TOWN OF VESTAL Building Construction .. . Code Enforcement . .. Fire Codes

133 Front Street . Vestal . New York . 13850

Phone(607)786~980 Fax (607) 786-0984

SWIMMING POOLS HOT TUBS SPA PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR A BUILDING PERMIT

THE REVIEW PROCESS WILL TAKE ONE- TWO WEEKS ! Please plan accordingly.

SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

D Two (2) sets of original plans specific to this project. See attached samples.

D Manufacturer's information brochure for this pool.

D Pool alarm information and manufacturer brochure.

0 Fencing information submitted, if applicable. See attached requirements.

0 Pool Deck Plans, if applicable.

D Operating Permits for any and all contractors.

0 Completed Building Permit Information sheet.

0 County or State approval information, if applicable.

D Appropriate fee. Make checks payable to the Town of Vestal.

After the information is reviewed and corrections and modifications are completed, and code compliance is confirmed, a building permit will be issued.

During the construction, inspections are required. Please contact us AT LEAST TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE for the inspections on the list.

Please be sure that ALL of the inspections are performed including a final inspection. Failure to have all required inspections complete will result in refusal to issue a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance.

The electrical inspections are performed by any one of the independent agents. Please contact one of them and schedule inspections for the electrical work with them. They charge separate fees. After the project is completed, submit to us a copy of the final electrical inspection certificate.

If you have questions, contact us at the above number. Thank you!

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TOWN OF VESTAL Building Construction ... Code Enforcement ... Fire Codes

133 Front Street . Vestal . New York . 1 3850

Phone(607)786~980 Fax (607) 786-0984

SWIMMING POOLS HOT TUBS SPA PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR A BUILDING PERMIT

THE REVIEW PROCESS WILL TAKE ONE- TWO WEEKS! Please plan accordingly.

SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

o Two (2) sets of original plans specific to this project. See attached samples.

o Manufacturer's information brochure for this pool.

o Pool alarm information and manufacturer brochure.

o Fencing information submitted, if applicable. See attached requirements.

o Pool Deck Plans, if applicable.

o Operating Permits for any and all contractors.

o Completed Building Permit Information sheet.

o County or State approval information, if applicable.

o Appropriate fee. Make checks payable to the Town of Vestal.

After the information is reviewed and corrections and modifications are completed, and code compliance is confirmed, a building permit will be issued.

During the construction, inspections are required. Please contact us AT LEAST TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE for the inspections on the list.

Please be sure that ALL of the inspections are performed including a final inspection. Failure to have all required inspections complete will result in refusal to issue a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance.

The electrical inspections are performed by any one of the independent agents. Please contact one of them and schedule inspections for the electrical work with them. They charge separate fees. After the project is completed, submit to us a copy of the final electrical inspection certificate.

If you have questions, contact us at the above number. Thank you!

TOWN OF VESTAL Building Construction .. . Code Enforcement ... Fire Codes

I 33 Front Street . Vestal . New York . I 3850

Phone(607)786~980 Fax (607) 786-0984

SWIMMING POOLS HOT TUBS SPA PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR A BUILDING PERMIT

THE REVIEW PROCESS WILL TAKE ONE- TWO WEEKS! Please plan accordingly.

SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

o Two (2) sets of original plans specific to this project. See attached samples.

o Manufacturer's information brochure for this pool.

o Pool alarm information and manufacturer brochure.

o Fencing information submitted, if applicable. See attached requirements.

o Pool Deck Plans, if applicable.

o Operating Permits for any and all contractors.

o Completed Building Permit Information sheet.

o County or State approval information, if applicable.

o Appropriate fee. Make checks payable to the Town of Vestal.

After the information is reviewed and corrections and modifications are completed, and code compliance is confirmed, a building permit will be issued.

During the construction, inspections are required. Please contact us AT LEAST TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE for the inspections on the list.

Please be sure that ALL of the inspections are performed including a final inspection. Failure to have all required inspections complete will result in refusal to issue a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance.

The electrical inspections are performed by any one of the independent agents. Please contact one of them and schedule inspections for the electrical work with them. They charge separate fees. After the project is completed, submit to us a copy of the final electrical inspection certificate.

If you have questions, contact us at the above number. Thank you!

Request for WC/DB Exemption (Form CE-200)

Overview

This application is for a Certificate of Attestation of Exemption, Form CE-200, from Workers' Compensation and/or Disability Benefits insurance coverage. It may only be completed by entities with no employees and/or out-of-state entities obtaining a contract or license in which all the work is being performed outside of New York State.

The application can be completed by using either the "Web-based Application" or the "Paper Application". By accessing the application on-line you will be able to complete the application and print the certificate immediately. The paper application must be submitted to the Workers' Compensation Board for processing and the certificate will be mailed to the applicant. This process may take up to 4 weeks for completion.

Certificates can only be used to attest to a government entity that the applicant requesting a permit, license, or contract is not required to carry workers' compensation and/or disability benefits coverage.

Certificates are only valid for the specific license, permit or contract and the period for which it is issued. Certificates for building permits are job-specific and a separate certificate will be required for each building permit.

Certificates are assigned a unique certificate number that can be validated by the government official issuing the license, permit, or contract.

Workers’ Compensation Requirements under Workers’ Compensation Law §57 To comply with coverage provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Law (WCL), businesses must:

a) be legally exempt from obtaining workers’ compensation insurance coverage; or b) obtain such coverage from insurance carriers; or c) be a Board-approved self-insured employer; or d) participate in an authorized group self-insurance plan.

To assist State and municipal entities in enforcing WCL Section 57, businesses requesting permits or licenses, or seeking to enter into contracts MUST provide ONE of the following forms to the government entity issuing the permit or entering into a contract: A) Form CE-200, Certificate of Attestation of Exemption from NYS Workers' Compensation and/or Disability Benefits Coverage; Form CE-200 can be filled out electronically on the Board’s website, www.wcb.ny.gov. Click on the button entitled “WC/DB Exemptions Form CE-200” (In bright yellow letters). Applicants filing electronically are able to print a finished Form CE-200 immediately upon completion of the electronic application. Applicants without access to a computer may obtain a paper application for the CE-200 by writing or visiting the Customer Service Center at any district office of the Workers’ Compensation Board. Applicants using the manual process may wait up to four weeks before receiving a CE-200. Once the applicant receives the CE-200, the applicant can then submit that CE-200 to the government agency from which he/she is getting the permit, license or contract; or B) Form C-105.2, Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Insurance (the business’s insurance carrier will send this form to the government entity upon request). Please Note: The State Insurance Fund provides its own version of this form, the U-26.3; or C) Form SI-12, Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance (the business calls the Board’s Self-Insurance Office at 518-402-0247), or GSI-105.2, Certificate of Participation in Worker’s Compensation Group Self-Insurance (the business’s Group Self-Insurance Administrator will send this form to the government entity upon request).

