This standard covers materials, chemicals, components, products, equipment, and systems related to the operation of public and residential recreational water facilities. 1.2 Variations in Design and Operation Components that differ in design or operation may comply with this standard. Appropriate testing and investigation should show that the performance of such a component is equivalent to that of components complying with this standard. Such components should meet the requirements of this standard for materials, surface finishes, and construction. 1.3 Alternative Materials Where specific materials are mentioned, other materials that are equally satisfactory from a public health perspective may be used. 1.4 Standard Review This standard shall be reviewed comprehensively at least every 5 years. These reviews shall be conducted by representatives from industry, public health and user groups, or agencies affiliated with the NSF Joint Committee on Recreational Water Facilities.
NSF/ANSI/CAN 50-2023 Referenced Document
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ANSI/ASME A112.19.17-2010 Manufactured Safety Vacuum Release Systems (SVRS) for Residential and Commercial Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub and Wading Pool Suction Systems*, 2026-06-06 Update
ANSI/ASME A112.3.1-2007 Stainless Steel Drainage Systems for Sanitary DWV, Storm, and Vacuum Applications, Above and Below-Ground
ASTM C136 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
ASTM D1004 Standard Test Method for Initial Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Sheeting
ASTM D1894 Standard Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting*, 2024-11-15 Update
ASTM D2582 Standard Test Method for Puncture-Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting*, 2026-06-06 Update
ASTM D374 Standard Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation
ASTM D4551 Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Flexible Concealed Water-Containment Membrane
ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
ASTM E252 Standard Test Method for Thickness of Thin Foil and Film by Weighing
ASTM F20 Specification for High Conductivity Composite Aluminum-Steel-Copper Strip for Electron Tubes
ASTM F24 Standard Test Method for Measuring and Counting Particulate Contamination on Surfaces
ASTM F26 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Orientation of a Semiconductive Single Crystal
ASTM G154 Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials
IAPMO/ANSI Z1033-2015 Flexible PVC Hoses and Tubing for Pools, Hot Tubs, Spas, and Jetted Bathtubs
ISO/TS 15883-5 Washer-disinfectors - Part 5: Test soils and methods for demonstrating cleaning efficacy
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code*, 2025-09-09 Update
NSF/ANSI 14 Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials*, 2026-03-01 Update
NSF/ANSI 419 Public Drinking Water Equipment Performance - Filtration*, 2024-05-18 Update
NSF/ANSI 42 Drinking Water Treatment Units - Aesthetic Effects*, 2024-04-01 Update
NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals - Health Effects*, 2026-05-01 Update
NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects*, 2025-12-01 Update
ÖNORM M 5873-1 Plants for the disinfection of water using ultraviolet radiation - Requirements and testing - Low pressure mercury lamp plants
UL 1081-2016 UL Standard for Safety Swimming Pool Pumps@ Filters@ and Chlorinators (Seventh Edition; Reprint with revisions through and including October 20@ 2017)
UL 1261-2016 UL Standard for Safety Electric Water Heaters for Pools and Tubs (Sixth Edition)
UL 1563 Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment*, 2025-01-13 Update
UL 1795 UL Standard for Safety for Hydromassage Bathtubs*, 2025-02-27 Update
NSF/ANSI/CAN 50-2023 history
2025NSF/ANSI/CAN 50-2025 Equipment and Chemicals for Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Other Recreational Water Facilities
2024NSF/ANSI/CAN 50-2024 Equipment and Chemicals for Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Other Recreational Water Facilities
2023NSF/ANSI/CAN 50-2023 Equipment and Chemicals for Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Other Recreational Water Facilities
2021NSF/ANSI/CAN 50-2021 Equipment and Chemicals for Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Other Recreational Water Facilities
2020NSF/ANSI/CAN 50:2020 Equipment and Chemicals for Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Other Recreational Water Facilities
2019NSF/ANSI/CAN 50-2019 Equipment and Chemicals for Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Other Recreational Water Facilities (NSF/ANSI/CAN 50-2019)