The applicant shall provide the following information regarding the pool or spa specifications:

1. (a) The operating volume of the pool or spa, in gallons;
2. (b) Materials of construction;

3. (c) The shape of the pool or spa and measurements, in feet and inches, of the following pool or spa dimensions:

   1. (1) The depth from operational water level at the shallow end;
   2. (2) The depth from operational water level at the break in depth between the shallow and deep portions of a swimming pool;
   3. (3) The depth from operational water level at the wall of the deep end or 12 inches out from that wall, whichever is deeper;
   4. (4) The maximum depth from operational water level at the deep end;
   5. (5) The depth of any underwater shelves in a pool or the seat or bench in a spa;
   6. (6) The perimeter, length, and width of the pool or spa; and
   7. (7) For a pool, the distance from the edge of each slide to the side walls;
4. (d) The surface area of the pool or spa, in square feet;

5. (e) The slope, in feet per feet, of:

   1. (1) The bottom of the shallow end;
   2. (2) The transition between the shallow and deep end; and
   3. (3) The bottom of the deep end;
6. (f) Details of the deck area showing compliance with Env-Wq 1108.08(b);

7. (g) Information on the system’s hydraulics, as follows:

   1. (1) The designed flow rate of the circulation system in gallons per minute, which for multiple filtration systems shall represent the combined flow;
   2. (2) A calculation of the designed turnover time, in hours, based on the operating volume of the pool or spa and the designed flow rate;
   3. (3) Calculation of total dynamic head;
   4. (4) The type, number, and location of water inlets;
   5. (5) Whether skimmers will be used, and if so, the number of skimmers, with the location of skimmers shown on the plans submitted pursuant to Env-Wq 1103.06(c); and
   6. (6) Whether there is a perimeter overflow system, also known as a gutter; and
   7. (7) Whether a surge tank, balance tank, or collection tank is used, and if so the total capacity and operating volume of the tank in gallons;

8. (h) Information on submerged suction outlets, other outlets, and outlet covers, as follows:

   1. (1) The number and location of submerged suction outlets, whether they are direct suction or indirect suction, sometimes called gravity, and the manufacturer and model of the outlets;
   2. (2) The dimensions of each outlet, including open surface area of the cover in square inches;
   3. (3) Maximum outlet cover rating, stated in gallons per minute, of wall outlets and of floor outlets;
   4. (4) The calculated velocity, stated in feet per second, of water passing through each outlet cover;
   5. (5) The diameter, in inches, and schedule of all suction outlet piping, including branch outlet piping connecting sumps, with the piping shown on the plans submitted pursuant to Env-Wq 1103.06(c); and
   6. (6) Whether there is a dedicated vacuum line;

9. (i) Information on flow measurement, as follows:

   1. (1) The flow meter manufacturer and model;
   2. (2) The range of the flow meter; and
   3. (3) Confirmation that vacuum and PSI gauges will be installed at the circulation pump;

10. (j) Information on pumps, including the number and type of pumps for filters, boosters, features, and any others, and for each:

    1. (1) The manufacturer and model of the pump;
    2. (2) The horsepower of the pump;
    3. (3) The maximum pump circulation rate, in gallons per minute; and
    4. (4) The number of suction outlets for each pump;

11. (k) Information on the filter system, including:

    1. (1) The type and quantity of filter(s);
    2. (2) The manufacturer and model of the filter;
    3. (3) The total filter area, in square feet; and
    4. (4) The filtration rate, in gallons per minute per square foot of filter area;

12. (l) Information on the disinfection system that will be used, including:

    1. (1) The type of primary disinfection system, the type of product, and the method of delivery;
    2. (2) The manufacturer and model of the disinfection unit and manufacturer’s specifications on the disinfection unit submitted with the plans submitted pursuant to Env-Wq 1103.06(c);
    3. (3) The capacity of the disinfection unit, in pounds per day;
    4. (4) For a salt disinfection unit, the number of cells, with the piping configuration if more than one being shown on the plans submitted pursuant to Env-Wq 1103.06(c);
    5. (5) Whether the unit has an automated controller, and if so the manufacturer and model of the controller; and
    6. (6) Whether the disinfection system is interlocked with the pump as required by Env-Wq 1109.08;
13. (m) Whether there is any supplemental water treatment system and if so, the type of system and manufacturer and model of the system;
14. (n) The type(s) of entrapment avoidance methods used, with the manufacturer and model of each device and specifications for each method submitted with the plans submitted pursuant to Env-Wq 1103.06(c); and
15. (o) Documentation that all components meet the requirements of Env-Wq 1108.22(a)(1), submitted with the plans provided pursuant to Env-Wq 1103.06.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1100) #8468, eff 11-1-05; ss by #10577, eff 5-1-14 (See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1100); ss by #13198, eff 5-1-21 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1100)