Select to access web-based Exemption Application (Click Above)

Certificate of Attestation of Exemption, Form CE-200 (Click Above)

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SAMPLE PLOT PLAN

Items to show: -Outline of property

Zoning:

-Dimensions of property -Proposed pool size and shape -Distances from pools water edge to property lines -Distance from pools water edge to principal structure and any accessory structures -Any proposed or existing decks (separate permits are required for deck construction) -Proposed fence/pool enclosure and product information

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The pools water edge shall be at least ten feet (1 0') from the side property li.L1e, at least ten feet (1 0') from the rear property line, and at least thirty feet (30') from the front property line.

Maintenance: PMCNYS Section 303.1 Swimming pools- "Swimming pools shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair."

PMCNYS Section 302.7 Accessory structures- "All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair."

Additional helpful links:

New York State Department of Health http://www.health.state.nv .us

US Consumer Product Safety Commission Pool and spa safety publications www.cosc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/chdrown.htrnl

National Safe Kids Campaign www.safekids .org

National Spa and Pool Institute http ://www.nspi .org

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SAMPLE PLOT PLAN

Items to show: -Outline of property

Zoning:

-Dimensions of property -Proposed pool size and shape -Distances from pools water edge to property lines -Distance from pools water edge to principal structure and any accessory structures -Any proposed or existing decks (separate permits are required for deck construction) -Proposed fence/pool enclosure and product information

? PROPERTY LINE

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STREET

The pools water edge shall be at least ten feet (10') from the side property line, at least ten feet (10') from the rear property line, and at least thirty feet (30' ) from the front property line.

Maintenance: PMCNYS Section 303.1 Swimming pools- "Swimming pools shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair."

PMCNYS Section 302.7 Accessory structures- "All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair."

Additional helpful links:

New York State Department of Health http://www.health.state.nv.us

US Consumer Product Safety Commission Pool and spa safety publicationswww.cpsc.gOv/CPSCPUBIPUBS/chdrown.htmI

National Safe Kids Campaign www.safekids.org

National Spa and Poollnstitute http://www.nspi.org

SAMPLE PLOT PLAN

Items to show: -Outline of property

Zoning:

-Dimensions of property -Proposed pool size and shape -Distances from pools water edge to property lines -Distance from pools water edge to principal structure and any accessory structures -Any proposed or existing decks (separate permits are required for deck construction) -Proposed fence/pool enclosure and product information

? PROPERTY LINE

FENCE OUTLINE ? -u :::JJ

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? ---i ? -< POOL r

Z m

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~ V HOUSE

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STREET

The pools water edge shall be at least ten feet (10') from the side property line, at least ten feet (10') from the rear property line, and at least thirty feet (30') from the front property line.

Maintenance: PMCNYS Section 303.1 Swimming pools- "Swimming pools shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair."

PMCNYS Section 302.7 Accessory structurcs- "All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair."

Additional helpful links:

New York State Department of Health http://www.health.state.nv.us

US Consumer Product Safety Commission Pool and spa safety publicationswww.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUBIPUBS/chdrown.html

National Safe Kids Campaign www.safekids.org

National Spa and Poollnstitute http J/www.nspi.org

APPENDIX G

SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS

SECTION G1 01 GENERAL

G101.1 General. The provisions of this appendix shall con­trol the design and construction of swimming pools , spas and hot tubs installed in or on the lot of a one- or two-family dwelling.

SECTION G1 02 DEFINITIONS

G102.1 General. For the purposes of these requirements, the terms used shall be defined as follows and as set forth in Chapter 2.

ABOVE-GROUND/ON-GROUND POOL. See "Swim­ming pool.'.

I BARRIER PERMANENT. A fence, wall, building wall or combination thereof which completely surrounds the swim­ming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool.

BARRIER TElVIPOR<\RY. An approved temporary fence, permanent fence, the wall of a permanent structure, any other structure, or any combination thereof that prevents access to the swimming pool by any person not engaged in the installa­tion or construction of the swimming pool during its installa­tion or construction.

HOT TUB. See "Swimming pool. '.

IN-GROUND POOL. See "Swimming pool."

RESIDENTIAL. That which is situated on the premises of a detached one- or two-family dwelling or a one-family town­house not more than three stories in height.

SPA, NONPORTABLE. See "Swimming pool."

SPA, PORTABLE. A nonpermanent structure intended for recreational bathing, in which all controls, water-heating and water-circulating equipment are an integral part of the product.

SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. For the purpose of determin­ing compliance with the pool alarm provisions of thi s appen­dix, damage of any origin sustained by a swimming pool whereby the cost of restoring the swimming pool to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the swimming pool before the damage occurred.

SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION. For the purpose of determining compliance with the pool alarm provisions of thi s appendix, any repair, alteration, addition or improvement of a swimming pool , the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the swimming pool before the

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improvement or repair is started. If a swimming pool has sus­tained substantial damage, any repairs are considered sub­stantial modification regardless of the actual repair work performed.

SWIMMING POOL. Any structure, basin, chamber or tank which is intended for swimming, diving, recreational bathing or wading and which contains, is designed to contain, or is capable of containing water more than 24 inches (610 mrn) deep at any point. This includes in-ground, above-ground and on-ground pools; indoor pools ; hot tubs; spas; and fixed-in­place wading pools.

S\VI~l~liNG 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.

S\vlMML~G POOL, OUTDOOR. Any swimming pool which is not an indoor pool.

SECTION G1 03 SWIMMING POOLS

G103.1 In-ground pools. In-ground pools shall be designed and constructed in conformance with ANSI/NSPI-5 as listed in Section AG 108.

G 103.2 Above-ground and on-ground pools. Above­ground and on-ground pools shall be designed and con­structed in conformance with A.J.~Sl!NSPI-4 as listed in Sec­tion AG108 .

SECTION G1 04 SPAS AND HOT TUBS

G 104.1 Permanently installed spas and hot tubs. Perma­nently installed spas and hot tubs shall be designed and con­structed in conformance with ANSI!NSPI-3 as listed in Section AG 108.

G104.2 Portable spas and hot tubs. Portable spas and hot tubs shall be designed and constructed in conformance with A.J.~Sl!NSPI-6 as listed in Section AG 108.

SECTION G1 05 BARRIER REQUIREMENTS

G 105.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design of barriers for residential swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. These design controls are intended to pro­vide protection against potential drownings and near- drown­ings by restricting access to swimming pools, spas and hot tubs.

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SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS

SECTION G101 GENERAL

GlO1.l General. The provisions of this appendix shall con­trol the design and construction of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs installed in or on the lot of a one- or two-family dwelling.

SECTION G102 DEFINITIONS

Gl02.l General. For the purposes of these requirements, the terms used 'Shall be defined as follows and as set forth in Chapter 2.

ABOVE-GROUND/ON-GROUND POOL. See "Svvim­ming pool.'·

I BARRIER PERMANENT. A fence, wall, building \-vall or combination thereof which completely surrounds the swim­ming pool and obstructs access to the swimming poo!.

