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SubCode:
Building
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
This would reduce the 15' minimum pool width to 10', and also clarify the rule.
Mod #
 9857
AM/IC
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D
AM
AS/IC
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TAC Action
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Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
This would reduce the 4 inch width of horizontal tile required for a sun shelf to 2 inches.
Mod #
 9858
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
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Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Eliminate minimum slope requirement
Mod #
 9859
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Eliminate minimum "deep area" depth.
Mod #
 9860
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
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Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Reducing the letter height of the sun shelf warning.
Mod #
 9861
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
This modification would allow a sunshelf in the same water depths that a bench is allowed.
Mod #
 9862
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
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Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
This would clarify the decking requirements around plunge pools, and also clarify the difference between a swimming pool slide and a recreational water slide.
Mod #
 9863
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
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W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Clarifying that the 75ft rule for the spacing of access points does not apply to Plunge Pools.
Mod #
 9864
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
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Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
454.1.6.5.3.1 – Allow gutters to wrap less than 90% of a perimeter as long as level control is provided. Level control language taken from IWF requirements.
Mod #
 9865
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
This modification would require skimmers to be adequate for 100% of the design recirculation flow, rather than only 60%.
Mod #
 9866
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
The code allows inlets to exceed 20 gpm if the manufacturer rates it for that. The code should also relax the inlet spacing and pool width requirements if such an inlet is specified.
Mod #
 9867
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
454.1.6.5.17 – This revision loosens the 20% requirement for features that derive water from a filter, and clears up the ambiguity with the term “designed turnover rate.”
Mod #
 9868
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
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W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Add a definition of "letters" to allow lower case lettering on signage around pools, above a certain size.
Mod #
 9869
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Correct a units error, and remove a sentence that is redundant from 454.1.2.3.1
Mod #
 9926
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Clarify when the sunshelf edge dropoff warning is required.
Mod #
 9927
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Code officials are still not sure if skimmer equalizers are required or not. Skimmer equalizers should not be required by the code.
Mod #
 9929
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
The requirements for pool inlet spacing are repetitive and hard to understand. This shortens them from 331 words to 127 words, while requiring the same things.
Mod #
 9930
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Liquid chlorine tanks are routinely placed outdoors. This may cause the chlorine to degrade more rapidly, but as long as the area is inaccessible to the public there is no harm. The Code should not be requiring liquid Chlorine to be placed indoors.
Mod #
 9931
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
There are two references in the Code to turnover rates that could be interpreted as absolute requirements, but are intended to be minimums that may be exceeded. This should be corrected.
Mod #
 9932
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Wading pools are already required, per 454.1.7.1, to follow most requirements for swimming pools. There is no need to repeat these requirements in this section. Repetitive text should be removed.
Mod #
 9933
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
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W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
The first two sentences of the spa steps requirements are repetitions of other parts of the Code. They should be deleted. The last sentence is also redundant.
Mod #
 9934
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Eliminate a redundant statement about IWF lighting
Mod #
 9935
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Correct a unit conversion error.
Mod #
 9936
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Someone might think zero‑depth means something different than zero depth. The Code should be consistent in its nomenclature.
Mod #
 9937
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Swimming Pool
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Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
This is correcting an error on a slope measurement in the Code.
Mod #
 9938
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
This is correcting a spelling error in the Code.
Mod #
 9939
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Perry Walker
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.2.1
Update handbooks referenced for competitive swimming to current issues.
Mod #
 9940
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Perry Walker
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.7
Update handbook referenced for competitive diving to current issue.
Mod #
 9941
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Eliminate restriction on placing furniture in sun shelf
Mod #
 9942
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Allow permanent seating such as tables and stools to be part of the pool design.
Mod #
 9943
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Increase maximum velocity on main drain pipes from 3 ft/s to 6 ft/s
Mod #
 10109
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.1.1
Simplifies the sizing calculation for public pools by basing pool size on minimum pool surface area. Increases the minimum size results for public pools proportionally to the number of units served by the swimming pool. Addresses water sanitation concerns presented by small/undersized pools.
Mod #
 10181
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.2.1
Removes Color Requirements from Pool Structure section of the code.
TAC Action
 10183
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.2.4
Removes requirement for a minimum depth in deep areas. Clarifies that some areas of pool can have depth less than 3 feet in shallow areas.
Mod #
 10184
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.3.1
Eliminates redundant language.
Mod #
 10185
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.3.5
Omits requirement to list depth at sun shelf where shelf transitions to steps on rules sign.
Mod #
 10186
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.4
Exempts slide landing areas from code color requirements. Allows swimming pool contractors and operators to use readily available slide area mats without obtaining a variance.
Mod #
 10187
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.2.5
Increase allowable distance between means of access to 90 ft for pools with eight or more lap lanes
TAC Action
 10188
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.5
Includes sun shelves as pool accesses.
Mod #
 10189
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.6
Clarifies that a sun shelf can be used in pools at points greater than 4 feet in depth if the shelf transitions to steps.
Mod #
 10190
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.8.1
Clarifies that radiused sun shelves are allowed by code. Allows for a minimum slope on sun shelves that do not originate from a zero entry.
Mod #
 10191
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.2.5.5
Specifies handrail placement in sun shelves.
TAC Action
 10192
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.7.5
Allows for an alternative for rapid drainage of a wading pool in the event of a fecal discharge.
Mod #
 10194
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.8.1
Changes sunshelf dimensional requirements to allow for radiused shelfs and benches along sunshelf edges.
Mod #
 10195
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.8.5
Adds language requiring a barrier where spas directly abut a pool.
Mod #
 10196
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.9.8.4
Corrects an error with light level at an IWF.
Mod #
 10198
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.2.8.2
Makes sunshelf depth marker requirements consistent with the rest of the code.
TAC Action
 10199
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.9.8.6
Clarifies filtration and UV requirements for IWFs.
Mod #
 10200
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.6.5.16.6
Clarifies UV equipment requirements in conjunction with new code proposed for Section 454.1.9.8.6.
Mod #
 10201
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.9.8.8
This is a new section that includes code language for vanishing edge pools.
Mod #
 10202
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.3.1.2
Allows for up to 40% of the swimming pool wet deck to be lowered.
Mod #
 10203
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.1
Provides a definition for vanishing edge pools.
Mod #
 10204
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.3.1.6
Simplifies swimming pool deck obstruction rules and calculation.
Mod #
 10206
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.3.3.7
Adds requirements and standards for the use of removable floor and wall padding.
TAC Action
 10209
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.6.5.12
Eliminates contradictory requirements for swimming pool cleaning systems.
TAC Action
 10232
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.6.5.16.1.1.4
Prohibits the use of chlorine gas on new public swimming pools.
TAC Action
 10235
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

