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007.04.5-VIII. SUBMISSION OF PLANS

AR ADC 007.04.5-VIIIArkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 007. Department of Health
Division 04. Environmental Health Services
Rule 5. Outdoor Bathing Places (Refs & Annos)
Ark. Admin. Code 007.04.5-VIII
007.04.5-VIII. SUBMISSION OF PLANS
Currentness
A. GENERAL. All reports, final plans and specifications should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the date on which action by the Department is desired. Preliminary plans should be submitted for review prior to the preparation of final plans. No approval for construction shall be issued until final, complete, detailed plans and specifications have been submitted to the Department and found to be satisfactory. Documents submitted for formal approval shall contain sufficient information to demonstrate to the Department that the proposed public bathing beach, or improvements thereto will meet the standards contained herein and shall include but not be limited to:
B. GENERAL LAYOUT
1. Detailed description of the watershed with location and identification of all potential sources of contamination including any anticipated future development.
a. Extent of Watershed to Include. In the instance of a large watershed, the area to be covered shall be determined based on knowledge of the area.
b. Plot Maps. A plot map drawn to scale, showing the bathing beach and any contaminating or potentially contaminating discharges.
c. Potential Sources of Contamination. The potential sources of contamination include but are not limited to, the following: streams, unsewered residential areas, wastewater treatment plants, combined sewer and storm drain outlets, industrial outlets, sanitary landfills, open dumps, animal enclosures, and potential high erosion areas.
d. Topographical Influences. The influence or potential influence of topography or unusual factors in the watershed.
2. Location of access roads, parking, buildings, water supplies, sanitary and storm sewers, electrical and telephone services and the proposed facilities relative to existing facilities.
3. Location relative to nearest population center with service facilities such as medical, fire protection and communication.
4. Bathing Beach Water Quality. Information concerning the source, quality and quantity of the water, and the results of at least one set of representative bacterial samples and a chemical analysis of the water shall be provided.
5. BASIS OF DESIGN
a. BATHER LOAD. Maximum and average attendance and anticipated swimmer loads.
b. DEPTH AND SLOPE OF BOTTOM. The depth of water in the swimming area and the existence of any dangerous slopes or dropoffs.
c. SAFETY. The physical condition and safety of construction of any floating platforms, diving towers or lifeguard towers located in the water, the condition of the bathhouse and other appurtenances on the beach.
d. Sanitation. The number, location and condition of water sources and sewage treatment devices serving the beach area.
e. Water Level. Seasonal or anticipated water level variations.
f. Other. Any other notable characteristics in the watershed or bathing beach.
6. Operational Detail.
a. Dates when public bathing beach will be operated.
b. Training, experience and number of on-site management, supervisory and lifeguard personnel.
7. PROHIBITIONS FOR ESTABLISHING NEW BATHING BEACHES.
New bathing beaches may be prohibited when contamination from sources outlined in Section VIII.B.1.c., is likely or potential design problems as outlined in Section VIII.B.5., are determined by the Department.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 007.04.5-VIII, AR ADC 007.04.5-VIII
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