HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 3242 08/03/1982 RDINANCE NO. 3242
AN ORDINANCE TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE V ENTITLED
"PUBLIC SPA SANITATION REGULATIONS" TO
CHAPTER 19 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT
PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
PASSED AND APPROVED BY
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE 3rd DAY OF Auqust , 1982.
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the corporate
authorities of the Village of
Mount Prospect, Illinois, the
4th day of August , 1982.
RDINANCE NO. 32z12
AN ORDI~ANCE TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE V ENTITLED
"PUBLIC SPA SANITATION REGULATIONS" TO
CNAPTER 19 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOU~T
PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
'OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: Chapter 19 of the Village Code of Mount Prospect,
Illinois, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Article V
entitled ~'Public Spa Sanitation Regulations~ to read as
follows:
ARTICLE V
PUBLIC SPA SANITATION REGULATIONS
SECTION:
19.501
19.502
19.503
19.504
19.505
19.506
19.507
19.508
19.509
19.510
19.511
19.512
19.513
19.514
19.515
19.516
19.517
19.518
19.519
19.520
19.521
19.522
19.523
19.524
19.525
19.526
19.527
19.528
19.529
19.530
19.531
19.532
Purpose
Definitions
Materials of Manufacturer
Heater and Temperature Requirements
Electrical Requirements
Water Supply
Inlets and Outlets
Circulation Systems
Overflow Systems
Filters
Pumps and Strainers
Valves
Air Infection Systems
Disinfectant and Chemical Feeders
Waste Water Disposal
Safety
Sanitary Facilities
Chemical Operational Parameters
License to Operate Public Spa
Permit for Construction or Installation Required
License Fee
Conditional or Temporary Permit
Inspection of Spa Premises
Access to Premises for Inspection
Submission of Water Samples
Notice of Violation
Notice Regarding License Suspension or Revocation
Hearing Regarding License Suspension or Revocaion
Hazardous Conditions - Closure
Penalty
Severability
Display of License, Removal
Sec. 19.501
Purpose. The provisions of this Article are
designed to protect the public health, safety
and welfare by providing sanitation regulations
Sec.
19. 502
502.1
502.2
502.3
502.4
502.5
502.6
for the evaluation and approval of the design,
construction and operation of spas.
Definitions
General Description - Spas
Spa means any pool or tub designed for recrea-
tional and therapeutic use and for physiological
and psychological relaxation. These pools are
not drained, cleaned and refilled after each
use and may include, but are not limited to,
these types: Hydrojet circulation, hot water,
cold water, mineral baths, air induction systems
or some combination of these. Such pool or
tub is shallow in depth and not meant for
swimming or diving, and depending on its size,
location and support equipment capacity, can
accommodate from one to many bathers.
These facilities, like swimming pools, are
closed cycle water systems and shall be designed
with complete water circulation, filtration,
heating and in some cases, disinfectant and
overflow systems integrated with the water cir-
culation system. In most cases, spas equipped
with heating devices shall have automatic water
temperature controls.
Public Spa - Public Spa means any spa other than
limited-use private spa which is constructed,
modified, or installed for use by the public.
Public spas operated in conjunction with a
companion residential facility, but not limited
to use of the residents, patrons, or members
of the companion facility are public.
Private Spa - Private spa means any spa owned
by no more than the owners of four (4) individual
living units, either jointly, individually or
through association, incorporation or otherwise
and operated and maintained in conjunction with
a companion residential housing facility and
having no more than four (4) living units,
for the limited use of the occupants thereof
and their guests.
Spa Plumbing - Spa Plumbing shall mean deck
drains, where provided. Overflow systems, re-
circulation inlets and outlet, pumps, filters,
heaters, air induction systems, valves, meter
and gauges, piping and fitting.
Air Induction - Air induction system is piping
and valves of air drawn into hydrojet by vacuum
created by hydrojet design.
Air Injection - Air Injection system means a
system activated by a separate air power unit,
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02.7
502.8
502.9
502.10
502.10
502.11
502.12
502.13
or blower which forces air into hollow ducting
built into the spa floor, bench, or other part
of the spa.
Deck - Deck means those areas surrounding a spa
which are specifically constructed or installed
for use by bathers.
Bather - Means any person using the spa and
adjoining deck area for the purpose of therapy
water sports or related activities.
Deck, Above Ground - Any structure that is on
top of or adjacent to the outer edges of the
above ground spa wall that can support person(s)
in a sitting or upright position.
Pre-Fabricated - Means a spa and its hydraulic
parts fabricated at a factory into a packaged
unit, with construction on site (if required)
consisting mainly of assembling and uniting
standardized parts.
Pre-Manufactured - Means vessel only, with
hydraulic parts fabricated at the construc-
tion site or outside of a factory, consisting
mainly of assembling and uniting standardized
parts.
Tamper Proof - Means that tools are required to
alter or remove portions of the equipment.
Steps - Means stairs or ladders designed to
permit entry and exit to and from the spa,
including one or more of the following:
502.12.1
Ladder - Means a series of vertically
separated treads or rungs connected
by vertical rail members or independent-
ly fastened to a vertical spa wall.