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Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.6.5.1
Updates equipment testing standards to the most current version of NSF/ANSI 50
TAC Action
 10237
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.6.5.16.6
Removes dead web links in the code and simplifies explanation of UV sanitization.
Mod #
 10241
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.9.2.3.6
Deletes pump reservoir langue for plunge pools. Reserves the code section.
TAC Action
 10242
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.9.2.5
Deletes pump reservoir, as they are no longer required for plunge pools.
TAC Action
 10302
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

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Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.9.2.5.2
Floating skimmer requirement for pump reservoirs deleted.
TAC Action
 10303
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.9.2.6.1
Specifies recirculation rates for water slide plunge pools.
TAC Action
 10304
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.9.2.6.2
Removes water NTU monitoring from the building code.
Mod #
 10305
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.9.6.4
Simplifies "No Entry" marker design and placement.
Mod #
 10306
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.9.6.5
Specifies flow rate for areas less than 18 inches deep in zero depth entry swimming pools.
Mod #
 10307
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.3.2
Removes subjective swimming pool logo criteria.
Mod #
 10308
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.4
Sets objective criteria for swimming pool logo designs.
Mod #
 10309
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.4.2.1
Clarifies outdoor lighting requirements.
TAC Action
 10310
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

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Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.10.1.1
Clarifies gutter tile requirements when resurfacing a swimming pool.
TAC Action
 10311
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.10.1.8
Requires handrails to be updated during resurfacing projects.
TAC Action
 10312
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.10.1.9
Specifies gutter grate replacement requirements for resurfacing projects.
TAC Action
 10313
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.2.2
Specifies construction tolerances for commercial swimming pools.
TAC Action
 10314
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

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Mod #
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Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.2.1
Changes slip‑resistant tile requirements.
TAC Action
 10315
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.8.15
Exempts spas with gravity flow drains from NEC emergency cut off switch requirements.
TAC Action
 10316
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.6.5.13
Updates flow rate indicator requirements.
Mod #
 10317
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.2.3.1
Specifies placement of "No Diving" markers.
TAC Action
 10318
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

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Swimming Pool
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Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.6.5.3.2.4
Allows for inlet and skimmer alignment tolerance.
Mod #
 10319
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1
Clarifies requirements for collector tank vents.
TAC Action
 10320
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Ads resistance exercise pool to definition of "Special purpose pool".
Mod #
 10321
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.6.5.3.1.1
Clarifies recessed gutter requirements.
TAC Action
 10322
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

