Page 1 of 7
3/1/2016
Swimming Pool
1st 45 Day Comment Period
1st 45 Day Comment Period: 
2017 Triennial Original Modification 7/1/2015 ‑ 1/3/2016
Total Mods for this TAC:
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 27 
SubCode
Building
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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Vote: 2 yes -7 no
Motion to table – O’Connor / Pabst
Motion to remove from Table Oc’Connor/Pabst
To be consistent with previous action from other modifications. NAR on A-3
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Section
454...6.5.16.6
Centera John
 7014 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Eliminates unnecessary and excessive UV requirements for lower risk facilities and specifies use for higher risk facilities
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
10 Yes – 0 No
Vincent 2nd for AS

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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
10 Yes – 0 No
O’Connor 2nd as modified with A1.
Section
454.1.1
Jennifer Hatfield
 7058 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Amends definitions and adds a new definition.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
0 Yes – 10 No
O’Connor 2nd 
Vincent offered friendly amendment to include “decking’. Facilitator suggests NAR for proponent to incorporate changes.O’Connor suggested proponent not use the word ‘modification’ and instead utilize ‘alteration’ or ‘repair’.Wahler suggests changing definition of Vanishing Edge Pool to lose reference to ‘water-feature’ and use ‘pool edge’.  These comments justify NAR.
AS = Approved as Submitted  AM = Approved as Modified  NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn    I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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3/1/2016
Swimming Pool
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 27 
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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
0 Yes – 10 No
O’Connor 2nd
Recommend that depth marker be above the water level for better visibility.
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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
0 Yes – 10 No
O’Connor 2nd
Wahler - Recommend to modify and specify minimum obstructable area. Vincent specify narrow band of walkway to reach endangered swimmer.
Section
454.1.4.2.3
Bryan Holland
 6452 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This modification restores the electrical requirements for underwater luminaires to the national standard by removing redundant and unnecessary language.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No
AS
Section
454.1.9.6.3
Jennifer Hatfield
 7072 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Inserts the word &quot;feet&quot;
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
10 Yes – 0 No 
Pabst – 2nd AS
Section
454.1.9.6.3
Jennifer Hatfield
 7073 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Better defines color value of allowable pool surface colors.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR
X
I
Pending Review

W
O Yes – 10 No
Jordan 2nd
To allow proponent to make changes to proposal regarding qualifying colors.
AS = Approved as Submitted  AM = Approved as Modified  NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn    I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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3/1/2016
Swimming Pool
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 27 
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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
0 Yes – 10 No
2nd for negative roll call.
0 Yes – 10 No
Health and safety concerns primarily related while active feature is being utilized.
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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
0 Yes – 10 No
Vincent 2nd for negative roll call.

.NAR - Could still allow infected waters to flow through the system.
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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Vote: 0 Yes – 9 No
Rationale: Already in the NEC, not needed.
Section
454.2.6.1
Jennifer Hatfield
 7062 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Updates titles of conformance standards.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
10 Yes – 0 No
2nd Clarkson 
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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
0 Yes – 10 No
O’Connor 2nd 
To alter language and avoid limitation to only tile. 
AS = Approved as Submitted  AM = Approved as Modified  NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn    I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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3/1/2016
Swimming Pool
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 27 
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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
6 Yes – 4 No
Dumbaugh 2nd 
Any pool builder is free to design a slip resistant gutter edge.  They are not bound by code and can exceed the code.
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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
0 Yes – 10 No
Pabst 2nd 
Add design criteria for recirculation code for depth entry pools and include depth and length limitations on deck.
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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Vote: 8 Yes – 1 No AS
Motion to reconsider Clarkson/Williams  
Vote: 1 Yes – 8 No NAR
Rationale: to be consistent with 6530
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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

XAR
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
I Yes – 9 No
O’Connor 2nd NAR
Vincent suggested that this area could be approved but perhaps should be in shallow end due to drop off in 4 ft area, and should include additional filters for water quality.  Wahler suggests adding language that deals with recirculation area.  Flanagan - Perhaps steps full length of ledge.  
35‑Electrical
Section
2703
Mo Madani
 6492 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The proposed code change provides for provisions necessary to prevent electrocution in swimming pools by requiring that all pool electrical circuits feeding equipment have GFCI protection.
35
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
0 Yes – 9 No
Already covered in NEC and other mods.
35‑Referenced Standards
AS = Approved as Submitted  AM = Approved as Modified  NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn    I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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3/1/2016
Swimming Pool
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 27 
Section
35
Jennifer Hatfield
 7060 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Updates the APSP‑3 and APSP‑7 referenced standards to the new editions, as well as corrects title of APSP‑6 standard.
35
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
10 yes – 0 No
Pabst 2nd 
SubCode
Existing Building
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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
0 Yes – 9 No
GFCI Covered in NEC, proponent should consider focusing on bonding

4‑Prescriptive Compliance Method
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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2 yes – 7 No
Unenforceable adds additional costs/time.

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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2Yes – 7No
Unenforceable adds costs and time.
SubCode
Residential
42‑Swimming Pool[Electrical Provisions]
AS = Approved as Submitted  AM = Approved as Modified  NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn    I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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3/1/2016
Swimming Pool
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 27 
Section
4203.1.3
Mo Madani
 6491 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The proposed code change provides for provisions necessary to prevent electrocution in swimming pools by requiring that all pool electrical circuits feeding equipment have GFCI protection.
42
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
0 yes – 9 no
To consider alternative language in another mod.

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
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2 Yes – 7 No
Costly with no additional protection.
Section
4501.6.1
Jennifer Hatfield
 7061 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Updates titles of conformance standards.
45
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
10 Yes – 0 no
Wahler 2nd 
2712‑Reference Standards
Section
1
Jennifer Hatfield
 6991 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Updates the APSP‑3 and APSP‑7 referenced standards to the new editions, as well as corrects title of APSP‑6 standard.
46
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
10 Yes – 0 No
O’ Connor 2nd 
AS = Approved as Submitted  AM = Approved as Modified  NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn    I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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