CHAPTER 444 - SANITATION

NAC 444.286 Bathing caps. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) Any person with long hair who uses a public bathing or swimming facility shall wear an acceptable bathing cap if required to do so by the management of the facility. The use of common bathing caps is prohibited. [Bd. of Health, Pub…

NAC 444.288 Food and drinks. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) Food or drinks are not permitted in a public bathing or swimming facility, except in the visitor area or in areas which have been approved by the health authority for food or drinks. [Bd. of Health, Public Bathing Places Reg. Ar…

NAC 444.290 Spectators and nonbathers. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) Except as otherwise provided in this section, spectators and nonbathers must be excluded from the toilet rooms provided for the persons using a public bathing or swimming facility. If the management desires to accommod…

NAC 444.300 Notice of violation. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) If the health authority inspects a public bathing or swimming facility or natural bathing place and finds a violation of any provision of NAC 444.010 to 444.306, inclusive, that does not seriously endanger the public health,…

NAC 444.302 Suspension or denial of operating permit. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.080, 444.100) 1. The health authority may order a suspension of an operating permit and may order the owner or operator of a public bathing or swimming facility or natural bathing place to prohibit a…

NAC 444.304 Order for closure; revocation of suspended permit. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.100) 1. If the health authority orders the closing of a public bathing or swimming facility or natural bathing place, the health authority shall issue a written order to the owner or operato…

NAC 444.305 Procedure for review of actions taken by Division; appeals. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.100) 1. A person who has reason to believe that an action taken by the Division pursuant to NAC 444.010 to 444.306, inclusive, is incorrect or based on inadequate knowledge may, wit…

NAC 444.306 Reinspection. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.100) 1. After the specified corrective action has been taken, the owner or operator or his or her representative shall notify the health authority that the facility or bathing place is ready for reinspection. 2. If upon reinspe…

NAC 444.310 Definitions. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) As used in NAC 444.310 to 444.546, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 444.315 to 444.416, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Supplied in codification; …

NAC 444.315 “Air induction system” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Air induction system” means a system activated by a separate air power unit or blower which forces air into hollow ducting built into the spa floor, bench or other part of the spa. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg.…

NAC 444.317 “Antivortex drain” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Antivortex drain” means a drain having a raised cover designed to prevent or minimize any suctioning effect on a person that has come into contact with the drain. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-2-88)

NAC 444.318 “Approved” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Approved” means acceptable to the health authority based upon a determination concerning conformance with appropriate standards and good public health practices. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-2-88)

NAC 444.320 “Bather” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Bather” means any person using the spa and adjoining deck area for the purpose of therapy, water sports or related activities. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1, § 1.2, eff. 11-27-79]

NAC 444.330 “Deck” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Deck” means the unobstructed area around the perimeter of a spa which is specifically used by bathers. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.3, eff. 11-27-79]—(NAC A 11-2-88)

NAC 444.340 “Health authority” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Health authority” means officers and agents of the Division or of the local boards of health. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.4, eff. 11-27-79]

NAC 444.345 “Hydrojet” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Hydrojet” means a fitting which blends air and water creating a high velocity turbulent stream of air and water. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.5, eff. 11-27-79]

NAC 444.347 “Hydrojet pump system” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Hydrojet pump system” means a system in which one or more hydrojets are activated by the use of a pump which is completely independent of the filtration and heating system of the spa. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa R…

NAC 444.350 “Ladder” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Ladder” means a series of vertically separated treads or rungs connected by vertical rail members or independently fastened to a vertical spa wall. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.17.1, eff. 11-27-79]

NAC 444.353 “Multiport valve” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Multiport valve” means a separate switching valve that has a separate position for each of the various filter operations and that combines in one unit the functions of two or more direct-flow valves. (Added to NAC by …

NAC 444.355 “Nonslip surface” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Nonslip surface” means a surface which is designed to reduce or prevent slipping of bare feet. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.7, eff. 11-27-79]

NAC 444.360 “NTU” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “NTU” means nephelometric turbidity units, a measure of water clarity. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.8, eff. 11-27-79]

NAC 444.365 “Overflow system” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Overflow system” means perimeter-type overflows, surface skimmers, and surface water collection systems of various design and manufacture. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.9, eff. 11-27-79]

NAC 444.370 “Person” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Person” includes governmental agencies. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.10, eff. 11-27-79]

NAC 444.375 “Plastic” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Plastic” means any of numerous organic, synthetic, or processed materials which are composed mostly of thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight and which can be molded, cast, or extruded at some stage …