502.12.2
Recessed steps Means a riser and tread
or a series of risers and treads ex-
tending down into the deck with the
bottom riser and tread ending at the
spa wall, creating a stairwell.
502.12.3
Recessed treads - Means a series of
vertically spaced cavities in the spa
wall creating tread areas for step holes.
512.12.4
Stairs - Means a riser and tread or a
series of risers and treads extending
down from the deck into the spa.
Waterline - Means:
502.13.1
Where a skimmer system is in use; the
midpoint of the operating range of the
skimmer.
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02.13.2 Where an overflow system is in use; the
height of the overflow rim.
502.14
502.15
502.16
502.17
502.18
502.19
502.20
502.21
502.22
502.23
502.24
Toxic - Means a quality which might produce an
adverse physiological effect on a person. The
selection of materials for components and acces-
sories to be used in and around spas and hot
tubs shall be such that the assembled and
installed product will not be toxic .to humans
or harmful to the environment, and will be
chemically compatible with the materials and
environment contacted under intended use.
Hydrojet - Means a fitting which blends air and
water, creating a high velocity turbulent stream
of air and water.
Hydrojet Pump System - Means a system in which
one or more hydrojets are activated by the use
of a pump which is completely independent of the
filtration and heating systems of the spa.
Plastic Means any numerous organic, synthetic,
or processed materials which are composed
mostly of thermoplastic or thermo-setting polymers
of high molecular weight and which can be molded,
cast or extruded at some state in manufacturing
or in processing into finished articles or
objects, or can be shaped by flow.
Applicant - Means any person making application
for a permit or license.
License - Means any individual having a license
under this Article, any member of a firm,
partnership or association to which a license
is issued under this Article and any corporation
having a license under this Article.
Person - Means any individual, group of individuals,
association, trust, partnership, corporation, or
person doing business under an assumed name.
Department - Means the Village of Mount Prospect
Health Services Department.
Director - Means the Director of the Village of
Mount Prospect Health Services Department.
Revocation - Means to declare invalid, for an
indefinite period of time, a permit or license
issued to the applicant or licensee by the
Department.
Suspension - Means to declare invalid a permit
or license issued to the applicant or licensee
by the Department, for a temporary period of
time with an expectation of resumption.
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ec.
19.503
Materials of Manufacturer
503.1.1
General. The materials of components and
accessories used in and around spas shall
be compatible with man and compatible with
the environment in which they are installed.
These materials shall be capable of ful-
filling the design, installation, and
intended use requirements.
503.1.2
Effect of Environment. The materials for
components and accessories to be used in
and around spas shall be such that the
operational strength of the entire assembly
shall not be adversely affected by exposure
to rain, snow, ice, sunlight, local normal
temperature extremes, local normal wind
variations, expected local air pollution
products, and the mechanical, electrical,
and chemical environment in and around
spas. "Local Normal" temperature extremes
and wind variations are defined as the
average annual recorded limits for the
past ten years at any spa installation
point in the U.S.A., where such statis-
tical information exists in "Statistical
Abstract of the United States, 1976," U.S.
Department of Commerce, Bureau of the
Census, Section 6, Geography and Environment.
503.1.3
Materials Selection. The selection of all
materials for components and accessories
to be used in and around spas shall be
such that all parts with external surfaces
and edges that may come in contact with
the user are assembled, arranged, and/or
finished (deburred, polished, etc.) so
that they will not constitute a cutting,
pinching, puncturing, or abrasion hazard
under casual contact and intended use
by users.
503.1.4
Toxicity. The selection of materials used
in components and accessories to be used
in and around spas shall be such that the
assembled and installed product shall not'
be toxic to man or harmful to the environ-
ment under intended use, and reasonable
foreseeable abuse or disposal.
503.1.5
Chemical Compatibility. The selection of
materials for components and accessories
to be used in and around spas shall be
such that the assembled and installed
product shall be chemically compatible
with the materials and environment con-
tacted under intended use and reasonably
foreseeable abuse.
503.1.6
Design Strength. The strength of the as-
sembled and installed components and ac-
cessories to be used in and around spas
shall be such that no structural failure
of any component part shall cause the
failure of any other component part.
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03.2
503.3
503.4
'Structural Design
503.2.1
Construction. The spa structural design
and materials used shall be in accordance
with generally accepted good structural
engineering practice providing a sound
durable structure which will safely
sustain all the dead load, live loads,
liquid, hydrostatic and earth pressures
involved in each case. The spas shall
be water-tight and the surfaces shall be
inert, non-toxic, light colored, smooth
and easily cleaned.
503.2.2
Roofs or canopies over spas shall be con-
structed so that moisture or condensation
from the roof or canopy shall not drain
into the spa.
Dimensional Design
503.3.1
The maximum water depth shall be 4'0"
(1.22 m) measured from the water line.
Exceptions may be made for spas designed
for special purpose such as instruction,
treatment, and therapy.
503.3.2
The maximum depth of any seat or sitting
bench shall be 2'0" (61 cm) measured
from the water line.
