§ 165.27 Sanitation and Safety.
RCNY § 165.27
(a)Pool and pool area.
(1)General. The pool shall be maintained free from sediment, lint, dirt and hair. The pool walls and bottom shall be vacuumed or brushed daily or as needed to remove visible material when pool is closed. The walls, floors, ceilings and equipment shall be maintained so that they are protected from deterioration.
(2)Pool and/or spray ground enclosures or fencing and gates shall be maintained in a manner consistent with 24 RCNY Health Code §§ 165.41(i)(l) and/or 165.42(g) (3) Depth markings and safety lines for pools shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the provisions of 24 RCNY Health Code § 165.41(o) and be clearly visible and readable.
(4)Safety signs for pools shall be maintained in a manner consistent with 24 RCNY Health Code § 165.41(u).
(5)Decks, Spray Pad and Features. (A) General. Pool and/or spray decks shall be rinsed daily to remove any materials or contaminates on the surface of the pool deck and/or surface of the spray pad. The deck shall be kept clean and free of puddled water. Cracks in the spray pad and/or pool decks shall be repaired when they may be a potential for leakage, present a tripping hazard, a potential cause of lacerations, or impact the ability to properly clean and maintain the pool and/or spray pad area. (B) Pools. Indoor pool decks shall be disinfected at least weekly. The walks, overflow gutters, counters, lockers, equipment, furniture, interior partitions and walls shall be kept in good repair, clean and sanitary. The deck shall be kept free of obstructions and tripping hazards for at least a five-foot (5') width walkway around the entire pool. (C) Spray Pad and Features. The water must be flushed to waste and not discharged into the spray pad treatment tank. Flushing may be accomplished by use of a hose supplied with potable water or by operation of the spray features providing it adequately flushes the entire pad surface and is discharged to waste. The spray pad and features shall be kept free of sediment and visible soil.
(6)Spa pools. Spa pools shall be drained and cleaned when needed, and not less than once every two weeks. Placement of chairs or other furniture shall be prohibited within three feet of the edge of any spa pool.
(7)Food and drinks. Glass and sharp objects are prohibited in the pool and on spray pad and all deck areas.
(8)For pools, ladders, handrails, diving equipment, lifeguard chairs, slides and other deck equipment shall be kept firmly secured to the deck and maintained in good repair.
(9)Floats or tubes not in use shall be removed from pool.
(10)Safety ropes (for pools). Safety ropes shall be kept in place except when pool is being used exclusively for lap swimming or competition.
(11)Starting blocks (for pools). Starting blocks shall only be used during supervised practices or swim meets, otherwise the starting blocks shall be removed or secured to prevent use by an untrained person.
(12)Deck slides (for pools). Deck slides shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of 24 RCNY Health Code § 165.41(q).
(13)Rolling bulkheads (for pools). Rolling bulkheads, when used, shall be provided with traction wheels running on the pool floor or alternatively in the overflow gutter. When not in use these should be stored in a safe manner.
(14)Hosing. A minimum length of 50 feet of hosing shall be provided and available to flush the entire deck area. Hose bibbs shall have antisiphonage devices. The hosing unit shall not be used to fill make-up water into the pool.
(15)Water level for diving (for pools). The water level in the pool shall be maintained to provide the required depths in areas for diving as provided below: (A) Swimming pools equipped with diving boards prior to March 30, 1988, shall meet the minimum water depth and swimming pool and diving board dimensions shown in Columns (1) to (4) in Table 2. The minimum water depth requirement for one meter boards used only for competitive use and training or used in physical education instruction at schools shall meet criteria in Columns 2, 3 and 4 for 26" - 30" boards listed in Table 2. (B) Swimming pools equipped with diving boards after March 30, 1988, shall meet the criteria shown in Table 3. Minimum dimensions for pools with diving equipment are shown in Table 3 of 24 RCNY Health Code § 165.41. (C) Head-first diving from the pool deck is prohibited in water depths less than eight feet except during competitive swimming or swimmer training activities. Table 2: Minimum Water Depth Requirement Board Height above Water(1) Minimum Board Overhang over Water(2) Minimum Water Depth in Diving Area (3) Minimum Diving Area forward of Board Tip (4) Maximum Slope to 5' Water DepthWidthLengthUp to 24"2'6"8'4' 13'6"1:3> 24" - 26"2'6"8 1/2'8' 10'1:3> 26" - 30"3'9'16' 10'1:3> 30"4'11'16'20'1:21 meter4'11'16' 16'1:3> 1 meter6'12'20' 20'1:2 (b) Bather loads. The number of patrons within a pool enclosure shall not exceed the maximum permissible loading established by 24 RCNY Health Code § 165.41(m). The bather load shall be posted at the entrance or at a location where it can be seen by all patrons. The pool operator shall be responsible for controlling the number of bathers so that the maximum capacity is not exceeded.
(c)Bathhouse and bather preparation facilities. All facilities shall be ventilated and maintained. The floors, walls, fixtures, showers, and toilets shall be kept clean, free of dirt and debris and in good condition. Floors shall be maintained in a slip-resistant condition. Soap dispensers shall be filled and operable. A supply of toilet paper shall be provided at each toilet at all times. All lavatories shall be provided with soap, paper towels or electrical-drying units, and covered waste and sanitary napkin receptacles where appropriate. Showers, when provided, shall be supplied with water at a temperature no more than 110°F Thermostatic, and tempering or mixing valves shall be kept in good operation to prevent scalding of the users. Shower curtains shall be kept clean. Foot showers, if used, shall be kept clean and free of puddled water. The use of foot baths is prohibited.
(d)Care of suits and towels. All swimming suits and towels used by the public and maintained for public use shall be washed with a detergent in hot water, rinsed and thoroughly dried after each use.
(e)Security. All doors or gates into the bathing area shall be maintained and checked for proper operation. They shall be kept closed and locked when the facility is closed.
(f)Noise. If the noise is excessive such that instructions cannot be heard, corrective action shall be taken.
(g)Pools temporarily out of service or abandoned. Pools temporarily not in use or not intended for use shall either be covered securely, or emptied, or secured in a manner approved by the department, by the owner of the property upon which the pool is constructed, or the bathing establishment operator or owner. Water shall not be permitted to accumulate around the pool or on pool covers so as to provide a breeding area for mosquitoes or other insects.
(h)Sauna and steam rooms. All sauna and steam rooms shall be maintained pursuant to manufacturers' instruction and operated in a safe, clean and sanitary condition which shall include compliance with the following requirements: (1) Saunas shall be inspected regularly for the required maintenance to heater, controls and benches. Wood surfaces showing any signs of deterioration shall be replaced.
(3)Flammable materials such as gasoline, thinners, or paints, shall not be kept at the steam generator area.
