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1N JOAQUIN COUN'- ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM: RECREATIONAL HL. _LTH PAGE 1 OF 2 POLICY/PROCEDURE: EFFECTIVE DATE: $UPERCEDES: HEALTH DEPARTMENT 7-1-2006 06-04 APPROVED 9Y: Donna Heran, REHS, Director TITLE OF POLICY/PROCEDURE: POOL, SPA, and WADING POOL REQUIREMENTS FOR REPLASTERING OR RESURFACING POLICY Prior to replastering or resurfacing any public pool, spa, or wade pool, the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department (EHD) requires that the pool be inspected to verify compliance with the California Health and Safety Code and the California Code of Regulations. The purpose of this inspection is to identify any structural repairs/retrofits and/or installation of safety devices that must be completed prior to re -opening the pool. PROCEDURE A. An application for a Consultation Inspection must be submitted to the EHD, along with the .� applicable fee, at least 48 hours prior to the inspection. B. The inspection must be done before the replastering or resurfacing is performed, preferably when the pool is empty and sandblasted. C. Compliance with all of the following requirements, where applicable, must be verified by EHD staff prior to application of the plaster or resurfacing material. 1. For spa pools that do not have split suction lines for the circulation and booster pump, the suction lines must be split and have a tee connection with a three-foot separation between grates, to reduce the hazard of a suction entrapment. Approved anti -vortex main drain covers are required on all split suction lines. 2. For pools that are six -feet deep or less, the main drain shall be split and have a tee connection with a three-foot separation between grates to reduce the hazard of a suction entrapment. 3. For spa pools with one skimmer, the equalizer line shall be split and have a tee connection with a three-foot separation between suction lines. They shall also be fitted with approved anti -hair entanglement covers. 4. All skimmers with equalizer lines must be fitted with approved anti -hair entanglement type grates. See item #5 for rating requirements. 5. Any public pool, spa, or wade pool must have approved -type anti -vortex main drain covers and anti -hair entanglement equalizer line covers installed. The suction fittings shall be ANSUASME Al 12.19.8M rated with a maximum GPM flow imprinted on the fitting. Hand railing must be provided over all stairs, extending from the deck to the bottom step tread. The upper railing surface shall not be less than28 inches nor more than 36 inches above the deck and each step tread.