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VSP 2018 Operations Manual

6.0 Recreational Water Facilities (RWFs)

This section includes the following subsections:
6.1 RWFs
6.2 Flow-Through Seawater RWFs
6.3 Recirculating RWFs
6.4 WHIRLPOOL SPAS and SPA POOLS
6.5 Maintenance and Operating Standards for Combined Facilities
6.6 Private Cabin Operations
6.7 Individual Hydrotherapy Pools
6.8 Safety
6.9 Restrictions
6.10 Knowledge

References for 6.0 Recreational Water Facilities (RWFs) can be found in Annex 14.6.

6.1 RWFs

6.1.1 Source

6.1.1.1 Potable Water or Seawater (09 C)
The water source for all RWFs must be POTABLE WATER or
RECREATIONAL SEAWATER.

6.1.2 Maintenance

6.1.2.1 Management
RWFs must be kept clean of debris, organic materials, and slime/biofilm in
ACCESSIBLE areas in the water and on surfaces.

It is recommended to conduct periodic biofilm management in
WHIRLPOOL SPAS, SPA POOLS, and interactive RWFs.

6.2 Flow-Through Seawater RWFs

6.2.1 Operation

6.2.1.1 At Sea

6.2.1.1.1 12 miles (10)
Flow-through seawater supply systems for RWFs must be used
only while the vessel is MAKING WAY and at sea beyond
20 kilometers (12 miles) from nearest land.

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