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Familiarity with PHTA’s ANSI-approved American National Standards is essential for anyone who builds, manufactures, sells, or services pools, spas or hot tubs.

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Approved August 30, 2021

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SECRETARIAT:

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Pool & Hot Tub Alliance 2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 500 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 838-0083 PHTA.org

Approved August 30, 2021 American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

American National Standard Approval of an American National Standard requires verification by ANSI that the requirements for due process, consensus, and other criteria for approval have been met by the standard developer. Consensus is established when, in the judgment of the ANSI Board of Standards Review, substantial agreement has been reached by directly and materially affected interests. Substantial agreement means much more than a simple majority, but not necessarily unanimity.

Consensus requires that all views and objections be considered and that a concerted effort be made toward their resolution. The use of American National Standards is completely voluntary; their existence does not in any respect preclude anyone, whether they have approved this standard or not, from manufacturing, marketing, purchasing, or using products, processes, or procedures not conforming to the standards.

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The American National Standards Institute does not develop standards and will in no circumstances give an interpretation of any American National Standard. Moreover, no person shall have the right or authority to issue an interpretation of an American National Standard in the name of the American National Standards Institute. Requests for interpretations should be addressed to the secretariat or sponsor whose name appears on the title page of this standard.

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NOTICE: This American National Standard may be revised or withdrawn at any time. The procedures of the American National Standards Institute require that action be taken periodically to reaffirm, revise, or withdraw this standard.

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Important Notice about this Document

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This voluntary standard has been developed under the published procedures of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The ANSI process brings together volunteers representing varied viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus.

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The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) does not write the standards. Rather, PHTA facilitates a forum for its members, and others interested in pool and spa design and safety, to develop standards through the consensus procedures of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). While the PHTA administers the process and establishes rules to promote fairness in the development of consensus, it does not independently test, evaluate, or verify the accuracy of any information or the soundness of any judgments contained in its codes and standards.

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In issuing and making this document available, the PHTA is not undertaking to render professional or other services for or on behalf of any person or entity. Nor is the PHTA undertaking to perform any duty owed by any person or entity to someone else. The PHTA disclaims liability for any personal injury, property, or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential, or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication of, use of, or reliance on this document.

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The PHTA has no power, nor does it undertake, to police or enforce compliance with the contents of this document. The PHTA does not list, certify, test, or inspect products, designs, or installations for compliance with this document. Any certification or other statement of compliance with the requirements of this document shall not be attributable to the PHTA. Any certification of products stating compliance with requirements of this document is the sole responsibility of the certifier or maker of the statement. The PHTA, its members, and those participating in its activities do not accept any liability resulting from compliance or noncompliance with the provisions given herein, for any restrictions imposed on materials, or for the accuracy and completeness of the text.

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Anyone using this document should rely on his or her own independent judgment or, as appropriate, seek the advice of a competent professional in determining the exercise of reasonable care in any given circumstance. It is assumed and intended that pool and spa users will exercise appropriate personal judgment and responsibility and that public pool and spa owners and operators will create and enforce rules of behavior and warnings appropriate for their facility.

Copyright Notice Copyright 2021 by The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, 2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314-4695. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transcribed, or transmitted, in any form or by any means or method, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without advance written permission from the publisher: The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, 2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314-4695.

The APSP The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals® word mark and the APSP logo are trademarks of The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals registered in the U.S. The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance® word mark and logo are registered trademarks of The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals d/b/a Pool & Hot Tub Alliance registered in the U.S. ©2021 The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance

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Foreword This foreword is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021. It is included for information only.

The ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021 American National Standard for Elevated Pools, Spas, and Other Aquatic Venues Integrated into a Building or Structure was approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) on August 30, 2021.

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The objective of this voluntary standard is to provide recommended minimum guidelines for the installation of elevated pools defined in the Scope of this Standard as covering construction, alteration, relocation, renovation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of aquatic recreation facilities, pools, and spas that are permanently installed as an integral part of an existing building or structure over a habitable, occupiable, or unoccupied space. This standard is intended to meet the needs for incorporation into national or regional building codes, and also for adoption by federal, state and/or local governments, and/or as a local code or ordinance. It is understood that the style and format of the standard may need adjustment upon adoption to allow for enforcement, or to be consistent with other code or ordinance language of a jurisdiction adopting this document.

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PHTA does not certify, test or endorse any product.

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The design recommendations and construction practices in ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021 are based upon sound engineering principles, research, and field experience that, when applied properly, contribute to a safe installation.

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The words “safe” and “safety” are not absolutes. While the goal of this standard is to design and construct a safe, enjoyable product, it is recognized that risk factors cannot, as a practical matter, be reduced to zero in any human activity. This standard does not replace good judgment and personal responsibility. In permitting use of the pool, spa, swim spa, or portable spa by others, owners must consider the skill, attitude, training and experience of the expected user.

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As with any product, the specific recommendations for installation and use provided by the manufacturer should be carefully observed.

