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Pending Review
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Swimming Pool in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Swimming Pool
 59
SubCode:
Building
Ü
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Section
454
 7125 
Chapter
Mod #
Revise Section 454.4.1.2 to reinsert provisions of 2014 that were deleted in 2017 Code.  Chapter 27  and NEC have no requirements for illumination. Alternatively, add provisions for illumination based on the 2015 (or later) ICC Swimming Pool Code to follow a current national standard.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Dies for lack of 2nd
Robert Cohen
Section
454.1.9.2.3
 7173 
Chapter
Mod #
The pump reservoir has a specific volume requirement.  This requirement is cumbersome when applied to slides with plunge pools.  A provision is added to the plunge pool section to make sure there is sufficient volume in that type of system.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts
9 Yes – 0 No
Michael Weinbaum
Section
454.1.7.8
 7174 
Chapter
Mod #
Reduce lighting requirement in very shallow water, require low voltage underwater lights regardless of pool type
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Electrical TAC voted NAR
2nd  O’Connor for A1
9 Yes – 0 No with A1 only AM

Michael Weinbaum

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 59
Section
454.1.9.2.1
 7175 
Chapter
Mod #
Plunge pool dimensional standards are deferred to the design engineer
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts
Proponent can use next comment period to update to 2017 Standard.  TAC would like to review the standard.
9 Yes – 0 No
Michael Weinbaum
Mod #
 7176 
Proponent
454.1.4.2
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Add reference to lumens in code based on lumen output of common halogen bulbs
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd Batts
9 Yes – 0 No
Michael Weinbaum
Section
454.1.3.1.2
 7177 
Chapter
Mod #
Allowing longer infinity edges
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd O’Connor
4 Yes – 5 No  NAR 
Michael Weinbaum
Section
454.1.9.2.6
 7178 
Chapter
Mod #
No special requirements added for filters on waterslides
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd LePetrie
5 Yes – 4 No  NAR 
Michael Weinbaum

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Swimming Pool
 59
Section
454.1.2.3.5
 7179 
Chapter
Mod #
Allow drinks/beverages at public pools and public pool decks
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts for A1
0 Yes – 9 No  
Michael Weinbaum
Section
454.1.2.3.5
 7180 
Chapter
Mod #
Maximum pool depth added to pool rules sign
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts Original plus A1
Amended 2nd for Original Mod Only
9 Yes – 0 No

Michael Weinbaum
Section
454.1.3.1.2
 7190 
Chapter
Mod #
Harmonize code for wet deck slope with ADA cross slope
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts For A1
9 Yes – 0 No
Michael Weinbaum
Section
454.1.2.3.5
 7217 
Chapter
Mod #
As per the change in the DOH rule 64E‑9 now allows beverages within the Wet Deck area.  this change went into effect in July of 2016.  I am requesting the Building department not post signage that is in conflict with the 
DOH change
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts
6 Yes – 3 No AS 
Bruce Petricca

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Swimming Pool
 59
Section
454
 7222 
Chapter
Mod #
Change section 454.1.4.2.3 from that in the 2017 FBC back to that in the 2014 FBC
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR 
Robert Cohen
Section
454.1.6.5.8
 7258 
Chapter
Mod #
Allow designers to exceed 3 ft/s and 1.5 ft/s rule so long as design otherwise complies with ANSI/APSP 16
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Proponent requesting consideration of A1
Dies for lack of 2nd NAR 
Michael Weinbaum
Section
454.1.1.1
 7259 
Chapter
Mod #
Sizing code revised
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts
4 Yes – 5 No  NAR 
Michael Weinbaum
Mod #
 7549 
Proponent
454.1.9.8
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Mod to require pH adjustment chemicals to be fed ONLY into Holding tank and ORP tested in Holding Tank in regards to Interactive Water Features
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR 
Nikki Barney

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Swimming Pool
 59
Section
454.1.6.5.12
 7656 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposed modification addresses gravity suction on vacuum lines and is intended to prevent injuries (typically to children) by removing the direct suction line out of the pool.  There have been more than 1400 citations in the last year by Dept. of Health for safety violations with covers.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Vincent for Original plus A1
9 Yes – 0 No
Kari Hebrank
Section
454.1.10.1.6
 7658 
Chapter
Mod #
Currently, there are older pools that are still in use that were built with 12 inch step risers.  When the pools are being resurfaced, the costs to make the step rises comply with 10 inch risers is cost‑prohibitive.  These risers were approved when the steps were originally built.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Vincent 
9 yes – 0 No
Kari Hebrank
Section
454.1.6.1
 7798 
Chapter
Mod #
Incorporating TAC’s declaratory statements as required by 553.73(7)(d), Florida Statutes. 

