SECTION 310:315-7-9. Wading pools

(a)   Wading pools used by children. Since wading pools will be used by children, who are more susceptible to disease than adults, the standards of sanitation shall be equal, or superior, to those for swimming pools. The maximum depth of all wading pools shall be eighteen (18) inches. A reasonably non-slip surface shall be provided. Bottom slopes shall not exceed one (1) foot in twelve (12) feet. Bathing water shall meet all of the water quality requirements as specified for all artificially constructed bathing places.

(b)   Recirculation. Wading pools shall have a minimum of one (1) turnover every four (4) hours (two (2) hours is strongly recommended). Unless a separate recirculation system is provided for the wading pool, the main pool recirculation system shall be designed for the additional flow. All recirculation piping to and from the wading pool shall be valved utilizing valves designed for proportioning flows. Rate of flow indicators shall be installed to indicate the flow rate to the wading pool. The piping, fittings, and hydraulic requirements shall be in accordance with OAC 310:315-7-14 (relating to recirculation systems).

(1)   Inlets, outlets. Adjustable inlets shall be provided for wading pools based on a minimum of one (1) inlet for each twenty (20) feet, or fraction thereof, of pool perimeter except that wading pools with twenty (20) feet or less of perimeter shall have a minimum of two (2) equally spaced adjustable inlets. Submerged suction outlets shall meet the requirements of OAC 310:315-7-14(h) (relating to outlets).

(2)   Surface skimmers. One (1) surface skimmer shall be provided for each four hundred (400) square feet of surface area or fraction thereof. Multiple skimmers shall be equally spaced and shall meet all the requirements of OAC 310:315-7-14 (relating to recirculation systems).

(3)   Emergency drainage. All wading pools shall have drainage to waste (with indirect connection) through a quick opening valve to facilitate emptying the wading pools should accidental bowel or other discharge occur.

(b)   Wading pool integral with a swimming pool. Where a wading pool is built integral with a swimming pool, provision must be made to prevent children falling into the deeper water. The two pools shall be separated by a wall extending to the surface of the water, topped by a barrier complying with OAC 310:315-7-2 (relating to pool layout).

(c)   Wading pool rules sign. At all wading pools, a sign shall be displayed prominently using the following or equivalent language:

(1)   Wading Pool

(2)   Supervisor Required for Use

(3)   Children over 12 Years of Age Prohibited.

[Source: Amended at 26 Ok Reg 2003, eff 6-25-09]