1. (a) Safe pump operation for post-10/01/99 and pre-10/01/99 pools and spas. A pump for a post-10/01/99 or pre-10/01/99 pool or spa shall not be operated if the owner or operator of the pool or spa knows or should have known in the exercise of ordinary care the main drain grate, suction outlet, or any suction outlet cover is missing, broken, or loose. If such a condition exists the pool or spa shall be closed immediately and remain closed until a proper repair or replacement has been accomplished.
2. (b) Safe pump design and operation for post-10/01/99 pools and spas. The design, construction and installation of the pump(s) and component parts for post-10/01/99 pools and spas shall provide safe operation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Pumps for post-10/01/99 pools and spas shall comply with UL and/or NEMA requirements.
3. (c) Backflow prevention or cross-connection control devices for post-10/01/99 and pre-10/01/99 pools and spas. Any priming device for a post-10/01/99 or pre-10/01/99 pool or spa pump receiving piped water from a potable water supply shall be isolated from the potable supply by means of a cross-connection control device (backflow prevention device) approved by the TCEQ, the department, or state or local regulatory authority.
4. (d) Pump and motor provided for circulation for post-10/01/99 and pre-10/01/99 pools and spas. A pump and motor shall be provided for circulation of water in post-10/01/99 and pre-10/01/99 pools and spas. Performance of all pumps for post-10/01/99 pools and spas shall meet the filter design range of flow required for filtering as stated in §265.187(b)(1) of this title (relating to Circulation Systems for Post-10/01/99 and Pre-10/01/99 Pools and Spas) and cleaning the filters (if applicable) against the total dynamic head developed by the complete system and to meet the clarity as required in §265.203(b) of this title (relating to Operation and Management of Post-10/01/99 and Pre-10/01/99 Pools and Spas).
5. (e) Cleanable strainer for post-10/01/99 pools and spas. Post-10/01/99 pools and spas, except those with a vacuum filter, shall have a cleanable strainer or screen upstream of the circulation pump(s) to remove solids, such as debris, hair, and lint, and shall be readily accessible and cleaned routinely.
6. (f) Pumps and motors accessible for post-10/01/99 pools and spas. Pumps and motors for post-10/01/99 pools and spas shall be accessible for inspection and service in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
7. (g) Durable pump seal for post-10/01/99 pools and spas. Components of mechanical pump seals for post-10/01/99 pools and spas shall be corrosion resisting and capable of operating under conditions normally encountered in pool or spa operation.
8. (h) Pump valves for post-10/01/99 pools and spas. If the pump for a post-10/01/99 pool or spa is below the design water level, valves shall be installed on suction and discharge lines to enable maintenance and removal of the pump without draining the pool or spa.

9. (i) Motors for post-10/01/99 pools and spas. Motors for post-10/01/99 pools and spas shall comply with the following:

   1. (1) Motors shall have as a minimum an open, drip-proof enclosure as defined by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standard NEMA, MG1-1993, and be constructed electrically and mechanically to perform satisfactorily and safely under the conditions of load and environment normally encountered in pool or spa installations. Motors shall comply with UL requirements.
   2. (2) Motors shall be capable of operating the pump under full load with a voltage variation of plus or minus 10% from the nameplate rating.
   3. (3) Motors shall have thermal or current overload protection, either built in or in the line starter, to provide locked rotor and running protection.

Source Note:The provisions of this §265.189 adopted to be effective September 1, 2004, 29 TexReg 7704.