1. (1) The manager shall ensure that each water feature pump and pool circulation system pump that draws water directly from the pool is connected to at least two suction outlets, unless the pump is connected to:

   1. (a) a gravity drain system; or
   2. (b) an unblockable drain.

2. (2) The manager shall ensure that:

   1. (a) each grate or cover of a submerged suction outlet conforms to the standards of ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017, American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs along with the provisional amendment approved on March 19, 2021, incorporated by reference in this rule;
   2. (b) each suction outlet is constructed so that if one of the outlets is completely obstructed, the remaining outlets and related piping are capable of handling 100% of the maximum design circulation flow;

   3. (c) each suction outlet connected to a pump through a single common suction line is connected to branch piping at the suction outlet that connects to the common suction line:

      1. (i) through pipes of equal diameter;
      2. (ii) with a fitting that is located about midway between the suction outlets; and
      3. (iii) without an isolation valve or other means to cut any individual suction outlet out of the system;
   4. (d) at least one of the suction outlets is located at the deepest point of the pool; and

   5. (e) when the pool has multiple main drain suction outlets, the center of each suction outlet cover or grate is spaced:

      1. (i) no more than 30 feet apart; and
      2. (ii) no less than three feet apart.

3. (3) Multiple pumps may connect to the same suction outlets only if:

   1. (a) the outlets are sized to accommodate 100% of the total design flow from all pumps combined; and
   2. (b) the flow characteristics of the system meet the requirements of Subsections (4), (5), and (6);

4. (4) The manager shall ensure that:

   1. (a) there is one main drain suction outlet for each 30 feet of pool width;
   2. (b) the center of the outlet cover or grate of any outermost main drain suction outlet is located within 15 feet of a side wall;
   3. (c) any device or method used for draining a pool does not overcharge the sanitary sewer; and
   4. (d) the pool is not open to any bather if a suction outlet grate or cover is broken, damaged, missing, or not securely fastened.

5. (5) The manager shall ensure that:

   1. (a) a pool drain, drain cover, or drain grate is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions; and

   2. (b) a pool is not operated with a drain, drain cover, or drain grate that is positioned or applied in a manner that conflicts with any mandatory markings on the drain, drain cover, or drain grate under the standard required in Subsection (2)(a), that includes:

      1. (i) whether the drain is for single or multiple drain use;
      2. (ii) the maximum water flow through the drain cover; and
      3. (iii) whether the drain may be installed on a wall or a floor.

6. (6) The manager shall ensure that each drain cover or drain grate is installed on a sump:

   1. (a) recommended by the manufacturer;
   2. (b) specifically designed for that drain by a Registered Design Professional, as defined in ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017, American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs along with the provisional amendment approved on March 19, 2021; or
   3. (c) that meets the ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017, American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs along with the provisional amendment approved on March 19, 2021.

7. (7) When installed on a pool, the manager shall ensure that any entrapment release system, including a safety vacuum release system:

   1. (a) is inspected and tested as specified by the manufacturer at least once a week but no less often than established by the manufacturer;

   2. (b) includes a notification system that:

      1. (i) alerts any bather and the pool operator when the safety vacuum release system has inactivated the circulation system; and
      2. (ii) activates a continuous clearly audible alarm that can be heard in each area of the pool or a continuous clearly visible alarm that can be seen in each area of the pool;

   3. (c) has a sign that:

      1. (i) states, "Do not use the pool if this alarm is activated";
      2. (ii) is posted next to the audible or visible alarm source; and
      3. (iii) provides the phone number of the pool operator.
8. (8) The manager shall close to any bather a pool that has a single main drain with a malfunctioning safety vacuum release system.

KEY: pools, spas, swimming, water

Date of Last Change: May 26, 2026

Notice of Continuation: October 21, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202; 26B-7-113; 26B-7-124; 26B-7-402