot rinse shower. The point at which the drop occurs is referred to as the breakpoint. wading pool, spa pool). Slip Resistant means a textured surface that is neither conducive to slipping when wet nor abrasive to bare feet and has a minimum static coefficient of friction of 0.6 (measured by an approved method). 5.1.6.1 With the exception of diving pools, all pools shall have a minimum depth in the shallow area of three (3) feet and a maximum depth of four (4) feet. 9.15.3.2 Emergency Dialing Instructions. 8.5.1.1 The pH shall not be less than 7.2 or greater than 7.8. If approved, an Approval to Construct shall be issued which shall be valid for one (1) year. 8.9.2 The backwash discharge line shall terminate above the drain entry point by a distance of at least twice its diameter. Official Sussex County of New Jersey Web site - Information available includes departments, board of freeholders, county clerk, surrogate, sheriff, directory services, economic development, business overview, tourism, education, history, municipal profiles, government, recreation and culture, demographics, and links Recirculation System means the combination of the main drain, gutter or skimmer, inlets, piping, pumps, controls, surge tank or balance tank to provide pool water recirculation to and from the pool and the treatment systems. 2.6.1 How total alkalinity relates to pH; 2.6.2 Effects of low and high total alkalinity; 2.6.3 Factors that affect total alkalinity; 2.6.4 Ideal total alkalinity range, and. 5.1.25.2 Pools with diving boards higher than three (3) meters, and/or pools with diving platforms shall be constructed in accordance with the standards of the FINA, NCAA and USD and these devices shall be labeled COMPETITIVE DIVING ONLY.. 7904. 5.1.10.2 If expansion joints are provided, the joint shall be filled with a non-rigid material such as mastic which shall not protrude above the deck. To find out what permits you need, contact your local HOA and the municipal authority. Permits and Licenses | Sussex County 5.1.5.2 The slope shall not exceed one (1) foot in twelve (12) feet (1':12') where the water depth is five (5) feet or less, shall not exceed one (1) foot in three (3) feet (1':3') where the depth is greater than five (5) feet. 14.2.8 When the Division determines that the imminent health hazard no longer exists, the suspension shall be terminated and the permit returned. shall be prohibited within the pool fence, pool room or bathhouse facilities. 5.1.6 Shallow End Minimum/Maximum Depth. 3.1.4 When a public pool changes ownership, management firm, or lessee, both the facility and its operation shall be brought into full compliance with these Regulations prior to the issuance of a permit. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request Form. 5.10.5 How to balance air change and energy efficiency. 1.4.6 Stabilized products (sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione and trichloro-s-triazinetrione). Property Search Sheriff Sales MeetingCalendar. Interactive Water Play Aquatic Venue means any indoor or outdoor installation that includes sprayed, jetted or other water sources contacting bathers and not incorporating standing or captured water as part of the bather activity area. Click GO on the Apply/Manage a License and Service Requests tile. Attendant on Duty means an attendant who is either at poolside or in the pool (special situations), visually guarding the life of the bathers. 5.1.7.2 Any pool with water deeper than five (5) feet shall have at least two (2) ladders in the deep end. 6.2.5.2 All drain outlet pipes shall be recessed within the fitting or in a pit and equipped with a cover which can only be removed with a Phillips screwdriver or a special tool. 3.1.5 Establishments in compliance with these Regulations shall be issued a permit in accordance with Section 3.3. of these Regulations. The CT value can vary with pH or temperature change so these values must also be supplied to allow comparison between values. 9.14.1 Whenever non-swimmers are in the water, all pools that have a slope break shall have a safety line located at least one (1) foot and not more than two (2) feet on the shallow side of the slope break, directly above the line on the bottom required by Section 5.1. As pH is raised, more ionization occurs and chlorine disinfectants decrease in effectiveness. Person in Charge means the/an owner of the pool. Otherwise known as a natatorium. MEMBERSHIP Information 2023. 2.11.1.10 Any other tests (including but not limited to salt concentrations, phosphates, nitrates, potassium monopersulfate, copper, iron, and bacterial testing); 2.11.2 The advantages and disadvantages of each method; 2.11.3 How to maintain testing equipment; 2.11.5 How to perform and interpret tests; 2.11.7 The steps of the dilution method; and. 9.28.2.1 The Contamination Response Plan shall include procedures for response and cleanup, provisions for training staff in these procedures, and a list of equipment and supplies for clean-up. Plans and specifications shall be legible and on paper no larger than 30" X 42" and shall include, but are not limited to the following information: 3.4.1.1 The facility name and the name and telephone number of a contact person at or near the site. 8.5.1.2 Any chemical added directly or indirectly to a pool shall be approved by the Division, registered with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, used strictly in accordance with the manufacturers directions and properly labeled in accordance with the Hazardous Chemical Information Act 16 Del.C. 14.2.7 The person in charge of the pool may also request, in writing, to the Division at any time during the suspension, an administrative hearing to challenge the findings of the Environmental Health Report that resulted in the pool closure. 2.2.2 Details of water balance including pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, temperature, and TDS. Pay Your Tax Invoice . Please contact the Permit Office at (302) 855-7720 for additional information. 9.28.6.1 Blood contamination of a properly maintained public pools water does not pose a public health risk to swimmers. 9.6.3 Copies of training/certification documentation for all lifeguards currently employed by the pools management shall be present at the pool when it is open. 24. It is a known acute respiratory and ocular irritant. 9.28.4.1.3 Measurement of Inactivation Time - Measurement of the inactivation time required shall start when the public pool reaches the intended free Chlorine level. Welcome to the Sussex Conservation District's Online Store Visit our applications tab for Residential Stormwater Standard Plans or browse through the variety of plants we offer for sale. 6.1.1 The recirculation system shall consist of, but is not limited to: a pump, a flow measuring device, a removable strainer with spare basket (not required on vacuum filters), a filter with at least one (1) pressure gauge, an automatic disinfectant feeder, piping, deep end floor outlet/drains, a perimeter overflow gutter or surface skimmers, return inlets, valves and other necessary equipment. If pH is higher than 7.0, the water is said to be basic, or alkaline. 9.25.1 At least one attendant shall be stationed near the end of the flume/run out to supervise and control the sliders as they arrive. 7.2.2 In multiple filter installations filter piping shall be valved such that each filter can be individually backwashed. 3.2 Operating Permit - No person shall operate a pool without a valid permit from the Division and operating permits shall expire annually. Dichloramine means a disinfection by-product formed when chlorine binds to nitrogenous waste in pool water to form an amine- containing compound with two chlorine atoms (NHCl2). 9.13.3 All depth markings shall be at least four (4) inches high, of a contrasting color and spaced no more than twenty-five (25) feet apart on the pool perimeter. Diving means a head first entry into a body of water. 14.2.4.10 There is no qualified lifeguard or attendant on duty (unless exempted by 16 Del.C.). Alkalinity can be raised by adding sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and lowered by adding muriatic acid or sodium bisulfate (dry acid). 9.28.7 Procedures for Brominated Pools. Equipment Room means a space intended for the operation of pool pumps, filters, heaters, and controllers. Every pool shall, upon request, provide the Division with the name of the person(s) in charge and how they can be contacted. Reduce project delays and save time on code research. 9.28.2.2 A minimum of one person on-site while the public pool is open for use shall be: 9.28.2.2.1 Trained in the procedures for response to formed-stool contamination, diarrheal contamination, vomit contamination, and blood contamination; and.

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