[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of
the City of Crystal Lake 1-19-1993 as amended 12-17-2002 by Ord. No. 5590 (Art. III, Ch. II, Section
A, § 3.43, of the 1993 Code); amended in its entirety 4-17-2018 by Ord. No. 7459, effective 11-1-2018. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
The International Building Code, 2018 as amended by § 187-2 of this chapter, published by the International Code Council, Inc. shall be and is hereby adopted by reference as the Building Code for the City of Crystal Lake, for the rules and regulations for the design, construction, alteration, addition, quality of materials, erection, installation, repair, location, relocation, replacement, conversion, movement, enlargement, use, occupancy or maintenance of all buildings and structures for all buildings and structures in the City of Crystal Lake. All terms and conditions contained in the International Building Code, 2018, and amendments thereto, shall be part of the ordinance of the City of Crystal Lake, the same as if they were adopted verbatim.
The following sections of the International Building Code are
hereby revised and amended as follows:
A.
Section 101.1: Insert "City of Crystal Lake" as the name of jurisdiction.
B.
Section 101.2.1, Appendices, shall be amended as follows:
(1)
Appendix C is adopted in its entirety.
C.
Section 105.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
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Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit.
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Building:
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Oil derricks.
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2.
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Painting, papering, tiling, carpentry, cabinets, countertops
and similar finish work.
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3.
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Temporary motion-picture, television and theater stage sets
and scenery.
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Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy
that are less than 24 inches deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons
and are installed entirely above ground.
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Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural
purposes, not including service systems.
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Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached
one- and two-family dwellings.
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Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions
not over five feet nine inches in height.
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D.
The following is inserted as Section 105.2.2.1: Fence repairs. Repair or replacement of up to two fence panel sections or three
support posts.
E.
The following is inserted as Section 105.2.2.2: Roof repairs. Repair or replacement of up to an aggregate total 200 square feet
of roofing material.
F.
The following is inserted as Section 105.2.2.3: Siding repairs. Repair or replacement of up to an aggregate total 200 square feet
of siding material.
G.
Section 105.5, Expiration, is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the section: All permits for new construction and additions not specifically listed below shall become invalid if not completed within one year from the date of issuance. Permits for roofing, siding, sheds, decks, windows, furnaces, water heaters, air conditioners, pools, fireplaces, driveways and similar minor projects shall become invalid if not completed within six months from the date of issuance. See Chapter 241, Fees, for permit extension fees.
H.
Section 109.2, Schedule of Permits Fees, is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the section: See Chapter 241, Fees.
I.
Section 109.6, Refunds, is amended as follows: The code official
shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written
application filed by the original permittee not later than seven days
after the date of fee payment.
J.
Section 111.1, Change of occupancy, is amended as follows: A building
or structure shall not be used or occupied, and a change of occupancy,
tenant or business owner, regardless of use of a building or structure
or portion thereof, shall not be made until the building official
has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein.
A change of occupancy, tenant or business owner requires a certificate
of occupancy and is subject to a life-safety inspection conducted
by the Building and Fire Departments.
K.
Section 113.1, General, is amended as follows: In order to hear and
decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations make by the
building official relative to the application and interpretation of
this code, there shall be and hereby is created a board of appeals.
The board of appeals shall consist of the City's Administrative Law
Judge.
L.
All parts of Section 113 after Section 113.1 are deleted in their
entirety.
M.
Section 114.4, Violation penalties, is amended as follows: Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law as set forth in Chapter 248, Fines.
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Section 115.3, Unlawful continuance, is amended as follows: Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop-work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law as set forth in Chapter 248, Fines.
O.
The definition of "high-rise building" in Chapter 2 is amended as
follows: HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied
floor located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of Fire Department
vehicle access.
P.
The following definitions are inserted into Chapter 2 in alphabetical
order:
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BARRIER — A permanent fence, wall, building
wall, or combination thereof that completely surrounds the pool or
spa and obstructs the access to the pool or spa. The term "permanent"
shall mean not being able to be removed, lifted, or relocated without
the use of a tool.
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DESIGN WATER LINE — The center line of the
skimmer or other point as defined by the designer of the pool or spa.