BARRIER TEMPOR<\.RY. An approved temporary fence, permanent fence, the \vall of a permanent structure, any other structure, or any combination thereof that prevents access to the swimming pool by any person not engaged in the installa­tion or construction of the swimming pool during its installa­tion or construction.

HOT TUB. See "Swimming poo!."

IN-GROUND POOL. See "S"vimming poo!. '·

RESIDENTIAL. That \-vhich is situated on the premises of a detached one- or two-family dwelling or a one-family to\Vn­house not more than three stories in height.

SPA, NONPORTABLE. See "S\\imming poo!.'·

SPA, PORTABLE. A nonpennanent structure intended for recreational bathing, in which all controls, water-heating and water-circulating equipment are an integral part of the product.

SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. For the purpose of determin­ing compliance vvith the pool alarm provisions of this appen­dix, damage of any origin sustained by a swimming pool whereby the cost of restoring the swimming pool to its before-damaged condition ,;vould equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the swimming pool before the damage occurred.

SUBSTANTIAL l\IODIFICATION. For the purpose of detennining compliance "yith the pool alarm provisions of this appendix, any repair, alteration, addition or improvement of a swimming pool, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the swimming pool before the

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improvement or repair is started. If a swimming pool has sus­tained substantial damage, any repairs are considered sub­stantial modification regardless of the actual repair work performed.

S\VIMMING POOL. Any structure, basin, chamber or tank which is intended for swimming, diving, recreational bathing or \'v'ading and which contains, is designed to contain, or is capable of containing "vater more than 24 inches (610 mm) deep at any point. This includes in-ground, above-ground and on-ground pools; indoor pools; hot tubs; spas; and fixed-in­place wading pools.

SWnL\IING 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.

SWT\L\IING POOL, OUTDOOR. Any swimming pool which is not an indoor pool.

SECTION G103 SWIMMlNG POOLS

G103.l In-ground pools. In-ground pools shall be designed and constructed in conformance with A~SI/NSPI-5 as listed in Section AGI08.

G 103.2 Above-ground and on-ground pools. Above­ground and on-ground pools shall be designed and con­structed in conformance with ANSI/NSPI-4 as listed in Sec­tion AG108.

SECTION G104 SPAS AND HOT TUBS

G 10·tl Permanently installed spas and hot tubs. Perma­nently installed spas and hot tubs shall be designed and con­structed in conformance \vith ANSIINSPI-3 as listed in Section AG I 08.

G10-tl Portable spas and hot tubs. Portable spas and hot tubs shall be designed and constructed in confonnance with Al'\JSl/NSPI-6 as listed in Section AG I 08.

SECTION G105 BARRIER REQUIREMENTS

Gl05.l Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design of barriers for residential swimming pools. spas and hot tubs. These design controls are intended to pro­vide protection against potential drownings and near- drown­ings by restricting access to swimming pools, spas and hot tubs.

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SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS

SECTION G101 GENERAL

G101.1 General. The provisions of this appendix shall con­trol the design and construction of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs installed III or on the lot of a one- or t'wo-family dwelling.

SECTION G102 DEFINITIONS

G102.1 General. For the purposes of these requirements, the terms used 'Shall be defined as follows and as set forth in Chapter 2.

ABOVE-GROUNDJON-GROUND POOL. See "Svvim­ming poo1."

I BARRIER PERMANEi'lT. A fence, wall, building \.vall or combination thereof which completely surrounds the s\.\ im­ming pool and obstructs access to the s\vimming pool.

BARRIER TEMPOR<\.RY. An approved temporary fence, permanent fence, the \vall of a permanent struc ture, any other structure, or any combination thereof that prevents access to

the swimming pool by any person not engaged in the installa­tion or construction of the swimming pool during its installa­tion or construction.

HOT TUB. See "Swimming pool."

IN-GROUND POOL. See "Swimming pool.'·

RESIDENTIAL. That which is situated on the premises of a detached one- or two-family dwelling or a one-family to\Vn­house not more than three stories in height.

SPA, NONPORTABLE. See "Swimming pool. '·

SPA, PORTABLE. A nonpermanent structure intended for recreational bathing, in which all controls, water-heating and water-circulating equipment are an integral part of the product.

SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. For the purpose of determin­ing compliance with the pool alarm provisions of thi s appen­dix, damage of any origin sustained by a swimming pool whereby the cost of restoring the s\vimming pool to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the swi.mming pool before the damage occurred.

SUBSTANTIAL l\IODIFICATIO~. For the purpose of determining compliance "vith the pool alarm provisions of this appendix, any repair, alteration, addition or improvement of a swimming pool, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the swimming pool before the

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improvement or repair is started. If a swimming pool has sus­tained substantial damage, any repairs are considered sub­stantial modification regardless of the actual repair work performed.

S\YIMyIING POOL. Any structure , basin, chamber or tank which is intended for swimming, diving. recreational bathing or wading and which contains , is designed to contain, or is capable of containing water more than 24 inches (610 mm) deep at any point. This includes in-ground, above-ground and on-ground pools; indoor pools; hot tubs; spas: and fixed-in­place wading pools.

SWnnIING POOL, INDOOR. A swimming pool which is totally contained within a structure and surrounded on all four sides by the walls of the enclosing stnlcture.

SWI\IYIL~G POOL, OUTDOOR. Any swimming pool which is not an indoor pool.

SECTION G103 SWIMMlNG POOLS

G 103.1 In-ground pools. In-ground pools shall be designed and constructed in conformance with A~SI/NSPI-5 as listed in Section AG10S.

G103.2 Above-ground and on-ground pools. Above­ground and on-ground pools shall be designed and con­structed in conformance with ANSIINSPI-4 as listed in Sec­tion AG108.

SECTION G1 04 SPAS AND HOT TUBS

G 10·t1 Permanently installed spas and hot tubs. Perma­nently installed spas and hot tubs shall be designed and con­stmcted in conformance \-vith ANSIfNSPI-3 as listed in Section AG lOS.

G10-t2 Portable spas and hot tubs. Portable spas and hot tubs shall be designed and constructed in conformance with Al"l'SI/NSPI-6 as listed in Section AG lOS.

SECTION G105 BARRIER REQUIREMENTS

G10S.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design of barriers for residential swimming pools. spas and hot tubs. These design controls are intended to pro­vide protection against potential drownings and near- drown­ings by restricting access to swimming pools, spas and hot tubs.

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G 105.2 Temporary barriers. An outdoor swimming pool. including an in-ground, above-ground or on-ground pool, hot tub or spa shall be sunounded by a temporary banier during installation or construction and shall remain in place until a permanent banier in compliance with Section AG 105.3 is provided.

Exceptions:

I. Above-ground or on-ground pools where the pool structure is the barrier in compliance with Section AG105.3 .

2. Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover which complies with ASTM F 1346, as listed in Section AG107. provided that such safety cover is in place during the period of installation or construction of such hot tub or spa. The temporary removal of a safety cover as required to facilitate the installation or construction of a hot tub or spa during periods \Vhen at least one person engaged in the installation or construction is present is permitted.

