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§ 33.1130   The Design and Construction for All AWRR Less Than 20,000 Square Feet, or Where There is an Access Device.
   (a)   The Health and Safety Code §§ 116025—116975 shall apply.
   (b)   Administrative Code Title 22, Chapter 20 shall apply.
   (c)   Administrative Code Title 24, Chapter 2-90 shall apply with the following exceptions:
      (1)   Basin Construction. Administrative Code § 2-901l(c) shall allow light (pastel) colors other than white when approved by the DEHS.
      (2)   Basin geometry without access device(s) shall provide a shoreline which is self-draining and shall be formed in wide curves, avoiding sharp angles or narrow confined inlets which can impede circulation or obstruct visibility. Surface drainage shall be diverted away from the AWRR and not allowed to flow into the water, except for minor flows which would not adversely affect water quality.
      (3)   Decks shall not be required where public access may create a hazardous condition (access device exit areas). Where a deck is required for exit from basins provided with access devices, the exit area shall be at least eight feet wide.
      (4)   Turnover Time. The recirculation and purification system shall have sufficient capacity to provide a complete turnover of basin water: with access device(s) in 30 minutes or less, without access device(s) six hours or less (or as needed to provide adequate turnover).
      (5)   Perimeter overflow systems may be used in combination with surface skimmers if hydraulically designed in accordance with acceptable engineering principles.
      (6)   Lifesaving, First Aid, and Control of Bathers. At least one lifeguard shall be assigned for each 50 occupancy or fraction thereof. Additionally, Article 2, §§ 33.1124(e) and 33.1124(f) shall apply.
      (7)   Signs—Occupant Load. A sign with clearly legible letters not less than four inches high shall be posted in a conspicuous place near the entrance to the swimming area which shall include the number of occupants permitted. A minimum of 25 square feet of water surface area per bather shall be provided in all water areas with a depth less than four and one-half feet and at least 75 square feet per bather shall be provided in deeper areas.
      (8)   Emergency Shut-Off Switch. A prominently marked emergency shut-off switch for the control of the mechanical recirculation system shall be installed adjacent to the primary lifeguard station.