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HOT TUB — See "spa."
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INGROUND POOL — See "swimming pool."
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LADDER — A structure for ingress and egress
that usually consists of two long parallel side pieces joined at intervals
by cross pieces such as treads.
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SAFETY COVER — A structure, fabric or assembly,
along with attendant appurtenances and anchoring mechanisms, that
is temporarily placed or installed over an entire pool, spa or hot
tub and secured in place after all bathers are absent from the water.
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SHALLOW AREAS — Portions of a pool or spa
with water depths of less than five feet.
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SLIP-RESISTANT — A surface that has been
treated or constructed to significantly reduce the chance of a user
slipping. The surface shall not be an abrasion hazard.
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SPA — A product intended for the immersion
of persons in temperature-controlled water circulated in a closed
system, and not intended to be drained and filled with each use. A
spa usually includes a filter, an electric motor, solar or gas heater,
a pump or pumps and a control, and can include other equipment, such
as lights, blowers, and water-sanitizing equipment.
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SWIMMING POOL, INDOOR — A swimming pool which
is totally contained within a structure and surrounded on all four
sides by the walls of the enclosing structure.
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SWIMMING POOL, OUTDOOR — Any swimming pool
which is not an indoor pool.
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SWIMMING POOL — Any structure intended for
swimming or recreational bathing that is capable of containing water
over 24 inches deep. This includes in-ground, above ground and on-ground
swimming pools, hot tubs and spas.
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SWIMOUT — An underwater seat area that is
placed completely outside of the perimeter shape of the pool. Where
located at the deep end, swimouts are permitted to be used as the
deep-end means of entry and exit to the pool.
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WATERLINE — See "design waterline."
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Q.
Section 903.2, Where required, is amended as follows: Approved automatic
sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided
in the locations described in Section 903.2.1 through 903.2.12.
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Exceptions:
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Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively
for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution
equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided that those spaces
are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in
accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder
of the building by not less than one-hour fire barriers constructed
in accordance with Section 707 or not less than two-hour horizontal
assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both.
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Normally unoccupied structures such as sheds, garages and cell
towers where approved by the Fire Code Official.
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Buildings approved by the Fire Code Official due to special
circumstances, such as available water supply or location.
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Section 903.3.5, Water supplies, is amended as follows: Water supplies
for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and
the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water supply
shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements
of this section and the Illinois State Plumbing Code.
S.
The following is inserted as Section 903.3.7.1: Hydrant use
for Fire Department connection. Unless approved by the Fire
Code Official, a fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of
the Fire Department connection for use by the Fire Department. The
hydrant shall be located no closer than a distance of 1.5 times the
building height.
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Section 903.4.1, Monitoring, is amended by adding the following sentence
at the end of the section: The remote supervising station shall be
the City of Crystal Lake's dispatch center. The method of connection
shall be the CLWAN.
U.
Section 904.13, Domestic cooking systems, is deleted in its entirety.
V.
Section 907.2, Where required-new buildings and structures, is amended
as follows: An approved manual, automatic or manual and automatic
fire alarm system shall be provided in all use groups unless approved
by the Fire Code Official. Specific occupancy requirements in Section
907.2.1 through 907.2.23 shall be applicable. All fire alarm control
panels shall be installed in a location approved by the Fire Department.
All fire alarm systems shall be of the addressable type and shall
be installed per NFPA 72.
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Section 907.6.6, Monitoring, is amended by adding the following sentence
as the end of the section: The remote supervising station shall be
the City of Crystal Lake's dispatch center. The method of connection
shall be the CLWAN.
X.
Section 1015.8, Window openings, is deleted and replaced with the
following: Windows in Group R-2 and R-3 buildings including dwelling
units, where the top of the sill of an operable window opening is
located less than 20 inches above the finished floor and more than
72 inches above the finished grade or other surface below on the exterior
of the building, shall comply with one of the following:
[Added 9-15-2020 by Ord.
No. 7653[1]]
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Operable windows where the top of the sill of the opening is
located more than 75 feet above the finished grade or other surface
below and that are provided with window fall prevention devices that
comply with ASTM F2006.