G 105.2.1 Height. The top of the temporary banier shall be at least 48 inches (1219 mm) above grade measured on the side of the banier which faces away from the swim­ming pool.

G102.2.2 Replacement by a permanent barrier. A tem­porary banier shall be replaced by a complying permanent banier within either of the following periods:

1. 90 days of the date of issuance of the building per­mit for the installation or construction of the swim­ming pool: or

2. 90 days of the date of commencement of the instal-lation or construction of the S\vimming pool.

G 105.2.2.1 Replacement extension. Subject to the approval of the code enforcement official, the time period for completion of the pem1anent banier may be extended for good cause , including, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions delaying construction.

G105.3 Outdoor swimming pool. An outdoor swimming pool, including an in-ground. above-ground or on-ground pool. hot tub or spa shall be surrounded by a barrier which shall comply with the following:

1. The top of the banier shall be at least 48 inches (1219 mrn) above grade measured on the side of the banier which faces away from the swimming pool. The maxi ­mum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the banier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade , such as an above-ground pool. the banier may be at ground level, such as the pool structure. or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the bar­rier is mounted on top of the pool structure, the maxi­mum vertical clearance between the top of the pool stmcture and the bottom of the banier shall be 4 inches (102 mm).

2. Openings in the ban·ier shall not allmv passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere .

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3 . Solid barriers which do not have openings. such as a masonry or stone wall, shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for normal construction toler­ances and tooled masonry joints.

4 . Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and verti ­cal members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches (1 143 mm), the horizontal members shall be located on the swim­ming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 13/ 4 inches (44 mm) in width . Where there are decorative cutouts within verti­cal members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed J3/4 inches (44 mm) in width .

5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and verti­cal members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more, spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 4 inches (102 mm). Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed P/4 inches (44 mm) in width.

6. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 2 1/ 4-inch (57 mm) square unless the fence has slats fas­tened at the top or the bottom which reduce the open­ings to not more than P/4 inches (44 mrn).

7. Where the banier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall not be more than 13/ 4 inches (44 mm).

8. Gates shall comply with the requirements of Section AG105.2 , Items l through 7. and with the following requirements :

8.1. All gates shall be self-closing . In addition, if the gate is a pedestrian access gate, the gate shall open outward, away from the pool.

8.2. All gates shall be self-latching, with the latch handle located within the enclosure (i.e, on the pool side of the enclosure) and at least 40 inches ( 1016 mrn) above grade. In addition, if the latch handle is located less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate. the latch handle shall be located at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the gate, and neither the gate nor the barrier shall have any opening greater than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) within 18 inches ( 457 mm) of the latch handle.

8.3. All gates shall be securely locked with a key, combination or other child proof lock sufficient to prevent access to the swimming pool through such gate when the swimming pool is not in use or supervised.

9. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as parr of the bar­rier, one of the following conditions shall be met:

9.1. The pool shall be equipped with a powered safety cover in compliance with ASTM F 1346; or

9.2. Doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an alarm which

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G 105.2 Temporary barriers. An outdoor swimming pool. including an in-ground. above-ground or on-ground pool, hot tub or spa shall be surrounded by a temporary barrier during installation or construction and shall remain in place until a permanent barrier in compliance with Section AG105.3 is provided.

Exceptions:

1. Above-ground or on-ground pools where the pool structure is the barrier in compliance \\ith Section AGI05.3.

2. Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover which complies with ASTM F 1346. as li sted in Section AGI07. provided that such safety cover is in place during the period of installation or construction of such hot tub or spa. The temporary removal of a safety coyer as required to facili tate the installation or construction of a hot tub or spa during periods "'hen at least one person engaged in the installation or construction is present is permitted.

G 105.2.1 Height. The top of the temporary barrier shall be at least 48 inches (l219 mm) abo\'e grade measured on the side of the barrier \\'h ich faces away from the s\vim­ming pool.

G 10~.2.2 Replacement by a permanent barrier. A tem­porary barrier shall be replaced by a complying permanent barrier within either of the following periods:

1. 90 days of the date of issuance of the building per­mit for the installation or construction of the swim­ming pool: or

2. 90 days of the date of commencement of the instal-lation or construction of the swimming pool.

G 105.2.2.1 Replacement extension. Subject to the approval of the code enforcement official. the time period for completion of the pem1anent barrier may be extended for good cause, including. but not limited to, ad\'erse weather conditions delaying construction.

G 105.3 Outdoor swimming pool. An outdoor s\vimming pool. including an in-ground. above-ground or on-ground pool. hot tub or spa shall be surrounded by a barrier which shall comply with the follmving:

1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches (1119 rnm) abo\"e grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The maxi­mum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such as an above-ground pool. the barrier may be at ground level. such as the pool structure. or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the bar­rier is mounted on top of the pool structure. the max.i­mum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches ([02 mm).

2. Openings in the barrier shall not allo\\' passage of a 4-inch-di ame ter 00"2 mm) sphere.

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3. Solid baniers \vhich do not have openings. such as a masonry or stone wall , shall not contain indentations or protrusions ex.cept for normal construction toler­ances and tooled masonry joints.

-t. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and verti­cal members and the distance between the tops of the hori zontal members is less than 45 inches (l143 mm), the hori zontal members shall be located on the swim­ming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 1 3/~ inches (44 mm) in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within verti­cal members . spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 13/.: inches (44 mm) in width.

5. Wbere the barrier is composed of horizontal and vert i­cal members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more, spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 4 inches (l02 mm). Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members. spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed P/.: inches (4-t mm) in width.

6. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 2i/.-inch (57 mm) square unless the fence has slats fas­tened at the top or the bottom which reduce the open­ings to not more than 1 c/.J inches (44 rnm).

7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall not be more than 13/,

inches (44 mm).

8. Gates shall comply with the requirements of Section AG 105.2, Items 1 through 7. and with the following requirements :

8.1. All gates shall be self-closing. In addition. if the gate is a pedestrian access gate. tbe gate shall open outvvard, away from the pool.

8.2. All gates shall be self- latchi ng, with the latch handle located within the enclosure (i.e, on the pool side of the enclosure) and at least 40 inches (l016 mm) above grade. In addition. if the latch handle is located less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate. the latc h handle shall be located at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the gate, and neither the gate nor the barrier shall have any opening greater than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) \vithin 18 inches (457 mm) of the latch bandle.

8.3. All gates shall be securely locked with a key. combination or other child proof lock sufficient to prevent access to the swimming pool through such gate \\'hen the svvimming pool is not in use or supervised.

9. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the bar­rier. one of the following conditions shall be met:

9.1. The pool shall be equipped with a powered safety coyer in compliance with ASTM F 1346; or

9.2 . Doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an alarm which

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G 105.2 Temporary barriers. An outdoor swimming pool. including an in-ground. above-ground or on-ground pool, hot tub or spa shall be surrounded by a temporary barrier during installation or construction and shall remain in place until a permanent ban'ier in compliance with Section AG 105.3 is provided.

