A. Location Design and Construction |
1. Pools must be designed and constructed to withstand anticipated loads. |
2. Construction materials must be non-toxic, impervious and able to withstand design stresses. |
3. Pool deck must be well above ground level. |
4. Pool surface must be made to a smooth finish. |
5. Pool must have at least two ladders or steps with hand rails at deep and shallow end. |
6. Pool must have a proper filtration system. |
7. Trees/plants must be located so that leaves and other organic materials do not fall into the pool. |
8. Pools must be so constructed to prevent storm and other surface drainage from entering the pool. |
9. Pool must be located at a site where dirt, dust and debris will not be carried or blown into the pool. |
B. Cleaning of Pool |
1. The pool must be free of visible dirt. |
2. Visible scum and floating matter must be immediately removed. |
3. Algae growth must be removed from the sides. |
4. Cleaning may be done by draining the pool and scrubbing the sides and bottom or by the use of suction cleaners. |
C. Other Parameters |
Free chlorine residual must be 2.0 – 3:00 ppm |
ppm pH optimal 7.2 – 7.8 |
Alkalinity: 80 – 120ppm |
Calcium hardness: 150 – 400ppm. |