503.3.3
Spas shall be provided with a suitable
handhold around their perimeter in
areas where water depths exceed 3'6"
(1.07 m). Handholds shall be provided
no further apart than 4'0" (1.22 m) and
may consist of any one or a combination
of the following:
ae
Coping, ledges, radiused flanges, or
decks along the immediate top edge
of the spa shall provide a suitable
slip-resistant handhold located not
over 12" (30 cm) above the water line.
b. Ladders, steps, or seat ledges.
A rope or railing placed at or not
over 12" (30 cm) above the water line
fastened to the wall.
503.3.4 The slope of the floor shall not exceed
1'0" (30 cm) of fall in 12'0" (3.6 cm).
Steps, Recessed Steps, Ladders and Recessed Treads
503.4.1
Spa steps, ladders or recessed treads
shall be provided where spa depths are
greater than 24" (61 cm).
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03.4.2
505.4.3
503.4.4
Spas shall be equipped with at least one
handrail (or ladder equivalent) for each
50 feet of perimeter, or portion thereof,
to designate the point of entry and exit.
The design and construction of spa steps
and recessed steps, when required, shall
conform to the following:
Step treads shall have a minimum
unobstructed horizontal tread depth
of 10" (25 cm) for a minimum con-
tinuous width of 12" (30 cm).
Riser heights shall not be less than
7" (18 cm), nor greater than 12" (30
cm). When the bottom tread serves
as a bench or seat, the bottom riser
may be a maximum of 14" (35 cm).
The first and last risers need not
be uniform but must comply with riser
height requirements as noted in Section
4.2 above. The first (top) riser is
measured from the finished deck.
Intermediate risers, those between
the first and last risers, shall be
uniform in height.
e. Step treads shall have slip-resistant
treat surfaces.
Each set of steps shall be provided
with at least one handrail to fully
serve all treads and risers.
Handrails shall be installed in such
a way that they shall only be removed
with tools.
The leading edge of handrails facil-
itating spa exit shall be located
within 18" + 3", horizontally mea-
sured from The vertical plane of the
bottom riser.
Seats or benches may be provided as
part of the steps, if in conformance
to "e" above.
The design and construction Of spa ladders,
when required, shall conform to the follow-
ing:
a. Ladders shall be made entirely of cor-
rosion-resistant materials.
b. Ladder treads shall have slip-resistant
tread surfaces~
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03.5
503.4.5
Decks
503.5.1
503.5.2
503.5.3
503.5.4
503.5.5
Ce
Ladder designs shall provide two hand-
holds or handrails to fully serve all
treads.
The maximum outside
rails shall be 1.9"
minimum of 1" (2.5).
diameter of hand-
(4.8 cm) and a
There shall be a clearance of not
more than 6" (15 cm) nor less than 3"
(7.6 cm) between any ladder and the
spa wall.
The design and construction of recessed
treads, when provided, shall conform to
the following:
Stepholes at the centerline shall
have a uniform vertical spacing of
12" (30 cm) maximum and 7" (17.5 cm)
minimum.
Maximum vertical distance between
the coping edge and the uppermost
recessed tread shall be 12" (30 cm).
Stepholes shall have a minimum tread
of 5" (13 cm) and a minimum width of
12" (30 cm).
Stephole treads shall drain into the
spa to prevent the accumulation of
dirt thereon.
Each set of recessed treads shall be
provided with two handrails to fully
serve all treads and risers.
These requirements which apply at the
time of construction shall be for decks
used by bathers.
Decks, ramps, and similar surfaces, in-
cluding step treads and coping, shall be
slip-resistant.
The roughness or irregularity of such
surfaces shall not cause injury or discom-
fort under intended use.
Special features in or on decks such as
depth markings, pool brand insignias or
similar shall conform to this section.
Risers for steps for the deck shall be
uniform and have a minimum height of
3-3/4" (9.5 cm) and a maximum height of
7-3/4" (19.7 cm). The minimum tread
width shall be 10" (25 cm).
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03.5.6
503.5.7
503.5.8
503.5.9
503.5.10..1
503.5.10.2
503.5.10.3
503.5.10.4
503.5.10.5
503.5.12.1
Excavation ramp areas shall be adequately
compacted so as to properly support the
decks.
Synthetic deck surfaces shall comply with
NSF Standard ~39 for "Resilient Artifi-
cial Recreational Surfaces."
A 4' wide minimum continuous unobstructed
deck, which may include the coping, shall
be provided around 50% or more of the spa.
The maximum slope of decks shall be 1/2"
per foot (4 cm per meter) except for ramps.
The maximum voids between adjoining con-
crete slabs and/or between concrete slabs
and expansion joint material, shall be
3/16" (.48 cm) of horizontal clearance
with a maximum difference in vertical
elevation of 1/4" (.64 cm).
Joints where spa coping meets concrete
deck work shall be water tight and not
allow water to the ground beneath.
Joints in the decks shall be provided to
prevent cracks which may be hazardous
due to changes in elevations, separation
of surfaces or movement of the slab.
