Arkansas Administrative Code

20 CAR § 136-118. Bather preparation facilities. (a) General. (1) All Class A pools and spas open to the general public shall provide adequate bather preparation facilities. (2) Whenever any pool other than Class A pools are opened to the general public, a minimum of one (1) rest…

20 CAR § 136-119. Safety. (a) Operation and management. (1)(A) The pool or other related facility shall be maintained under the supervision and direction of a properly trained operator on staff, or on call, who shall be responsible for: (i) Promoting good sanitation and safety; (…

20 CAR § 136-120. Bather load. (a) The maximum number of bathers in the pool at any one time shall not exceed a number determined by the following formula: Swimming pool maximum bathing load (SPMBL).WhereA = Total area of water surface in square feet.S = Area of pool less than 5.…

20 CAR § 136-121. Operation and maintenance. (a) Cleanliness of pool/spa. (1) Floating scum, sputum, or debris shall not be allowed to accumulate in the pool. (2) Water levels in pools shall be maintained and operated to remove such material continuously. (3) The bottom and sides…

20 CAR § 136-122. Annual permit for operation. (a) Annual permit for operation requirement. No municipality, person, firm, corporation, association, organization, or institution shall operate, maintain, or allow the use of any public swimming pool or other water-related facilitie…

20 CAR § 136-123. Existing pools/spas. (a) All existing pools/spas which are not in compliance with this part at the effective date shall be exempt from compliance with those construction provisions which do not pertain directly to health and safety of the patrons. (b) All pools/…

20 CAR § 136-124. New product approval and acceptance — Submission of technical data. (a) The manufacturer or other sponsor proposing an alternative equipment, product, or material for use in pools/spas shall make a written request to the Department of Health for acceptance of th…

20 CAR § 136-125. Other related rules. All pools and other related facilities shall comply with all appropriate state laws and rules, including but not limited to the following: (1) Department of Health Rules Pertaining to General Sanitation, 20 CAR pt. 131; (2) The Arkansas Sewa…

20 CAR § 136-126. Severability. If any provisions of this part, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this part’s applications, and to this end the provisions hereto are dec…

20 CAR § 136-127. Repeal. All rules and parts of rules in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

20 CAR § 136-128. Penalty clause. Any person operating a public swimming pool who fails or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this part or otherwise operates a swimming pool in violation of Arkansas Code § 20-30-101 et seq. or this part shall be guilty of a misdemean…

20 CAR § 137-101. Definitions. The following terms are defined for the purpose of this part: (1) “Department” means the Department of Health; (2)(A) “Outdoor mass gatherings” means an actual or reasonably anticipated assembly of more than one thousand (1,000) persons who will rem…

20 CAR § 137-102. Compliance. (a) Before any person, firm, corporation, or governmental agency proposes or advertises to create or hold an outdoor mass gathering for entertainment, music, exhibition, or other assemblies which will continue for twenty-four (24) hours or more, the …

20 CAR § 137-103. Preliminary notice of intent and plans to be submitted. (a) The preliminary notice of intent shall include the following items of information: (1) The full names and addresses of the persons responsible for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the: (A…

20 CAR § 137-104. Water quality. (a) Quality. (1) All water provided shall be in accordance with the physical, chemical, and bacteriological requirements of the United States Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards, or the latest revision thereof. (2) Where a public water …

20 CAR § 137-105. Water supply design and operation. (a) The water supply shall be designed and operated in accordance with the Rules Pertaining to Semi Public Water Supplies, 20 CAR pt. 141. (b)(1) Prior to placing the water supply system into use, all portions of the system sha…

20 CAR § 137-106. Toilet facilities. (a) Toilet facilities, separate for each sex and plainly marked "MEN" or "WOMEN" shall be provided at rate of at least one (1) toilet for each one hundred (100) persons, or a fraction thereof, in attendance. (b)(1) Portable toilets, if provide…

20 CAR § 137-107. Solid waste facilities. (a)(1) Containers for refuse and solid waste collection shall be provided in such numbers to preclude indiscriminate disposal at the site. (2) All solid waste collection containers shall be emptied daily or at intervals frequent enough to…

20 CAR § 137-108. Site requirements. (a) An area of at least one hundred square feet (100 sq. ft.) per person, exclusive of the parking area, shall be provided at the premises. (b)(1) The site selected for the outdoor mass gathering shall have good natural drainage. (2) Areas whi…

20 CAR § 137-109. Final clean-up. (a) At the conclusion of the mass gathering, the site shall: (1) Be cleaned up; and (2) All unsanitary conditions corrected. (b) All refuse, litter, and solid waste generated by the event shall be removed from the site within twenty-four (24) hou…

20 CAR § 137-110. Food service establishments. (a) All food service establishments at the event shall have on display a valid food service permit. (b) Compliance. All food preparation and service shall be operated in compliance with the current version of the Rules Pertaining to …

20 CAR § 137-111. Medical care facilities. (a)(1) At any outdoor mass gathering, at least one (1) emergency aid station shall be provided at a location of easy access on the site. (2) It shall be identified clearly by a prominent sign during the entire time of the mass gathering.…

20 CAR § 137-112. Hazardous weather conditions. (a) The sponsor shall develop contingency plans for dangerous weather conditions that may occur during the gathering. (b) The contingency plans shall include: (1) Evacuation, cancelation, or delay of the gathering; and (2) Provision…

