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Montana Administrative Register Notice 37-850 No. 14   07/20/2018    
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BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OF THE

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the adoption of New Rules I through III, the amendment of ARM 37.95.127, 37.95.227, 37.106.2506, 37.111.523, and the repeal of 37.115.101, 37.115.104, 37.115.105, 3.115.201, 37.115.301, 37.115.302, 37.115.303, 37.115.305, 37.115.306, 37.115.307, 37.115.308, 37.115.309, 37.115.311, 37.115.312, 37.115.313, 37.115.316, 37.115.317, 37.115.319, 37.115.321, 37.115.323, 37.115.502, 37.115.503, 37.115.504, 37.115.505, 37.115.506, 37.115.507, 37.115.508, 37.115.509, 37.115.510, 37.115.511, 37.115.513, 37.115.515, 37.115.517, 37.115.518, 37.115.519, 37.115.521, 37.115.522, 37.115.523, 37.115.601, 37.115.602, 37.115.604, 37.115.605, 37.115.701, 37.115.702, 37.115.703, 37.115.705, 37.115.706, 37.115.707, 37.115.801, 37.115.802, 37.115.804, 37.115.805, 37.115.807, 37.115.902, 37.115.903, 37.115.905, 37.115.1001, 37.115.1002, 37.115.1003, 37.115.1005, 37.115.1006, 37.115.1007, 37.115.1008, 37.115.1009, 37.115.1010, 37.115.1011, 37.115.1012, 37.115.1015, 37.115.1016, 37.115.1017, 37.115.1019, 37.115.1020, 37.115.1022, 37.115.1101, 37.115.1103, 37.115.1201, 37.115.1202, 37.115.1203, 37.115.1301, 37.115.1302, 37.115.1304, 37.115.1305, 37.115.1307, 37.115.1308, 37.115.1309, 37.115.1310, 37.115.1311, 37.115.1313, 37.115.1314, 37.115.1315, 37.115.1401, 37.115.1402, 37.115.1403, 37.115.1404, 37.115.1405, 37.115.1406, 37.115.1501, 37.115.1503, 37.115.1505, 37.115.1507, 37.115.1601, 37.115.1602, 37.115.1603, 37.115.1604, 37.115.1701. 37.115.1702, 37.115.1703, 37.115.1704, 37.115.1801, 37.115.1803, 37.115.1804, 37.115.1805, 37.115.1806, 37.115.1807, 37.115.1808, 37.115.1809, 37.115.1810, 37.115.1811, 37.115.1812, 37.115.1813, 37.115.1815, 37.115.1817, 37.115.1819, 37.115.1821, 37.115.1823, 37.115.1824, 37.115.1825, 37.115.1826, 37.115.1827, 37.115.1828, 37.115.1835, 37.115.1836, 37.115.1837, 37.115.1838, 37.115.1839, 37.115.1840, 37.115.1845, 37.115.1846, 37.115.1847, 37.115.1901, 37.115.1902, 37.115.1903, 37.115.1905, 37.115.1907, 37.115.1909, 37.115.1910, 37.115.1911, 37.115.1912, 37.115.2001, 37.115.2002, 37.115.2003, 37.115.2101, 37.115.2103, 37.115.2104, 37.115.2105, 37.115.2201, 37.115.2203, 37.115.2205, 37.115.2207, 37.115.2209, and 37.115.2211 pertaining to pools, spas, and other water features

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ADOPTION, AMENDMENT, AND REPEAL

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

            1. On August 13, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., the Department of Public Health and Human Services will hold a public hearing in the auditorium of the Department of Public Health and Human Services Building, 111 North Sanders, Helena, Montana, to consider the proposed adoption, amendment, and repeal of the above-stated rules.

 

2. The Department of Public Health and Human Services will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this rulemaking process or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the Department of Public Health and Human Services no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 3, 2018, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Gwen Knight, Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Legal Affairs, P.O. Box 4210, Helena, Montana, 59604-4210; telephone (406) 444-4094; fax (406) 444-9744; or e-mail [email protected].

 

3. The rules as proposed to be adopted provide as follows:

 

NEW RULE I PURPOSE (1) The intent of this chapter is to help assure a safe and sanitary environment in and around public swimming pools. 

(2) This chapter defines public swimming pools; establishes minimum standards for the construction, maintenance, and operation of public swimming pools; and provides for the enforcement of this chapter. 

