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TAC Recommendation
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 25
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
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Approved as Modified
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
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
The requirements for pool inlet spacing are repetitive and hard to understand. This shortens them from 331 words to 127 words, while requiring the same things.
Mod #
 9930
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
There are two references in the Code to turnover rates that could be interpreted as absolute requirements, but are intended to be minimums that may be exceeded. This should be corrected.
Mod #
 9932
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
The first two sentences of the spa steps requirements are repetitions of other parts of the Code. They should be deleted. The last sentence is also redundant.
Mod #
 9934
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Swimming Pool
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Approved as Modified
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Eliminate a redundant statement about IWF lighting
Mod #
 9935
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Correct a unit conversion error.
Mod #
 9936
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
This is correcting an error on a slope measurement in the Code.
Mod #
 9938
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
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
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Approved as Modified
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
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

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
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.1
Provides a definition for vanishing edge pools.
Mod #
 10204
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

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
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Swimming Pool
TAC:
 25
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Modified
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
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.9.2.6.2
Removes water NTU monitoring from the building code.
Mod #
 10305
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

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
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
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
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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TAC:
 25
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Modified
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Clarifies requirements for collector tank vents.
Mod #
 10320
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Allowing swim up bars within certain limitations.
Mod #
 10382
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

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
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

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
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Approved as Modified
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Special purpose pools criteria
Mod #
 10516
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.3.1.6
Obstruction limitation for pools perimeter 454.1.3.1.6, and shutoff timer for heated spa pools 454.1.8.
Mod #
 10528
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.12
Surf pools criteria
Mod #
 10529
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

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
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 35
Chapter

Section

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ALL MODS
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Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 25
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Modified
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Residential
2712‑Reference Standards
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
46
Updates to existing APSP (PHTA) Standards.
Mod #
 10523
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 46
Chapter

Section
Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 43
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
This would reduce the 4 inch width of horizontal tile required for a sun shelf to 2 inches.
Mod #
 9858
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Eliminate minimum slope requirement
Mod #
 9859
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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TAC:
 43
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Eliminate minimum "deep area" depth.
Mod #
 9860
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Clarifying that the 75ft rule for the spacing of access points does not apply to Plunge Pools.
Mod #
 9864
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Correct a units error, and remove a sentence that is redundant from 454.1.2.3.1
Mod #
 9926
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Code officials are still not sure if skimmer equalizers are required or not. Skimmer equalizers should not be required by the code.
Mod #
 9929
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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11/28/2022
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ALL MODS
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Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 43
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Liquid chlorine tanks are routinely placed outdoors. This may cause the chlorine to degrade more rapidly, but as long as the area is inaccessible to the public there is no harm. The Code should not be requiring liquid Chlorine to be placed indoors.
Mod #
 9931
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Wading pools are already required, per 454.1.7.1, to follow most requirements for swimming pools. There is no need to repeat these requirements in this section. Repetitive text should be removed.
Mod #
 9933
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Someone might think zero‑depth means something different than zero depth. The Code should be consistent in its nomenclature.
Mod #
 9937
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
This is correcting a spelling error in the Code.
Mod #
 9939
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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ALL MODS
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Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 43
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
Perry Walker
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.2.1
Update handbooks referenced for competitive swimming to current issues.
Mod #
 9940
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Perry Walker
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.7
Update handbook referenced for competitive diving to current issue.
Mod #
 9941
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.1.1
Simplifies the sizing calculation for public pools by basing pool size on minimum pool surface area. Increases the minimum size results for public pools proportionally to the number of units served by the swimming pool. Addresses water sanitation concerns presented by small/undersized pools.
Mod #
 10181
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.2.1
Removes Color Requirements from Pool Structure section of the code.
Commission Action
 10183
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