Exceptions:

I. Above-ground or on-ground pools where the pool structure is the barrier in compliance \\ith Section AG105.3.

2. Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover which complies wi th ASTM F 1346, as li sted in Section AG 1 07. provided that such safety cover is in place during the period of installation or construction of such hot tub or spa. The temporary removal of a safety coyer as required to facilitate the installation or construction of a hot tub or spa during periods when at least one person engaged in the installation or construction is present is permitted.

G 105.2.1 Height. The top of the temporary barrier shall be at least 48 inches (l219 mm) aboye grade measured on the side of the barrier \\hich faces away from the sv,'im­ming pool.

G 10~.2.2 Replacement by a permanent barrier. A tem­porary barrier shall be replaced by a complying permanent barrier within either of the following periods:

1. 90 days of the date of issuance of the building per­mit for the installation or construction of the swim­ming pool: or

2. 90 days of the date of commencement of the instal-lation or construction of the swimming pool.

G105.2.2.1 Replacement extension. Subject to the approval of the code enforcement officiaL the time period for completion of the pem1anent barrier may be extended for good cause , including. but not limited to, adyerse weather conditions delaying construction.

G105.3 Outdoor swimming pool. An outdoor s\vimming pool. including an in-ground. above-ground or on-ground pool. hot tub or spa shall be surrounded by a barrier which shall comply with the follmving:

1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches (1119 mm) aboye grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The maxi­mum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such as an above-ground pool. the barrier may be at ground level. such as the pool structure. or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the bar­rier is mounted on top of the pool structure. the max.i­mum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches ([02 mm ).

2. Openings in the barrier shall not alJow passage of a 4-inch-diameter 00'2 mm) sphere.

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3. Solid baniers \vhich do not have openings. such as a masonry or stone wall , shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for normal construction toler­ances and tooled masonry joints.

4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and verti­cal members and the distance betw'een the tops of the hori zontal members is less than 45 inches (l143 mm), the horizontal members shall be located on the swim­ming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed j3/~ inches (44 mm) in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within verti­cal members. spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 1 3/~ inches (44 mm) in width.

5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and \eni­cal members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more, spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 4 inches (102 mm). Where there are decorative cutouts wi thin vertical members, spacing wi thin the cutouts sha ll not exceed 13/~ inches (44 mm) in width.

6. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 21/~-inch (57 mm) square unless the fence has slats fas­tened at the top or the bottom which reduce the open­ings to not more than l -'/~ inches (44 rrun).

7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall not be more than 13/4

inches (44 mm).

8. Gates shall comply with the requirements of Section AG 105.2. Items I through 7 . and with the following requirements:

8.1. All gates shall be self-closing. In addition, if the gate is a pedestrian access gate. the gate shall open out\\ard, away from the pool.

8.2. All gates shall be self-latching. with the latch handle located within the enclosure (i.e, on the pool side of the enclosure) and at least 40 inches (l0 16 mm) above grade. In addition. if the latch handle is located less than 54 inches (13 n mm) from the bottom of the gate. the latch handle shall be located at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the gate, and neither the gate nor the barrier shall have any opening greater than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) \vithin 18 inches (457 mm) of the latch handle.

8.3. All gates shall be securely locked with a key. combination or other child proof lock sufficient to pre\ent access to the swimming pool through such gate \\'hen the swimming pool is not in use or supervised.

9. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the bar­lief. one of the following conditions shall be met:

9. 1. The pool shall be equipped with a powered safety cover in compliance with ASTM F 1346; or

9.2. Doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an alarm which

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produces an audible warning when the door and/ or its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm shall be listed in accordance with UL 2017. The audible alarm shall acti vate within 7 seconds and sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds after the door and/or its screen, if present, are opened and be capable of being heard throughout the house during normal household activities. The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm sys tem shall be equipped with a manual means . such as touch p ad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. Deactivation shall last for not more than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch(es) shall be located at least 54 inches (1372 mm) above the threshold of the door; or

9.3. Other means of prote.ction, such as self-closing doors with self-latching devices. shall be acceptable so long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than the protection afforded by Item 9.1 or 9.2 described above.

10. ·where an above-ground pool structure is used as a bar­rier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure , and the means of access is a ladder or steps:

l 0' 1. The ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured , locked or removed to prevent access; or

10.2. The ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets the requirements of Section AG 105.2, Items l through 9. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed. any opening created shall not allov,· the passage of a 4-inch-diameter (l 02 mm) sphere.

Gl05.4 Indoor swimming pool. Walls surrounding an indoor swimming pool shall comply with Section AG 105.2 , Item 9.

G 105.5 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb them .

G105.6 Barrier exceptions. Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover which complies with ASTJ\ii F 1346, as listed in Sec­tion AG 107, shall be exempt from the provisions of this appendix

SECTION G106 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION FOR SWIMMING

POOL AND SPA SUCTION OUTLETS

Gl06.1 General. Suction outlets shall be designed to pro­duce circulation throughout the pool or spa. Single-outlet sys ­tems, such as automatic vacuum cleaner systems, or multiple suction outlets, whether isolated by valves or otherwise, shall be protected against user entrapment.

Gl06.1.1 Compliance alternative. Suction outlets may be designed and installed in accordance with ANSI/APSP-7.

G 106.2 Suction fittings. Pool and spa suction outlets shall have a cover that conforms to ANSI/ASME Al l2.19. 8, or an

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18 inch x 23 inch (457mm by 584 mm) drain grate or larger, 1 or an approved channel drain system.

Exception: Surface skimmers

Gl06.3 Atmospheric vacuum relief system required. Pool and spa single- or multiple-outlet circulation systems shall be equipped vvith atmospheric vacuum relief should grate covers located therein become missing or broken. This vacuum relief system shall include at least one approved or engineered method of the type spec ified herein, as follows:

1. Safety vacuum release system conforming to ASME A ll 2 .19.17 ; or

2. An approved gravity drainage system.

Gl06.4 Dual drain separation. Single or multiple pump cir­cu lation systems have a minimum of two suction outlets of the approved type. A minim um horizontal or vertical distance of 3 feet (914 mm) shall separate the outlets . These suction outlets shall be piped so that water is drawn through them simultaneously through a vacuum-relief-protected line to the pump or pumps.

Gl06.5 Pool cleaner fittings. Where provided, vacuum or pressure cleaner fitting(s ) shall be located in an accessible position(s) at least 6 inches (152 mm) and not more than 12 inches (305 mm) below the minimum operational water level or as an attachment to the skimmer(s) .

SECTION G1 07 SWIMMING POOL AND SPA ALARMS

Gl07.1 Applicability. A swimming pool or spa installed, I constructed or substantially modified after December 14, 2006, shall be equipped with an approved pool alarm.