 

AUTH: 50-52-102, MCA

IMP: 50-52-102, MCA

 

            NEW RULE II APPLICABILITY (1) New and existing public swimming pools must conform to the provisions of this code, and any other standard and code referenced herein, except as specified in FCS 3-2018, O. Grandfather Clause, or elsewhere in this chapter.

 

AUTH: 50-52-102, MCA

IMP: 50-52-102, MCA

 

NEW RULE III INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE (1) The Department of Public Health and Human Services, except as otherwise provided, adopts and incorporates by reference the following chapters of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), 2015, which sets forth design, construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance standards for public swimming pools. This publication may be obtained by contacting the International Code Council, 3060 Saturn Street, Suite 100, Brea, California 92821. The following chapters of this publication are being adopted with modifications as described:

(a) Chapter 1: Scope and Administration. This chapter has been deleted in its entirety.

(b) Chapter 2: Definitions. This chapter is adopted with the following modifications:

(i)  the following definitions are excluded from chapter 2:

(A) Code Official;

(B) Pool;

(C) Residential; and

(D) Residential Swimming Pool.

(ii) The following definitions are modified in chapter 2:

(A) Public Swimming Pool – is modified to include 50-53-102(7)(a), MCA, for the purposes of department licensing and other administrative functions.

(B) Spa – is modified to include 50-53-102(8), MCA, for the purposes of department licensing and other administrative functions.

(c) Chapter 3: General Compliance. This chapter has been adopted with the following modification:

(i) Sub-Section 305.1 – Exceptions 1 and 2 are deleted in their entirety.

(d) Chapter 4: Public Swimming Pools. This chapter has been adopted with no changes.

(e) Chapter 5: Public Spas and Public Exercise Spas. This chapter has been modified with these changes:

(i) Section 509.2 is deleted in its entirety.

(f) Chapter 6: Aquatic Recreation Facilities. This chapter has been modified with the following changes:

(i) Section 611 is deleted in its entirety.

(g) Chapter 7: Onground Storable Residential Swimming Pools. This chapter has been deleted in its entirety.

(h) Chapter 8: Permanent Inground Residential Swimming Pools. This chapter has been deleted in its entirety.

(i) Chapter 9: Permanent Residential Spas and Permanent Residential Exercise Spas. This chapter has been deleted in its entirety.

(j) Chapter 10: Portable Residential Spas and Portable Residential Exercise Spas. This chapter has been deleted in its entirety.

(2) The Department of Public Health and Human Services adopts and incorporates by reference the American National Standard for Suction Entrapment Avoidance in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Catch Basins, 2013, which sets forth design and performance criteria for circulation systems including components, devices, and related technology installed to protect against entrapment hazards in public swimming pools. This publication may be obtained by contacting The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, 2111 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria VA 22314.

(3) The department adopts and incorporates by reference the provisions in Circular FCS 3-2018. Circular FCS 3-2018 may be obtained by calling 406-444-2837 to request a copy; or email [email protected], or request one by mail by writing to DPHHS – FCS, P.O. Box 202951, Helena, MT 59620-2951.

 

AUTH: 50-52-102, MCA

IMP: 50-52-102, MCA

 

            4. The department proposes to amend the following rules. The rules proposed to be amended provide as follows, new matter underlined, deleted matter interlined:

 

            37.95.127 CHILD CARE FACILITIES:  SWIMMING (1) Children may not be allowed to use a swimming pool, spa, or other water feature unless it and the surrounding area are constructed and operated in accordance with ARM Title 37, chapter 115, subchapters 1 through 22 [NEW RULES I through III].

            (2) Portable wading pools, as defined in ARM Title 37, chapter 115, subchapters 1 through 22 [NEW RULES I through III], are permitted in day care facilities.

            (a) through (8) remain the same.

 

AUTH: 52-2-704, MCA

IMP: 52-2-731, 52-2-735, MCA

 

            37.95.227 SWIMMING POOLS (1) In regard to swimming, a day care center must:

            (a) allow children to use only a swimming pool which is constructed and operated in accordance with ARM Title 37, chapter 115, subchapters 1 through 22 [NEW RULES I through III] and in accordance with ARM 37.95.127;

            (b) and (c) remain the same.

 

AUTH: 52-2-735, 53-4-506, MCA

IMP: 52-2-735, 53-4-506, MCA

 

            37.106.2506 RETIREMENT HOMES: POOLS, SPAS, AND OTHER WATER FEATURES (1) The construction and operation of any swimming pool, spa, or other water feature, which serves a retirement home must comply with the licensing procedures and requirements of Title 50, chapter 53, MCA, and ARM Title 37, chapter 115, subchapters 1 through 22 [NEW RULES I through III].