20 CAR § 137-113. Penalty. (a) Every firm, person, or corporation who violates any of the rules issued or promulgated by the State Board of Health or who violates any condition of a license, permit, certificate, or any other type of registration issued by the board may be assesse…

20 CAR § 137-114. Severability. If any provision of this part, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this part which can give effect without the invalid provisions or applica…

20 CAR § 137-115. Repeal. All rules and parts of rules in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

20 CAR § 138-101. Definitions. The following terms are defined for the purpose of this part: (1) “Department” means the Department of Health; (2) “Dependent recreational vehicle” means a recreational vehicle that is dependent upon a service building for toilet and lavatory facili…

20 CAR § 138-102. Compliance. (a) Any parcel of land in which three (3) or more spaces are occupied or intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles or mobile homes, where placement and/or maintenance services are provided for a fee, whether new or existing, shall be: (1) Consi…

20 CAR § 138-103. Environmental and open space requirements. (a) General requirements. (1) Conditions of the soil, groundwater level, drainage, and topography shall not create hazards to the property or the health or safety of the occupants. (2) Mobile home parks shall not be sub…

20 CAR § 138-104. Water supply. (a) Quality and source. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, which meets the bacteriological, chemical, and physical requirements of the National Primary Drinking Water Standards, 40 C.F.R. pt. 141, or equivalent, shall be provided in each …

20 CAR § 138-105. Sewage disposal. (a)(1) An adequate, safe, and approved sewage system shall be provided in all mobile home and recreational vehicle parks for the conveying and disposing of all sewage. (2) All sewage shall be disposed of in a public sewer system where one is acc…

20 CAR § 138-106. Electrical distribution system. If an electrical wiring system is provided, it should consist of approved fixtures, equipment, and appurtenances, which should be installed and maintained in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

20 CAR § 138-107. Service building and other service facilities. Service building for recreational vehicle parks. (1)(A) A central service building containing the necessary toilet and other plumbing fixtures specified in Table 1 shall be provided in recreational vehicle parks tha…

20 CAR § 138-108. Plumbing. All plumbing shall conform to the current Arkansas Plumbing Code, 17 CAR pt. 65, and Fuel Gas Code, 20 CAR pt. 67.

20 CAR § 138-109. Refuse handling. The storage, collection, and disposal of refuse in the mobile home and recreational vehicle park shall be conducted so as to create no: (1) Health hazard; (2) Rodent harborage; (3) Insect breeding area; (4) Accident; or (5) Fire hazard.…

20 CAR § 138-110. Plan review. When a mobile home or recreational vehicle park is proposed or remodeled, properly prepared plans and specifications for such construction, remodeling, or alteration shall be submitted to the Department of Health for approval before any work is begu…

20 CAR § 138-111. Penalty. (a) Every firm, person, or corporation who violates any of the rules issued or promulgated by the State Board of Health or who violates any condition of a license, permit, certificate, or any other type of registration issued by the board may be assesse…

20 CAR § 138-112. Severability. If any provision of this part, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this part which can give effect without the invalid provisions or applica…

20 CAR § 138-113. Repeal. All rules and parts of rules in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

20 CAR § 139-101. Purpose. To define outdoor bathing places and establish criteria for safety and water quality relating to public health aspects of such operations.

20 CAR § 139-102. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) “Bathhouse” means a structure or enclosure provided to be used for changing to or from bathing suits or beachwear, to include all: (A) Plumbing; (B) Accessories; and (C) Appurtenances; (2) “Department” means the Division of…

20 CAR § 139-103. Compliance. Any person responsible for the operation of an outdoor bathing place shall be responsible for compliance with this part.

20 CAR § 139-104. Safety. (a) The responsible person at each outdoor bathing place shall take all necessary safety precautions. (b) The following conditions will affect the safety of outdoor bathing places: (1) Good water quality, to include: (A) Bacteria count; (B) Turbidity; an…

20 CAR § 139-105. Bacteriological water quality. (a) When the E. coli density of any sample collected exceeds one hundred twenty-six (126) per one hundred milliliters (100 ml), daily samples shall immediately be collected and analyzed for E. coli for at least two (2) consecutive …

20 CAR § 139-106. Bathhouse and toilet facilities. (a)(1) Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided at all outdoor bathing places. (2) These facilities shall meet the approval of the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health. (b) If…

20 CAR § 139-107. Sanitary survey. (a) Responsibility. The sanitary survey shall be conducted by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health. (b) Frequency. (1) Existing beaches. A sanitary survey may be conducted if indicated by the results of an …

20 CAR § 139-108. Submission of plans. (a) General. (1) All reports, final plans, and specifications should be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which action by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health is desired. (2) Prel…

20 CAR § 139-109. Related rules. All outdoor bathing places shall comply with all appropriate state laws and rules, including but not limited to the following: (1) Department of Health Rules Pertaining to General Sanitation, 20 CAR pt. 131; (2) The Arkansas Sewage Disposal System…

20 CAR § 139-110. Access to bathing place — Place to be closed for violation of act. (a) The Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health, at all reasonable times, shall have access to and is hereby empowered to: (1) Enter upon any and all parts of the …

20 CAR § 139-111. Penalty clause. (a) Every firm, person, or corporation violating any provisions of this part shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred do…