Bellevue — Ch. 8 Buildings, Housing, and Construction § 8-86
Recirculation and filtration system
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Private swimming pools with a capacity of 1,000 gallons or more and all spas shall be equipped with a water recirculation and filtration system. The equipment shall be capable of effecting one turnover of the swimming pool volume in eight hours or less. The equipment shall be capable of effecting one turnover of the spa volume in two hours or less.
Bellevue § 8-86 establishes minimum mechanical standards for private swimming pools and spas. Any private pool holding 1,000 gallons or more must have a recirculation and filtration system capable of cycling the entire pool volume within eight hours. All spas, regardless of size, must have a system capable of completing a full water turnover within two hours.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bellevue § 8-86, property owners with private pools of 1,000 gallons or more or any spa are generally expected to install and maintain a compliant recirculation and filtration system before the amenity is made available for use. Compliant operators typically verify that pool equipment meets the eight-hour turnover standard and that spa equipment meets the two-hour turnover standard. Keeping documentation of equipment specifications and maintenance records is a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellevue § 8-86 sets baseline water-quality equipment standards that apply to private pools and spas at residential properties. If a pool or spa at your rental appears to lack proper filtration or recirculation equipment, this provision may be relevant to a habitability or code-compliance concern. Tenants can explore options such as contacting the local building or code enforcement office, raising the issue with a tenant-rights organization, or consulting a housing attorney to understand available remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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