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Operable windows where the openings will not allow a four-inch-diameter
sphere to pass through the opening when the window is in its largest
opened position.
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Operable windows where the openings are provided with window
fall prevention devices that comply with ASTM F2090.
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Operable windows that are provided with window opening control
devices that comply with Section 1015.8.1.
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Y.
Section 1507.1.2, Ice barriers, is amended as follows: In areas where
there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a
backup of water, an ice barrier shall be installed for asphalt shingles,
metal roof shingles, mineral-surfaced roll roofing, slate and slate-type
shingles, wood shingles and wood shakes. The ice barrier shall consist
of a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet used in place of
normal underlayment. The ice barrier shall be a minimum of 72 inches
wide or extend from the lowest edges of all roof surfaces to a point
not less than 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building,
whichever is greater.
Z.
Section 1608.2, Ground snow loads, is amended as follows: The ground
snow loads to be used in determining the design snow loads for roofs
shall be 30 pounds per square foot.
AA.
Section 1612, Flood Loads, is amended as follows: All flood loads shall comply with Chapter 595.
BB.
Section 1612.3, Establishment of flood hazard areas, is amended as follows: See Chapter 595 for establishment of flood hazard area.
CC.
Section 1705.5.2, Metal-plate-connected wood trusses, is amended
as follows: For wood trusses with a clear span of 60 feet or greater,
the special inspector shall verify that the permanent restraint/bracing
is installed in accordance with the approved truss submittal package.
DD.
Section 1805.4.3, Drainage discharge, is amended as follows: The
floor base and foundation perimeter drain shall discharge by gravity
or mechanical means into an approved drainage system that complies
with the Illinois State Plumbing Code. Grading, drainage, or both,
shall be performed so that the water will drain away from the building
on all sides and off the lot in a manner which will provide reasonable
freedom from erosion and pocketed surface water. Construction of walks,
driveways, retaining walls, patios, fences and similar structures
shall be installed so that they will not interfere with drainage.
Grading and drainage shall be subject to the approval of the City
Engineer or his/her designee.
EE.
The following is inserted as Section 1805.4.3.1: Sump pump
and downspout discharge. When a sump pump or gutter downspout
is not connected to the City storm sewer, it shall be discharged at
a point located no closer to the abutting property line than 1/2 the
overall distance as measured between the building and the abutting
property line. The discharged water shall not be allowed to directly
flow across walking or street surfaces. When the point of discharge
is located within five feet from the abutting property line, the discharge
pipe shall be directed to the front or rear of the property. The City
Engineer or his/her designee may vary the requirements of this section
if warranted by site conditions.
FF.
Section 3109, Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs, is deleted in its
entirety.
GG.
The following is inserted as Chapter 34, Swimming Pools:
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Chapter 34
SWIMMING POOLS
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SECTION 3401
GENERAL
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3401.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall
govern the general design and construction of public pools and spas
and related piping, equipment and materials.
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SECTION 3402
BARRIER REQUIREMENTS
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3402.1 General. The provisions of this section
shall apply to the design of barriers for restricting entry into areas
having pools and spas. Where spas or hot tubs are equipped with a
lockable safety cover complying with ASTM F1346 and swimming pools
are equipped with a powered safety cover that complies with ASTM F1346,
the areas where these spas, hot tubs or pools are located shall not
be required to comply with Sections 3402.2 through 3402.7.
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3402.2 Outdoor swimming pools and spas. Outdoor
pools and spas and indoor swimming pools shall be surrounded by a
barrier that complies with Sections 3402.2.1 through 3402.7.
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3402.2.1 Barrier height and clearances. Barrier
heights and clearances shall be in accordance with all of the following:
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The top of the barrier shall be not less than 48 inches above
grade where measured from the side of the barrier that faces away
from the pool or spa. Such height shall exist around the entire perimeter
of the barrier and for a distance of three feet measured horizontally
from the outside of the required barrier.
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The vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier
shall not exceed two inches for grade surfaces that are not solid,
such as grass or gravel, where measured on the side of the barrier
that faces away from the pool or spa.
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The vertical clearance between a surface below the barrier to
a solid surface, such as concrete, and the bottom of the required
barrier shall not exceed four inches where measured on the side of
the barrier that faces away from the pool or spa.
