Vessel Sanitation Program Operations Manual fill 2010
Whirlpool Spas and Spa Pools
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- 6.3.2.1 Residual Halogen
- 6.3.2.1.2 Shock Halogenation
- 6.4. Maintenance and Operating Standards for Combined Facilities
- 6.5 Private Cabin Operations
- 6.5.1.1 Cleaning
- 6.5.1.3 Records
- 6.6 Individual Hydrotherapy Pools
- 6.6.1.3 Records
- 6.7.1 Recreational Water Facilities
- 6.7.1.2.2 Antientrapment Drain
- 6.8.1 Diapers
6.3 Whirlpool Spas and Spa Pools6.3.1 Public Operations6.3.1.1 Filters6.3.1.1.2 ReplacementInspection report number 10. At least one replacement cartridge or canister-type filter must be available. 6.3.1.2 Water Quality6.3.1.2.1 ChangedInspection report number 10. The whirlpool spa water, including compensation tank, filter housing, and associated piping, must be changed every 72 hours, provided that the system is operated continuously and that the correct water chemistry levels are maintained during that period, including daily shock halogenation. Spa pool water must be changed as often as necessary to maintain proper water chemistry and in no case must the frequency of changing the water exceed 30 days. The date and time of whirlpool spa and spa pool water changes must be recorded in the log. 6.3.2 Halogenation6.3.2.1 Residual Halogen6.3.2.1.1 Prolonged MaintenanceInspection report number 10. For facilities undergoing maintenance for longer than 72 hours, the free halogen residual and pH levels must be maintained or the entire system must be drained completely of all water. This includes the whirlpool spa and spa pool tubs, compensation tanks, filter housings and all associated piping and blowers. Records must be maintained for the free halogen and pH levels or the complete draining of the system. 6.3.2.1.2 Shock HalogenationInspection report number 10. The free residual halogen must be increased to at least 10.0 mg/L (ppm) and circulated for at least 1 hour every 24 hours. The free residual halogen must be tested at both the start and completion of the shock halogenation. The water in the entire RWF system must be superhalogenated to 10 ppm to include the whirlpool spa/spa pool tub, compensation tank, filter housing and all associated piping prior to starting the one hour timing. Batch halogenation of the tub and compensation tank may help in reaching the minimum 10 ppm residual quickly. Facilities filled with seawater only are exempt from this requirement. 6.3.2.1.3 RecordsInspection report number 10. A written or electronic record of the date and time of water dumping, and shock halogenation (concentration in ppm at the start and completion and time) must be available for review during inspections. 6.3.2.1.4 RetentionInspection report number 10. Records must be retained on the vessel for 12 months. 6.4. Maintenance and Operating Standards for Combined Facilities6.4.1 Combined FacilitiesInspection report number 10. For any pool with an attached whirlpool spa, where the water, recirculation system equipment, or filters are shared with the spa, all elements of the whirlpool spa standards must apply to the pool. 6.4.2 Fecal Accidents Inspection report number 10. For combined facilities subject to fecal accidents, the fecal accident procedures must include all features of these combined facilities. 6.5 Private Cabin OperationsThis applies to whirlpools spas that are accessible to 14 or fewer passengers. Whirlpool spas that are accessible to more than 14 passengers must be operated in accordance with the requirements in Section 6.3.1. as a public whirlpool.6.5.1 Maintenance6.5.1.1 CleaningInspection report number 10. Private whirlpool spas that are located in individual passenger cabins must be cleaned and disinfected, including associated recirculation systems, between occupancies or weekly, whichever is more frequent. 6.5.1.2 MaintenanceInspection report number 10. Manufacturer’s operation and maintenance instructions must be available to personnel that service the units. 6.5.1.3 RecordsInspection report number 10. A record must be maintained outlining the frequency of cleaning and disinfection. The record must include the type, concentration, and contact time of the disinfectant. Records should be retained on the vessel for 12 months. 6.6 Individual Hydrotherapy Pools6.6.1 Maintenance6.6.1.1 CleaningInspection report number 10. Individual hydrotherapy pools must be cleaned and disinfected, including associated recirculation systems, between customers. 6.6.1.2 MaintenanceInspection report number 10. Manufacturer’s operation and maintenance instructions must be available to personnel that service the units. 6.6.1.3 RecordsInspection report number 10. A record must be maintained outlining the frequency of cleaning and disinfection. The record must include the type, concentration and contact time of the disinfectant. Records should be retained on the vessel for 12 months. 6.7 Safety6.7.1 Recreational Water Facilities6.7.1.1 Signs and Markings6.7.1.1.1 General RWF SignsInspection report number 10. Safety signs must be provided for all recreational water facilities, except for baby-only water facilities. The signs at a minimum must include the following words:
Pictograms may replace words, as appropriate or available. For children’s RWF signs, include the exact wording “TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT BATHROOM BREAKS” or “TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT TOILET BREAKS”. It is advisable to post additional cautions and concerns on signs. See Annex 14.8 for bather load calculations. 6.7.1.1.2 Depth MarkersInspection report number 10. The depth of each RWF that is deeper than 1 meter (3 feet) must be displayed prominently, so that it can be seen from the deck and in the pool. Depth markers should be labeled in both feet and meters. Additionally, depth markers must be installed for every 1 m (3 feet) change in depth. 6.7.1.1.3 SpasInspection report number 10. In addition to the safety sign requirements in section 6.4.1.1.1, install a sign at each whirlpool spa and spa pool entrance listing precautions and risks associated with the use of these facilities. Include at a minimum cautions against use by the following:
Additionally, caution against exceeding 15 minutes exposure. Vessels can submit existing signs for review by VSP. It is advisable to post additional cautions and concerns on signs. 6.7.1.2 Equipment6.7.1.2.1 Life SavingInspection report number 10. A rescue or shepherd’s hook and an approved floatation device must be provided at a prominent location (visible from the full perimeter of the pool) at each recreational water facility that has a depth of 1 meter (3 feet) or greater. These devices must be mounted in a manner that allows for easy access during an emergency.
6.7.1.2.2 Antientrapment DrainInspection report number 09. Antientrapment/antientanglement requirements for drain covers and suction fittings in RWFs. This does not apply to facilities with zero depth where the drains are not under direct suction.
Key: GDS= gravity drainage system. SVRS=safety vacuum release system–ASTM F2387-04 or ANSI/ASME A 112.19.17 APS=automatic pump shut-off Drain=drainage for RWF and not part of recirculation system Line/fitting under direct suction=system components that are part of the recirculation system where the pump draws directly from the RWF Alarm=an audible and visual alarm in a space that is continuously occupied such as the engine room or bridge and at the RWF to alert crew members when the RWF is being drained.
The design of custom/shipyard constructed (field fabricated) drain covers and suction fittings must be fully specified by a Registered Design Professional in accordance with ASME A112.19.8-2007. The specifications must fully address cover/grate loadings, durability, hair, finger and limb entrapment issues, cover/grate secondary layer of protection, related sump design, as well as features specific to the RWF. A letter from the shipyard must accompany each custom/shipyard constructed (field fabricated) drain cover fitting. At a minimum the letter must specify the shipyard, name of the vessel, specifications and dimensions of the drain cover, as noted above, as well as the exact location of the RWF for which it was designed. The name of and contact information for the Registered Design Professional and signature must be on the letter. 6.7.1.2.3 TemperatureInspection report number 10. A temperature control mechanism to prevent the temperature from exceeding 40°C (104°F) must be provided on whirlpool spas and spa pools. 6.8 Restrictions6.8.1 DiapersInspection report number 10. Children in diapers or who are not toilet trained must be prohibited from using any recreational water facility that is not specifically designed and approved for use by children in diapers. Specifications and requirements for baby-only water facilities can be found in Annex 14.7. Directory: nceh -> vsp vsp -> Vessel Sanitation Program Construction Guidelines Draft final for clearance April 2011 Download 0.87 Mb. Share with your friends:
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