Where deck work joins concrete work other
than the spa, these areas shall be pro-
tected by expansion joints filled with
a non-rigid material such as mastic to
adequately protect the spa from the
pressures of relative movements. In the
absence of specific local engineering
practices, the work shall be performed
in accordance with the recommended prac-
tices of the American Concrete Institute.
Where deck work joins spa coping, the
joining areas shall be designed and
installed so as to adequately protect
spa coping and its mortar bed from damage
as a result of reasonable movement of
adjoining deck work.
Decks shall be sloped to effectively drain
either to perimeter areas or to deck drains.
Drainage shall remove spa splash water,
deck cleaning water, and rain water at
a rate approximately equal to the rate
of arrival without leaving excessive
puddles.
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03.5.12.2
503.5.t3.1
· ' 503.5.13.2
503.5.13.3
503.5.13.4
19.504
504.1
504.2
504.3
19.505
505.1
19.506
506.1
Site drainage shall be provided away from all deck work so as
to direct all perimeter deck drainage as well as general site
drainage away from such work. When required, yard drains shall
be installed to prevent the accumulation or puddling of site
water in the general area of the deck work and related improvements,
Gutters and downspouts shall be provided or relocated as necessary
to adequately carry roof water away from spa and deck areas.
Spa piping, other than that integrally included in the manufacture
of the spa, shall be pressure tested.
There shall be no valves installed in or under any deck work
except for recirculation line valves which may be placed in
deck areas provided a minimum 10" (25 cm) diameter access
cover and shaft is provided to each such valve to facilitate
servicing.
Backwash sumps of the open pit or leaching design shall be
located so that they fall completely below adjacent deck work and
fully outside of a line projected 45° downward and away from
such deck work.
Deck work shall be designed and installed in accordance with the
engineering practices required in the area of the installation.
This includes the design and quality of sub-base when required,
concrete mix design, reinforcing, etc. In the absence of specific
local engineering practices, the work shall be performed in
accordance with the recommended practices of the American Concrete
Institute's Standard # 302-69.
HEATER AND TEHPERATURE REQUIREMENTS
The latest American National Standards Institute (ANSI A21.56)
standard or other applicable standards shall be used.
The maximum temperature of the spa water shall not exceed 104° F.
A thermostatic control for the water temperature which ensures
that this limit will not be exceeded and is accessible only to
the operator is required.
An accurate, large, easy to read thermometer shall be mounted in
the immediate vicinity of the spa indicating continuously the
spa water temperature.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The latest National Electrical Code, as published by the national
Fire Protection Association, shall be used for the wiring and
grounding of all electrical equipment associated with a spa
and the bonding and 9rounding of all metallic appurtenances.
WATER SUPPLY
The water supply serving the spa shall meet the requirements of
the appropriate local authority for potable water except that
the local health officer may approve the use of water from natural
sources, including saline water.
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06.2
506.3
19.507
507.1
5O7.2
507.3
507.4
507.5
507.6
507.7
507.8
An over the rim spout if used, shall be properly shielded so as
not to create a hazard. Its open end shall have no sharp edges
and shall not protrude more than 2" beyond the edge of the spa.
The water source line, whether or not a over the rim spout is
used, shall have provided a vacuum breaker installed to prevent
back flow and hack siphonage.
INLETS AND OUTLETS
Spa inlets and outlets shall be provided and arranged to produce
a uniform circulation of water so as to maintain a uniform
disinfectant residual thrOughout the spa.
A means shall be provided to drain the spa which may include,
but is not limited to, bottom drain, circulation system {with
appropriate valving) etc.
The total velocity through grate openings shall not exceed 2'
per second. The open area in the grates shall be of such design
so as to prevent physical entrapment of toes, fingers etc.
Outlets, excepts skimmers, on pump suction, shall be covered with
suitable grates that can not be removed with out tools.
Spa piping shall be sized to permit the rated flows for filtering
and cleaning without exceeding the total head developed by the
pump at the rated flow.
The velocity in the spa piping shall not exceed 10' per second
for discharge piping, except for copper piping where the velocity
for piping shall not exceed 8' per second. Suction velocity for
all piping shall not exceed 6' per second.
Piping subject to damage by freezing shall be adequately protected
or constructed to permit winterization through accepted methods.
Spa outlets shall be designed so that each pumping system in
the spa, (Circulation and Therapy), provides one of the
following alternatives:
Provide two outlets whose pipe diameter sizes are
equal. (This may be two outlet drains, or an outlet
drain and a skimmer). The system shall be so
designed so that neither one of the outlets could be
inadvertently cut out of the system by a valve or
other means.
Provide one anti-vortex drain. This drain shall be
so provided so as not to provide a tripping or
stubbing hazard.
C. Provide either approved means that guard against
outlet entrapment.
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9.508
508.1
508.2
508.3
508.4
508.5
508.6
508.7
508.8
508.9
19.509
509.1
509.2
CIRCULATION SYSTEMS
Two types of circulation systems shall be provided on public
spas. These are:
Filtration system: Consisting of its outlets, inlets,
and associated piping and valving, it draws water
under suction from the spa by means of a pump, then
provides for filtration and heating before the water
returns to the spa.
