OAR 333-060-0140
Filters

(1)

Filters shall be capable of maintaining pool water clarity as described in Pool Water Quality, OAR 333-060-0200 (Pool Water Quality) and Table 3 under conditions of maximum user load. [Table not included. See ED. Note.]

(2)

Filter rate shall not exceed the following:

(a)

High rate sand filters — 18 gpm per square foot of filter media or that rate approved by the manufacturer for that particular filter, whichever is less. Pools constructed prior to May 1, 1986, may continue to use filters sized at 20 gpm per square foot of filter media until replaced;

(b)

Rapid sand filters — 3 gpm per square foot of filter media;

(c)

Diatomaceous earth filters — 2 gpm per square foot of filter media;

(d)

Cartridge filters — 0.375 gpm per square foot of effective filter area.

(3)

A means shall be provided to permit release of air which enters the filter tank.

(4)

Filter components which requires servicing shall be accessible and available for inspection and repair.

(5)

Filters shall be designed so that filtration surfaces can be easily inspected and serviced.

(6)

Filters shall meet the safety performance standards of the National Sanitation Foundation Standard Number #50 depending on the filter media.

(7)

Separation tanks or settling sump are required with DE filters. Separation tanks shall:

(a)

Be provided with a manual means of air release or a lid which provides a slow and safe release of pressures;

(b)

Have a precautionary statement affixed warning the user that the air release must be opened before starting the circulation pump.
[ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.]
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 333-060-0140 — Filters, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=333-060-0140.

333‑060‑0005
Purpose 333‑060‑0010
Adoption by Reference 333‑060‑0015
Definitions 333‑060‑0020
Compliance 333‑060‑0025
Approval to Construct 333‑060‑0030
Plans 333‑060‑0035
Licenses 333‑060‑0040
Conditional Licenses 333‑060‑0045
Maintenance and Modification 333‑060‑0050
Structural Stability 333‑060‑0055
Size 333‑060‑0060
Dimensions 333‑060‑0065
Finishes, Markings and Lifelines 333‑060‑0070
Illumination 333‑060‑0075
Ventilation 333‑060‑0080
Ladders, Recessed Steps and Stairways 333‑060‑0085
Diving 333‑060‑0090
Slides 333‑060‑0091
Waterpark Slides 333‑060‑0095
Elevated Lifeguard Chairs 333‑060‑0100
Life Saving Equipment 333‑060‑0105
Swimming Pool Enclosure 333‑060‑0110
Decks 333‑060‑0115
Overflow Systems 333‑060‑0120
Recirculation System 333‑060‑0125
Inlets 333‑060‑0128
Submerged Suction Outlets and Drains 333‑060‑0130
Piping 333‑060‑0135
Pumps 333‑060‑0140
Filters 333‑060‑0145
Pool Heaters 333‑060‑0150
Disinfectant and Chemical Feeders 333‑060‑0155
Meters and Gauges 333‑060‑0160
Equipment Room 333‑060‑0165
Ground Fault Interrupter 333‑060‑0170
Bathhouses and Sanitary Facilities 333‑060‑0175
Visitor and Spectator Areas 333‑060‑0180
Food Service 333‑060‑0185
Drinking Fountains 333‑060‑0190
Domestic Water Quality 333‑060‑0200
Pool Water Quality 333‑060‑0205
Operation and Maintenance 333‑060‑0206
Supervision — Limited-Use Pools 333‑060‑0207
Supervision — General-Use Pools 333‑060‑0208
Lifeguard Supervision & Training 333‑060‑0209
Pool Staff Training & Safety 333‑060‑0210
Pool Safety 333‑060‑0215
Signs 333‑060‑0220
Variance 333‑060‑0225
Instructional Use of Limited-Use Pools 333‑060‑0500
Wading Pools 333‑060‑0505
New Wading Pool Construction 333‑060‑0510
Existing Wading Pools 333‑060‑0515
Wading Pool Operation 333‑060‑0700
Enforcement 333‑060‑0705
Pool Closure Criteria
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 333-060-0140’s source at or​.us