- (a) Initial fill water for new and existing pools and spas. The water supply used to fill a new or existing pool or spa shall be from a potable water system which meets applicable standards of TNRCC or meets the approval of the department or local regulatory authority.
- (b) Make-up water source for new and existing pools and spas. In a new or existing pool or spa, make-up water to maintain the pool or spa water level and water used as vehicle for disinfectants or other pool or spa chemicals, for pump priming or for other such additions to the pool or spa shall be from a potable water system and shall meet applicable standards of TNRCC or the department or local regulatory authority.
- (c) No direct mechanical connection for new and existing pools and spas. In a new or existing pool or spa, no direct mechanical connection shall be made between the pool or spa, chlorinating equipment, or the system of piping for the pool or spa and the sanitary sewer system, septic system or other wastewater disposal system.
- (d) Fill spout for new pools and spas. An over-the-rim spout, if used in a new pool or spa, shall be located under a diving board, adjacent to a ladder, or otherwise properly shielded so as not to create a trip or other hazard. Its open end shall have a secured soft pliable end (for example, a short section of a rubber hose) to prevent injury to patrons and shall not protrude more than two inches beyond the edge of the pool or spa. The end of the soft pliable outlet shall be separated from the maximum possible pool or spa water level by an airgap at least two times the diameter of the pipe. Other methods for addition of water to the pool may be used as long as cross-connections control and other safety considerations are adequately addressed.
- (e) Fill spout for existing pools and spas. An over-the-rim spout, if used in an existing pool or spa shall have a secure soft pliable end (for example, a short section of rubber hose) to prevent injury to patrons and shall not protrude more than two inches beyond the edge of the pool or spa. The end of the soft pliable outlet shall be separated from the maximum possible pool or spa water level by an airgap at least two times the diameter of the pipe.
Source Note:The provisions of this §265.194 adopted to be effective June 17, 1999, 24 TexReg 4365.