Therapy system: Consisting of its outlets, inlets and
associated piping and valving, it draws water under~
suction from the spa by means of a pump, and returns
it to the spa through hydrotherapy jets. The
appropriate air induction piping associated with the
hydrotherapy jets is considered part of this system.
The filtration system equipment shall be sized to turn over the
entire spa water capacity at least once every 30 minutes and
shall be capable of returning the spa water to a turbidity of
0.50 JTU's at least once during the 4 hours following the peak
bather load.
Filtration systems shall be designed to operate 24 hrs. a day.
Equipment shall be designed and fabricated to drain the spa water
from the equipment, together with the exposed face piping, by
removal of drain plugs and manipulating valving and/or other methods.
Equipment furnished shall be provided with manufacturers warranty
which shall warrant the equipments to be free from manufacturing
defects.
Equipment furnished shall be provided with operating
instructions and/or guidelines.
An influent pressure gauge with an appropriate range shall
be provided in connection with all filters.
Materials used in the circulation system shall comply with
the appropriate requirements of the joint National Spa and Pool
Institute-National Sanitation Foundation standards.
In climates subject to freezing temperatures, the spa shell
and appurtenances, piping, filter system, therapy system,
pump and motor, and other components shall be designed and
constructed to be protected from freezing damage under normal
operating conditions.
OVERFLOW SYSTEMS
An overflow system shall be provided.
The overflow system shall be designed and constructed so that
the water level of the spa is maintained at the operation
level of the rim or weir device.
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09.3
19.510
510.1
510.2
510.3
510.4
510.5
510.6
510.7
When surface skimmers are used as the sole overflow system,
one surface skimmer shall be provided for each lO0 square feet
or fraction thereof, of the spa surface area. When two or
more skimmers are used in a spa, they shall be located to
maintain a balanced skimming action over the entire surface
area of the spa.
FILTERS
Filter requirements - General
Filters shall be designed to maintain spa water under
anticipated operating conditions in accordance with
section ( 19.515 ) of this standard.
B. Filters shall b.e designed so that filtration surfaces
can be easily restored to the design capacity.
C. Filters shall be designed so that filtration surfaces
can be inspected and serviced.
Flow rates for different types filters are as follows:
A. High Rate Sand: 15 gpm/ft2 of filter surface
B. D.E. : 1.5 gpm/ft2 of filter surface
C. Cartridge : .25 gpm/ft2 of filter surface
Filter Maintenance - In addition to the mechanical means of
filter media cleansing as outlined by the manufacturer, the
nature of spa water impurities dictate that, regardless of
filter type, the spa filter media must be chemically cleaned
a minimum of once per month. This cleaning consists of a
'soaking' cycle in a cleaning/degreasing and/or descaling type
chemical designed specifically for the cleansing of spa water
filters, as per the chemical manufactures instructions.
To facilitate section (510.3) cartridge type filters shall be
provided with two full sets of replacement cartridges. (This
will permit continuous operation of the filtration system while
one cartridge set is soaking).
A means shall be provided to permit release of air which enters
the filter tank. This may be automatic or manual..Any
filters and/or separation tanks incorporating automatic internal
air release as its principal means of air release shall have a
means to provide a slow, manual and safe release of pressure
as a part of its design.
Piping furnished with the filter shall be of suitable material
capable of withstanding 3 times the normal working pressure.
The suction piping shall not collapse when there is complete
shut off of flow on the suction side of the pump.
Filters shall meet the safety performance standards of the
National Spa and Pool Institute-National Sanitation Foundation
standards covering filters.
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9.511
511.1
511.2
511.3
511.4
511.5
PUMPS AND STRAINERS
A pump and motor shall be provided for the ciYcul~ation of the
spa water. Performance of all pumps shall meet the conditions
of flow required for proper filtering and cleaning.
With all pressure filter systems, a suitable removable strainer
or screen shall be provided for all circulation pumps, to remove
solids, debris, hair, lint, etc. ~ater entering the pump shall
pass through the screen.
Pumps shall be designed to perform the functions for which they
are intended. Units must be accessible for inspection and service.
Where a mechanical seal is provided~ it must be of a corrosion
resistant type and caple of operating under the conditions normally
encountered in a spa.
The motor frame shall have adequate provisions for proper grounding.
19.512
512.1
512.2
VALVES
When the pump is below the overflow rim of the spa, valves shall
~e installed on permanently connected suction and discharge lines
and located in an accessible place outside the walls of the spa.
All valves shall be located wnere they will be readily and
easily accessible.
19.513
513.1
513.2
513.3
AIR INJECTION SYSTEMS
An air injection system, when orovided, shall totally Drevent
water back-up that could cause electrical shock hazard.
Air intake sources shall not induce contaminants into the soa.
Air anjection shall be installed to air loops only, and not
~e plumbed to the air induction jets.
19.514
514.1
514.2
514.3
514.4
514.5
514.6
DISINFECTANT AND CHEMICAL FEEDERS
A means of disinfecting the spa water shall be employed which
provides a disenfecting residual in the spa water.