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Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 43
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.3.1
Eliminates redundant language.
Mod #
 10185
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.3.5
Omits requirement to list depth at sun shelf where shelf transitions to steps on rules sign.
Mod #
 10186
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.2.5
Increase allowable distance between means of access to 90 ft for pools with eight or more lap lanes
Commission Action
 10188
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.5
Includes sun shelves as pool accesses.
Mod #
 10189
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 43
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.2.5.5
Specifies handrail placement in sun shelves.
Commission Action
 10192
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.7.5
Allows for an alternative for rapid drainage of a wading pool in the event of a fecal discharge.
Mod #
 10194
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.2.8.2
Makes sunshelf depth marker requirements consistent with the rest of the code.
Commission Action
 10199
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.3.3.7
Adds requirements and standards for the use of removable floor and wall padding.
Commission Action
 10209
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

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ALL MODS
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Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 43
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.6.5.12
Eliminates contradictory requirements for swimming pool cleaning systems.
Commission Action
 10232
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.6.5.16.1.1.4
Prohibits the use of chlorine gas on new public swimming pools.
Commission Action
 10235
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.9.2.3.6
Deletes pump reservoir langue for plunge pools. Reserves the code section.
Commission Action
 10242
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.9.2.5
Deletes pump reservoir, as they are no longer required for plunge pools.
Commission Action
 10302
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

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11/28/2022
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Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 43
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.9.2.5.2
Floating skimmer requirement for pump reservoirs deleted.
Commission Action
 10303
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.9.2.6.1
Specifies recirculation rates for water slide plunge pools.
Commission Action
 10304
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.9.6.5
Specifies flow rate for areas less than 18 inches deep in zero depth entry swimming pools.
Mod #
 10307
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.10.1.1
Clarifies gutter tile requirements when resurfacing a swimming pool.
Commission Action
 10311
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

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Swimming Pool
TAC:
 43
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.10.1.8
Requires handrails to be updated during resurfacing projects.
Commission Action
 10312
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.10.1.9
Specifies gutter grate replacement requirements for resurfacing projects.
Commission Action
 10313
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.2.3.1
Specifies placement of "No Diving" markers.
Commission Action
 10318
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.6.5.3.2.4
Allows for inlet and skimmer alignment tolerance.
Mod #
 10319
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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TAC:
 43
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Approved as Submitted
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.6.5.3.1.1
Clarifies recessed gutter requirements.
Commission Action
 10322
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.10.1.10
Requires damp‑proofing for elevated swimming pools during resurfacing.
Commission Action
 10324
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.6.5.19
Ads the requirement for newly built pools to use ORP/PH controllers.
Commission Action
 10326
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

454.1.6.5.3
Creates and exception when a bottom drain is used in conjunction with a wall main drain carrying 100% of the recirculation flow.
Commission Action
 10327
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

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Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.2.17.1.15
Streamlines the mesh barrier provisions by removing listed requirements found in the ASTM F2286 Standard and simply requiring compliance with that Standard, which is what manufacturers of these types of barriers design to and comply with ‑ no technical changes are being made.
Mod #
 10438
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Changes and updates code referenced national standards to more current date.
Mod #
 10455
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.8.1
Clarify water depth
Mod #
 10527
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Plumbing
4‑Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings
Mod #
Proponent
Dallas Thiesen
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

403.1
Allows for indoor and outdoor pools to be treated the same for purposes of sanitary fixture counts.
Commission Action
 10210
AM
AM/IC
D/IC
D
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4

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 43
Total Mods for  
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Approved as Submitted
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Residential
45‑Private Swimming Pool
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
4501.17.1.15
Streamlines the mesh barrier provisions by removing listed requirements found in the ASTM F2286 Standard and simply requiring compliance with that Standard, which is what manufacturers of these types of barriers design to and comply with ‑ no technical changes are being made.
Mod #
 10439
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 45
Chapter