Exceptions:

I. A hot tub or spa equipped with a safety cover which complies vvith ASTM Fl 346, as listed in Section AGI09.

2. A swimming pool (other than a hot tub or spa) equipped with an automatic power safety cover which complies with ASTM Fl346, as listed in Sec­tion AG109 .

Pool alarms shall comply with ASTM F2208, as listed in Section AG109. and shall be installed. used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and thi s section.

G 107.2 Multiple alarms. A pool alarm must be capable of detecting entry into the water at any point on the surface of the swimming pool. If necessary to provide detection capabil­ity at every point on the surface of the swimming pool , more than one pool alarm shall be provided.

G107.3 Alarm activation. Pool alarms shall acti vate upon detecting entry into the water and shall sound poolside and inside the dwelling.

Gl07.4 Prohibited alarms. The use of personal immersion alarms shall not be construed as compliance with this section .

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produces an audible warning when the door and! or its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm shall be listed in accordance with UL 2017. The audible alarm shall acti vate within 7 seconds and sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds after the door and/or its screen, if present, are opened and be capable of being heard throughout the house during normal household activities. The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm system shall be equipped with a manual means, such as touch pad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. Deactivation shall last for not more than IS seconds. The deacti vation switch(es) shall be located at least S4 inches (1372 mm) above the threshold of the door: or

9.3. Other means of prote'ction, such as self-closing doors \yith self-latching devices. shall be acceptable so long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than the protection afforded by Item 9.1 or 9.2 described above.

10. 'vVhere an above-ground pool structure is used as a bar­rier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure. and the means of access is a ladder or steps:

10' 1. The ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access: or

10.2. The ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier \vhich meets the requirements of Section AG IOS.2, Items I through 9. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening created shall not allow the passage of a 4-inch-diameter ( 102 mm) sphere.

G 105.4 Indoor swimming pool. Walls surrounding an indoor s\vimming pool shall comply with Section AG 10S.2. Item 9.

G 105.5 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb them.

G105.6 Barrier exceptions. Spas or hot tubs \yith a safety cover which complies with AST,\I F 1346, as listed in Sec­tion AGI07, shall be exempt from the provisions of this appendix.

SECTION G106 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION FOR SWIMMING

POOL AND SPA SUCTION OUTLETS

G106.1 General. Suction outlets shall be designed to pro­duce circulation throughout the pool or spa. Single-outlet sys­tems, such as automatic vacuum cleaner systems, or multiple suction outlets, whether isolated by valves or otherwise, shall be protected against user entrapment.

G106.1.1 Compliance alternative. Suction outlets may be designed and installed in accordance with ANSIJAPSP-7.

G106.2 Suction fittings. Pool and spa suction outlet~ shall have a cover that conforms to ANSIIASME AI12.19.8. or an

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18 inch x 23 inch (4S7mm by 584 mm) drain grate or larger, I or an approved channel drain system.

Exception: Surface skimmers

G 106.3 Atmospheric vacuum relief system required. Pool and spa single- or multiple-outlet circulation systems shall be equipped \vith atmospheric vacuum relief should grate covers located therein become missing or broken. This vacuum relief system shall include at least one approved or engineered method of the type specified herein, as follows:

1. Safety vacuum release system conforming to ASME AI12.19.17;or

2. An approved gravity drainage system.

G 106.4 Dual drain separation. Single or multiple pump cir­culation systems have a minimum of two suction outlets of the approved type. A minimum horizontal or vertical distance of 3 feet (914 mm) shall separate the outlets. These suction outlets shall be piped so that v,'ater is drawn through them simultaneously through a vacuum-relief-protected line to the pump or pumps.

G 1 06.5 Pool cleaner fittings. Where provided, vacuum or pressure cleaner fitting(s) shall be located in an accessible position(s) at least 6 inches (lS2 mm) and not more than 12 inches (30S mm) below the minimum operational water level or as an attachment to the skimmer(s).

SECTION G1 07 SWIMMING POOL AND SPA ALARMS

G 107.1 Applicability. A swimming pool or spa installed, I constructed or substantially modified after December 14, 2006, shall be equipped \'lith an approved pool alarm.

Exceptions:

1. A hot tub or spa equipped with a safety cover which complies \vith ASTM F1346. as listed in Section AGI09.

..., A swimming pool (other than a hot tub or spa) equipped \vith an automatic power safety cover which complies with AST;"'l F1346, as listed in Sec­tion AGI09.

Pool alarms shall comply with ASTl\l F2208, as listed in Section AG 109, and shall be installed. used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and this section.

G 107.2 "Iultiple alarms, A pool alarm must be capable of detecting entry into the water at any point on the surface of the swimming pool. If necessary to provide detection capabil­ity at every point on the surface of the swimming pool, more than one pool alarm shall be provided.

G107.3 Alarm activation. Pool alarms shall activate upon detecting entry into the \vater and shall sound poolside and inside the dwelling.

G 1 07.4 Prohibited alarms. The use of personal immersion alarms shall not be construed as compliance with this section.

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produces an audible warning when the door and! or its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm shall be listed in accordance with UL 2017. The audible alarm shall acti vate within 7 seconds and sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds after the door and/or its screen, if present, are opened and be capable of being heard throughout the house during normal household activities. The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm system shall be equipped with a manual means, such as touch pad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. Deactivation shall last for not more than IS seconds. The deacti vation switch(es) shall be located at least S4 inches (1372 mm) above the threshold of the door: or

9.3. Other means of prote'ction, such as self-closing doors \yith self-latching devices. shall be acceptable so long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than the protection afforded by Item 9.1 or 9.2 described above.

10. 'vVhere an above-ground pool structure is used as a bar­rier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure. and the means of access is a ladder or steps:

10' 1. The ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access: or

10.2. The ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier \vhich meets the requirements of Section AG IOS.2, Items 1 through 9. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening created shall not allow the passage of a 4-inch-diameter ( 102 mm) sphere.

G 105.4 Indoor swimming pool. Walls surrounding an indoor s\vimming pool shall comply with Section AG 10S.2. Item 9.

G 105.5 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb them.

G105.6 Barrier exceptions. Spas or hot tubs \yith a safety cover which complies with AST,\I F 1346, as listed in Sec­tion AGI07, shall be exempt from the provisions of this appendix.

SECTION G106 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION FOR SWIMMING

POOL AND SPA SUCTION OUTLETS

G106.1 General. Suction outlets shall be designed to pro­duce circulation throughout the pool or spa. Single-outlet sys­tems, such as automatic vacuum cleaner systems, or multiple suction outlets, whether isolated by valves or otherwise, shall be protected against user entrapment.

G106.1.1 Compliance alternative. Suction outlets may be designed and installed in accordance with ANSIJAPSP-7.

G106.2 Suction fittings. Pool and spa suction outlet~ shall have a cover that conforms to ANSIIASME AI12.19.8. or an

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18 inch x 23 inch (4S7mm by 584 mm) drain grate or larger, I or an approved channel drain system.

