Page 1 of 8
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  26
Swimming Pool
Approved as Modified
TAC Recommendation
TAC:
 4
Total Mods for  
in
Approved as Modified
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.2.6.3
Brings the FBC in line with the requirements of ANSI/PHTA 5 Standard.
Mod #
 11985
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.9.10.4
Vanishing edge (a type of gutter) is a walkable horizontal surface, thus needs to be slip resistant as are all horizontal gutters.
Mod #
 12207
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.8
Adds allowance statements for spa‑ cold pools with appropriate patron safety .
Mod #
 12252
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

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

Page 2 of 8
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  26
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 4
Total Mods for  
in
Approved as Modified
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
4501.6.3
Brings the FBC in line with the requirements of ANSI/PHTA 5 Standard.
Mod #
 11986
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Modified
W
Chapter 45
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
TAC:
 13
Total Mods for  
in
Approved as Submitted
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
No bathing load calculation for slides and IWFs.
Mod #
 11876
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Ensure UV treatment for spray features in wading pools.
Mod #
 11884
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action

Page 3 of 8
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  26
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 13
Total Mods for  
in
Approved as Submitted
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Clarify and rationalize requirements for fences and barriers between Wading pools or IWFs and other features.
Mod #
 11887
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.2.6
Allows for a sunshelf terminate into five feet of water or less. Allows a sunshelf to terminate in to depths greater than five feet of water if the sunself transitions to a bench first.
Mod #
 11973
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.10.4.2
Creates an exception in the Florida Building Code for the swimming pool and spa equipotential bonding requirements of NFPA 70 Sec. 680.26(2)(a)‑(b).
Mod #
 11975
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.2.16
Creates and exception to the 2023 NFPA 70 for bonding pools and spas. Preserves the status quo for equipotential bonding which has no record of failure in the 20 years that it has been in use in Florida.
Mod #
 12005
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action

Page 4 of 8
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  26
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 13
Total Mods for  
in
Approved as Submitted
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Simplify pastel color requirements
Mod #
 12102
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
John Hall
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.10.4.1
This modification is a local technical amendment to address the voltage limitations for commercial swimming pools.
Mod #
 12111
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
John Hall
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.2.16
This modification is a local technical amendment to adderss the voltage limitations for residential swimming pools.
Mod #
 12115
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
16‑Structural Design
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1612.4.2
Modifies the requirements for pool equipment installed in Special Flood Hazard Zones.
Mod #
 11980
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 16
Chapter

Section
TAC Action

Page 5 of 8
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  26
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 13
Total Mods for  
in
Approved as Submitted
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Existing Building
3‑Provisions for All Compliance Methods
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
302.6.2
Excepts Florida from the equipotential bonding requirements of 2023 NFPA 70 and preserves the status quo, allowing the continued use of single wire the single wire bonding method which has no history of failure in the 20 years that it has been in use.
Mod #
 11977
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 3
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Residential
45‑Private Swimming Pool
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
4501.16
Creates and exception to the 2023 NFPA 70 for bonding pools and spas. Preserves the status quo for equipotential bonding which has no record of failure in the 20 years that it has been in use in Florida.
Mod #
 12006
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 45
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
4501.16.1
Requires underwater lights on new residential pools to be low voltage.
Mod #
 12013
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 45
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
Denied
TAC Recommendation

Page 6 of 8
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  26
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 9
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
The arbitrary 3 ft/sec speed limit on gravity pipe velocity is replaced with more scientifically based limitations.
Mod #
 11878
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
Ensure that rules signs are clear
Mod #
 11891
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Revert 680.5 of 2023 National Electric Code to 2020 National Electric Code text.
Mod #
 11922
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Allow skimmers in commercial pools in more situations
Mod #
 11924
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action

Page 7 of 8
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  26
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 9
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.1
define "Interlock"
Mod #
 11927
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.8.15
Excepts spas equipped with gravity flow drain systems from the emergency cut off switch requirements of NFPA 70.
Mod #
 11978
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.1
Expands the allowable munsel value range for contrasting makings in commercial swimming pools and spa.
Mod #
 11979
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.9.7.4
Unique public pools for 1 or 2 persons are built as special purpose pools, so they must be proven to be safe; have adequate equipment for water quality that meets Department of Health pool operations Rule 64E‑9, FAC. Code section for cold plunge pools is added, Epsom float tanks is amended.
Mod #
 12242
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action

Page 8 of 8
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  26
Swimming Pool
TAC:
 9
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
bob vincent
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1
For designers, contractors and Interactive Water Features (IWF) owners to completely understand the relationship of these 2 sections about UV disinfection used for disease prevention at IWF's, described in section 454.1.9.8
Mod #
 12340
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Section
TAC Action
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