 

AUTH: 50-5-103, MCA

IMP: 50-5-103, 50-5-214, MCA

 

            37.111.523 POOLS, SPAS, AND OTHER WATER FEATURES (1) The construction and operation of any swimming pool, spa, or other water feature owned and utilized by the youth camp must be in accordance with the standards pertaining to the type of facility in question contained in ARM Title 37, chapter 115, subchapters 1 through 22 [NEW RULES I through III].

            (2) The department adopts and incorporates by reference the rules in ARM Title 37, chapter 115, subchapters 1 through 22 [NEW RULES I through III], which establish construction, equipment, and operation standards for swimming areas and swimming pools and spas, respectively. Copies of ARM Title 37, chapter 115, subchapters 1 through 22 [NEW RULES I through III] and Circular FCS 2-2018, may be obtained from the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Public Health and Safety Division, Food and Consumer Safety Section, 1400 Broadway, P.O. Box 202951, Helena, MT 59620-2951.

 

AUTH: 50-52-102, MCA

IMP: 50-52-102, MCA

 

5. The department proposes to repeal the following rules:

 

            37.115.101 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY is found on page 37-29281 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP:  50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

37.115.104 REQUIRED UPGRADING TO EXISTING FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS is found on page 37-29285 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH:  50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.105 DEFINITIONS is found on page 37-29287 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.201 ADOPTION OF ANSI/NSPI STANDARDS is found on page 37-29311 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.301 CRITICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOLATIONS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE CLOSURE is found on page 37-29321 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.302 VIOLATIONS THAT MAY REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POOL CLOSURE is found on page 37-29323 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.303 REQUIRED INSTALLATION OF ULTRAVIOLET OR OZONE SECONDARY DISINFECTION SYSTEM is found on page 37-29323 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.305 PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED FOR POOLS, SPAS, AND OTHER WATER FEATURES is found on page 37-29325 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-103, MCA

 

            37.115.306 QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR PERSONS PREPARING PLANS FOR REVIEW is found on page 37-29326 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-103, MCA

 

            37.115.307 SCOPE OF REVIEW BY THE DEPARTMENT is found on page 37-29326 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-103, MCA

 

            37.115.308 SUBMITTING PLANS FOR REVIEW is found on page 37-29327 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-103, MCA

 

            37.115.309 INCOMPLETE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATIONS is found on page 37-29329 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-103, MCA

 

            37.115.311 FEE TABLE is found on page 37-29331 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-103, MCA

 

            37.115.312 PAYMENT OF PLAN REVIEW FEES is found on page 37-29332 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-103, MCA

 

            37.115.313 OUTSIDE ENGINEERING REVIEW FEES is found on page 37-29332 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-103, MCA

 

            37.115.316 PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL AND EXTENSIONS is found on page 37-29335 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-103, MCA

 

            37.115.317 PLAN REVIEW DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE is found on page 37-29335 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-103, MCA

 

            37.115.319 CHANGES FROM ORIGINALLY APPROVED PLANS AND FINAL CERTIFICATION is found on page 37-29336 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-103, MCA

 

            37.115.321 INFORMATION AND TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED TO LICENSE APPLICANT is found on page 37-29337 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-103, MCA

 

            37.115.323 UNAPPROVED CONSTRUCTION OR INSTALLATION is found on page 37-29338 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-103, MCA

 

            37.115.502 LOCATION OF POOL, SPA, AND OTHER WATER FEATURES is found on page 37-29353 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.503 MATERIALS is found on page 37-29353 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.504 SURFACES is found on page 37-29354 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.505 SHAPE is found on page 37-29354 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.506 SLOPE is found on page 37-29357 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.507 LEDGES AND BENCHES is found on page 37-29358 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.508 DRAINS AND SUCTION OUTLETS is found on page 37-29358 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.509 DEPTH MARKERS is found on page 37-29359 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.510 WATER DEPTHS IN SHALLOW END OF POOL is found on page 37-29359 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.511 VENTILATION is found on page 37-29360 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.513 LIGHTING is found on page 37-29360 of the Administrative Rules of Montana

