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Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 1.1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 1.1-13 - Definitions "M"

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 13.
(a) "Main
				outlet" means the outlet fitting or fittings directly connected to a pump
				suction and located at or near the deepest portion of a swimming pool, spa, or
				hot tub through which water passes to the recirculating system. This outlet is
				often referred to as the "main drain" or "suction outlet".
(b) "Make-up water" means fresh water used to
				fill or refill the pool.
(c)
				"Multiport valve" means a valve for various filter operations, which combines
				in one (1) unit the function of two (2) or more single direct flow valves.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 1.1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 1.1-14 - Definitions "N"

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 14.
(a) "Net
				positive suction head (NPSH)" means the head available at the entrance or eye
				of an impeller to move and accelerate the water entering the eye. This head is
				the gauge pressure at the suction flange of the pump plus the velocity
				head.
(b) "Nonswimming area" means
				any portion of a pool where water depth, offset ledges, or similar
				irregularities would prevent normal swimming activities.
(c) "NPSH, available" means a function of the
				system in which the pump operates. The available NPSH at the desired rate of
				flow.
(d) "NPSH, required" means a
				function of the pump design which varies between different makes, and a valve
				that must be supplied by the pump manufacturer.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 1.1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 1.1-15 - Definitions "O"

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 15.
(a)
				"Overflow system" means perimeter type overflows, surface skimmers, and surface
				water collection systems of various design and manufacture.
(b) "Ozone treatment" means the oxidation of
				water contaminants using a device that exposes air or oxygen to corona
				discharge.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 1.1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 1.1-17 - Definitions "R"

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 17.
(a) "Rapid
				sand filter" means a filter designed to be used with sand as the filter
				media.
(b) "Rated pressure" means
				that pressure that:
(1) is equal to or less
				than the designed pressure; and
(2)
				appears on the data plate of the equipment.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 1.1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 1.1-18 - Definitions "S"

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 18.
(a) "Saline
				water" means water having a specific conductivity in excess of a solution
				containing six thousand (6,000) parts per million of sodium chloride.
(b) "Separation tank" means a device used to
				clarify filter rinse or wastewater. It is sometimes called a "reclamation
				tank".
(c) "Septum" means that part
				of the filter element consisting of cloth, wire screen, or other porous
				material on which the filter cake is deposited.
(d) "Shallow areas" means those portions of a
				pool ranging in water depth from two (2) to five (5) feet.
(e) "Skim filter" means a surface skimmer
				combined with a vacuum filter.
(f)
				"Spa" means any basin that incorporates hot water jets, cold water jets,
				aeration systems, or any combination of the same for hydromassage.
(g) "Spa, portable, residential" means a spa
				in which all control, water-heating, and water-circulating equipment is an
				integral part of the product. Portable residential spas may be permanently
				wired or cord-connected. The spa shall be movable and aboveground.
(h) "Spa, public" means any spa that is
				neither for the sole residential use of two (2) or less owner families and
				their guests nor spas that are operated for medical treatment or physical
				therapy under medical supervision.
(i) "Splash zone" means the area where water
				falls on the floor of an interactive play attraction.
(j) "Spray rinse, manual" means a spray
				system intended to be used manually for the washing of filter aid or
				accumulated dirt, or both, from a filter surface either in place or after
				removal from the filter tank. This is usually accomplished by means of a hose
				and nozzle.
(k) "Spray rinse,
				mechanical" means a fixed or mechanically movable spray system directing a
				stream of water against a filter surface causing the filter aid or accumulated
				dirt, or both, to dislodge into the empty tank.
(l) "Static suction lift" means the vertical
				distance in feet from the center line of the pump impeller to the level of
				water in the pool.
(m) "Steps"
				means a tread or series of treads extending down from the deck and terminating
				at the pool bottom.
(n) "Steps,
				recessed" means a step or series of steps that are recessed so that all risers
				are located outside the pool wall.
(o) "Steps, recessed steps, ladders, and
				recessed treads" means methods of pool ingress and egress that may be used
				alone or in conjunction with one another.
(p) "Strainer" means a device used to remove
				hair, lint, leaves, or other coarse material on the suction side of a pump.
(q) "Suction piping" means that
				portion of the circulation piping located between the pool structure and the
				inlet side of the pump and usually includes the following:
(1) Main outlet piping.
(2) Skimmer piping.
(3) Vacuum piping.
(4) Surge tank piping.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 1.1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 1.1-19 - Definitions "T"