Disenfectant levels shall be maintained by any device capable
of Providing continuous delivery of disinfectant at any
reDroduceable setting, installed contigous with the filtration
system.
Because of the high ammonia ion levels present in soa water,
'shock' treatment of the spa water shall be ~erformed an accordance
with the accepted dosages and standards.
~equ~teand appropriate procedures for testing disinfectant levels
shall be ~rovided. The DPD (diethl-p-phenylenediamine) method
is required for testing free chlorine residuals.
Chemical feeding equipment shall conform to the joint National
Spa and Pool Institute-National Sanitation Foundation standards.
Ozonatiop of spa water has been shown to effectively reduce amounts
of conventional disinfectants used to maintain health spa water.
However, since ozone residual is extremely short lived,
conventional disinfectant levels should be maintained.
9.515
515.1
515.2
515.3
WASTE WATER DISPOSAL
Overflow water shall be returned to the filter system or
discharged to a waste system approved by appropriate authorities.
Where perimeter overflow water discharges into a sewer, an air
gap of at least two times the discharge diameter shall be provided.
In lieu of the air gap, as described above, and where this
cannot be practicably provided, a relief manhole shall be
constructed in the perimeter overflow main waste line with a
grated cover, the clear area of which shall be twice the area
of the main waste piping, shall be established at a level such
that the waste flow in the line will rise in the manhole and
overflow at the surface of the ground not less than 2' (61 cm)
below the level of the perimeter overflow lip.
Backwash water shall be discharged in a sanitary sewer through
an approved air gap or to an approved subsurface disposal system
or by other means approved by the approprite authorities.
19.516
516.1
516.2
516.3
516.4
SAFETY
Spas shall have permanent depth markings plainly and conspicuously
posted and located as follows:
A. Spas shall have the maximum water depth clearly marked.
B. Depth markings shall be positioned within 18" (46 cm)
of the water edge.
C. Depth markings shall be positioned to be read while
standing on the deck facing the water.
D. There shall be a~ihim~mof two depth markings per spa,
regardless of spa size or shape.
Depth markings, in accordance with "d" above, shall be
spaced at no more than 25' (7.6 m) intervals and shall
be uniformly located around the perimeter of the spa.
F. Depth markings in deck sUrfaces shall be slip-resistant.
There shall be no protrusions, extensions, means of entanglement
or other obstructions which can cause the bather to be entrapped
or injured.
Spas shall'be protected by a fence, wall, building, enclosure
or solid wall of durable material of which the spa itself may be
constructed or any combination thereof. Natural or artifici~al
barriers shall be provided so as to be impenetrable by toddlers,
afford no external handholds or footholds, at least 4' (1.22 m)
in height, equipped with a self-closing and positive self-latching
closure mechanism at a height of at least 45" (1.14 cm) above the
ground and provided with hardware for locking.
A sign shall be posted in the immediate vicinity of the spa,
stating the location of the nearest telephone and indicating
that emergency telephone numbers are posted at that location.
Those emergency telephone numbers should include:
a. Name and phone number of nearest available police, fire
and/or rescue unit.
b. Name and phone number of nearest available physician.
c. Name and phone number of nearest ambulance services.
d. Name and phone number of nearest available hospital.
16.5
An easily readable precaution sign shall be posted adjacent
to the spa or hot tub. It shall contain the following warnings.
CAUTION
19.517
517.1
1. Do not use when alone.
Do not use while under the influence of alcQhol,
anticoagulants, antihistamines, vasoconstrictors,
vasodilators, stimulants, hypnotics, narcotics or
tranquilizers.
o
Elderly persons and those suffering from heart disease,
diabetes, high or low blood pressure should not use
the spa or hot tub.
4. Unsupervised use by children is prohibited.
5. Do not use at water temperatures greater than 104° F.
Observe a reasonable time limit (e,g., 10 minutes) then
shower, cool down and, if you wish, return for another
brief stay. Long exposure may result in nausea,
dizziness or fainting. Shorter time limit use during
pregnancy is indicated.
7. Always exit and enter slowly and cautiously.
8. No smoking or consumption of food or beverage is permitted
in spa or on deck area.
SANITARY FACILITIES
Minimum sanitary facilities (toilets, showers, dressing rooms)
shall be provided in accordance with state and/or local
sanitary requirements.
19.518
518.1
518.2
518.3
518.4
518.5
518.6
518.7
CHEMICAL OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS
Chlorine residual shall be maintained between l~O ppm and
3.0 ppm as free available chlorine.
Bromine residual shall be maintained between 0.8 ppm and
3.0 ppm as free available bromine.
Chlorinated cyanurates shall meet the following criteria:
1. 1.0 to 3.0 ppn free available chlorine residual; and
2. Cyanuric acid concentration 25 ppm to 200 ppm.
The pH of the spa water shall be maintained between 7.2 to 7.8.
The water turbidity must not exceed 1.0 JTU's.
The alkalinity of the spa water shall not be less than 80 nor
more than 200 ppm as calcium carbonate.