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.515 MAXIMUM FACILITY BATHER LOAD is found on page 37-29365 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.517 DECK AREAS is found on page 37-29366 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.518 DECK SURFACES is found on page 37-29366 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.519 DECK DRAINS is found on page 37-29367 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.521 HOSE CONNECTIONS is found on page 37-29367 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.522 WATER SUPPLY is found on page 37-29371 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.523 SEWAGE SYSTEM AND SOLID WASTE is found on page 37-29372 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.601 BARRIERS:  GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29381 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.602 BARRIERS FOR OUTDOOR POOLS AND WATER FEATURES is found on page 37-29381 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.604 BARRIERS FOR INDOOR POOLS is found on page 37-29382 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.605 DEADLINE FOR RETROFITTING BARRIERS IN EXISTING FACILITIES is found on page 37-29382 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.701 ENTRIES AND PLACEMENT OF STEPS AND LADDERS is found on page 37-29391 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.702 LADDER SPECIFICATION is found on page 37-29391 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.703 STAIR SPECIFICATIONS is found on page 37-29392 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.705 RECESSED TREADS is found on page 37-29393 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.706 HANDHOLDS is found on page 37-29393 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.707 HANDRAILS is found on page 37-29393 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.801 DIVING BOARDS – GENERALLY is found on page 37-29403 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.802 DIVING BOARDS – SPECIFICATIONS is found on page 37-29403 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.804 DIVING BOARDS – DIVING ENVELOPE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29405 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.805 DIVING BOARDS – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DIVING ENVELOPE RELATIVE TO LENGTH AND HEIGHT OF DIVING BOARD is found on page 37-29406 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.807 DIVING BOARD INSTALLATION is found on page 37-29407 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.902 DRESSING ROOMS, TOILETS, AND SHOWER AREAS is found on page 37-29415 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.903 NUMBER OF FIXTURES REQUIRED is found on page 37-29416 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.905 BABY CHANGING TABLES is found on page 37-29417 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP:  50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1001 CIRCULATION SYSTEMS is found on page 37-29427 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1002 TURNOVER RATES is found on page 37-29428 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1003 OPERATION OF CIRCULATION SYSTEM is found on page 37-29429 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1005 PUMPS is found on page 29431 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1006 INLETS is found on page 37-29432 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1007 OUTLETS is found on page 37-29433 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1008 OVERFLOW GUTTERS is found on page 37-29434 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1009 SKIMMERS is found on page 37-29435 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1010 VACUUM EQUIPMENT is found on page 37-29436 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1011 FILTRATION EQUIPMENT is found on page 37-29437 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1012 CROSS-CONNECTIONS AND FILL LINES is found on page 37-29438 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1015 PIPING SYSTEM is found on page 37-29443 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1016 DISINFECTANT AND CHEMICAL FEEDERS is found on page 37-29443 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1017 HAND DOSING OF DISINFECTANT NOT PERMITTED is found on page 37-29444 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1019 SALT GENERATORS is found on page 37-29444 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1020 EQUIPMENT ROOM is found on page 37-29444 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1022 CHEMICAL STORAGE is found on page 37-29447 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1101 OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS is found on page 37-29459 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1103 RECORD KEEPING is found on page 37-29460 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1201 CHLORINE GAS STORAGE AND OPERATIONS is found on page 37-29471 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1202 CHLORINE GAS SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING is found on page 37-29472 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1203 CARBON DIOXIDE USE AND STORAGE is found on page 37-29473 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1301 TEST KITS is found on page 37-29483 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1302 FREQUENCY OF WATER TESTING is found on page 37-29484 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1304 OXIDATION REDUCTION POTENTIAL (QRP) READING is found on page 37-29487 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1305 BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY is found on page 37-29488 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1307 DISINFECTANT USE is found on page 37-29491 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1308 WATER CHEMISTRY PARAMETERS is found on page 37-29492 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1309 CLOSURE OF POOL BASED ON WATER CHEMISTRY READING is found on page 37-29494 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1310 ALTERNATIVE DISINFECTANT METHODS is found on page 37-29495 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1311 CHEMICALS USED TO CONTROL ALGAE is found on page 37-29495 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1313 SATURATION INDEX is found on page 37-29497 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1314 SATURATION INDEX TABLE is found on page 37-29498 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1315 WATER CLARITY is found on page 37-29499 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1401 TYPES OF SIGNS REQUIRED is found on page 37-29509 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1402 GENERAL POOL SIGN REQUIREMENT is found on page 37-29510 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1403 SPA SIGNS is found on page 37-29511 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1404 SIGNS FOR WATER SLIDES is found on page 37-29512 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1405 SIGNS FOR FLUME WATER SLIDES is found on page 37-29512 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1406 SPRAY POOL/SPLASH DECK SIGNS is found on page 37-29513 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1501 SAFETY EQUIPMENT is found on page 37-29523 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1503 ROPES, FLOAT LINES, AND MARKING LINES is found on page 37-29524 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1505 FIRST AID KIT is found on page 37-29527 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1507 TELEPHONE REQUIRED is found on page 37-29528 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1601  WHEN LIFEGUARDS ARE REQUIRED is found on page 37-29539 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1602 WHEN LIFEGUARDS ARE NOT REQUIRED is found on page 37-29539 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1603 CERTIFICATION OF LIFEGUARDS is found on page 37-29540 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1604 NUMBERS OF LIFEGUARDS AND LIFEGUARD PLACEMENT is found on page 37-29540 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1701 POOL CARE is found on page 37-29551 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1702 DECK CARE is found on page 37-29551 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1703 FOOD, DRINK, TOBACCO USE is found on page 37-29552 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1704 NO ANIMALS PERMITTED IN OR NEAR POOLS is found on page 37-29552 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1801 REVIEW OF NONCONFORMING SPECIALTY POOLS AND WATER FEATURES is found on page 37-29559 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1803  WATER SLIDES GENERALLY is found on page 37-29561 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1804 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY SLIDE is found on page 37-29561 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1805 DROP WATER SLIDES is found on page 37-29562 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1806 FLUME WATER SLIDES is found on page 37-29563 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1807 SPEED SLIDES is found on page 37-29563 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1808 CRITERIA FOR WATER SLIDES ENTRAPMENT is found on page 37-29564 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1809 ZERO DEPTH ENTRY TO POOL is found on page 37-29564 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1810 MULTISECTION RECREATIONAL POOLS is found on page 37-29565 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1811 SPLASH DECKS – WATER CIRCULATION is found on page 37-29566 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1812 SPLASH DECKS – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29567 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1813 SPLASH DECKS – DRAIN SYSTEMS is found on page 37-29567 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1815 SPLASH DECKS – CLEANING REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29568 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1817 SPAS TEMPERATURE is found on page 37-29571 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1819 SPA CIRCULATION REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29572 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1821 SPA SANITATION REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29575 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1823 SPA CLEANING REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29575 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1824 EXTERNAL SPA EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29576 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1825 SPA DEPTH is found on page 37-29576 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1826 SPA SEATING is found on page 37-29577 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1827 SPA DECK REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29577 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1828 SPA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29577 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1835 WADING POOLS is found on page 37-29579 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1836 WADING POOLS – CIRCULATION AND DISINFECTANT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29579 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1837 WADING POOLS – BARRIER REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29580 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1838 WADING POOLS – DEPTH AND SLOPE is found on page 37-29581 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1839 WADING POOL ATTENDANT REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29581 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1840 WADING POOL RESTROOM AND CHANGING TABLE REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29581 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1845 FLOW-THROUGH HOT SPRINGS POOLS AND SPAS – GENERALLY is found on page 37-29587 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, 50-53-108, 50-53-115, MCA