Exception: Surface skimmers

G 106.3 Atmospheric vacuum relief system required. Pool and spa single- or multiple-outlet circulation systems shall be equipped \vith atmospheric vacuum relief should grate covers located therein become missing or broken. This vacuum relief system shall include at least one approved or engineered method of the type specified herein, as follows:

1. Safety vacuum release system conforming to ASME AI12.19.17;or

2. An approved gravity drainage system.

G 106.4 Dual drain separation. Single or multiple pump cir­culation systems have a minimum of two suction outlets of the approved type. A minimum horizontal or vertical distance of 3 feet (914 mm) shall separate the outlets. These suction outlets shall be piped so that v,'ater is drawn through them simultaneously through a vacuum-relief-protected line to the pump or pumps.

G 1 06.5 Pool cleaner fittings. Where provided, vacuum or pressure cleaner fitting(s) shall be located in an accessible position(s) at least 6 inches (1S2 mm) and not more than 12 inches (30S mm) below the minimum operational water level or as an attachment to the skimmer(s).

SECTION G1 07 SWIMMING POOL AND SPA ALARMS

G 107.1 Applicability. A swimming pool or spa installed, I constructed or substantially modified after December 14, 2006, shall be equipped \'lith an approved pool alarm.

Exceptions:

1. A hot tub or spa equipped with a safety cover which complies \vith ASTM F1346. as listed in Section AG109.

..., A swimming pool (other than a hot tub or spa) equipped \vith an automatic power safety cover wpjch complies with AST;"'l F 1346, as listed in Sec­tion AGI09.

Pool alarms shall comply with ASTl\1 F2208, as listed in Section AG 109, and shall be installed. used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and this section.

G 107.2 ~Iultiple alarms, A pool alarm must be capable of detecting entry into the water at any point on the surface of the swimming pool. If necessary to provide detection capabil­ity at every point on the surface of the swimming pool, more than one pool alarm shall be provided.

G107.3 Alarm activation. Pool alarms shall activate upon detecting entry into the \vater and shall sound poolside and inside the dwelling.

G 1 07.4 Prohibited alarms. The use of personal immersion alarms shall not be construed as compliance with this section.

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To Whom It May Concern:

NYSEG would like to bring to your attention National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Article 234 rules regarding electrical wires and clearance to swimming pools. The applicable sections of this code are listed below:

1. Swimming pools or platforms cannot be placed closer than 10 teet (measured horizontally) to overhead triplexed electrical secondary or service wires or communication wires, unless there is a minimum vertical clearance of 22' 6" (measured from the waters edge to the height of the wires) .

2. Swimming pools or platforms cannot be placed closer than 25' (measured in a straight line from the wires to the pool or platform) to overhead open wire (not triplexed) electrical secondary and service wires, or high voltage wires. If within the 25 foot zone, pools must meet a minimum vertical clearance of 25' (measured from the waters edge to the height of the wires), and platforms must meet a minimum vertical clearance of 17' (measured from the platform to the height of the wires) .

3. Underground electrical wires should not be located under the pool or within the area extending five (5) feet horizontally from the inside wall of the pool.

These NESC clearances are similar to, but slightly more restrictive then the National Electric Code (NEC) clearances, and NYSEG follows the NESC clearances.

It is our request that you continue to advise any property owner seeking a building permit tor a swimming pool , to be aware and to avoid any possible conflicts between swimming pool and deck installations, and overhead or underground electrical lines.

If there are any questions, the property owner should be advised to contact NYSEG well in advance of pool purchase or construction.

Thank you for your previous cooperation and tor your continual assistance in this safety matter.

Sincerely,

ttt;LW~ Christopher Doppel Manager Regional Operations Central Region

4425 Old Ves tal Road I PO Bo x 3607 I Bing hamton, NY 13902 -3 607

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To Whom It May Concern:

NYSEG would like to bring to your attention National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Article 234 rules regarding electrical wires and clearance to swimming pools. The applicable sections of this code are listed below:

1. Swimming pools or platforms cannot be placed closer than 10 feet (measured horizontally) to overhead triplexed electrical secondary or service wires or communication wires, unless there is a minimum vertical clearance of 22' 6" (measured from the waters edge to the height of the wires).

2. Swimming pools or platforms cannot be placed closer than 25' (measured in a straight line from the wires to the pool or platform) to overhead open wire (not triplexed) electrical secondary and service wires, or high voltage wires. If within the 25 foot zone, pools must meet a minimum vertical clearance of 25' (measured from the waters edge to the height of the wires), and platforms must meet a minimum vertical clearance of 17' (measured from the platform to the height of the wires) .

3. Underground electrical wires should not be located under the pool or within the area extending five (5) feet horizontally from the inside wall of the pool.

These NESC clearances are similar to, but slightly more restrictive then the National Electric Code (NEC) clearances, and NYSEG follows the NESC clearances.

It is our request that you continue to advise any property owner seeking a building permit for a swimming pool, to be aware and to avoid any possible conflicts between swimming pool and deck installations, and overhead or underground electrical lines.

If there are any questions, the property owner should be advised to contact NYSEG well in advance of pool purchase or construction.

Thank you for your previous cooperation and for your continual assistance in this safety matter.

Sincerely,

tLt;Lw~ Christopher Doppel Manager Regional Operations Central Region

4425 Old Vestal Ro ad I PO Box 3607 I Binghamton, NY 13902-3607

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April 1, 2010

To Whom It May Concern:

NYSEG would like to bring to your attention National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Article 234 rules regarding electrical wires and clearance to swimming pools. The applicable sections of this code are listed below:

1. Swimming pools or platforms cannot be placed closer than 10 feet (measured horizontally) to overhead triplexed electrical secondary or service wires or communication wires, unless there is a minimum vertical clearance of 22' 6" (measured from the waters edge to the height of the wires).

2. Swimming pools or platforms cannot be placed closer than 25' (measured in a straight line from the wires to the pool or platform) to overhead open wire (not triplexed) electrical secondary and service wires, or high voltage wires. If within the 25 foot zone, pools must meet a minimum vertical clearance of 25' (measured from the waters edge to the height of the wires), and platforms must meet a minimum vertical clearance of 17' (measured from the platform to the height of the wires) .

3. Underground electrical wires should not be located under the pool or within the area extending five (5) feet horizontally from the inside wall of the pool.

These NESC clearances are similar to, but slightly more restrictive then the National Electric Code (NEC) clearances, and NYSEG follows the NESC clearances.

It is our request that you continue to advise any property owner seeking a building permit for a swimming pool, to be aware and to avoid any possible conflicts between swimming pool and deck installations, and overhead or underground electrical lines.

If there are any questions, the property owner should be advised to contact NYSEG well in advance of pool purchase or construction .

Thank you for your previous cooperation and for your continual assistance in this safety matter.