Bacterial analysis of spa water shall not. indicate the presence
of fecal coliform or beta hemolytic Streptococcus or Coliform
concentrations of l0 per 100 ml in two consecutive samples.
9.519 LICENSE TO OPERATE PUBLIC SPA
After August 4, 1982 it shall be unlawful for any person to
open, establish, maintain or operate a public spa within the
Village of Mount Prospect without first obtaining a license
therefor from the Department. Such license shall expire one
year from date of issuance. Applications for original
licenses shall be made on forms furnished by the Department.
Each application to the Department shall be signed by the
applicant. Each application shall contain: The name and address
of the applicant, or names and addresses of the partners if the
applicant is a partnership, or the name and address of the
officers if the applicant is a corporation or the names and
addresses of all oersons qaving an interest therein if the
applicant is a group of individuals, association, or trust; and
the location of the spa. A license shall be valid only in the
hands of the oerson to whom it is issued and shall not be the
subject of sale, assignment, or other transfer, voluntary, or
involuntary, nor shall the license be valid for any premises
other than those for which originally issued. Upon receipt
of an application for an original license the Department shall
insoect such spa to insure compliance with this Article.
19.520
PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OR INSTALLATION REQUIRED
No spa shall be constructed, develoeed, or installed until olans,
specifications and other information relative to such spa are
submitted to and reviewed by the Department and found to
comply with minimum sanitary and safety requirements and design
critera, and until an approval for the construction or
development is issued by the Department. Permits are valid
for a period of one year from date of issue. They may be
reissued upon application to the Deoartment and payment of the
permit fee as provided in this Article.
19.521
LICENSE FEE
The fee to be paid by an applicant for a license is $30.00.
Thirty days before expiration of the license, application for
renewal of the license shall be made in writing by the holder
of the license, on forms furnished by the Department and,
shall be accompanied by a fee of $30.00. The license application
shall contain any change in the information ~ubmitted since
the original license was issued or the latest renewal granted.
If, after inspection, the Department is satisfied that the
spa is in substantial compliance with the provisions of this
Article the Department shall issue the renewal license.
19.522
CONDITIONAL OR TEMPORARY LICENSE
If the Deoartment finds that the facilities of any spa which
a license is sought are not in compliance with the orovisions
of this Article, but may operate without undue prejudice to
the public, the Department may issue a conditional or temporary
license setting forth the conditions on which the license is
issued, the manner in which the spa fails to comply with the
Article, and shall set forth the time within which the applicant
must make any changes or corrections necessary to fully comoly
with this Article.
9.523 INSPECTION OF SPA PREMISES
Subject to constitutiDnal limitations, the Department, by its
representatives, after proper identification, is authorized and
shall have the power to enter at reasonable times upon ~rivate
or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating
conditions relating to the enforcement of this Article. Written
notice of all violations shall be given to the owners, operators
and licenses of spas.
19.524
ACCESS TO PREMISES FOR INSPECTION
It shall be the duty of the owners, operators and licensees
of spas to give the Department and its authorized agents free
access to such premises at al.l reasonable times for the purpose
of inspection.
19.525
SUBMISSION OF WATER SAMPLES
Licensees shall cause to be submitted water samples and such
operational and analytical data and records as may be required
by the Department to determine the sanitary and safety ccnditions
of the spa.
19.526
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Whenever the Department determines that there are reasonable
grounds to believe that there has been violation of any
provision of this Article the Department shall give notice of
such alleged violation to the person to whom the license was
issued as herein provided. Such notice shall:
(a) be in writing;
(b) include a statement of the reasons for the issuance of
the notice;
(c) allow reasonable time as determined by the Department
for the performance of any act it requires;
(d)
be served upon the owner, operator or licensee as the
case may require; provide that such notice or order
shall be deemed to have been properly served upon such
owner, operator or licensee when a copy thereof nas
been sent by registered or certified mail to his last
known address as furnished to the Department; or when
he nas been served with such notice by any other
method authorized by the laws of this state.
(e)
Contain an outline of remedial action, which, if taken,
will be required to effect compliance with the
provisions of this Article.
19.527
NOTICE REGARDING LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
The Department shall in any proceeding to suspend, revoke or
refuse to issue a license or permit, first serve or cause to
be serveo upon the applicant or licensee a written notice
specifying the way or ways in which such applicant or licensee
has failed to comply with this Article, In the case of a
~vo~ca%ionor suspension, this notice shall require the licensee
to remove or abate such violation, insanitary or objectionable
condition, specified in such notice, within 5 days or within
longer period of time as may Oe allowed by the Department;
if the licensee fails to comply with the terms and conditions
of the notice, within the time such specified or such extended
period of time, the Department may revoke or suspend such
license or oermit. If an applicant fails to comply with the
Article, rules or regulations or standards promulgated
thereunder, the Department may refuse to issue a license.