 

            37.115.1846 HOT SPRINGS POOLS AND SPAS AND FLOW-THROUGH HOT SPRINGS POOLS AND SPAS – CLEANING REQUIREMENTS is found on page 37-29588 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, 50-53-108, 50-53-115, MCA

 

            37.115.1847 OTHER SPECIAL PURPOSE POOLS is found on page 37-29589 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1901 ANNUAL LICENSING AND FEES is found on page 37-29599 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1902 LICENSE TO BE RENEWED ANNUALLY is found on page 37-29599 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1903 LICENSE EXPIRATION: CONTINUATION OF LICENSE DURING RENEWAL PROCESS is found on page 37-29600 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 2-4-631, 50-53-204, MCA

 

            37.115.1905 GRANDFATHER CLAUSE is found on page 37-29603 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP:  50-53-101, 50-53-104, 50-53-204, 50-53-216, MCA

 

            37.115.1907 APPLICATION AND FEE FOR LICENSE OR FOR LICENSE RENEWAL is found on page 37-29605 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1909 LICENSE NOT TRANSFERRABLE is found on page 37-29607 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1910 LICENSE TO BE DISPLAYED is found on page 37-29607 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1911 RETURN OF LICENSE is found on page 37-29607 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.1912 WHEN LICENSE NOT REQUIRED is found on page 37-29608 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA

 

            37.115.2001 INSPECTIONS is found on page 37-29617 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. 

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-104, 50-53-105, 50-53-107, 50-53-108, MCA

 

