1. A. The maximum bathing load for a public or semipublic swimming pool or spa shall not be exceeded.

2. B. The maximum bathing load for a public or semipublic swimming pool shall be calculated as the sum of the following:

   1. 1. The shallow area of the swimming pool in square feet divided by 10 square feet, plus
   2. 2. The deep area of the swimming pool in square feet minus 300 square feet for each diving board divided by 24 square feet.
3. C. The maximum bathing load for a public swimming pool shall be limited by the number of users for the toilets, showers, or lavatories that are provided in the bathhouses or dressing rooms prescribed in R18-5-241.
4. D. The maximum bathing load for a public or semipublic spa shall not exceed the area of the spa in square feet divided by 9 square feet.
5. E. The maximum bathing load for a public or semipublic swimming pool or spa shall be posted.

Historical Note

Adopted effective February 19, 1998 (Supp. 98-1). Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 985 (March 28, 2025), with an immediate effective date of March 7, 2025 (Supp. 25-1).