The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter,
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
(1) Activity pool--A pool designed for casual water
play ranging from simple splashing activity to the use of attractions
placed in the pool, such as pad walks, public interactive water features
or fountains, or floatation devices, for recreation.
(2) AED--Automated External Defibrillator. A device
that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias
of ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia
and is able to treat those conditions by application of electricity
which stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to re-establish an
effective rhythm.
(3) Alternate method of disinfectant--A method of disinfection
for a pool or spa required to be approved by the Texas Department
of State Health Services.
(4) Alternative communication system--Devices that
alert multiple on-site staff when activated, such as pager systems,
radios, or walkie-talkie communication systems. Used to notify either
on-site emergency medical services (EMS), on-site medical staff, or
on-site certified staff such as lifeguards, or a commercial emergency
monitoring service.
(5) ANSI--American National Standards Institute.
(6) APSP--Association of Pool and Spa Professionals
now known as the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA).
(7) APSS--Automatic pump shut-off system. A pump motor
control or other device capable of turning off, stopping, or otherwise
incapacitating a pump in response to a condition such as high vacuum,
low flow, or low current that would indicate a suction entrapment
event has occurred.
(8) ARC--American Red Cross.
(9) Artificial swimming lagoon--An artificial body
of water used for recreational purposes with more than 20,000 square
feet of surface area, an artificial liner, and a method of disinfectant.
The term does not include a body of water open to the public that
continuously recirculates water from a spring or a pool.
(10) ASME--American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
(11) ASPSA--American Swimming Pool and Spa Association.
(12) ASTM International--American Society of Testing
Materials International.
(13) ASTM F2376--Standard Practice for Classification,
Design, Manufacture, Construction, and Operation of Water Slide Systems.
(14) Backflow prevention device--A device designed
to prevent a physical connection between a potable water system and
a non-potable source such as a pool or spa, or a physical connection
between a pool or spa and a sanitary sewer or wastewater disposal
system.
(15) Beach entry--A sloping entry starting above the
waterline at deck level and ending below the waterline. Also called
a zero-depth or sloped entry.
(16) Bonded--Permanent joining of metallic parts to
form an electrically conductive path that ensures electrical continuity
and the capacity to conduct safely any current likely to be imposed
to minimize the risk of electrocution.
(17) Broken stripe--A horizontal stripe that is at
least 1-inch wide with uniform breaks in the stripe, with the breaks
totaling not more than 75% of the length of the stripe and stripe
breaks.
(18) BVM--Bag-Valve Mask. A handheld device used to
provide positive pressure ventilation to persons who are not breathing
adequately. Also known by its proprietary name, Ambu bag.
(19) Catch pool--A body of water located at the exit
of one or more waterslide flumes. It is designed and intended to terminate
the slide action of the waterslide user and to provide a means of
exit to a deck or walkway area.
(20) Certified--Equipment, materials, products, or
services that have been evaluated against specific criteria by an
ANSI accredited certification organization.
(21) Circulation equipment--Mechanical components that
are a part of a recirculation system of a pool or spa. Circulation
equipment includes pumps, hair and lint strainers, filters, valves,
gauges, meters, heaters, surface skimmers, inlet/outlet fittings,
and chemical feeding devices.
(22) Cleansing shower--A shower with hot and cold running
water and soap for the purpose of removing dead skin, sweat, dirt,
and waste material from users.
(23) CPSC--United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
(24) Cross-connection control device--A device that
is designed to prevent a physical connection between a potable water
system and a non-potable source such as a pool or spa, or a physical
connection between a pool or spa and a sanitary sewer or wastewater
disposal system. Also called a "backflow prevention device."
(25) DCOF--Dynamic coefficient of friction. A measurement
of frictional resistance of a surface one pushes against when already
in motion.
(26) DCOF AcuTest--A test used to evaluate the slip-resistance
or DCOF of a tile surface under known conditions using a standardized
sensor prepared according to a specific protocol.
(27) Deck--An area immediately adjacent to or attached
to the pool or spa that is specifically constructed or installed for
sitting, standing, or walking and can include the coping. The term
"deck" does not include the sandy beach areas adjacent to the zero-entry
access areas.
(28) Deep areas--Pool water areas where the depth of
the water is more than five feet.
(29) Department--Texas Department of State Health Services.
(30) Depth--Vertical distance measured at three feet
from the pool or spa wall or barrier from the bottom of the pool or
spa to the design water level.
(31) Design water level--
(A) For a skimmer system, the midpoint of the operating
range of the skimmers.
(B) For a gutter or perimeter overflow system, the
top of the overflow rim of the gutter or overflow system.
(32) Disinfectant--Energy, chemicals, or a combination
of both used to kill or irreversibly inactivate microorganisms such
as bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
(33) Diving board--A flexible board secured at one
end that is used for diving, such as a spring board or a jump board.
(34) Diving platform--A stationary platform designed
for diving.
(35) DPD--A chemical testing reagent (N, N-Diethyl-P-Phenylenediamine)
used to measure the levels of free chlorine or bromine in water by
yielding a series of colors ranging from light pink to dark red.