Sincerely,

tLt;L{p~ Christopher Doppel Manager Regional Operations Central Region

4425 Old Vestal Ro ad I PO Box 3607 I Binghamton, NY 13902·3607

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Table 234-3 Clearance of Wires, Conductors, Cables, or l'nguarded Rigid Lin Parts OYer or

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ft

(Voltages are phase to ground for effectively grounded circuits and those other circuits where all ground faults are cleared by promptly de-energizing the faulted section, both initially and following subsequent

breaker operations. See the definitions section for voltages of other systems. Oearances are with no wind displacement.

See Rules 234E1, 234E2, and 234H4.)

Insulated communication UngUArded rigid conductors and live partJ, 0 to

cables; 750 V; :nessen&ers; no niosulat.ed

rura:e- communication Supply cables Unguarded protection conductors; over 750 V rigid live parts Open wires; a:rounded supply cables oro meetlngRules over 750 V to· supply guys; to 750 V meetinc 230Cl or 22kV; conductors, un~:rounded Rules 230Cl or 2JOC3; open un1rounded over 750 V guys exposed to 230C3; supply guys exposed

to 22 kV 0 to~ V 3; un1rounded guys conductors, 0 to over 750 V

neutral exposed to open to 750 V to 22kV 1 (ft)

conductors supply (ft) (ft) meetin1 Rule conductors or 230E1; supply over .300 V to c.ables meetinc 750 v 1

• Rule 230C1 (n) (ft)

A. Clearance in any direction from the water level, edge of pool, base of diving platform . or anchored I ::4.5 2.5.0 raft 220 22.5 :!3 .0

B. Clearance in any direction to the diving

~-platform or tower 14.0 14.5 15 .0 165 17 .0

V. Vertical clearance over adjacent land t Clearance shall be as required by Rule 232.

.VOTE. A . 8 , and V are shown in Fig 234-3.

1 The clearance values shown in this table are computed by adding the applicable Mechanical and Eiec­trical (M & E) value of Table A-1 to the applicable Reference Component of Table A-2b of Appendix A.

2 l 1ngrounded guys and ungrounded portions of guys between insulators shall have clearances based on the highest voltage to which they may be e!(posed due to a slack conductor or guy.

3 Anch Jr gt:ys i n .~L!a ted in accordanLe with Rule 2-9 rr.'ly have :..'1e same d earan-: e as gr·.·: u:-JJeJ guys.

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Table 234-3 Clearance or \"'ires, Conductors, Cables, or l'nguarded Rigid Lh'e Parts O"er or

NUT Swimming Pools 1

ft

(Voltages are phase to ground for effectively grounded circuits and those other circuits where all ground faults are cleared by promptly de~nergizing the faulted section. both initially and following subsequent

breaker operations. See the definitions section for voltages of other systems. Oearances are with no wind displacement.

See Rules 234El. 234E2, and 234H4.)

Insulated communiCJlltion UngWirded rieid conducton and live partA, 0 to

cables; 7S0Vj messen&er5j no nlnsuJated

roree- communication Supply cables Unguarded protection conductorsj over 750 V rigid Uve parts Open

wires; erounded supply cables oCO meetJngRules over 750 V to supply goys; to 750 V medinc 23OC10r 22kVj conductors,

unerounded Rules 230C2 or 230C3j open unerounded over 750 V guy. exposed to 2300j supply guys exposed

to 22 kV o to~ V 3j ungrounded guy. conductors, 0 to over 750 V

neutral exposed to open to 750 V to 22 kVl (ft)

conducton supply (n) (n) meetinl Rule conductors oC

nOEl; supply over 300 V to C2bles meetinc 7S0 V 1

, Rule 230CI (rt) (ft)

A. Clearance in any direction from the water level, edge of pool. base of diving platform . or anchored I raft 22.0 22.5 230 2~.5 25.0

B. Clearance in any directioo to the diving platfonn or tower 14 .0 14.5 15.0 165 17 .0

r---V. Vertical clearance

over adjaceot land I Clear.mce shall be as required by Rule 232.

VOTE. A, B, and V are shown in Fig 234-3.

I The clearance values shown in this table are computed by adding the applicable Mechanical and Elec­(rical (M & E) value of Table A-I to the applicable Reference Component of Table A-2b of Appendix A.

2 l'ngrounded guys and ungrounded portions of guys between insulators shall have clearances based on the hi ghest voltage to which they may be exposed due to a slack conductor or guy.

3 AnchJr gt.: ys insLlated in accorc anLe with Rule 2-9 rr.1Y have :.'le 5ame d elran·: e as gi'.·:U:lJeJ gu:,s.

Fig 2J4·· 3 .:-\~· lmmi ng Poo/ Clear ances

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Table 234·3 Clearance of \,,'ires, Conductors, Cables, or l'nguarded Rigid Lh'e Parts O"er or

~ear Swimming Pools 1

ft

(Voltages are phase to ground for effectively grounded circuits and those other circuits where all ground

faults are cleared by promptly de~nergizing the faulted section. both initially and following subsequent breaker operations. See the definitions section for voltages of other systems.

,

A. Clearance in any direction from the water level. edge of pool. base of diving platform . or anchored raft

B . Clearance io any directio!l to the diviog platfonn or tower

V. Vertical clearance over adjace!lt land i

Oearances are with no wind displacement­See Rules 234El. 234E2, and 234H4.)

Insulated communication UngWirded rigid conducton and live paru, 0 to

cables; 7S0Vj messenEer5j no nlnsulated

rorge- communication Supply cables protection conductors; over 750 V

wires; grounded supply cables oCO mee.tJne Rules guys; to 750 V meetinc 230<:1 or

ungrounded Rules 230C2 or 230C3j open guy. exposed to 2300; supply o to~ VJj ungrounded guy. conductors, 0

neutral exposed to open to 750 Y conductors supply (n)

meetinl Rule conductors or nOEl; supply over 300 Y to C2bles meetml 7S0 V 1

Rule 230CI (rt) (rt)

I 210 i 22.5 230

14.0 I 145 15.0

Unguarded rieid Uve parts over 750 V to '

22 kVj unlrounded

guys exposed to over 750 Y . to 22 kyl

(n)

2~.5

165

Clear.mce shall be as required by Rule 232.

VOTE. A. B. and V are shown in Fig 234-3.

Open supply

conductors, over 750 V

to 22 kV (ft)

25.0

17.0

1 The clearance values shown in this table are computed by adding the applicable Mechanical and Elec­

trical (M & E) value of Table A·I to the applicable Reference Component of Table A-2 b of Appendix A. 2 lTngrounded guys and ungrounded portions of guys between insulators shall have clearances based on

[he highest voltage to which they may be e .~posed due to a s lack conductor or guy. 3 Anch)T gl: ys insL/ated in accorcanLe with Rule 2-9 rr.1Y have :.'le ~ame d e3.ran·:e as gr,:,u:lJeJ gU:iS.

Fig D-l·} :,-'wlmming Pool Clearances