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The 2007 Florida Building Code Swimming Pool Provisions Code and Commentary is the latest edition in the Florida Building Codes Commentary series. This commentary provides a comprehensive analysis of the code requirements applicable to public and private swimming pools that are built in the State of Florida.
This comprehensive publication provides a convenient reference for the code requirements for swimming pools in the 2007 Florida Building Code and the 2007 Florida Residential Code. This publication marks the first time a commentary on solely swimming pool and spa code requirements has been provided; highlighting the sheer numbers of swimming pools and spas that have been and continue to be built in the State of Florida.
This Commentary contains the complete text of Chapter 41 of the 2007 Florida Residential Code and Section 424 of the 2007 Florida Building Code.
The following are important features of the Commentary:
- Analysis of the ANSI/APSP-7 Standard and the new residential suction entrapment avoidance requirements; providing details on water velocity and the maximum system flow rate.
- Understanding of why and how to apply the pressure test for pool piping.
- Incorporation of the Florida Building Commission rule for equipotential bonding of swimming pools using Section 680.26 of the 2008 National Electrical Code.
- Commentary on barrier requirements.
- Commentary on the change to the final inspection requirements.
- Explores the basis and rationale for many code sections.
- Incorporates existing BOAF non-binding interpretations and Florida Building Commission Declaratory Statements as applicable.
- Provides information regarding commercial swimming pool and spa requirements that are in addition to the code requirements; specifically, 64E-9, F.A.C.—Department of Health Public Pool Code and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act.
From the Preface
The principle purpose of the Swimming Pool Commentary is to provide a basic volume of knowledge and facts relating to swimming pool and spa construction as it pertains to the regulations set forth in the 2007 Florida Building Code, Chapter 41 - Residential and Section 424 - Building. The person who is serious about effectively designing, constructing and regulating swimming pools and spas will find the Swimming Pool Commentary to be a reliable data source and reference to almost all components of the built environment.
The Swimming Pool Commentary provides the most comprehensive analysis of the code requirements applicable to both residential and commercial swimming pool and spa construction in the State of Florida. This volume marks the first time a commentary on solely swimming pool and spa code requirements has been provided; highlighting the sheer numbers of swimming pools and spas that have and continue to be built in the State of Florida. This commentary acknowledges the level of detail involved in building these structures; including the recognition of the crucial safety factors involved when building swimming pools and spas. The evolution of swimming pool and spa construction can be noted in this commentary, as it contains many new provisions and significant changes from the 2004 Florida Building Code. This commentary will be an essential reference in understanding these new provisions.
This Commentary contains the complete text of the 2007 Florida Building Code, Chapter 41 – Residential, and Section 424 - Building. The following are important features of the Commentary:
- Analysis of the ANSI/APSP-7 Standard and the new residential suction entrapment avoidance requirements; providing details on water velocity and the maximum system flow rate.
- Understanding of why and how to apply the pressure test for pool piping.
- Incorporation of the Florida Building Commission rule for equipotential bonding of swimming pools using Section 680.26 of the 2008 National Electrical Code.
- Commentary on barrier requirements.
- Commentary on the change to the final inspection requirements.
- Explores the basis and rationale for many code sections.
- Incorporates existing BOAF non-binding interpretations and Florida Building Commission Declaratory Statements as applicable.
- Provides information regarding commercial swimming pool and spa requirements that are in addition to the code requirements; specifically, 64E-9, F.A.C. —Department of Health Public Pool Code and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act.
The creation of this document was the result of a collaborative effort between code officials, building code consultants, industry, and vital trade associations. This document is endorsed by:
- Florida Swimming Pool Association
- Building Officials Association of Florida
The following groups and individuals provided support in the form of writing and/or reviewing the contents of this commentary:
T. Eric Stafford, T. Eric Stafford & Associates, LLC Florida Swimming Pool Association
Dan Johnson, Swim Inc., member, ANSI/APSP-7 writing committee; chairman, ANSI/APSP-5 committee; member, APSP Technical Committee
Roy Lenois, Artesian Pools of East FL, Inc., recently appointed to the Construction Industry Licensing Board
Ken Gregory, Holland Pools, recently appointed to the Florida Building Commission
Jennifer Hatfield, Government Affairs Director, Florida Swimming Pool Association
Building Officials Association of Florida Code Development Committee
This Commentary will be an indispensable tool for code officials, swimming pool contractors, engineers, and all others that will be impacted by the code, by providing background information on particular code requirements, the rationale for specific provisions, and answers to many common interpretations. This book was written by experts in the field and by everyday users of the code to provide a balanced view on interpretative issues.
The idea for this commentary was to provide a document that would incorporate most, if not all, the code requirements for swimming pools and spas together in an accessible and useful manner. With a comprehensive yet concise summary of each section, the Commentary provides a convenient reference for regulations applicable to the construction of swimming pools and spas. In the chapters that follow, discussions focus on the full meaning and implications of the code text. The format of the Commentary includes the full text of each section, table and figure in the code, followed immediately by the commentary applicable to that text. Each section's narrative includes a statement of its objective and intent, and usually includes a discussion about why the requirement commands the conditions set forth. Code text and commentary text are easily distinguished from each other. All code text is shown as it appears in the 2007 Florida Building Code, Chapter 41 – Residential, and Section 424 - Building, and all commentary is indented below the code text in a different font (Arial).
The Commentary reflects the most up-to-date text of the 2007 Florida Building Code, Chapter 41 – Residential, and Section 424 - Building at the time of printing of this commentary.
The Commentary is advisory only; the code official alone possesses the authority and responsibility for interpreting the code.
Table of Contents
2007 Florida Building Code, Residential - Chapter 41. 2007 Florida Building Code, Building - Section 424.1. Consumer Product Safety Commission Final Staff Interpretations of Section 1404 of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Title XIV - Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.
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