2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

Schedule 2

(Regulation 4)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SWIMMING
OR WADING POOL

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.

(Inserted by S.I. 36/2020)