DS2018‑040
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Plumbing TAC voted AS
2nd Vincent
7 Yes – 2 No AS
Mo Madani
Section
454.1.2.1
 7801 
Chapter
Mod #
Incorporating TAC’s declaratory statements as required by 553.73(7)(d), Florida Statutes. 

DS2017‑070
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No  
Mo Madani

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Swimming Pool
 59
Mod #
 7819 
Proponent
454.1.9.8.6.3
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
The last sentence here reads the same as the last sentence in 454.1.9.8.6.1, even though they are really talking about two different things.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No  
Michael Weinbaum
Section
454.1.1
 7851 
Chapter
Mod #
Clarifies the definition of a collector tank for a commercial pool.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts
Vincent - Suggested to include details on how vent should be constructed during comment period.
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie
Mod #
 7855 
Proponent
454.1.9.8.6.3
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Clear up another stumbling block in this section
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd LePetrie
9 Yes – 0 No
Michael Weinbaum
Section
454
 7875 
Chapter
Mod #
PMT proposes adding a Storm Front/Lightning Detector into the code for swimming pools since our state leads the nation in fatalities and injuries caused by lightning. A product that is a safety/situational awareness device that alert swimmers and life guards of approaching storms/lightning.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Dies for lack of 2nd NAR
CK Hamilton

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Swimming Pool
 59
Section
454.1.1
 7894 
Chapter
Mod #
Clarifies the definition of a plunge pool.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts
5 Yes – 4 No  NAR 
James LePetrie
Section
454.1.1
 7896 
Chapter
Mod #
Clarifies the definition of a public pool, and eliminates confusion whether two separate pools can share the same treatment system.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie
Section
454.1.2.1
 7900 
Chapter
Mod #
Requires the design of swimming pools to meet currently accepted standards for concrete construction.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie
Section
454.1.2.2.2
 7901 
Chapter
Mod #
Corrects punctuation.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Flanagan
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie

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Swimming Pool
 59
Section
454.1.2.8.1
 7903 
Chapter
Mod #
Clarifies how sun shelfs can be designed and constructed.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie
Section
454.1.3.1.2
 7905 
Chapter
Mod #
Allows for paver decks to be constructed at 1% minimum slope.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie
Section
454.1.3.1.2
 7906 
Chapter
Mod #
Clarifies the how much of a pool deck can slope towards a deck‑level perimeter overflow gutter or slot, and at what slope.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Pabst
Needs some additional language on not over flushing.
6 Yes – 3 No  AS
James LePetrie
Mod #
 7907 
Proponent
454.1.6.1.3
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarifies the requirement that floor drains must be installed within a restroom facility.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie

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Swimming Pool
 59
Section
454.1.6.5.3.2.3
 7908 
Chapter
Mod #
Allows for skimmers to be installed with the equalizer port plugged.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie
Mod #
 7910 
Proponent
454.1.6.5.5.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarifies the filtration rate for regenerative media filters.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie
Mod #
 7911 
Proponent
454.1.6.5.9.6
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Allows for return inlets with flow rates greater than 20 gpm.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie
Section
454.1.6.5.16.6
 7912 
Chapter
Mod #
Clarifies the proper point of chemical injection into return lines where UV systems are utilized.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie

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Swimming Pool
 59
Section
454.1.7.7
 7914 
Chapter
Mod #
Exempts the fencing requirement for wading pools that are located within 50 feet of other pools if the walking distance is 50 feet or more.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd O’Connor
Vincent – landscape barrier is not defined in code, however, fence barrier is.
5 Yes – 4 No NAR 
James LePetrie
Mod #
 7916 
Proponent
454.1.9.2.1.6.2
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Allows for 1% slope for paver decks at plunge pools.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd Batts
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie
Mod #
 7917 
Proponent
454.1.9.2.2.4
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarifies that slides with runout lanes shall be staffed by attendants or lifeguards but not necessarily “water park personnel.”
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd – O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie
Mod #
 7918 
Proponent
454.1.9.2.3.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Allows for flexibility in design of pump reservoirs.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie

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Swimming Pool
 59
Mod #
 7920 
Proponent
454.1.9.2.3.5
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarifies requirements for pump reservoirs that are also used as a collector tank.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd Batts
9 yes – 0 No
James LePetrie
Section
454.1.9.2.6.3
 7921 
Chapter
Mod #
Deletes the requirement for a minimum strainer size for slide pumps.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Dies for lack of 2nd NAR  
James LePetrie
Section
454.1.9.3.3
 7922 
Chapter
Mod #
Clarifies that skimmer systems can be used for Water Activity Pools (WAP) at the discretion of the design engineer.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts
3 Yes – 6 No
James LePetrie
Section
454.1.9.6.1
 7923 
Chapter
Mod #
Allows for a slope transition where zero entry pools achieve 3’0” of water depth.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts
Add ‘lesser compliance loads’
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie

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Swimming Pool
 59
Section
454.1.9.6.4
 7925 
Chapter
Mod #
Allows for use of landscape beds along zero entry pools where the depth is less than 3 feet without counting towards cumulative perimeter obstruction.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Pabst
4 Yes – 5 No  NAR 
James LePetrie
Section
454.1.9.8.4
 7926 
Chapter
Mod #
Allows for 3 footcandles of overhead lighting for IWFs with attendants/lifeguards.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 Yes
James LePetrie
Mod #
 7927 
Proponent
454.1.9.8.6.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarifies that chemical injection points in return lines shall be located downstream of UV equipment.  Also removes the requirement for addition of pH adjustment chemicals to the feature return line.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie
Section
454.1.9.8.6.3
 7929 
Chapter
Mod #
Clarifies that chemical injection points in return lines shall be located downstream of UV equipment.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd O’Connor
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie

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 59
Section
454.1.9.8.6.9
 7931 
Chapter
Mod #
Exempts the fencing requirement for IWFs that are located within 50 feet of other pools if the walking distance is 50 feet or more.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts
8 Yes – 1 No
James LePetrie
Mod #
 7932 
Proponent
454.1.9.8.6.12
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Allows for less slope on IWFs and matches the slope range up with code for swimming pools.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd Batts
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie
Section
454.1.9.8.7.3
 7933 
Chapter
Mod #
Exempts the fencing requirement for pools designed for small children at water theme parks that are located within 50 feet of other pools if the walking distance is 50 feet or more.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts
7 Yes – 2 No  NAR 
James LePetrie
Section
454.1.3.1.9
 7935 
Chapter
Mod #
Addresses a safety concern for doors at certain facilities that open toward pool areas, which is in conflict with the pool code.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts
9 Yes – 0 No
James LePetrie

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Swimming Pool
 59
Section
454.1.1.1
 8131 
Chapter
Mod #
Would provide relief for large residential developments from the minimum pool sizing requirement.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts
7 Yes – 2 No  AS
James LePetrie
Section
454.1.6.1
 8168 
Chapter
Mod #
To clarify that Section 454.1.6.1 (Exception) does apply to hotels.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts
9 Yes 0 No
Mo Madani
Section
454.1.6.5.10.1
 8240 
Chapter
Mod #
Allows for the depth at a main drain to be greater than 3&quot; in difference from the sidewall depth.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts
9 yes – 0 No
James LePetrie
Section
454
 8327 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds code language for permitting constructed impounded public bathing places, so that when public swimming pool‑like structures are constructed, the referenced public swimming pool code section may be applied.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts on A1 only
Batts Withdraws 2nd to A1 and provides  2nd to Original only
9 Yes – 0 No
robert vincent

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Swimming Pool
 59
Section
454.1
 8341 
Chapter
Mod #
Several improvements and clarifications to public swimming pool code with one added definition for clarification.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Vincent - Needs appropriately sized manway and remove slip resistant to fix.
2nd Flanagan to Original
9 yes – 0 No 
robert vincent
Section
454.1
 8365 
Chapter
Mod #
Glitches to correct.  No change to the existing code language that is left off here.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Dies for lack of 2nd NAR 
robert vincent
Section
454.1
 8370 
Chapter
Mod #
I am proposing to exempt Floatation pods from FBC regulatory requirements.  Unlike pools and spas, floatation pods are portable, are super saturated with magnesium sulfate, have a bathing load of 1,  and create an extremely low risk of transmission of disease or safety risk to the public.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR 
Mark Bowers
35‑Referenced Standards
Section
454.1.6.5.12
 7681 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds the year to the reference standard for ANSI/APSP 16—11
American National Standard for Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs
35
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd Batts for A1
9 Yes – 0 No
Kari Hebrank
Search Criteria

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2020 Triennial Original Modification 11/02/2018 ‑ 12/15/2018
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No
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