Section
Denied
TAC Recommendation
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 26
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
Reducing the letter height of the sun shelf warning.
Mod #
 9861
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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TAC:
 26
Total Mods for  
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in
Denied
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
This modification would allow a sunshelf in the same water depths that a bench is allowed.
Mod #
 9862
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
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
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
This modification would require skimmers to be adequate for 100% of the design recirculation flow, rather than only 60%.
Mod #
 9866
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
The code allows inlets to exceed 20 gpm if the manufacturer rates it for that. The code should also relax the inlet spacing and pool width requirements if such an inlet is specified.
Mod #
 9867
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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TAC:
 26
Total Mods for  
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in
Denied
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Add a definition of "letters" to allow lower case lettering on signage around pools, above a certain size.
Mod #
 9869
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Clarify when the sunshelf edge dropoff warning is required.
Mod #
 9927
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Allow permanent seating such as tables and stools to be part of the pool design.
Mod #
 9943
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
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
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Swimming Pool
TAC:
 26
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Denied
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.8.1
Changes sunshelf dimensional requirements to allow for radiused shelfs and benches along sunshelf edges.
Mod #
 10195
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

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
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.9.8.4
Corrects an error with light level at an IWF.
Mod #
 10198
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
James LePetrie
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.6.5.16.6
Clarifies UV equipment requirements in conjunction with new code proposed for Section 454.1.9.8.6.
Mod #
 10201
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 26
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Denied
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.3.1.2
Allows for up to 40% of the swimming pool wet deck to be lowered.
Mod #
 10203
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.3.2
Removes subjective swimming pool logo criteria.
Mod #
 10308
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.4
Sets objective criteria for swimming pool logo designs.
Mod #
 10309
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

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
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 26
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Denied
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.6.5.13
Updates flow rate indicator requirements.
Mod #
 10317
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Ads resistance exercise pool to definition of "Special purpose pool".
Mod #
 10321
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Clarifies definition of a public pool.
Mod #
 10325
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
The language of the IWF hydraulics section is confusing and out‑of‑date.
Mod #
 10387
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 26
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Denied
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
This proposal adds a definition for "elevated pool" and requires these type of pools to be designed and constructed in accordance with ANSI/PHTA/ICC 10 ‑ 2021.
Mod #
 10441
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.2.1
This proposal adds a definition for "elevated pool" and requires these type of pools to be designed and constructed in accordance with ANSI/PHTA/ICC 10 ‑ 2021.
Mod #
 10442
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Specific code changes that will improve safety and water quality for river rides.
Mod #
 10473
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.1.1
Sizing criteria for pools was changed in 2020 7th ed. to allow very small pools at facilities. Many of these are overcrowded and can become a health issue.
Mod #
 10515
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Residential
45‑Private Swimming Pool

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TAC:
 26
Total Mods for  
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in
Denied
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
4501.2
This proposal adds a definition for "elevated pool" and requires these type of pools to be designed and constructed in accordance with ANSI/PHTA/ICC 10 ‑ 2021.
Mod #
 10440
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Denied
W
Chapter 45
Chapter

Section
Pulled off Consent by Staff
TAC Recommendation
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 2
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Pulled off Consent by Staff
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
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
Commission Action
Pulled off Consent by Staff
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Pulled off consent by Michael Weinbaum for consideration of alternate language 
Pulled off consent by Jaime Gascon for consideration of general comment “We do not support adding this mod for damp proofing to the Plumbing code”.
TAC's Final action - More than one TAC; Primary TAC - Swimming Pool TAC - "AM"; Secondary TAC - Plumbing TAC - "AS"
Section
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Plumbing
4‑Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings

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Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
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Pulled off Consent by Staff
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
Commission Action
Pulled off Consent by Staff
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Pulled off consent by Michael Weinbaum for consideration of A1 with minor corrections  
Pulled off consent by Jaime Gascon for consideration of general comment – “We do not support reducing restroom calculations”  
TAC's Final action - More than one TAC; Primary TAC - Swimming Pool TAC - "AM";   
Secondary TAC - Plumbing TAC - "AS"
Section
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
TAC Recommendation
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 12
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
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
Commission Action
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Pulled off consent by Michael Weinbaum for consideration of alternate language
Pulled off consent by Bob Vincent for consideration of additional language
TAC's Final action:
TAC - Swimming Pool TAC - "D"
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
Commission Action
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Pulled off consent by Michael Weinbaum for consideration of general comment  
Pulled off consent by Bob Vincent for consideration of additional language 
TAC's Final action:
TAC - Swimming Pool TAC - "AM"
Section

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TAC:
 12
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
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
Commission Action
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Pulled off consent by Bob Vincent for consideration of general comment 
Pulled off consent by Michael Weinbaum for consideration of alternate language  
TAC's Final action:
TAC - Swimming Pool TAC - "AM"
Section
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
Commission Action
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Pulled off consent by Bob Vincent for consideration of general comment and alternate language 
TAC's Final action:
TAC - Swimming Pool TAC - "AM"
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
Commission Action
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Pulled off consent by Jim LePetrie for consideration of alternate language
Pulled off consent by Michael Weinbaum for consideration of general comment
TAC's Final action:
TAC - Swimming Pool TAC - "AM"
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
Commission Action
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Pulled off consent by Bob Vincent for consideration of slight edits to the proposed language  
Pulled off consent by Michael Weinbaum for consideration of specific corrections to A3 as approved by the TAC  
TAC's Final action:
TAC - Swimming Pool TAC - "AM"
Section

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TAC:
 12
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
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
Commission Action
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Pulled off consent by Bob Vincent for consideration of alternate language  
TAC's Final action:
TAC - Swimming Pool TAC - "AM"
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
Commission Action
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Pulled off consent by Dallas Thiesen for consideration of alternate language.
TAC's Final action:

TAC - Swimming Pool TAC - "D"
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
Commission Action
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Pulled off consent by Dallas Thiesen for consideration of “A1” alternate language.  
Pulled off consent by Bob Vincent for consideration of general comment 
TAC's Final action:  
TAC - Swimming Pool TAC - "D"

TAC -  Swimming Pool TAC - "D"

TAC -  Swimming Pool TAC - "D"
Section
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
Commission Action
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Pulled off consent by Michael Weinbaum for consideration of clarification to ensure A1 and original language are both enacted
TAC's Final action:
TAC - Swimming Pool TAC - "AM"
Section

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TAC:
 12
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
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
Commission Action
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Pulled off consent by Dallas Thiesen for consideration of alternate language
Pulled off consent by Bob Vincent for consideration of general comment 
TAC's Final action:
TAC - Swimming Pool TAC - "AS"
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
Commission Action
Pulled off Consent by Interested Entity
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Pulled off consent by Bob Vincent for consideration of alternate language
TAC's Final action:
TAC - Swimming Pool TAC - "D"
Section
Withdrawn
TAC Recommendation
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 5
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Withdrawn
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Allow permanent tables, chairs, and similar structures to be built into the pool.
Mod #
 10374
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Withdrawn
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section

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TAC:
 5
Total Mods for  
Swimming Pool
in
Withdrawn
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.1.1
Provides an ANSI approved standard for the plastering of pools and in‑ground spas.
Mod #
 10458
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Withdrawn
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.2.6.1.1
Provides an ANSI approved standard for the plastering of pools and in‑ground spas.
Mod #
 10519
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Withdrawn
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
This proposal adds a definition for "elevated pool" and requires these type of pools to be designed and constructed in accordance with ANSI/PHTA/ICC 10 ‑ 2021.
Mod #
 10526
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Withdrawn
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Residential
45‑Private Swimming Pool
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
4501.6.1.1
Provides an ANSI approved standard for the plastering of pools and in‑ground spas.
Mod #
 10520
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Commission Action
Withdrawn
W
Chapter 45
Chapter

Section

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 5
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in
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