            37.115.2002 INSPECTIONS BY LOCAL HEALTH OFFICERS is found on page 37-29618 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-104, 50-53-105, 50-53-107, 50-53-108, 50-53-209, MCA

 

            37.115.2003 VALIDATION OF LICENSE is found on page 37-29619 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-206, 50-53-207, MCA

 

            37.115.2101 NOTICE OF VIOLATION is found on page 37-29625 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 2-4-631, 50-53-212, MCA

 

            37.115.2103 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN is found on page 37-29628 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-212, 50-53-213, MCA

 

            37.115.2104 REOPENING AFTER EMERGENCY CLOSURE is found on page 37-29628 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-104, 50-53-212, 50-53-213, MCA

 

            37.115.2105 OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS, RECOVERY OF COSTS BY THE DEPARTMENT is found on page 37-29629 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 50-53-104, 50-53-109, 50-53-216, 50-53-217, MCA

 

            37.115.2201 REQUEST FOR FAIR HEARING is found on page 37-29635 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 2-4-631, 50-53-213, MCA

 

            37.115.2203 SHOW CAUSE HEARING is found on page 37-29637 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 2-4-631, 50-53-212, 50-53-213, MCA

 

            37.115.2205 PREHEARING PROCEDURES is found on page 37-29638 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 2-4-601, 2-4-602, 2-4-631, MCA

 

            37.115.2207 HEARING, ORDER OF PRESENTATION, BURDENS OF PROOF is found on page 37-29641 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 2-4-611, 2-4-612, 2-4-614, 2-4-631, 26-1-401, MCA

 

            37.115.2209 LIMITS ON CONSIDERATION OF PRIOR VIOLATIONS is found on page 37-29642 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 2-4-612, 26-1-103, 26-1-501, 26-1-502, 26-1-602, 26-1-605, 26-1-606, 26-1-623, MCA

 

            37.115.2211 RECORD, TRANSCRIPT, COSTS OF TRANSCRIPTION is found on page 37-29643 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

AUTH: 50-53-103, MCA

IMP: 2-4-614, 3-5-604, MCA

 

            6. STATEMENT OF REASONABLE NECESSITY

 

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (department) is proposing to adopt New Rules I through III. The new rules contain the most recent health and safety information and remove building code requirements that were interspersed throughout the old rules. The department is proposing amendments to ARM 37.95.127, 37.95.227, 37.106.2506, and 37.111.523 in order to correctly cite to the new rules. The department is proposing to repeal ARM 37.115.101 through 37.115.2211 because the previous rules were outdated and did not represent the most recent standards in pool construction and safety.  They will be replaced with New Rules I through III. These rules are also being adopted for consistency with the building standards adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry in ARM 24.301.175.

 

New Rule I

 

The department is proposing New Rule I because it is necessary to provide background information for compliance with the rules that will ensure that swimming pools are maintained in a safe manner to protect the public from injury or illness. 

 

New Rule II

 

The department is proposing New Rule II because it is necessary to describe when these rules should be used.

 

New Rule III

 

The department is proposing New Rule III. This rule adopts and incorporates by reference the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) building requirements which have been adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry for construction of swimming pools.  Certain definitions of the ISPSC have been deleted as they either conflict with Montana statute or are unnecessary for the ongoing operation of a pool. A manual created by the Food and Consumer Safety Section of the department has also been adopted, which will inform swimming pool owners and operators of requirements to operate and maintain public swimming pools in a safe manner.

 

The following explains substantive changes to previous rules that have been changed to a "circular" format.

 

            Chapter 1. Definitions. The definitions in the ISPSC have been adopted with certain exceptions that conflict with Montana statute or are more appropriately used in the context of construction in rules adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry.

 

            Chapter 2. Pool Closures and Other Corrective Actions. Subsections A and B are necessary to provide clear authority for closure by the regulatory authority at facilities where environmental or mechanical conditions may lead to an imminent health hazard or safety risk. These deficiencies require immediate closure in order to protect the health and safety of the public.

 

            Subsection C. Corrective Action Plan – Use of Secondary Disinfection System is necessary for when an establishment is identified as the source of waterborne disease but no other rules appear to be in violation and additional safeguards are necessary to protect public health.

 

            Subsection D. Fecal and Vomit Contamination Response is necessary to provide clear requirements for response to pool water contamination with human feces or vomit. The presence of these human byproducts can cause the spread of communicable disease.

 

            Chapter 3.  Plan Review. Plan review is required for Public Swimming Pools and is necessary to provide requirements for when and how plans should be submitted to the department.

