Page 1 of 10
9/19/2022
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  35
Swimming Pool
Mods With Comments
Approved as Modified
TAC Recommendation
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 2
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Modified
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
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
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 

X
 Robinson Motion to approve G1  2nd  Vincent  Vote:5 Yes – 3 No  Fails
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
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
 LePetrie motion to deny G1  2nd O’Connor  Vote: 6 Yes – 2 Passes
Section
Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 12
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy

Page 2 of 10
9/19/2022
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  35
Swimming Pool
Mods With Comments
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 12
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
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
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
LePetrie motion to approve A1  2nd Vincent  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
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
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A1  2nd O’Connor  Vote: 6 Yes – 2 No  Passes
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
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A3  2nd O’Connor  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.1
Ads damp‑proofing requirement for elevated swimming pools.
Mod #
 10323
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts Motion to approve A2  2nd O’Connor  Vote:  8 Yes – 0 No
Section

Page 3 of 10
9/19/2022
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  35
Swimming Pool
Mods With Comments
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 12
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
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
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A1  2nd Guerasio  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
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
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

Robinson motion to deny  2nd Wahler  Vote:6 Yes – 2 No  Passes
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
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A1  2nd Guerasio  Vote:8 Yes – 0 No
Section
Bob Vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Special purpose pools criteria
Mod #
 10516
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A3  2nd Guerasio  Vote: 7 Yes – 1 No  Passes
Section

Page 4 of 10
9/19/2022
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  35
Swimming Pool
Mods With Comments
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 12
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
Bob Vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.12
Surf pools criteria
Mod #
 10529
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A1  2nd Wahler  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
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
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 35
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A1  2nd Guerasio  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Plumbing
4‑Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
403.6
Simples required sanitary fixture calculations and creates a more gradual increase in required fixtures as the swimming pool size increases.
Mod #
 10211
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts Motion to approve A1 and original together with understanding errors will be corrected  2nd Guerasio
Vote:  8 Yes – 0 No
Section
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Residential
2712‑Reference Standards

Page 5 of 10
9/19/2022
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  35
Swimming Pool
Mods With Comments
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 12
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
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
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 46
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A1  2nd Guerasio  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No 
Section
Denied
TAC Recommendation
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 21
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Denied
SubCode:
Ü
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
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A2  2nd Guerasio  Vote: 6 Yes – 1 No
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
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

Batts motion to approve A1  2nd O’Connor  Vote: 3 Yes – 5 No  Fails
Section

Page 6 of 10
9/19/2022
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  35
Swimming Pool
Mods With Comments
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 21
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Denied
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
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

Batts motion to deny A2  2nd LePetrie  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
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
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A2  2nd Guerasio  Vote: 6 Yes – 2 No Passes
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
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A1  2nd LePetrie  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
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
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Robinson motion to deny  2nd Vincent  Vote:2 Yes – 6 No  Fails
Batts motion to approve A1  2nd Guerasio  Vote: 6 Yes – 2 No  Passes
Section

Page 7 of 10
9/19/2022
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  35
Swimming Pool
Mods With Comments
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 21
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Denied
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
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X

Batts motion to deny A2  2nd Robinson  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
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
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

O’Connor motion to deny A1  2nd Batts  Vote: 5 Yes -3 No  Fails 
Robinson motion to approve A1  2nd Vincent  Vote: 3 Yes – 5 No  Fails
Section
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
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
LePetrie motion to approve A2  2nd O’Connor  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
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
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A1  dies for lack of 2nd.
Batts motion to approve A1  2nd LePetrie  Vote: 6 Yes – 2 No  Passes
Section

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9/19/2022
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  35
Swimming Pool
Mods With Comments
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 21
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Denied
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.6.5.1
Updates equipment testing standards to the most current version of NSF/ANSI 50
Mod #
 10237
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to A1  2nd LePetrie  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
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
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A1  2nd Walher 6 Yes – 2 No Passes
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
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A1  2nd Guerasio  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.4.2.1
Clarifies outdoor lighting requirements.
Mod #
 10310
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

Batts motion to deny A1  2nd Robinson  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section

Page 9 of 10
9/19/2022
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  35
Swimming Pool
Mods With Comments
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 21
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Denied
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.2
Specifies construction tolerances for commercial swimming pools.
Mod #
 10314
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A1  2nd O’Connor  Vote: 7 Yes – 1 No
Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.1
Changes slip‑resistant tile requirements.
Mod #
 10315
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

Vincent motion to deny  2nd Robinson    Vote: 3 Yes – 5 Yes  Fails
Batts motion to approve A1  2nd LePetrie   Vote: 5 Yes – 3 No  Fails
Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.8.15
Exempts spas with gravity flow drains from NEC emergency cut off switch requirements.
Mod #
 10316
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

Robinson motion to deny  2nd O’Connor  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Clarifies requirements for collector tank vents.
Mod #
 10320
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
TAC Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Robinson motion to approve A2   2nd O’Connor  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section

Page 10 of 10
9/19/2022
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  35
Swimming Pool
Mods With Comments
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 21
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Denied
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
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A1 from first comment period  2nd Clarkson  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No 
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
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Batts motion to approve A1   2nd O’Connor  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
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
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

Batts motion to deny A1  2nd Guerasio   Vote:4 Yes – 4 No
Vincent motion to approve A1  2nd Robinson  Vote: 4 Yes – 4 No
Section
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