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Where the top of the pool or spa structure is above grade, the
barrier shall be installed on grade or shall be mounted on top of
the pool or spa structure. Where the barrier is mounted on the top
of the pool or spa, the vertical clearance between the top of the
pool or spa and the bottom of the barrier shall not exceed four inches.
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3402.2.2 Openings. Openings in the barrier shall
not allow passage of a four-inch-diameter sphere.
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3402.2.3 Solid barrier surfaces. Solid barriers
that do not have openings shall not contain indentations or protrusions
that form handholds and footholds, except for normal construction
tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
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3402.2.4 Mesh fence as a barrier. Mesh fences,
other than chain-link fences in accordance with Section 3402.2.7,
shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
and shall comply with the following:
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The bottom of the mesh fence shall not be more than one inch
above the deck or installed surface or grade.
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The maximum vertical clearance from the bottom of the mesh fence
and the solid surface shall not permit the fence to be lifted more
than four inches from grade or decking.
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The fence shall be designed and constructed so that it does
not allow passage of a four-inch sphere under any mesh panel. The
maximum vertical clearance from the bottom of the mesh fence and the
solid surface shall not permit the fence to be lifted more than four
inches from grade or decking.
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An attachment device shall attach each barrier section at a
height not lower than 45 inches above grade. Common attachment devices
include, but are not limited to, devices that provide the security
equal to or greater than that of a hook-and-eye-type latch incorporating
a spring-actuated retaining lever such as a safety gate hook.
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Where a hinged gate is used with a mesh fence, the gate shall
comply with Section 3402.3.
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Patio deck sleeves such as vertical post receptacles that are
placed inside the patio surface shall be of a nonconductive material.
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Mesh fences shall not be installed on top of on-ground pools.
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3402.2.5 Closely spaced horizontal members. Where
the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the
distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45
inches, the horizontal members shall be located on the pool or spa
side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed
1 3/4 inches in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical
members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 1 3/4 inches
in width.
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3402.2.6 Widely spaced horizontal members. here
the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the
distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches or
more, spacing between vertical members should not exceed four inches.
Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing
within the cutouts shall not exceed 1 3/4 inches in width.
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3402.2.7 Chain-link dimensions. The maximum opening
formed by a chain-link fence shall be not more than 2 1/2 inches.
Where the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or the
bottom that reduce the openings, such openings shall be not greater
than 1 3/4 inches.
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3402.2.8 Diagonal members. Where the barrier is
composed of diagonal members, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal
members shall not be more than 1 3/4 inches. The angle of diagonal
members shall not be greater than 45° from vertical.
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3402.3 Gates. Access gates shall comply with the
requirements of Section 3402.3.1, through 3402.3.3 and shall be equipped
to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall open
outward away from the pool or spa, shall be self-closing and have
a self-latching device.
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3402.3.1 Utility or service gates. Gates not intended
for pedestrian use, such as utility or service gates, shall remain
locked while not in use.
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3402.3.2 Double or multiple gates. Double gates
or multiple gates shall have not less than one leaf secured in place
and the adjacent leaf shall be secured with a self-closing and self-latching
device. The gate and barrier shall not have an opening larger than
1/2 inch within 18 inches of the latch release mechanism. The self-latching
device shall comply with the requirements of Section 3402.3.3.
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3402.3.3 Latches. Where the release mechanism of
the self-latching device is located less than 54 inches from grade,
the release mechanism shall be located on the pool or spa side of
the gate not less than three inches below the top of the gate, and
the gate and barrier shall not have openings greater than 1/2 inch
within 18 inches of the release mechanism.
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SECTION 3403
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SUCTION ENTRAPMENT AVOIDANCE
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3403.1 General. Suction entrapment avoidance for
pools and spas shall be provided in accordance with APSP 7.
Exceptions:
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Portable spas and portable exercise spas listed and labeled
in accordance with UL 1563 or CSA C22.2 No. 218.1.
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Suction entrapment avoidance for wading pools shall be provided
in accordance with Section 3410.
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SECTION 3404
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PUMPS AND MOTORS
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3404.1 General. The provisions of this section
apply to pumps and motors for pools and spas.
