1. (1) The manager shall consult with a local health officer during a plan review of an interactive water feature.

2. (2) The manager shall ensure that each interactive water feature:

   1. (a) meets any applicable requirement of this rule in addition to this section;
   2. (b) component is designed, constructed, maintained, and operated so there is no slip, fall, or other safety hazard; and
   3. (c) meets the standards of Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act.

3. (3) The manager shall ensure that each interactive water feature collection zone:

   1. (a) meets the construction material requirements described in Section R392-302-9;
   2. (b) is free of cracks or open joints, except for structural expansion joints or openings that allow water to drain to the collection reservoir; and
   3. (c) openings that drain to the collection reservoir do not pass a 1/2-inch sphere.

4. (4) The manager shall ensure that:

   1. (a) any nozzle that sprays from the ground level is flush with the ground, with openings no greater than 1/2 inch in diameter;
   2. (b) if the spray nozzle extends above ground level, the spray nozzle is clearly visible and does not present a trip hazard;
   3. (c) each area adjacent to the water feature collection zone is sloped away from the interactive water feature at a minimum of 2% to a deck drain or other approved surface water disposal system;
   4. (d) each interactive water feature has a continuous deck at least three feet wide as measured from the edge of any collection zone and extends completely around the interactive water feature;
   5. (e) water discharged from each interactive water feature fountain or spray feature freely drains by gravity flow through a main drain fitting to a below grade collection system that discharges to a collection reservoir;
   6. (f) when the interactive water feature is not in operation, water drains freely so there is no ponding; and
   7. (g) each interactive water feature fogger or mister that produces finely atomized mist is supplied directly from a potable water source and not from the collection reservoir.

5. (5) The manager shall ensure that an interactive water feature:

   1. (a) has an automated ORP and pH controller installed and in operation when the feature is open for use that can maintain disinfection and pH levels within the requirements for special purpose pools described in Table 2; and
   2. (b) has an approved secondary disinfection system that meets the cryptosporidium destruction requirements of standard NSF/ANSI/CAN 50 -- 2021 Equipment and Chemicals for Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Other Recreational Water Facilities.

6. (6) The manager shall post a sign that contains the following information:

   1. (a) a sign heading with the safety signal word "Caution" centered at the top of the sign; and

   2. (b) sign text that states:

      1. (i) "No running on or around the interactive water feature";
      2. (ii) "Children aged 12 and under must have adult supervision";
      3. (iii) "No food, drink, glass, or pets are allowed on or around the interactive water feature"; and
      4. (iv) "Diapers shall only be changed in restrooms".

7. (7) If the interactive water feature is operated at night, the manager shall ensure that ten foot-candles of light are provided in each area of the water feature and that lighting is:

   1. (a) installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications; and
   2. (b) meets the requirements of the National Electrical Code, Article 680.

8. (8) The manager shall ensure that:

   1. (a) the interactive water feature filter system:

      1. (i) is capable of filtering and treating the entire water volume of the water feature within 30 minutes; and
      2. (ii) has a minimum of four equally spaced inlet fittings that pump from the collection reservoir and return filtered and treated water to the collection reservoir, and that the inlet spacing meets the requirements of Section R392-302-20;
   2. (b) the interactive water feature circulation system is on a separate loop and not directly interconnected with the interactive water feature pump;
   3. (c) the suction intake of the interactive water feature pump in the collection reservoir is located adjacent to the circulation return line and is located to maximize uniform circulation of the collection reservoir;
   4. (d) the suction intake from the interactive water feature circulation pump is in the lowest portion of the collection reservoir;
   5. (e) an automated water level controller is provided for the interactive water feature, and the potable water line that supplies the feature meets the requirements of Section R392-302-6;
   6. (f) the water velocity through each feature nozzle of the interactive water feature meets manufacturer's specifications and does not exceed 20 feet per second;
   7. (g) the minimum size of the interactive water feature collection reservoir is equal to the volume of three minutes of the combined flow of each feature pump and the filter pump;

   8. (h) an access lid or door for the collection reservoir is provided that:

      1. (i) is sized to allow easy maintenance;
      2. (ii) provides security from unauthorized access; and
      3. (iii) has stairs or a ladder provided, as needed, to ensure safe entry into the collection reservoir for cleaning and inspection; and
      4. (i) a means of vacuuming and completely draining the interactive water feature collection reservoir is provided.

9. (9) The following sections and subsections do not apply to an interactive water feature:

   1. (a) Section R392-302-11;
   2. (b) Section R392-302-12;
   3. (c) Section R392-302-13;
   4. (d) Section R392-302-14;
   5. (e) Section R392-302-16;
   6. (f) Section R392-302-17;
   7. (g) Section R392-302-22;

   8. (h) Section R392-302-27;

      1. (i) Section R392-302-28, if the manager can demonstrate to the local health officer that a toilet, hand washing sink, and changing table fixture are publicly available and conveniently located;
   9. (j) Section R392-302-29;

   10. (k) Section R392-302-30;

       1. (l) Subsection R392-302-9(1)(c); and
   11. (m) Subsection R392-302-25(5).

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