- (a) Safe pump operation. A pump for a pool or spa shall not be operated if the owner or operator of the pool or spa knows or should know in the exercise of ordinary care that the 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 made.
- (b) Pump design and installation. The pump design, construction and installation of the pump and component parts shall be installed according to manufacturer's instructions and be certified, listed and labeled in accordance with NSF Standard 50.
- (c) Performance. A pump shall be provided for circulation of the pool and spa water. The pump shall be capable of providing the flow required for filtering the pool or spa water and filter cleaning, if applicable, against the total dynamic head developed by the complete system.
- (d) Pump intake protection. A cleanable strainer, skimmer basket, or screen shall be provided for pools and spas, upstream or as an integral part of circulation pumps, to remove solids, debris, hair, and lint on pressure filter systems.
- (e) Pump and motor location. Pumps and motors shall be accessible for inspection and service in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- (f) Isolation valves. Isolation valves (also known as shutoff valves) shall be installed on the suction side and discharge sides of pumps that are below the waterline. Such valves shall be accessible to service personnel.
- (g) Motor performance. Motors shall comply with UL 1004-I, UL 1081, CSA C22.2 No. 108 or the relevant motor requirements of UL 1563 or CSA C22.2 No. 218.1, and Department of Energy minimum energy efficiency ratings as applicable.
- (h) Operation and overload protection. Pump motors shall be capable of operating the pump under full load with a voltage variation of plus or minus 10% from the nameplate rating. 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 §265.192 adopted to be effective January 1, 2021, 45 TexReg 9529.