POOL & SPA/HOT TUB APSP STANDARDS AS REFERENCED IN THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL CODES
APSP Standards: As Referenced in the 2009 International Codes Publication Date: June 2010 ISBN-978-1-58001-662-9 PUBLISHED by ICC 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6 th Floor Washington, DC 20001 COPYRIGHT 2010 by The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) 2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 500 Alexandria, VA 22314-4695 Tel. 703.838.0083 Fax 703.549.0493 memberservices@apsp.org www.apsp.org ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, including, without limitation, electronic or mechanical photocopying, recording, or otherwise without permission. First printing: June 2010 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.
PREFACE This book of standards, the ANSI/APSP Standards: as Referenced in the 2009 IBC and IRC, is part of a series of the International Codes Referenced Standards published by the International Code Council (ICC ) and its standard agency partners. The International Codes Referenced Standards series is developed to facilitate code compliance through adoption of the International Codes (I-Codes ) and their effective enforcement. These codes and their referenced standards are designed to work together as a complete regulatory package. This book of standards contains the most widely used swimming pool and spa standards and incorporates all of the Association of Swimming Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) standards referenced in the 2009 edition of the International Building Code (IBC ) and the International Residential Code (IRC ). Because the ANSI/APSP standards are referenced only in the IBC and IRC, this publication contains all APSP standards for the entire family of I-Codes. The development of this new publication accomplishes two primary objectives of benefit to the code user. First, it compiles the ANSI/APSP standards adopted by reference in the I-Codes into a single, easy-to-use companion document. Second, it provides a way for code users to costeffectively obtain such needed standards referenced in the International Codes. This publication in the series of International Codes Referenced Standards is the result of a joint effort between the ICC and the APSP, who have developed this compilation as a service to both the swimming pool and spa community and all using the International Codes. About the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) Founded in 1956, the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) is the world s largest international trade association for the swimming pool, spa and hot tub industry. As an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited standards developer, APSP works with regulatory and legislative bodies to ensure that its codes, ordinances, and legislation are written to the safest and most current standards. The association s mission is to ensure consumer safety and enhance the business success of its members. APSP members adhere to a code of business ethics and share a commitment to public health and safety. Our member companies include manufacturers, manufacturers agents, distributors, designers, builders, installers, retailers, and service professionals. The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) 2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 500 Alexandria, VA 22314-4695 Tel. 703.838.0083 Fax 703.549.0493 memberservices@apsp.org www.apsp.org
About the International Code Council (ICC) The International Code Council (ICC ), a membership association dedicated to building safety, fire prevention, and energy efficiency, develops the codes and standards used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. The mission of ICC is to provide the highest quality codes, standards, products, and services for all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment. Most United States cities, counties, and states choose the International Codes, building safety codes developed by the International Code Council. The International Codes also serve as the basis for construction of federal properties around the world and as a reference for many nations outside the United States. The Code Council is also dedicated to innovation and sustainability, and Code Council subsidiary, ICC Evaluation Service, issues Evaluation Reports for innovative products and reports of Sustainable Attributes Verification and Evaluation (SAVE). Headquarters: 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001-2070 District Offices: Birmingham, AL; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA 1-888-422-7233 www.iccsafe.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS Standards ANSI/NSPI 3 1999 Standard for Permanently Installed Residential Spas...1 ANSI/NSPI 4 1999 Standard for Aboveground/Onground Residential Swimming Pools...45 ANSI/APSP 4 2007 Standard for Aboveground/Onground Residential Swimming Pools...109 ANSI/NSPI 5 2003 Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools... 173 ANSI/NSPI 6 1999 Standard for Portable Spas... 237 ANSI/APSP 7 2006 Standard for Suction Entrapment Avoidance in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Catch Basins... 277