R 325.2146
R 325.2146 Water agitation and other pump systems.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 325.2146
Rule 46. (1) If agitation of the water in a spa pool is provided or if other pump systems in
a swimming pool are provided, then a pool owner shall ensure that the agitation or other
water movement is accomplished with a pump separate from the water treatment and
recirculation system pump.
(2) A pool owner shall ensure that an electrical switch, timer, or emergency shutoff device
to operate the agitation system pump is not reachable from the pool.
(3) A swimming pool owner shall equip a wave pool with not less than 2 emergency wave
shutoff devices and shall locate 1 device on each side of the pool at a fixed lifeguard station.
(4) If an air induction system is provided, a pool owner shall ensure that the system meets
both of the following requirements:
(a) Is designed to prevent water backup that could cause electrical shock hazards.
(b) Is designed so the air intake source does not permit the introduction of toxic fumes or
other contaminants.