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3404.2 Performance. A pump shall be provided for
circulation of the pool water. The pump shall be capable of providing
the flow required for filtering the pool water and filter cleaning,
if applicable, against the total dynamic head development by the complete
system.
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3404.3 Intake protection. A cleanable strainer,
skimmer basket, or screen shall be provided for pools and spas, upstream
or as an integral part of circulation pumps, to remove solids, debris,
hair and lint on pressure filter systems.
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3404.4 Location. Pumps and motors shall be acceptable
for inspection and service in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
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3404.5 Safety. The design, construction and installation
of pumps and component parts shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications.
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3404.6 Isolation valves. Shutoff valves shall be
installed on the suction and discharge sides of pumps that are located
below the water line. Such valves shall be provided with access.
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3404.7 Motor performance. Motors shall comply with
UL 1004-1, UL 1081, CSA C22.2 No. 108 or the relevant motor requirements
of UL 1563 or CSA C 22.2 No. 218.1, as applicable.
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SECTION 3405
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SKIMMERS
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3405.1 General. The provisions of the section apply
to skimmers for pools and spas.
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3405.2 Required. A surface skimming system shall
be provided for public pools and spas. Surface skimming systems shall
be listed and labeled in accordance with NSF 50. Surface skimming
systems shall be designed and constructed to create a skimming action
on the pool water surface when the water level in the pool is within
operational parameters.
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Exception: Skimmers that are an integral part of
a spa that has been listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1563
shall not be required to be listed and labeled in accordance with
NSF 50.
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3405.2.1 Circulation systems. Public pool circulation
systems shall be designed to process not less than 100% of the turnover
rate through skimmers.
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3405.3 Skimmer sizing. Where automatic surface
skimmers are used as the sole overflow system, not less than one surface
skimmer shall be provided for the square foot areas, or fraction thereof,
indicated in Table 3405.3. Skimmers shall be located to maintain effective
skimming action.
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Table 3405.3
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SKIMMER SIZING TABLE
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Pool or Spa
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Area Per Skimmer
(square feet)
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Public pool
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500
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Spas
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150
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3405.4 Perimeter coverage. Where a perimeter-type
surface skimming system is used as the sole surface skimming system,
the surface system shall extend around not less than 50% of the pool
perimeter.
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3405.4.1 Surge capacity. Where perimeter surface
skimming systems are used, they shall be connected to a circulation
system with a system surge capacity of not less than one gallon for
each square foot of water surface. The capacity of the perimeter overflow
system and related piping is permitted to be considered as a portion
of the surge capacity.
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3405.5 Equalizers. Equalizers on skimmers shall
be prohibited.
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3405.6 Hazard. Skimming devices shall be designed
and installed so as not to create a hazard to the user.
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SECTION 3406
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AIR BLOWER AND AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
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3406.1 General. This section applies to devices
and systems that induce or allow air to enter pools and spas either
by means of a powered pump or passive design.
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3406.2 Backflow prevention. Air blower systems
shall be equipped with backflow protection as specified in UL 1563,
CSA C22.2 No.218.1 or the Illinois State Plumbing Code.
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3406.3 Air intake source. Air intake sources shall
not induce water, dirt or contaminates.
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3406.4 Sizing. Air induction systems shall be sized
in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
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3406.5 Inspection and service. Air blowers shall
be provided with access for inspection and service.
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SECTION 3407
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LIGHTING
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3407.1 Artificial lighting required. When a pool
is open during periods of low natural illumination, artificial lighting
shall be provided so that all areas of the pool, including all suction
outlets on the bottom of the pool, will be visible. Illumination shall
be sufficient to enable a lifeguard or other persons standing on the
deck or sitting in a lifeguard stand adjacent to the pool edge to
determine if a pool user is laying on the bottom of the pool and that
the pool water is transparent and free from cloudiness.
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These two conditions must be met when all suction outlets are
visible from the edge of the deck at all times when artificial lighting
is illuminated and when an eight-inch-diameter black disk, placed
on the bottom of the pool in the deepest point, is visible from the
edge of the pool deck at all times when artificial lighting is illuminated.
