SECTION 310:315-7-1. Pool construction, materials, and finish

(a)   Materials and finish.

(1)   Pools shall be constructed of concrete or other materials which are smooth, non-absorbent, durable, non-toxic to humans and which can withstand the design stresses. All side walls and bottom surfaces shall have a smooth, easily cleanable, and slip-resistant finish. Floors and walls shall be white or light (pastel) in color and shall have the characteristic of reflecting rather than absorbing any natural or artificial light that may be incicent upon the floor and wall surfaces.

(2)   Fiberglass panels or other approved panels shall not be installed so that a ledge is created at the junction with other materials except as permitted under 10:315-7-4, "Safety ledges."

(3)   Wooden pools, spas, or hot tubs are prohibited.

(4)   Plastic liners are prohibited.

(5)   Sand or earth bottoms are not permitted in artificially constructed public bathing places.

(b)   Portable pools.

(1)   Materials. Because of its special use and supervised operation, the materials of construction of a portable pool shall be subject to individual appraisal and approval by the Department. It shall meet the objectives of conventional pools in matters of safety, sanitation, durability, water tightness, and ease of cleaning. It shall be easily erected and dismantled.

(2)   Equipment. The equipment of a portable pool shall be subject to individual appraisal and approval by the State Department of Health. It shall include equipment for recirculation, filtration and disinfection, capable of meeting the water quality standards listed in the Public Bathing Place Regulations. Recirculation equipment shall provide a turnover rate not greater than four (4) hours, with a rate of three (3) hours recommended. Sanitary facilities required by this chapter shall be conveniently available to the pool. The needs for barriers, walkways, lighting, and other requirements of this chapter shall be met or shown to be non-applicable under the provisions of 310:315-3-1. The pool shall be equipped with a sturdy cover than can be locked in place. See Chapter 320 of this title for conditions governing the application and operation of portable, pools.