Page 1 of 5
6/30/2016
WITH COMMENTS
Swimming Pool
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  18
Approved as Modified
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Swimming Pool in  Approved as Modified
TAC: 
Swimming Pool
 1
SubCode:
Building
Ü
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Section
454.1.10.1
Jennifer Hatfield
 7070 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Reinstates language from the 2010 Code that was not included in the 5th edition. This is needed to ensure certain safety aspects are addressed when resurfacing a public swimming pool.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Modified

W
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Swimming Pool in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Swimming Pool
 17
SubCode:
Building
Ü
1‑Scope and Administration
Section
110.9
Mo Madani
 6498 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The proposed code change requires as part of the close out inspection ensuring that the existing swimming pool bonding system is complete and terminated properly.
1
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Section
454.10.4
Mo Madani
 6496 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The proposed code change requires GFCI protection be provided for replacement of pool pump motors, if not already in place.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

Page 2 of 5
6/30/2016
WITH COMMENTS
Swimming Pool
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  18
Total Mods for  Swimming Pool in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Swimming Pool
 17
Section
454.1.2.3.1
Centera John
 6509 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
454.1.2.3.1 Depths and Markings ‑ Define location of depth marker tiles for pool with recessed gutters as on the back wall of the recessed gutter
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
454
Centera John
 6511 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
454.1.2.4 Clarify what is meant by the words &quot;a darker color&quot; when referring to allowable pol surface colors.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
454
Centera John
 6512 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
454.1.6.5.3.1.3  Open‑type (rollout) gutters on pools shouls have skid‑resistant tile on leading edge, for safety.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
454
Centera John
 6514 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
454.1.2.5.3   Stairs ‑ Remove the 48&quot; restriction for the top step.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

Page 3 of 5
6/30/2016
WITH COMMENTS
Swimming Pool
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  18
Total Mods for  Swimming Pool in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Swimming Pool
 17
Section
454
Bryan Holland
 6531 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This modification adds electrical safety requirements to new swimming pools in response to the Commission&#39;s &quot;Swimming Pool Electrical Safety Project&quot; approved recommendations.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
454
Michael Weinbaum
 6584 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Allows installation of water lounges or sunshelves into commercial pools, per requirements already successfully implemented in Texas.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
454.1.9.8.6.8
Centera John
 6987 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Eliminate requirement for duplicative water disinfection system for interactive water features (IWF&#39;s).
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
454.1.3.1.6
Centera John
 7016 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
454.1.3.1.6 Decks and Walkways ‑ Remove language in the code that says &#39;feet&#39;, and leave pool perimeter obstruction allowance at the maximum 10%.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

Page 4 of 5
6/30/2016
WITH COMMENTS
Swimming Pool
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  18
Total Mods for  Swimming Pool in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Swimming Pool
 17
Section
454.1.1
Jennifer Hatfield
 7058 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Amends definitions and adds a new definition.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
454.1.9.6.3
Jennifer Hatfield
 7073 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Better defines color value of allowable pool surface colors.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
454.1.9.8.6.3
Jennifer Hatfield
 7074 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Allows for UV systems to be installed on the filter return lines as an alternate to the feature return line placement.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
SubCode:
Existing Building
Ü
3‑Provisions for All Compliance Methods
Section
302.6
Bryan Holland
 6529 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This modification adds electrical safety requirements to existing swimming pools in response to the Commission&#39;s &quot;Swimming Pool Electrical Safety Project&quot; approved recommendations.
3
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
4‑Prescriptive Compliance Method

Page 5 of 5
6/30/2016
WITH COMMENTS
Swimming Pool
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  18
Total Mods for  Swimming Pool in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Swimming Pool
 17
Section
413
Mo Madani
 6493 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The proposed code change requires GFCI protection be provided for replacement of pool pump motors, if not already in place.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
7‑Alterations ‑ Level 1
Section
709
Mo Madani
 6494 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The proposed code change requires GFCI protection be provided for replacement of pool pump motors, if not already in place.
7
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
SubCode:
Residential
Ü
45‑Private Swimming Pool
Section
4501.16
Bryan Holland
 6530 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This modification adds electrical safety requirements to new swimming pools in response to the Commission&#39;s &quot;Swimming Pool Electrical Safety Project&quot; approved recommendations.
45
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
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