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3407.1.1 Pool and deck illumination. Overhead lighting,
underwater lighting, or both, shall be provided to illuminate the
pool and adjacent deck areas. The lighting shall be listed and labeled
in accordance with NFPA 70.
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3407.1.2 Illumination intensity. For outdoor pools,
any combination of overhead and underwater lighting shall provide
maintained illumination of not less than 10 footcandles at the pool
water surface. For indoor pools, any combination of overhead and underwater
lighting shall provide maintained illumination of not less than 30
footcandles at the pool water surface. Deck area lighting for both
indoor and outdoor pools shall provide maintained illumination of
not less than 10 footcandles at the walking surface of the deck.
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3407.1.3 Underwater lighting. Underwater lighting
shall provide not less than eight footcandles at the pool water surface
area, or not less than a total wattage of 1/2 watt per square foot
of pool water surface for incandescent underwater lighting where the
fixtures are rated in watts.
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Exception: This requirement of this section shall
not apply where overhead lighting provides not less than 15 footcandles
of maintained illumination at the pool water surface, the overhead
lighting provides visibility, without glare, of all areas of the pool,
and the requirements of Section 3407.1.2 are met or exceeded.
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3407.2 Emergency illumination. Public pools and
public pool areas that operate during periods of low illumination
shall be provided with emergency lighting that will automatically
turn on to permit evacuation of the pool and securing of the area
in the event of power failure. Emergency lighting facilities shall
be arranged to provide initial illumination that is not less than
0.1 footcandle measured at any point on the water surface and at any
point on the walking surface of the deck, and not less than an average
of one footcandle. A maximum-to-minimum illumination uniformity ratio
of 40 to 1 shall not be exceeded.
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SECTION 3408
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LADDERS AND RECESSED TREADS
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3408.1 General. Ladders and recessed treads shall
comply with the provisions of this section and the applicable provisions
of Sections 3410 through 3413 based on the type of pool or spa.
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3408.2 Outside diving envelope. Where installed,
steps and ladders shall be located outside of the minimum diving water
envelope as indicated in Figure 3408.2.
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 FIGURE 3408.2
MINIMUM WATER DIVING ENVELOPE
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3408.3 Ladders. Ladder treads shall have a uniform
horizontal depth of not less than two inches. There shall be a uniform
distance between ladder treads, with a distance of not less than seven
inches and not greater than 12 inches. The top tread of a ladder shall
be located not greater than 12 inches below the top of the deck or
coping. Ladder treads shall have slip-resistant surfaces.
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3408.3.1 Wall clearance. There shall be a clearance
of not less than three inches and not greater than six inches between
the pool wall and the ladder.
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3408.3.2 Handrails and handholds. Ladders shall
be provided with two handholds or two handrails. The clear distance
between ladder handrails shall be not less than 17 inches and not
greater than 24 inches.
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3408.4 Recessed treads. Recessed treads shall have
a minimum depth of not less than five inches and a width of not less
than 12 inches. The vertical distance between the pool coping edge,
deck, or step surface and the uppermost recessed tread shall not be
greater than 12 inches. Recessed treads shall have slip-resistant
surfaces.
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3408.4.1 Vertical spacing. Recessed treads at the
center line shall have a uniform vertical spacing of not less than
seven inches and not greater than 12 inches.
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3408.4.2 Drainage. Recessed treads shall drain
into the pool.
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3408.4.3 Handrails and grab rails. Recessed treads
shall be provided with a handrail or grab rail on each side of the
treads. The clear distance between handrails and grab rails shall
be not less than 17 inches and not greater than 24 inches.
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SECTION 3409
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SAFETY
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3409.1 Handholds required. Where the depth below
the design water line of a pool or spa exceeds 42 inches, handholds
along the perimeter shall be provided. Handholds shall be located
at the top of deck or coping.
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Exceptions:
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Handholds shall not be required where an underwater bench, seat
or swimout is installed.
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Handholds shall not be required for wave action pools and action
rivers.
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3409.1.1 Height above water. Handholds shall be
located not more than 12 inches above the design water line.
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3409.1.2 Handhold type. Handholds shall be one
or more of the following:
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Top of pool deck or coping.
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Secured rope.