 

            Plan review is allowed under Montana statute for the review of design, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, repair, and installation of equipment. Fees may be charged for this review.

 

            Requirements in this section include rules reflecting the process for plan review and construction for the pool, such as the documents required and fees assessed for review, as well as qualifications of individuals preparing plans. This section also allows for changes that occur during the process, including timelines, changes to plans, and inspections during the construction phase.

 

            This language allows for variances, consistent with those allowed by the Department of Labor and Industry, as well as review of nonconforming pools and additional safety requirements which may be imposed by the department.

 

            The Grandfather Clause is necessary to ensure that pools are safe but are also not required to unnecessarily upgrade when they were built to the requirements in place at the time of construction.

 

            Chapter 4. General Requirements. General requirements list general health and safety requirements for operating and maintaining public swimming pools.

 

            Subsection A. Barriers is necessary to ensure that access to the public swimming pools is restricted to prevent children from accessing the public swimming pool without supervision, which may lead to injury or death caused by drowning.

 

            Subsection B. Ventilation is necessary to ensure proper ventilation is in place at all public swimming pools. Proper ventilation ensures that the air quality is adequate in indoor areas which prevents health and safety risk to users.

 

            Subsection C. Water supply is necessary to ensure that pathogens are not unknowingly introduced into a public swimming pool. Failure to do so may cause the spread of communicable disease, which is a health and safety risk to the public.

 

Subsection D.  Wastewater and Solid Waste is necessary to ensure that waste from public swimming pools is disposed of in a sanitary manner.  Failure to do so may cause the spread of communicable disease, which is a health and safety risk to the public.

 

Subsections E through L provide regulations to ensure that the facilities are maintained in a way that protects users from disease or injury caused by unsanitary or other dangerous conditions.

 

Chapter 5. Circulation Systems. This section is necessary to specify equipment and operation requirements that ensure that equipment is operated in a safe and effective manner that will maintain the water quality and not endanger the health and safety of the public. The requirements in this section reflect the current standards for operation of swimming pools.

 

Chapter 6. Facility Operations. This section is necessary to ensure that each public swimming pool employ appropriately trained personnel and keep appropriate records for the operations of the pool. This is necessary so that regulatory authorities can evaluate ongoing operations and safety of the facility.

 

Chapter 7. Water Testing. This section is necessary to regulate the requirements for water testing including sufficient requirements for test kits, frequency of testing, requirements for water samples including water chemistry and clarity, and appropriate disinfectant use.

 

Chapter 8. Safety Signs. This section is necessary to ensure appropriate safety signs are posted at the different classifications of pools. Safety signs notify the public of ways to prevent any risks of disease or injury in using the facility. 

 

Chapter 9. Lifeguards. Trained lifeguards minimize safety risks for patrons of swimming pools. This section is necessary to set standards for certification of lifeguards, and set safety standards for when and where lifeguards are required and what equipment must be available for use by the lifeguard.

 

Chapter 10. Flow-Through Hot Springs Pools and Spas. This section is necessary to differentiate the requirements for these types of pools and spas. This section specifies operational and cleaning requirements.

 

Chapter 11. Licensing. This section clarifies procedures for licensing by the department. It is necessary for giving swimming pool owners and operators notice of the process for renewing a license and how it should be displayed. 

 

Chapter 12. Inspections. This section sets forth the procedures for inspection by the regulatory authority. These procedures are necessary to specify the process and standards for inspections so that both the regulatory authority and the swimming pool operator understand expectations. The section also specifies and sets standards for who can conduct a swimming pool inspection. 

 

In addition to the inspection itself, this section sets forth the process for reopening after an emergency closure or a license suspension, which is necessary for the process to be understood by the licensee and for the process to be consistent. 

 

Chapter 13. Right to Hearing and Hearing Procedures.  MAPA requires that the department set forth the process and requirements for a hearing if a licensee disagrees with an adverse action. This section specifies the standards for a hearing, including evidence, prehearing procedures, and the process of the hearing. This allows the licensee to understand its due process rights under the rule. 

 

ARM 37.95.127, 37.95.227, 37.106.2506, and 37.111.523

 

The proposed amendments will correctly reference the new rules.