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 19.
(a) "Total
				discharge head" means the value in feet (meters) of water that a pump will
				raise water above its center line.
(b) "Total dynamic head" or "TDH" means the
				arithmetical difference between the total discharge head and total suction head
				(a vacuum reading is considered as a negative pressure). This value is used to
				develop the published performance curve.
(c) "Total dynamic suction lift" or "TDSL"
				means the arithmetical total of static suction lift, friction head loss, and
				velocity head loss working on the suction side of the pump.
(d) "Total suction head" means the value in
				feet (meters) of water that a pump will lift by suction.
(e) "Toxic" means having an adverse
				physiological effect on man.
(f)
				"Trap" means a fitting or device so designed and constructed as to provide,
				when properly vented, a liquid seal that will prevent the back passage of air
				without materially affecting the flow of sewage or wastewater through
				it.
(g) "Trimmer valve" means a
				flow adjusting device that is used to proportion flow over the skimming weir
				and flow through the main suction line from the main outlet or the vacuum
				cleaning line.
(h) "Turnover time"
				means the period of time required to circulate a volume of water equal to the
				pool capacity.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 1.1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 1.1-20 - Definitions "U"

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 20.
(a)
				"Underwater light" means a fixture designed to illuminate a pool from beneath
				the water surface, further defined as:
(1)
				"dry niche light" means a light unit placed behind a watertight window in the
				pool wall; or
(2) "wet niche light"
				means a watertight and water-cooled light unit placed in a submerged, wet niche
				in the pool wall and accessible only from the pool.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 1.1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 1.1-21 - Definitions "V"

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 21.
(a) "Vacuum
				piping" means the piping from the suction side of a pump connected to a vacuum
				fitting located at the pool and below the water level to which underwater
				cleaning equipment may be attached.
(b) "Velocity" means a measurement of the
				motion of liquids usually expressed in feet per second.
(c) "Vertical" means a line of surface
				running perpendicular to the plane of the horizon. A truly plumb line.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-1 - Content of plans; filing requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 1.
(a) Plans
				and specifications of all public pools shall be submitted under 675 IAC 12, the
				general administrative rules, for design release prior to the construction,
				rehabilitation, or alteration of any public swimming pool, or semipublic
				swimming pool.
(b) All projects
				required to comply with this article shall be prepared by a design professional
				and submitted in accordance with 675 IAC 12-6.
(c) Such plans and specifications shall
				contain sufficient information to show that the pool, pool systems, bathhouse,
				equipment, or improvements thereto will meet the requirements of this code and
				shall indicate not less than the following:
(1) Physical description of the pool
				including the following:
(A) Pool
				perimeter.
(B) Pool area.
(C) Pool depths.
(D) Location of inlets and outlets.
(E) Waterline.
(F) Stairs.
(G) Ladders.
(H) Diving equipment.
(I) Materials of construction.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-2 - Materials of construction

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 2.
Swimming pools and all appurtenances thereto shall be
				  constructed of materials which:
(1)
				are nontoxic to man and the environment;
(2) are impervious and enduring;
(3) can withstand the design
				stresses;
(4) will provide a
				watertight structure with a smooth and easily cleaned surface without cracks or
				joints, excluding structural joints; or
(5) a smooth, easily cleaned surface finish
				is applied or attached.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-3 - Structural design

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 3.
(a) All
				pools shall be designed and constructed to withstand all anticipated loading
				for both empty and full conditions. A hydrostatic relief valve shall be
				provided for all in-ground pools. The design professional as described in 675
				IAC 12, the general administrative rules, shall be responsible for the
				structural stability as described above.
(b) Sand or earth shall not be permitted as
				an interior finish in a public swimming pool.
(c) In all pools not completely enclosed in a
				heated building, the pool shell and appurtenances, piping, filter system, pump,
				motor, and other components shall be so designed and constructed to facilitate
				protection from damage due to freezing.
(d) The surfaces within a swimming pool
				intended to provide footing for bathers shall be designed to provide a
				slip-resisting surface. The roughness or irregularity of the surfaces shall not
				provide an abrasion hazard to the feet during normal use.
(e) The color, pattern, or finish of the pool
				interior shall not obscure the existence or presence of objects or surfaces
				within the pool. The floor of all pools shall be white, light colored, or light
				colored patterns in order to facilitate the identification of any objects
				within the pool. For purposes of this section, "light colored" means having a
				light reflectance value (LRV) of sixty percent (60%) or more.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-4 - Dimensional design

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 4.
(a) No
				limits are specified for the shape of swimming pools except that consideration
				shall be given to shape from the standpoint of safety and circulation of the
				water.
(b) There shall be no
				protrusions, extensions, means of entanglement, or other obstructions in the
				swimming area that can cause the entrapment or injury of the bather.
(1) At no time shall interior basin divider
				walls be submerged during operation.
(2) All interior basin divider walls shall
				not exceed eighteen (18) inches in width.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-5 - Floor

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 5.
(a) All
				slopes shall be uniform.
(b) The
				slope of the floor from the shallow end wall towards the deep end shall not
				exceed one (1) foot in twelve (12) feet to the point of the first slope change
				for Class A and B pools or one (1) foot in ten (10) feet for Class C
				pools.
(c) The point of the first
				slope change shall be defined as the point at which the floor slope exceeds one
				(1) foot in twelve (12) feet for Class A and B pools or one (1) foot in ten
				(10) feet for Class C pools.
(d)
				The slope of the floor from the point of the first slope change to the deep end
				shall not exceed one (1) foot in three (3) feet. Such slopes are not intended
				to provide any less water depth than those specified if the pool is intended
				for diving.
(e) The transitional
				radius between the pool wall and floor shall be as follows:
(1) The radius shall have its center no less
				than two (2) feet nine (9) inches below the waterline in deep areas or two (2)
				feet six (6) inches in the shallow area.
(2) The radius shall be tangent to the
				wall.
(3) The radius shall be at
				least equal to, or greater than, the depth of the pool minus the vertical wall
				depth measured at the waterline minus three (3) inches to allow draining to the
				main outlet.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-6 - Walls

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 6.
(a) Walls in
				Class B and C pools shall be vertical or within eleven (11) degrees of vertical
				for a minimum distance of two (2) feet nine (9) inches from the waterline in
				deep areas or two (2) feet three (3) inches in shallow areas and curved to join
				the floor.
(b) Walls in Class A
				pools where racing lanes terminate shall be vertical with a construction
				tolerance of one (1) degree.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-7 - Depths

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 7.
(a) Class A
				pools intended for competitive diving and swimming shall not be required to
				comply with the water depth requirements of this code.
(b) Class B and C swimming pools shall have a
				minimum depth of water in the shallow end of the main swimming area of three
				(3) feet. Advisory note: Three (3) feet six (6) inches is the minimum
				recommended depth for racing lanes. Exception: Recessed areas of an irregularly
				shaped pool.
(c) The beginners'
				area of a Class B pool shall be visually set apart from, but may be adjoined
				to, the shallow area and shall not adjoin the deep area. The wading area of a
				Class B pool shall be visually set apart from, but may be adjoined to, the
				beginners' area and shall be physically separated from shallow and deep areas
				of the pool.
(d) The transition
				point between the wading area and beginners' area of a Class B pool shall be
				visually set apart with depth numbers, a four (4) inch width row of floor tile,
				painted line, or similar means of a color contrasting with the bottom. The
				transition point of the pool from the beginners' area shall be visually set
				apart with a transition line, depth numbers, and a four (4) inch minimum width
				row of floor tile, painted line, or similar means of a color contrasting with
				the bottom. In all pools with diving equipment the shallow area shall be
				visually set apart from the deep area with a transition line, depth numbers,
				and a four (4) inch color contrasting with the bottom. Exception: Pools
				designed and constructed for the sole purpose of diving.
(e) Class B and C pools intended for diving
				shall meet or exceed the dimensional requirements called for by section 15 of
				this rule, Figure No. 2-1. Point A is a base reference point for pools designed
				for diving and shall be the horizontal location of the tip of the diving
				equipment.
(f) Public pools with
				diving facilities in excess of three (3) meters in height or pools designed for
				platform diving shall meet or exceed the dimensional requirements called for by
				section 16 of this rule, Figure No. 2-2.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-8 - Diving equipment

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 8.
(a) When
				diving equipment is installed, it shall be so located in the diving area of the
				pool so as to provide not less than the minimum dimensions shown in section 15
				of this rule, Figure No. 2-1.
(b)
				There shall be a completely unobstructed clear vertical distance of not less
				than fifteen (15) feet above any diving board measured from the center of the
				front end of the board. This area shall extend horizontally at least eight (8)
				feet behind, eight (8) feet to each side, and sixteen (16) feet ahead of point
				"A", as shown in section 15 of this rule, Figure No. 2-1.
(c) Supports, platforms, stairs, and ladders
				for diving equipment shall be of substantial construction and of sufficient
				structural strength to safely carry the anticipated loads. Stairs and ladders
				shall be of corrosion-resisting material easily cleanable and with tread of
				slip-resisting design. All diving stands higher than twenty-one (21) inches
				measured from the deck to the top butt end of the board shall be provided with
				stairs and/or a ladder.
(d)
				Platforms and diving equipment which are one (1) meter or higher shall be
				protected with guard rails. One (1) meter diving equipment guard rails shall be
				at least thirty (30) inches above the diving board and extend to the edge of
				the pool wall. All platform or diving equipment higher than one (1) meter shall
				have guard rails which are at least thirty-six (36) inches above the diving
				board and extend to the edge of the pool wall.
(e) A label shall be permanently affixed to
				the diving or jump board and shall include the following:
(1) Manufacturer's name and
				address.
(2) Board
				length.
(3) Identification as to
				diving or jump board.
(4) Fulcrum
				setting specifications (if applicable).
(5) Date of manufacture.
(6) Reference to the manufacturer's safety
				standard (if any) that the board will meet.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-9 - Swimming pool slides

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 9.
Slides, where provided for use with swimming pools, shall
				  have a permanent label or separate certificate indicating conformance with 16
				  CFR 1207. See 675 IAC 20-5-30 for additional requirements.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-9.1 - Play features, water activity equipment, and interactive play attractions

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 9.1.
(a) Play
				features, including basketball hoops and volleyball nets, shall be installed in
				accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(b) Water activity equipment, including pad
				walks and floatation devices, shall be installed in accordance with the
				manufacturer's instructions.
(c)
				Interactive play attractions, including manufactured devices using sprayed,
				jetted, or water sources contacting the users and not incorporating standing or
				captured water as part of the user activity area, such as splash pads and spray
				pads, shall comply with 675 IAC 12-6 and be installed in accordance with the
				manufacturer's instructions.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-10 - Offset ledges and underwater seat benches

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 10.
(a) Offset
				ledges, when provided, shall:
(1) fall within
				eleven (11) degrees from vertical starting at the junction of the pool wall and
				waterline; and
(2) have a
				slip-resisting surface.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-12 - Wading pools and separation distance

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 12.
(a)
				Separate wading pools shall be physically set apart by at least twenty (20)
				feet from water basins deeper than twenty-four (24) inches or provide a barrier
				not less than four (4) feet high that creates a minimum travel distance of
				twenty (20) feet.
(b) Wading pools
				and areas shall have a maximum water depth of twenty-four (24) inches. The
				water depth at the perimeter shall not exceed eighteen (18) inches. The minimum
				depth of wading pools or areas shall be zero (0). An exception is zero (0)
				depth pools.
(c) Walls in wading
				pools and areas shall be vertical or within eleven (11) degrees of vertical
				except for the lower six (6) inches, which shall be curved to the floor. Walls
				shall not extend more than six (6) inches above the waterline at any
				point.
(d) Floors of wading pools
				and areas shall be uniformly sloped to drain to the main outlet with a maximum
				slope of one (1) foot in twelve (12) feet.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-13 - Deck requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 13.
(a) Deck
				work shall be designed and installed so as to include the quality of subbase,
				concrete mix design, reinforcing, joints, and finishes. Work performed in
				accordance with the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Standard 302.1R-04,
				"Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction" may be deemed
				acceptable.
(b) Decks, ramps, and
				similar surfaces including step treads and coping shall be slip-resistant. The
				roughness or irregularity of the surfaces shall not cause injury or provide an
				abrasion during normal use. Depth markers, pool brand insignias, or similar
				special features located in or on the deck shall conform to this
				section.
(c) Steps for the deck
				outside the perimeter shall be in accordance with 675 IAC 13, the Indiana
				Building Code.
(d) The minimum
				continuous, unobstructed deck width, including the coping, shall not be less
				than the following:
(1) Class A pools shall
				be allowed to comply with the deck width requirements of a nationally
				recognized athletic sanctioning agency, for example, NCAA, AAU, or FINA, in
				lieu of other requirements found in this code.
(2) Class B pool: six (6) feet
				minimum.
(3) Class C pool: four (4)
				feet minimum.
(4) Class D pool:
				three (3) feet minimum where provided.
(5) A minimum of four (4) feet walk width
				shall be provided on the sides and rear of any diving equipment. A deck
				clearance of twenty-four (24) inches shall be provided around any other deck
				equipment that is thirty-six (36) inches or less in height above the deck and a
				thirty-six (36) inch deck clearance around all other deck equipment.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-14 - Means of entry and exit

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 14.
(a) All
				public pools shall have not less than two (2) means of entry and exit located
				so as to serve both ends of the pool. Pools or water areas over thirty (30)
				feet in width shall have not less than one (1) means of entry and exit on each
				side. Not less than one (1) means of entry and exit shall be provided for each
				seventy-five (75) linear feet, or fraction thereof, of pool
				perimeter.
(b) A means of
				entry/exit for the shallow end shall be located between the shallow end wall
				and the cross section at point "D" in section 15 of this rule, Figure No. 2-1,
				while a means of entry/exit for the deep end shall be between the deep end wall
				and the cross section at point "B" in section 15 of this rule, Figure No.
				2-1.
(c) Where water depths are
				twenty-four (24) inches or less at the pool wall, the areas shall be considered
				as providing their own natural means of entry/exit.
(d) Stairs, ladders, ramps, and recessed
				treads shall be located so as not to interfere with racing lanes if
				applicable.
(e) The design and
				construction of protruding and recessed pool stairs and ramps shall conform to
				the following:
(1) Stair treads shall have a
				minimum unobstructed horizontal tread depth of ten (10) inches and a minimum
				unobstructed surface area of two hundred forty (240) square inches. The nose of
				the stair tread shall be visually set apart with a minimum two (2) inch width
				row of floor tile, painted line, or similar means of a color contrasting with
				the bottom.
(2) Risers at the
				center line of the treads shall have a maximum uniform height of twelve (12)
				inches with the bottom riser height allowed to vary plus or minus two (2)
				inches from the uniform riser height.
(3) Each set of stairs or each ramp shall be
				provided with at least one (1) handrail to fully serve all treads and risers.
				Handrails shall conform to the following:
(A)
				Handrails, if removable, shall be installed in such a way that they cannot be
				removed without the use of tools.
(B) The leading edge of handrails
				facilitating steps and pool exit must be located within eighteen (18) inches,
				plus or minus three (3) inches, horizontally measured from the vertical plane
				of the bottom riser.
(C) The
				outside diameter of handrails shall be between one and one-fourth (1 1/4)
				inches and two (2) inches.
(4) Ramps, when provided, shall be not less
				than three (3) feet wide nor have a slope greater than one (1) vertical to
				twelve (12) horizontal.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-15 - Figure No. 2-1

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 15.
MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR DIVING PORTION OF CLASS B AND C
				  POOLS
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L2, L3 and
				  L4 combined represent the minimum distance from the tip
				  of board to pool wall opposite diving equipment.
*NOTE: Placement of boards shall observe the following
				  minimum dimensions. With multiple board installations minimum pool widths must
				  be increased accordingly.
1 Meter or Deck Level Board to Pool Side 9' (2.74m)
3 Meter Board to Pool Side 11' (3.35m)
1 Meter or Deck Level Board to 3 Meter Board 10' (3.05m)
1 Meter or Deck Level to another 1 Meter or Deck Level Board
				  8' (2.44m)
3 Meter to another 3 Meter Board 10' (3.05m)
For pool Types O through V, see 675 IAC
				  20-4-9.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-17 - Circulation systems

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 17.
(a) A
				circulation system consisting of:
(1)
				pumps;
(2) piping;
(3) overflows;
(4) skimmers;
(5) filters; and
(6) other necessary equipment;
shall be provided for complete and continuous circulation of
				  water through all parts of the pool.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-18 - Filters

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 18.
(a) Filters
				shall be designed and constructed so that after cleaning per manufacturer's
				instructions the system can provide the water clarity such that a six (6) inch
				black disc, placed upon a white background, is clearly visible at the deepest
				point of the pool when viewed from the edge of the pool.
(b) Filters shall be designed so that
				filtration surfaces can be inspected and serviced.
(c) On pressure-type filters, a means shall
				be provided to permit the release of air which enters the filter tank. Any
				filter incorporating an automatic internal air release as its principal means
				of air release must have lids which provide a slow and safe release of pressure
				as a part of its design. Any separation tank used in conjunction with any
				filter tank must have a manual means of air release or lid which provides a
				slow and safe release of pressure as they are opened as a part of its
				design.
(d) Pressure filters and
				separation tanks shall have operation and maintenance instructions permanently
				installed on the filter or separation tank and shall include a precautionary
				statement warning not to start up the system after maintenance without first
				opening the air release and proper reassembly of the filter and separation
				tank. The statement must be visible and noticeable within the area of the air
				release.
(e) Piping furnished with
				the filter shall be of suitable material capable of withstanding one and
				one-half (1 1/2) times the working pressure.
(f) Filter components which require servicing
				shall be accessible for inspection and repair when installed according to the
				manufacturer's instructions.
(g)
				The rate of filtration shall not exceed three (3) gallons per minute per square
				foot of filter surface unless the filtration system is specifically listed and
				labeled for use above said rate.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-19 - Pumps

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 19.
(a) A pump
				and motor shall be provided for circulation of the pool water. Performance of
				all pumps shall meet or exceed the conditions of flow required for filtering
				and cleaning (if applicable) the filters against the total dynamic head
				developed by the complete system.
(b) Water entering the pump or pumps shall
				pass through the removable strainer.
(c) Pumps shall be selected to perform the
				functions for which they were intended. Pumps and motors must be accessible for
				inspection and service.
(d) All
				motors shall have as a minimum an open, drip-proof enclosure and be constructed
				electrically and mechanically so they will perform satisfactorily under the
				conditions of load and environment normally encountered in swimming pool
				installations.
(e) Motors shall be
				capable of operating the pump under full load with a voltage variation of at
				least five percent (5%) from nameplate rating. If the maximum service factor of
				the motor is exceeded (at full voltage), the manufacturer shall indicate this
				on the pump curve.
(f) All motors
				shall have thermal or current overload protection, either built-in or in the
				line starter, to provide locked rotor and running protection.
(g) The motor frame shall contain adequate
				provisions for proper grounding. When a pump is installed below the waterline
				of a pool, valves shall be installed on permanently connected suction and
				discharge lines, located in a place outside the walls of the pool, where they
				will be readily accessible for maintenance and removal of the pump.
(h) Pressure and vacuum gauges shall be
				installed on all swimming pools and the:
(1)
				vacuum gauge shall be installed as close to the pump suction inlet as possible
				and still maintain an accurate reading; and
(2) pressure gauge shall be installed on the
				face piping ahead of the filter or on the top of the filter in the area of
				greatest filter pressure.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-20 - Inlets

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 20.
(a) Pool
				inlets and outlets for circulated water shall be located to:
(1) produce uniform circulation of water;
				and
(2) facilitate the maintenance
				of a uniform disinfectant residual throughout the entire pool.
Where skimmers are used, the inlets shall be located so as to
				  help bring floating particles within range of the skimmers.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-20.1 - Outlets

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 20.1.
(a) Pool
				outlets for circulated water shall be located to:
(1) produce uniform circulation of water;
				and
(2) facilitate the maintenance
				of a uniform disinfectant residual throughout the entire pool.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-21 - Surface skimmer systems

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 21.
(a) A
				surface skimming system shall be:
(1) provided
				on all public swimming pools; and
(2) designed and constructed to skim the pool
				surface when the water level is maintained within the operational parameters of
				the system's rim or weir device.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-22 - Electrical, mechanical, and illumination requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 22.
(a) The
				requirements of 675 IAC 17, the Indiana Electrical Code, shall be followed for
				the wiring, grounding, bonding, and installation of electrical equipment and
				metallic appurtenances to the pool.
(b) Artificial lighting shall provide clear
				visibility in the pool area for all pools that are to be used at night, or when
				natural lighting is insufficient, to provide the following:
(1) Lighting fixtures shall be of such number
				and design as to illuminate all parts of the pool, the water, the depth
				markers, signs, entrances, restrooms, safety equipment, and the required deck
				area and walkways.
(2) Overhead
				lights. There shall be no light fixtures directly above the water
				surface.
(3) Fixtures shall be
				installed so as not to create hazards such as burning, electrical shock,
				mechanical injury, or temporary blinding by glare to the bathers, and so that
				lifeguards, when provided, can clearly see every part of the pool area without
				being blinded by glare. The illumination shall be sufficient so that the floor
				of the pool can be seen at all times the pool is in use.
(4) Underwater lighting shall provide at
				least five-tenths (0.5) watt or eight and thirty-five hundredths (8.35) lumens
				per square foot of water surface.
(5) Area lighting shall provide at least
				six-tenths (0.6) watt or ten (10) lumens per square foot of required deck area
				when underwater lighting is used. Where underwater lighting is not used, and
				night swimming is permitted, area and pool lighting combined shall provide not
				less than two and zero-tenths (2.0) watts or thirty-three and five-tenths
				(33.5) lumens per square foot of pool and required deck area.
(6) Portable electric vacuum cleaning
				equipment is used, electrical receptacles with ground-fault circuit interrupter
				protection shall be provided. Separation between receptacles shall be a maximum
				of one hundred (100) feet. All receptacles installed in the swimming pool area
				shall have waterproof covers and ground-fault circuit interrupter
				protection.
(7) Light dimmers may
				not be installed on underwater lighting or lights for the pool deck.
(8) Lighting controls shall not be accessible
				to the public.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-23 - Waste water disposal

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 23.
Waste water shall be discharged to a point in accordance with
				  327 IAC, the rules of the water pollution control board, through an approved
				  airgap or other means in accordance with 675 IAC 16, the Indiana Plumbing
				  Code.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-24 - Disinfectant equipment and chemical feeders

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 24.
Disinfectant equipment and chemical feeders shall be capable
				  of automatically providing a continuous residual chemical effect in accordance
				  with 410 IAC, the rules of the Indiana state department of health. All such
				  equipment shall be of an approved type and shall be installed downstream from
				  the pump and wired so they will not operate unless the filter pump is
				  operating. Exception: Erosion-type chlorinators may feed their solution to the
				  suction side of the pump.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-25 - Water supply

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 25.
(a) The
				water supply serving the pool shall meet 327 IAC, the rules of the water
				pollution control board, before any bather uses the pool.
(b) No direct mechanical connection shall be
				made between the potable water supply and the pool, disinfectant equipment,
				chemical feeders, or system piping for the pool unless it is protected against
				backflow and siphonage in a manner acceptable under 675 IAC 16, the Indiana
				Plumbing Code, or through an approved airgap meeting that same code.
(c) An over-the-rim spout, if used, shall be
				under a diving or jump board, diving platform, adjacent to a ladder, or
				otherwise shielded so as not to create a hazard. Its open end shall have no
				sharp edges and shall not protrude more than two (2) inches beyond the edge of
				the pool.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 2 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 2-26 - Safety requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 26.
(a) Pools
				shall be provided with a suitable handhold around their perimeter in areas
				where depths exceed three (3) feet six (6) inches. Handholds shall be provided
				no farther apart than four (4) feet and may consist of any one (1) or a
				combination of the following:
(1) Coping,
				ledge, or deck along the immediate top edge of a pool that provides a
				slip-resisting surface of at least a four (4) inch minimum horizontal width
				located not over twelve (12) inches above the waterline.
(2) Ladders, stairs, or seat
				ledges.
(3) A railing fastened to
				the wall placed not over twelve (12) inches above the waterline.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 3 - Public Spas › Section 3-0.5 - Content of plans; filing requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 0.5.
(a) Plans
				and specifications of all public spas shall be submitted under 675 IAC 12-6 for
				design release prior to the construction, rehabilitation, or alteration of any
				public spa.
(b) All projects
				required to comply with this article shall be prepared by a design professional
				and submitted in accordance with 675 IAC 12-6.
(c) The plans and specifications shall
				contain sufficient information to show that the spa, spa systems, bathhouse,
				equipment, or improvements thereto will meet the requirements of this code and
				shall indicate not less than the following:
(1) A physical description of the spa
				including the following:
(A) Spa
				perimeter.
(B) Spa area.
(C) Spa depths.
(D) The location of inlets and
				outlets.
(E) Waterline.
(F) Stairs.
(G) Materials of construction.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 3 - Public Spas › Section 3-1 - Materials of construction

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 1.
(a) Public
				spas and all appurtenances thereto shall be constructed of materials which:
(1) are nontoxic to man and the
				environment;
(2) are impervious and
				enduring;
(3) are capable of
				withstanding the stresses that the spas were designed to receive;
(4) are smooth and easily cleaned;
(5) will provide a watertight
				structure;
(6) are without cracks
				or joints, excluding structural joints; and
(7) are corrosion-resistant.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 3 - Public Spas › Section 3-2 - Dimensional design; minimum volume

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 2.
(a) The
				maximum water depth in public spas shall be four (4) feet. The maximum water
				depth at any seat shall be two (2) feet from the waterline.
(b) Approved handholds shall be provided at
				the perimeter of spas which exceed three (3) feet six (6) inches in depth. Such
				handholds shall consist of any of the following:
(1) Coping, ledges, or flanges which provide
				a rounded, slip-resistant surface of one and one-fourth (1 1/4) to two (2)
				inches in diameter which are not more than twelve (12) inches above the
				waterline.
(2) Ladders, steps, or
				seat ledges.
(3) A railing with a
				diameter between one and one-fourth (1 1/4) and two (2) inches diameter which
				is not more than twelve (12) inches above the waterline.
(4) A combination of the above.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 3 - Public Spas › Section 3-3 - Means of entry and exit

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 3.
(a) Spas
				shall be provided with not less than one (1) handrail or ladder for every fifty
				(50) feet of perimeter or portion thereof.
(b) Stairs within the perimeter of the spa
				shall meet the following requirements:
(1)
				Treads shall be slip-resistant and not less than ten (10) inches deep and
				twelve (12) inches wide.
(2) Risers
				shall be between seven (7) inches and twelve (12) inches high and uniform in
				height with the following exception: When the bottom tread is part of an
				underwater bench the rise shall not exceed fourteen (14) inches.
(3) Not less than one (1) handrail that
				serves all treads shall be provided for each stair.
(4) Handrails shall be installed so they
				cannot be removed without tools.
(5) The leading edge of handrails shall be
				within eighteen (18) inches horizontally measured from the vertical plane of
				the bottom riser.
(6) Handrails
				shall be between one and one-fourth (1 1/4) inches and two (2) inches in
				diameter.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION › Article 20 - SWIMMING POOL CODE › Rule 3 - Public Spas › Section 3-4 - Decks

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7
Sec. 4.
(a) A deck
				not less than four (4) feet in width shall surround not less than fifty percent
				(50%) of the perimeter of a spa.
(b) Decks shall meet the following
				requirements:
(1) Surfaces shall be
				slip-resistant but not providing an abrasion hazard.
(2) The maximum dimension of any horizontal
				void shall be three-sixteenths (3/16) of an inch, and the maximum vertical
				difference in surfaces other than stairs shall be one-fourth (1/4) of an
				inch.
(3) All corners shall be
				rounded or relieved.
(4) Decks
				shall drain away from the spa.