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Rail.
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Rock.
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Ledge.
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Ladder.
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Stair step.
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Any design that allows holding on with one hand while at the
side of the pool.
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3409.1.3 Handhold spacing. Handholds shall be horizontally
spaced not greater than four feet apart.
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3409.2 Handrails. Where handrails are installed,
they shall conform to this section.
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3409.2.1 Height. The top of the gripping surface
of handrails for public pools and spas shall be 34 inches to 38 inches
above the ramp or step surface as measured at the nosing of the step
or finished surface of the slope.
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3409.2.2 Material. Handrails shall be made of corrosion-resistant
materials.
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3409.2.3 Nonremovable. Handrails shall be installed
so that they cannot be removed without the use of tools.
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3409.2.4 Leading edge distance. The leading edge
of handrails for stairs, pool entries and exits shall be located not
greater than 18 inches from the vertical face of the bottom riser.
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3409.2.5 Diameter. The outside diameter or width
of handrails shall be not less than 1 1/4 inches and not greater than
two inches.
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3409.3 Obstructions and entrapment avoidance. There
shall not be obstructions that can cause the user to be entrapped
or injured. Types of entrapment include, but are not limited to, wedge
or pinch-type openings and rigid, nongiving cantilevered protrusions.
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SECTION 3410
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WADING POOLS
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3410.1 Wading pools. Wading pools shall be separate
pools with an independent circulation system, shall be physically
separated from the main pool and shall be constructed in accordance
with Sections 3410.2 through 3410.6.
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3410.2 Nonentry area. The areas where the water
depth at the edge of the pool exceeds nine inches shall not be considered
to be nonentry areas.
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3410.3 Floor slope. The floors of wading pools
shall be uniform and sloped with a maximum slope of one unit vertical
in 12 units horizontal.
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3410.4 Maximum depth. The water depth shall not
exceed 18 inches.
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3410.5 Distance from deck to water line. The maximum
distance from the top of the deck to the water line shall not exceed
six inches.
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3410.6 Suction entrapment avoidance. Wading pools
shall not have suction outlets. Skimmers and overflow gutters shall
be installed and shall accommodate 100% of the circulation system
flow rate.
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SECTION 3411
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SPECIAL FEATURES
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3411.1 Pool stairs. The design and construction
of stairs extending into the pool in either the shallow or deep water,
including recessed pool stairs, shall comply with Sections 4513.2.1
through 4513.2.4.
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3411.1.1 Tread dimension and area. Treads shall
not be less than 24 inches at the leading edge. Treads shall have
an unobstructed surface area of not less than 240 square inches and
an unobstructed horizontal depth of not less than 10 inches at the
center line.
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3411.1.2 Risers. Risers, except for the bottom
riser, shall have a uniform height of not greater than 12 inches measured
at the center line. The bottom riser height is allowed to vary to
the floor.
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3411.1.3 Top tread. The vertical distance from
the pool coping, deck, or step surface to the uppermost tread shall
be not greater than 12 inches.
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3411.1.4 Bottom tread. Where stairs are located
in water depths greater than 48 inches, the lowest tread shall not
be less than 48 inches below the deck and shall be recessed in the
pool wall.
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SECTION 3412
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SIGNAGE
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3412.1 Safety signage. Safety signage advising
on the danger of diving into shallow areas and on the prevention of
drowning shall be provided as required by the authority that governs
such pools. Safety signage shall be as shown in Figure 3412.1 or similar
thereto.
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3412.2 Emergency telephone signs. A sign indicating
the location of the nearest landline that can be used to call emergency
services shall be posted within sight of the main entry into a pool
facility. The sign shall indicate the telephone numbers, including
area code, that can be called for emergency services, including, but
not limited to, police, fire, ambulance and rescue services. If "9-1-1"
telephone service is available for any of these services, "9-1-1"
shall be indicated next to the telephone number for such services.
The sign shall include the street address and city where the pool
is located. The nearest landline telephone indicated by the sign shall
be one that can be used free of charge to call for emergency services.
A sign with the telephone number and address information required
by this section shall be posted within sight of the landline telephone.
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3412.3 Sign placement. Signs shall be positioned
for effective visual observation by users as required by the authority
that governs such pools.
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3412.4 Emergency shutoff switch. Signs shall be
posted that clearly indicate the location of the pump emergency shutoff
switch. Such switch shall be clearly identified as the pump emergency
shutoff switch.
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SECTION 3413
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PUBLIC SPAS AND EXERCISE SPAS
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3413.1 Scope. This section shall govern the design,
installation, construction and repair of public spas and exercise
spas, regardless of whether a fee is charged for use.
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3413.2 General. In addition to the requirements
of this section, public spas and exercise spas shall comply with the
requirements of Sections 3402 through 3409.
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3413.3 Pumps and motors. Pumps and motors shall
be listed and labeled for use in spas.
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3413.4 Water depth. The maximum water depth for
spas shall be four feet, measured from the design water line except
for spas that are designed for special purposes and approved by the
authority having jurisdiction. The water depth for exercise spas shall
not exceed six feet six inches measured from the design water line.
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3413.5 Multilevel seating. Where multilevel seating
is provided, the maximum water depth of any seat or sitting bench
shall be 28 inches, measured from the design water line to the lowest
measurable point.
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3413.6 Floor slope. The slope of the floor shall
not exceed one unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8.3% slope).
Where multilevel floors are provided, the change in depth shall be
indicated.
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3413.7 Emergency shutoff switch. One emergency
shutoff switch shall be provided to disconnect power to circulation
and jet system pumps and air blowers. Emergency shutoff switches shall
be accessible, located within sight of the spa and shall be located
not less than five feet but not greater than 10 feet horizontally
from the inside walls of the spa.
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3413.7.1 Alarms. Emergency shutoff switches shall
be provided with an audible alarm rated at not less than 80 decibel
sound pressure level and a light near the spa that will operate continuously
until deactivated when the shutoff switch is operated. The following
statements shall appear on a sign that is posted in a location that
is visible from the spa:
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ALARM INDICATES SPA PUMPS OFF. DO NOT USE SPA WHEN ALARM SOUNDS
AND LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED UNTIL ADVISED OTHERWISE.
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3413.8 Water temperature controls. Components provided
for water temperature controls shall be suitable for the intended
application.
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3413.8.1 Water temperature regulating controls. Water temperature regulating controls shall comply with UL 873 or
UL 372. A means shall be provided to indicate the water temperature
in the spa.
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Exception: Water temperature regulating
controls that are integral to the heating appliance and listed in
accordance with the applicable end use appliance standard.
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3413.8.2 Water temperature limiting controls. Water
temperature limiting controls shall comply with UL 873 or UL 372.
Water temperature at the heater return outlet shall not exceed 140°
F.
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3413.9 Water temperature. The temperature of the
incoming makeup water shall not exceed 104° F.
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The following are inserted in Chapter 35, Referenced Standards, in
their appropriate sections in alphabetical and numerical order:
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APSP
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ANSI/APSP/ICC 7-13: American National Standard for Suction Entrapment
Avoidance in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Catch
Basins
4504.1
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ASTM
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F1346-91(2010): Standard Performance Specification for Safety
Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools,
Spas and Hot Tubs
3402.1
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CSA
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C22.2 No.108-14: Liquid Pumps
3404.7
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C22.2 No.218.1-13: Spas, Hot Tubs and Associated Equipment 3403.1;
3406.2;
3404.7
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NSF
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NSF 50-2015: Equipment for Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and
Other Recreational Water Facilities
3405.2
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UL
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372-2007: Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar
Use- Part 2: Particular Requirements for Burner Ignition Systems and
Components- with revisions through July 2012
3413.8.1; 3413.8.2
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873-2007: Temperature-indicating and Regulating Equipment- with
revisions through February 2018
3413.8.1; 3413.8.2
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1004-1-12: Standard for Rotating Electrical Machines General
Requirements- with revisions through June 2011 3404.7
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1081-2008: Standard for Swimming Pool Pumps, Filters and Chlorinators-
with revisions through March 2014
3404.7
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1563-2009: Standard for Electric Hot Tubs, Spas and Associated
Equipment-with revisions through March 2015
3403.1.1; 3404.7; 3405.2; 3406.2
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