- (a) Potable water source for new and existing pools and spa facilities. The water supply serving a new or existing pool or spa facility, such as drinking water fountains, plumbing fixtures, lavatories and showers shall be a potable water system and shall meet applicable standards of TNRCC.
- (b) No cross-connections at new and existing pools and spas. At a new or existing pool or spa, no direct mechanical connection shall be made between the potable water supply and the pool or spa, chlorinating equipment, or the system of piping for the pool or spa, unless it is protected against cross-connection in a manner in compliance with 30 Texas Administrative Code, TNRCC, Chapter 290, Water Hygiene, Subchapter D, Rules and Regulations for Public Water Systems, §290.44(h) (relating to Water Distribution) concerning back siphonage or other regulatory authority.
- (c) Drinking water fountain for new pools and spas. At least one drinking fountain shall be provided and available to users at a new pool or spa.
- (d) Location of waterlines for new pools and spas. Location of water lines at a new pool or spa facility shall be in compliance with 30 TAC, Chapter 290, Water Hygiene, Subchapter D, Rules and Regulations for Public Water Systems, §290.44(e) (relating to Water Distribution), TNRCC, concerning location of waterlines or other regulatory authority.
Source Note:The provisions of this §265.195 adopted to be effective June 17, 1999, 24 TexReg 4365.