 

ARM 37.115.101, 37.115.104, 37.115.105, 3.115.201, 37.115.301, 37.115.302, 37.115.303, 37.115.305, 37.115.306, 37.115.307, 37.115.308, 37.115.309, 37.115.311, 37.115.312, 37.115.313, 37.115.314, 37.115.316, 37.115.317, 37.115.319, 37.115.321, 37.115.323, 37.115.502, 37.115.503, 37.115.504, 37.115.505, 37.115.506, 37.115.507, 37.115.508, 37.115.509, 37.115.510, 37.115.511, 37.115.513, 37.115.515, 37.115.517, 37.115.518, 37.115.519, 37.115.521, 37.115.522, 37.115.523, 37.115.601, 37.115.602, 37.115.604, 37.115.605, 37.115.701, 37.115.702, 37.115.703, 37.115.705, 37.115.706, 37.115.707, 37.115.801, 37.115.802, 37.115.804, 37.115.805, 37.115.807, 37.115.902, 37.115.903, 37.115.905, 37.115.1001, 37.115.1002, 37.115.1003, 37.115.1005, 37.115.1006, 37.115.1007, 37.115.1008, 37.115.1009, 37.115.1010, 37.115.1011, 37.115.1012, 37.115.1015, 37.115.1016, 37.115.1017, 37.115.1019, 37.115.1020, 37.115.1022, 37.115.1101, 37.115.1103, 37.115.1201, 37.115.1202, 37.115.1203, 37.115.1301, 37.115.1302, 37.115.1304, 37.115.1305, 37.115.1307, 37.115.1308, 37.115.1309, 37.115.1310, 37.115.1311, 37.115.1313, 37.115.1314, 37.115.1315, 37.115.1401, 37.115.1402, 37.115.1403, 37.115.1404, 37.115.1405, 37.115.1406, 37.115.1501, 37.115.1503, 37.115.1505, 37.115.1507, 37.115.1601, 37.115.1602, 37.115.1603, 37.115.1604, 37.115.1701. 37.115.1702, 37.115.1703, 37.115.1704, 37.115.1801, 37.115.1803, 37.115.1804, 37.115.1805, 37.115.1806, 37.115.1807, 37.115.1808, 37.115.1809, 37.115.1810, 37.115.1811, 37.115.1812, 37.115.1813, 37.115.1815, 37.115.1817, 37.115.1819, 37.115.1821, 37.115.1823, 37.115.1824, 37.115.1825, 37.115.1826, 37.115.1827, 37.115.1828, 37.115.1835, 37.115.1836, 37.115.1837, 37.115.1838, 37.115.1839, 37.115.1840, 37.115.1845, 37.115.1846, 37.115.1847, 37.115.1901, 37.115.1902, 37.115.1903, 37.115.1905, 37.115.1907, 37.115.1909, 37.115.1910, 37.115.1911, 37.115.1912, 37.115.2001, 37.115.2002, 37.115.2003, 37.115.2101, 37.115.2103, 37.115.2104, 37.115.2105, 37.115.2201, 37.115.2203, 37.115.2205, 37.115.2207, 37.115.2209, and 37.115.2211

 

The department is proposing to repeal these rules because they will be addressed in Circular FCS 3-2018.

 

Fiscal Impact

 

These proposed new rules affect 892 licensed pool establishments and approximately 15 to 25 new establishments per year. The proposed adoption should not have a fiscal impact. There are no proposed changes to licensure or plan review fees.

 

            7. Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments either orally or in writing at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to: Gwen Knight, Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Legal Affairs, P.O. Box 4210, Helena, Montana, 59604-4210; fax (406) 444-9744; or e-mail [email protected], and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., August 17, 2018.

 

8. The Office of Legal Affairs, Department of Public Health and Human Services, has been designated to preside over and conduct this hearing.

 

9. The department maintains a list of interested persons who wish to receive notices of rulemaking actions proposed by this agency.  Persons who wish to have their name added to the list shall make a written request that includes the name, e-mail, and mailing address of the person to receive notices and specifies for which program the person wishes to receive notices. Notices will be sent by e-mail unless a mailing preference is noted in the request. Such written request may be mailed or delivered to the contact person in 6 above or may be made by completing a request form at any rules hearing held by the department.

 

10. The bill sponsor contact requirements of 2-4-302, MCA, do not apply.

 

11. With regard to the requirements of 2-4-111, MCA, the department has determined that the adoption, amendment, and repeal of the above-referenced rules will not significantly and directly impact small businesses.

 

/s/ Shannon L. McDonald                         /s/ Erica Johnston                                       

Shannon L. McDonald                              Erica Johnston for Sheila Hogan, Director

Rule Reviewer                                          Public Health and Human Services

 

 

Certified to the Secretary of State July 10, 2018.

 
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