Spa pools must comply with parts 4717.0150 to 4717.3975, except as modified in this part.
The recirculation system must recirculate a water volume equal to the pool volume in 30 minutes or less, except that a minimum rate of 35 gallons per minute is required.
The agitation system must have a separate pump. If sidewall suction fittings are used, at least two inlets, remotely located, must be provided.
The agitation system must be controlled by a timer with the control switch accessible to pool users but at least five feet from the pool. The maximum time setting must be 15 minutes.
Access to a spa pool must be provided according to this subpart.
Access to the pool must be provided by an unobstructed deck, at the pool elevation, which extends at least five feet from the pool around the entire perimeter.
Where a deck cannot be provided as specified in item A, a five-foot wide deck at the pool elevation must extend along at least 25 percent of the pool perimeter. The remaining perimeter must be one foot or less to a wall, partition, or other effective barrier to restrict access. The deck must provide complete and unobstructed access to the steps in the pool.
The requirements for steps in this subpart apply to spa pools.
The disinfection residual must be maintained in accordance with part 4717.1750, subpart 4.
In addition to the signs required in parts 4717.1050, 4717.1250, 4717.1350, and 4717.1650 signs with the warnings in items A to C must be posted and plainly visible in the spa pool area.
Pregnant women, small children, or persons with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or low blood pressure should not enter the spa except under advice of a physician.
19 SR 1419; 19 SR 1637
May 11, 2009
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes