2018 International Mechanical Code – Swimming Pool TAC

IMC Code Change No.	IMC Section 	Change Summary b/t 2015 IMC and 2018 IMC. Swimming Pool TAC.	Change Summary b/t 2017 FMC and 2018 IMC	Staff comments	
					
M104-15	916.1, CHAPTER 15	Modifies Section 916.1 “General.” Seeks to add new standards “AHRI 1160 (I-P) -09 Performance rating of Heat Pump Pool Heaters,” “ANSI Z21.56a/CSA 4.7 -2013 Gas Fired Pool Heaters,” “CSA C22.2 No. 236-11 Cooling Equipment
CSA C22.2 No. 218.1-M89(R2011) Spas, Hot Tubs and Associated Equipment”, “UL 1563-2009 Standard for Electric Spas, Hot Tubs and Associated Equipment-with revisions through July 2012.”

To ensure consistency with what standards are required for the various pool heaters in Section 316.2 and Table 316.2 of the International Swimming Pool & Spa Code.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification deletes AHRI 1160 which is already referenced in the IECC. Gas heaters are covered by the IFGC and the new exception recognizes integral heaters in spas listed to UL1563.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction and ensures the applicable standards for the various pool heaters are provided within all the I-codes that address pool heaters.
	Same as change between 2015 IMC and 2018 IMC		
     TAC Action

     Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
     YES (Select Criteria)                                                     NO: 

 

     a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

     Others (Explain):	Commission Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:

YES (Select Criteria)                                                               NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 
Others (Explain):	
    	
TAC	
Cmsn.	

       No Action Needed 	

	

	

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