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Swimming Pool
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Pending Review
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.2.1
Ads damp‑proofing requirement for elevated swimming pools.
TAC Action
 10323
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.10.1.10
Requires damp‑proofing for elevated swimming pools during resurfacing.
TAC Action
 10324
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Clarifies definition of a public pool.
Mod #
 10325
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.6.5.19
Ads the requirement for newly built pools to use ORP/PH controllers.
TAC Action
 10326
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

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Swimming Pool
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Pending Review
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.6.5.3
Creates and exception when a bottom drain is used in conjunction with a wall main drain carrying 100% of the recirculation flow.
TAC Action
 10327
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Allow permanent tables, chairs, and similar structures to be built into the pool.
Mod #
 10374
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Allowing swim up bars within certain limitations.
Mod #
 10382
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
The nature of the 5' walkway around runout lanes needs to be clarified.
Mod #
 10385
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Swimming Pool
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Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
The language of the IWF hydraulics section is confusing and out‑of‑date.
Mod #
 10387
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
NSF 50 used to always test filters to 5 passes of the water volume. As of 2022 they recognize that some filters can sufficiently clean water in fewer than 5 passes, and publish this. Filters like this should get "credit" in the building code, allowing energy savings.
Mod #
 10389
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.2.17.1.15
Streamlines the mesh barrier provisions by removing listed requirements found in the ASTM F2286 Standard and simply requiring compliance with that Standard, which is what manufacturers of these types of barriers design to and comply with ‑ no technical changes are being made.
Mod #
 10438
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
This proposal adds a definition for "elevated pool" and requires these type of pools to be designed and constructed in accordance with ANSI/PHTA/ICC 10 ‑ 2021.
Mod #
 10441
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Swimming Pool
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Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.2.1
This proposal adds a definition for "elevated pool" and requires these type of pools to be designed and constructed in accordance with ANSI/PHTA/ICC 10 ‑ 2021.
Mod #
 10442
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Changes and updates code referenced national standards to more current date.
Mod #
 10455
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.1.1
Provides an ANSI approved standard for the plastering of pools and in‑ground spas.
Mod #
 10458
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Clarifications are needed for frequently mis‑applied code citations. These errors and omissions result in delays and costs to contractors and owners
Mod #
 10465
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Swimming Pool
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bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Specific code changes that will improve safety and water quality for river rides.
Mod #
 10473
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Equipment technology improvements warrant revisions to code.
Mod #
 10492
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Small clarifications for specialized pool issues that need to be explained better in code to avoid errors of interpretation, and the need for repairs or variance.
Mod #
 10509
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.1.1
Sizing criteria for pools was changed in 2020 7th ed. to allow very small pools at facilities. Many of these are overcrowded and can become a health issue.
Mod #
 10515
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Swimming Pool
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Mod #
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bob vincent
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1
Special purpose pools criteria
TAC Action
 10516
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.2.6.1.1
Provides an ANSI approved standard for the plastering of pools and in‑ground spas.
Mod #
 10519
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
This proposal adds a definition for "elevated pool" and requires these type of pools to be designed and constructed in accordance with ANSI/PHTA/ICC 10 ‑ 2021.
Mod #
 10526
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.8.1
Clarify water depth
Mod #
 10527
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Swimming Pool
in
Pending Review
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.3.1.6
Obstruction limitation for pools perimeter 454.1.3.1.6, and shutoff timer for heated spa pools 454.1.8.
Mod #
 10528
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
bob vincent
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.12
Surf pools criteria
TAC Action
 10529
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

35‑Referenced Standards
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
35
Updates to existing APSP (PHTA) Standards.
Mod #
 10522
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 35
Chapter

Section
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Plumbing
4‑Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings

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Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

403.1
Allows for indoor and outdoor pools to be treated the same for purposes of sanitary fixture counts.
TAC Action
 10210
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

403.6
Simples required sanitary fixture calculations and creates a more gradual increase in required fixtures as the swimming pool size increases.
TAC Action
 10211
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Pending Review
W
Chapter 4

SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Residential
45‑Private Swimming Pool
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
4501.17.1.15
Streamlines the mesh barrier provisions by removing listed requirements found in the ASTM F2286 Standard and simply requiring compliance with that Standard, which is what manufacturers of these types of barriers design to and comply with ‑ no technical changes are being made.
Mod #
 10439
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 45
Chapter

Section
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
4501.2
This proposal adds a definition for "elevated pool" and requires these type of pools to be designed and constructed in accordance with ANSI/PHTA/ICC 10 ‑ 2021.
Mod #
 10440
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 45
Chapter

Section

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Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
4501.6.1.1
Provides an ANSI approved standard for the plastering of pools and in‑ground spas.
Mod #
 10520
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
Chapter 45
Chapter

Section
2712‑Reference Standards
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
46
Updates to existing APSP (PHTA) Standards.
Mod #
 10523
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Pending Review
W
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Section
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