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007.04.3-XV. Controlled Limited-Use Spas.

AR ADC 007.04.3-XVArkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 007. Department of Health
Division 04. Environmental Health Services
Rule 3. Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Swimming Pools and Other Related Facilities
Ark. Admin. Code 007.04.3-XV
007.04.3-XV. Controlled Limited-Use Spas.
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Controlled limited use spas as defined in Section III shall meet all the applicable requirements of these Regulations with the following variances:
A. A minimum of 50 square feet of NSF approved cartridge filter for units 500 gallons or less. The filtration may be located below the skimmer unit or within an equipment system. Larger units shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
B. An NSF approved continuous disinfection (chlorine or bromine) unit shall be required. Other similar dispensing devices maybe approved on a case by case basis. Location of facility, patron use, and supervision shall be considered when determining equipment need. The unit shall be sized in accordance with Section XII E.
C. One skimmer with weir and a minimum of 2 side/bottom suction fittings with anti-entrapment covers shall be provided per pump.
D. An alternate disinfection unit (i.e. ozonator, UV, etc.) is recommended and only in conjunction with an approved primary disinfection unit. If installed it shall be installed per manufacturers' requirements.
E. All safety and signage requirements for spas shall be met.
NOTE: The recirculation/filtration/disinfection system shall operate 24 hours continuously.

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Amended Aug. 1, 2012.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 007.04.3-XV, AR ADC 007.04.3-XV
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