NAC 444.380 “Prefabricated spa” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Prefabricated spa” means a public spa that has been designed by a licensed professional engineer to be fabricated at a factory into a packaged unit consisting of all of the required components for a public spa, with…

NAC 444.385 “Public spa” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. “Public spa” means any spa operated by any person, whether owner, lessee, operator, licensee or concessionaire, for the use of the public or the membership of an organization, whether or not a fee is charged for its use.…

NAC 444.390 “Ramp” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Ramp” means a sloping floor, walk or roadway leading from one level to another, or leading to the spa edge and having a maximum slope of 1:12. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.14, eff. 11-27-79]

NAC 444.395 “Recessed steps” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Recessed steps” means a riser and tread or a series of risers and treads extending down into the deck with the bottom riser and tread ending at the spa wall, creating a stair well. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. …

NAC 444.397 “Recessed treads” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Recessed treads” means a series of vertically spaced cavities in the spa wall creating tread areas for stepholes. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.17.3, eff. 11-27-79]

NAC 444.398 “Remodel” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. “Remodel” means to replace all or part of any structure, circulation system or appurtenance of a public bathing or swimming facility or to modify it to the extent that its design, configuration or operating characteristics …

NAC 444.399 “Slip resistant” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Slip resistant” means a finish or textured surface designed to prevent or reduce slipping by bare skin in contact with it under wet conditions. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-2-88)

NAC 444.400 “Spa” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. “Spa” means a pool primarily designed for therapeutic use which is not drained, cleaned or refilled for each user. 2. The term includes units which employ hydrojet circulation, hot water, cold water, mineral water, air inductio…

NAC 444.403 “Spa enclosure” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Spa enclosure” means an effective barrier for excluding unauthorized persons from the spa area and the area inside of the fence or barrier surrounding the spa. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.16, eff. 11-27-7…

NAC 444.405 “Stairs” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Stairs” means a riser and tread or a series of risers and treads extending down from the deck into the spa. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.17.4, eff. 11-27-79]

NAC 444.407 “Steps” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Steps” means stairs or ladders designed to permit entry and exit to and from the spa. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.17, eff. 11-27-79]

NAC 444.410 “Toxic” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Toxic” means a quality which might produce an adverse physiological effect on a person. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 § 1.18, eff. 11-27-79]

NAC 444.415 “Waterline” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Waterline” means: 1. Where a skimmer system is in use, the midpoint of the operating range of the skimmer. 2. Where an overflow system is in use, the height of the overflow rim. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 1 §§ 1.1…

NAC 444.416 “Wet deck area” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Wet deck area” means the 4-foot-wide unobstructed area outside a spa’s or pool’s water perimeter, curb, diving boards, diving towers or pool sides. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-2-88)

NAC 444.417 Applicability. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. The provisions of NAC 444.310 to 444.546, inclusive, referring to construction or modifications apply to all public spas constructed on or after November 27, 1979, and to any other public spa, where, in the opinion of the healt…

NAC 444.419 Severability. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) If any provision of NAC 444.310 to 444.546, inclusive, is declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of the provisions of those sections are not intended to be affected thereby. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Re…

NAC 444.420 Application; plans, specifications and descriptive material. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.080) 1. Any person who desires to construct a public spa or modify or add to an existing public spa or alter its equipment must apply in writing to the health authority on forms fu…

NAC 444.422 Changes in plans; review of plans; structural adequacy. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.080) 1. Public spa facilities must be built in accordance with the plans as approved, unless prior approval of any changes is obtained in writing from the health authority. 2. The revie…

NAC 444.424 Inspections. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.090) 1. The owner, or his or her agent, shall notify the health authority at specific predetermined stages of construction and at the time of completion of the public spa to permit inspection of the public spa and related equipm…

NAC 444.428 Adoption of Standards by reference. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) The State Board of Health adopts by reference NSF International Standards 14, “Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials,” 50, “Circulation System Components for Swimming Pools, Spas/Hot Tubs” and 61, “D…

NAC 444.429 Use of equipment and materials not approved by NSF International. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) The health authority may permit the use of equipment and materials which are not designated by the NSF International as complying with the Standards adopted pursuant to NAC 444.42…

NAC 444.430 Shape. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) The shape of any public spa must be such that the circulation of the water will not be impaired. [Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 11 § 11.1, eff. 11-27-79]

NAC 444.432 Depth. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. The maximum water depth for a public spa is 4 feet (1.22 m), measured from the waterline. Exceptions may be made by the health authority for spas designed for special purposes such as instruction, treatment and therapy. 2. The maximum …