19.528
528.1
528.2
528.3
528.4
528.5
HEARING REGARDING LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
The Department shall give written notice by certified or
registered mail to any person refused a license or whose
license is suspended or revoked; such person has a right to a
hearing before the Department; however, a written notice of a
request for such a hearing shall be served on the Department within
10 days of notice of such refusal of a license or suspension or
revocation thereof. The hearing shall be conducted by the
Director. A stenographic record shall be made of the hearing
and the cost borne by the De]artment; however, a transcription
of the hearing will be made only if a party request and shall
be transcribed at the cost of such party.
The hearing shall be conducted at such place as designated by
the Department. The Director shall give written notice of the
time and place of hearing, by registered or certified mail, to
the owner, operator, licensee, or applicant, as the case may be,
at least 20 days before such hearing. The Director or Hearing
Officer shall permit the owner, operator, licensee or applicant
to appear in person or to be represented by counsel at the
hearing at which time such party shall be afforded an opportunity
to present all relevant matter in support of his application
for license or in resisting the revocation or suspension thereof.
The Director or Hearing Officer may compel by subpoena or subpoena
duces tecum the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the
production of books and papers and administer oaths to witnesses.
All subpoenas issued by the Director may be served as provided for
in a civil action. The fees of witnesses for attendance and
travel shall be the same as the fees for witnesses before the
circuit court and shall be paid by the party to such proceeding at
whose request the subpeona is issued. If such subpoena is
issued at the request of the Department, the witness fee shall
be paid as an administrative expense.
In cases of refusal of a witness to attend or testify, or to
produce books or papers, concerning any matter upon which he
might be lawfully examined, the circuit court of the county,
or a judge thereof, upon application of any party to the
proceeding, may compel obedience by proceeding as for contemp.
In the event of the inability of any party, or the Department,
to procure the attendance of witnesses to give testimony or
produde books and papers, such party or the Department may take
the deposition of witnesses in accordance with the laws of this
State. All testimony.taken at a hearing shall be reduced to
writing, and all such testimony and other evidence introduced
at the hearing shall be a part of the record of the hearing.
28.6
The Director shall make findings of fact in such hearing,
and the Director shall render his decision within 30 days after
the termination of the hearing, unless additional time is required
by him for a proper disposition of the matter. It shall be the
duty of the Director to forward a copy of his decision by
registered or certified mail, to the owner, operator, licensee
or applicant within 5 days of rendition of such decision.
Technical errors in the proceeding before the Director or the
failure to observe the technical rules of evidence shall not
be grounds for the reversal of any administrative decision unless
it appears to a court that such error or failure materially
affects the rights of any party and results in substantial
injustice to him.
528.7
The Department is not required to certify any record or file
any answer or otherwise appear in any preceeding for judicial
review unless the party filing the complaint deposits with
the clerk of the court the sum of $1 per page reoresenting
costs of such certification. Failure on the part of the
olaintiff to make such deposit shall be grounds for dismissal
of the action.
1S.529
529.1
529.2
529.3
HAZARDOUS CONDITION - CLOSURE
Whenever the Department finds any of the conditions hereinafter
set forth it shall, by written notice, immediately order the '
owner, operator or licensee to close the spa and to prohibit
any person from using such facilities:
(1)
If conditions at a spa and appurtenances, including
bathhouse facilities, upon inspection and investigation
by a representative of the Department, create an
immediate danger to health or safety; or
(2)
When the Department, upon review of results of
bacteriological analyses of water samples collected
from a spa, finds that such water does not conform
to the bacteriological standards promulgated by the
Department for proper swimming water quality; or
(3)
When the Department finds by observation or test for
water clarity of the spa a higher turbidity level than
permitted in the standards for physical quality as
promulgated by the Department; or
(4)
When in such cases as it is required, the presence
of a satisfactory disinfectant residual, prescribed
by rule as promulgated by the Department, is absent.
The notice
facilities
at the spa
shall state the reasons prompting the closing of the
and a copy of the notice must 5eposted conspicuously
by the owner, operator or licensee.
Any owner, operator or licensee affected by such an order is
entitled, upon written request to the Department, to a hearing
as provided in this Article.
When such conditions are abated or when the results of analyses
of water samples collected from the pool or spa, in the opinion
of the Department, comply with the Department's bacteriological
standards for acceptable water quality, or when the turbidity
decreases to the permissible limit, or when the disinfectant
residual reaches a satisfactory level as prescribed by rule,
the Department may authorize reopening the spa.
9.530
PENALTY
Any person, firm or corporation convicted of a violation
of any of the provisions of this Article shall ~e ounished by
a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more
than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense. A separate
offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each day
a violation occurs or continues.
19.531
SEVERABILITY
If any part of this Article is adjudged invalid, such
adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Article as
a whole or of any other part thereof.
19.532
DISPLAY OF LICENSE, REMOVAL
All fees shall be submitted in the form of a check or money order.
All licenses and permits provided for in this Article shall be
displayed in a conspicuous place for public view, within or
on such premises. In case of revocation or suspension, the
owner or operator or both shall cause the license to be removed
and to post the notice of revocation or suspension issued by
the Department.
SECTION TWO: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its
passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in accordance with law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd gay of August , 1982.
AYES: Arthur Floros Miller Murauskis Wattenberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Farley
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK