Swimming Pool Section
Public swimming pools and bathing places section 454 summary of modification 454 1 2 3 1 depths and markings define location of depth marker tiles for pool with recessed gutters as on the back wall of the.
Swimming pool section. Dh form 1704 rtf 1mb application for swimming pool exempt status 32 units dh form 4065 rtf 1mb application for swimming pool exempt status 32 units or less dh form 4080 rtf 1mb application for variance from chapter 64e 9 f a c swimming pools and bathing places. Residential swimming pools shall comply with sections 3109 4 1 through 3109 4 3. In either event it shall enclose the area entirely prohibiting unrestrained admittance to the enclosed area.
A swimming pool with a power safety cover or a spa with a safety cover complying with astm f 1346 need not comply with section 3109 4. The safety barrier shall be erected either around the swimming pool or around the premises on which the swimming pool is erected. Dh form 921 rtf 1mb monthly swimming pool report.
In addition any ladder or steps that are the means of access to an aboveground pool must be capable of being secured locked or removed to. See section 8c 4 of the code of miami dade county for full details. 2017 florida building code 6th edition public swimming pool changes fbc section 454 1 effective january 1 2018 published on june 16 2017 by the florida public swimming pool coalition florida swimming pool association fspa united pool spa association upsa.
2 the structure of an aboveground swimming pool may be used as its barrier or the barrier for such a pool may be mounted on top of its structure. However such structure or separately mounted barrier must meet all barrier requirements of this section. Stones can also be used to create a low border wall around the entire pool.
The form requires that the owner attest that they are aware of the requirements of section 33 1 and 33 20 for the miami dade county code and that the plans being submitted for permit meet those requirements. As per the above section besides the florida building. The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool.
Following the january 28 2020 swimming pool tac meeting and discussions with fspa representatives i am respectfully submitting the following comment to the 6 th edition 2017 florida building code building section 454 1 4 2 5 for inclusion in the 7 th edition 2021 florida building code building as follows. All new construction of public swimming pools spas and hot tubs shall be provided with a permanent barrier complying with the following.