§ 165.43 Water Supply, Waste Water, and Sewer Connections.
RCNY § 165.43
(a)Water supply.
(1)The source and quality of the water supplied to the pool and/or spray ground and all plumbing fixtures, including drinking fountains, lavatories and showers, shall be obtained from the municipal water supply or a source of potable water pursuant to 24 RCNY Health Code § 141.01.
(2)Cross-connection control. The potable water supply shall be protected against inter-connection or cross-connection to any potential source of contamination, including but not limited to backflow and back-siphonage. Water introduced into the pool and/or spray pad, either directly or to the recirculation system, shall be supplied through an air gap of at least 6 inches or two times the pipe diameter, whichever is greater. In pools and/or spray pad where it is not possible to provide an air gap, the pool and/or spray water shall be protected by an approved backflow prevention device.
(3)Drinking water fountains. Drinking fountains shall be of a slanting jet-type with a surrounding guard and nonsubmersible opening. They shall be accessible by patrons at the pool and be supplied with adequate water pressure.
(4)Fill spout. When a fill spout is used to introduce water into the pool, it shall be covered so as not to create a hazard to the patrons. The open end of the fill spout shall have no sharp edges, shall not protrude more than two inches beyond the edge of the pool and shall be at least six inches above the deck level. The fill spout shall be located under the diving board when the pool is equipped with a diving board.
(b)Waste water disposal.
(c)Potable water treatment and sewage treatment facilities. Plans for any potable water treatment or sewage treatment facilities to be constructed on-site at the bathing establishment shall be submitted for approval by the department prior to construction of such facilities.