(36) Emergency monitoring service--A service that provides
an emergency summoning device at pools and spas that is monitored
24 hours a day off-site by personnel trained to identify pool and
spa-related emergencies, such as drownings. A service capable of contacting
local EMS, providing a precise location of the emergency call to local
EMS, and has personnel trained to offer the caller instructions for
assisting when possible.
(37) Exercise spa or swim spa--Exercise spas or swim
spas are a variant of a spa in which the design and construction includes
specific features and equipment to produce a water flow intended to
allow recreational physical activity including swimming in place.
Exercise spas and swim spas shall be referred to as spas in this subchapter.
(38) Facility--A pool, spa, public interactive water
feature or fountain, and restrooms, dressing rooms, equipment rooms,
deck or walkways, beach entries, enclosure, and other appurtenances
directly serving the pool or spa.
(39) FIFRA--The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act.
(40) Filter media--A finely graded material (for example,
sand, diatomaceous earth, or polyester fabric) that removes filterable
particles from the water.
(41) FINA--Fédération Internationale
de Natation. The organization that administers international competition
in aquatic sports.
(42) Floatation system--A combination of float solution
holding vessel and treatment system for the immersion and floatation
of a person or persons in a temperature-controlled environment. Also
known as a sensory deprivation system or floatation chamber.
(43) Flume--A trough-like or tubular structure of a
water slide that directs the path of travel and the rate of descent
by the rider.
(44) gpm--Gallons per minute.
(45) Handhold--The portion of a pool or spa structure
or specific element that is at or above the design waterline that
users in the pool or spa grasp for support.
(46) Handrail--A support device intended to be gripped
by a user for the purpose of resting or steadying, typically located
within or at exits to the pool or spa or as part of a set of steps.
(47) Hyperchlorination--The intentional and specific
raising of chlorine levels for a prolonged period of time to inactivate
pathogens following a diarrheal release in a pool or spa.
(48) IAPMO SPS 4--International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials Special Use Suction Fittings for Swimming
Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs (for Suction Side Automatic Swimming Pool
Cleaners).
(49) ICC-SRCC--International Code Council-Solar Rating
and Certification Corporation
(50) Island--A structure inside a pool where the perimeter
is completely surrounded by the pool water and the top is above the
surface of the pool.
(51) Jump board--A manufactured diving board that has
a coil spring, leaf spring, or comparable device located beneath the
board that is activated by the force exerted by jumping on the board's
end.
(52) Ladder--A series of vertically separated treads
or rungs connected by vertical rail members or independently fastened
to an adjacent vertical pool or spa wall.
(53) Leisure river--A manufactured stream of water
of near-constant depth in which the water is moved by pumps or other
means of propulsion to provide river-like flow that transports users
over a defined path that may include water features and play devices.
Also known as a lazy river or current channel.
(54) Licensed electrician--A person licensed to perform
electrical work on pools and spas in accordance with the Texas Electrical
Safety and Licensing Act, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1305, and
related rules.
(55) Licensed engineer--A person licensed to engage
in the practice of engineering in the State of Texas in accordance
with the Texas Engineering Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter
1001, and related rules.
(56) Lifeguard--A person who supervises the safety
and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants,
and who has successfully completed and holds a current ARC, YMCA,
or equivalent Lifeguard Certificate from an aquatic safety organization
and a current First Aid Certificate and current cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) certificate, received for training in CPR for adults, infants,
and children, use of an AED and BVM.
(57) Listed and labeled--Equipment, material, products,
or services included in a list published by an ANSI accredited certification
organization. The ANSI accredited certification organization evaluates
products or services and maintains periodic inspection of the production
of the listed products, equipment, or materials, or periodic evaluation
of services that have been found to meet identified standards or that
have been tested and certified as suitable for a specific purpose.
Such equipment, materials, products, or services shall be labeled
by being affixed with a label, seal, symbol, or other identifying
mark certifying that the standard has been met or has been tested
and found suitable for a specific purpose.
(58) Local regulatory authority--A county, municipality,
or other political subdivision of the state having jurisdiction over
pools and spas, and associated facilities.
(59) Maintained illumination--The value, in foot-candles
or equivalent unit, below which the average illuminance on a specified
surface is not allowed to fall. Maintained illumination equals the
initial average illuminance on the specified surface with new lamps,
multiplied by the light loss factor to account for reduction in lamp
intensity over time.
(60) NCAA--National Collegiate Athletic Association.
(61) NEC--National Electrical Code.
(62) NEMA--National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
(63) NESC--National Electrical Safety Code.
(64) NFPA--National Fire Protection Association.
(65) NRPA--National Recreation and Parks Association.
(66) NSF--NSF International (formerly National Sanitation
Foundation).
(67) NSF 50 or NSF/ANSI Standard 50--Standard establishing
minimum requirements for materials, design, construction and performance
of equipment commonly included in the water circulation systems of
residential and public swimming pools, spas and hot tubs.
(68) NSPF--National Swimming Pool Foundation. Now known
as the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance.
(69) ORP--Oxidation Reduction Potential. The measure
of the oxidation-reduction potential of chemicals in water. It is
generally measured in millivolts by means of an electronic meter and
depends upon types and concentrations of oxidizing and reducing chemicals
in water.
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