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VSP 2018 Construction Guidelines

following factor: One person per 19 liters [5 gallons] per minute of
recirculation flow.)

Pictograms may replace words, as appropriate or available.

It is advisable to post additional cautions and concerns on signs.

See section 31.3 for safety signs specific to BABY-ONLY WATER
FACILITIES and section 32.1.3 for safety signs specific to WHIRLPOOL
SPAS and SPA POOLS.

28.3.1.1 Children’s Recreational Water Facility
For signs in children’s RECREATIONAL WATER FACILITIES,
include the exact wording “TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT
BATHROOM BREAKS” or “TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT
TOILET BREAKS.” This is in addition to the basic
RECREATIONAL WATER FACILITY safety sign.

28.4 Life-Saving Equipment

28.4.1 Location
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.
• The pole of the shepherd’s hook must be long enough to reach the
center of the deepest portion of the pool from the side plus 0.6 meters (2
feet). It must be light, strong, and nontelescoping with rounded
nonsharp ends.
• The flotation device must have an attached rope that is at least two-
thirds of the maximum pool width.

29.0 Recirculation and Filtration Systems

29.1 Skim Gutters
Where skim gutters are installed, ensure that the maximum fill level of the
RECREATIONAL WATER FACILITY is to the skim gutter level.

29.2 Overflows
Ensure that overflows are directed by gravity to the compensation or make-up tank
for filtration and DISINFECTION. Alternatively, overflows may be directed to the
RECREATIONAL WATER FACILITY drainage system. If the overflow is
connected to another drainage system, provide an AIR GAP or a DUAL SWING
CHECK VALVE between the two.

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