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This standard was prepared by the PHTA-10 Standard Writing Committee of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Essential Requirements: Due process requirements for American National Standards.

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Consensus approval was achieved by a ballot of the PHTA Standards Consensus Committee (SCC) and through an ANSI Public Review process. The ANSI Public Review provided an opportunity for additional input from industry, academia, regulatory agencies, safety experts, state code and health officials, and the public at large.

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Suggestions for improvement of this standard should be sent to The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, 2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314.

This standard is published in partnership with the International Code Council (ICC), the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions that include product evaluation, accreditation, technology, codification, training, and certification. ICC develops and publishes the International Codes, which are adopted as the basis for the building codes used in most states and jurisdictions within the United States as well as many countries around the globe. Additionally, PHTA and ICC have collaborated to develop the first comprehensive model swimming pool and spa code, known as the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). This landmark document incorporates and references material from ANSI/PHTA standards and ICC model codes, to create a stand-alone code that is consistent with codes and standards from both organizations.

The ISPSC and this standard are the result of joint efforts between ICC and PHTA as a service to both the swimming pool and spa community and building code professionals. It is the hope of both organizations that they will lead to enhanced safety for pool and spa users around the world.

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ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021 Organizations Represented

In accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) procedures, this document will be reviewed periodically. The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance welcomes your comments and suggestions, and continues to review all PHTA standards, which include:

Consensus approval in accordance with ANSI procedures was achieved by ballot of the following PHTA Standards Consensus Committee.

Inclusion in this list does not necessarily imply that the organization concurred with the submittal of the proposed standard to ANSI.

ANSI/APSP/ICC-1 2014 American National Standard for Public Swimming Pools NSPI-2 1999 Standard for Public Spas ANSI/APSP/ICC-3 2014 American National Standard for Permanently Installed Residential Spas and Swim Spas ANSI/APSP/ICC-4 2012 American National Standard for Aboveground/Onground Residential Swimming Pools; includes Addenda A, approved April 4, 2013 ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011 American National Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools ANSI/APSP/ICC-6 2013 American National Standard for Residential Portable Spas and Swim Spas ANSI/PHTA/ICC-7 2020 American National Standard for Suction Entrapment Avoidance in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Catch Basins ANSI/APSP/ICC-8 2005 (R2013) American National Standard for Model Barrier Code for Residential Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs IAF-9 2005 Standard for Aquatic Recreation Facilities ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021 American National Standard for Elevated Pools, Spas, and Other Aquatic Venues Integrated into a Building or Structure ANSI/APSP/ICC-11 2019 American National Standard for Water Quality in Public Pools and Spas ANSI/APSP/ICC/NPC-12 2016 American National Standard for the Plastering of Swimming Pools and Spa; includes Supplement A, approved May 10, 2019 ANSI/APSP/ICC-13 2017 American National Standard for Water Conservation Efficiency in Residential and Public Pools, Spas, Portable Spas and Swim Spas ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2019 American National Standard for Portable Electric Spa Energy Efficiency ANSI/APSP/ICC-15 2011 American National Standard for Residential Pool and Spa Energy Efficiency; includes Addenda A, approved January 9, 2013 ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs; includes Appendices E & F

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Carefree Pools, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Bently Hayward Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John O’Hare Idaho Aquatic Services, LLC/ Idaho Pool Remodeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Heusser Latham Pool Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Tinkler Master Spas, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan Coelho S.R. Smith, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Svendsen Team Horner Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lars R. Hagen Van Kirk & Sons, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Cesarone, Jr.

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Chesapeake Aquatic Consultants, LLC . . . . . . . . Frank H. Goldstein CSG Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Teemant G. Burkitt Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary J. Burkitt, III Higgins Environmental Solutions (National Environmental Health Association - NEHA) . . . . . Florence A. Higgins International Code Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawn Strausbaugh MasterCorp, Inc. (American Hotel & Lodging Association – AHLA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Mendez The Walt Disney Company’s Water Parks & Miniature Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Cresse Water Technology Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Neuman World Waterpark Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Root

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American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connie Harvey United Independent School District . . . . . . . . . . Louis Sam Fruia

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Cecil County (MD) Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . William V. Funk, Jr. City of Martinsville, VA Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kris Bridges, Chair N.J. Dept. of Community Affairs, Codes . . . . . . . . Thomas Pitcherello, Vice-Chair State of Illinois Department of Health . . . . . . . . . Justin DeWitt Texas Dept. of State Health Services . . . . . . . . . . Katie O. Moore Town of Flower Mound (TX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Vyles Washington State Dept. of Health . . . . . . . . . . . . Jun Naotsuka U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Eilbert* *non-voting

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PHTA-10 Standard Writing Committee

Industry Contributors R&R Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Barillot* Aquatic Design Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dennis Berkshire* John A. Martin Associates of Nevada . . . . . . . . . . Gregory Clapp* Fluid Design Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Coleman* NYC Department of Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yingying Cui* Cimarron Circle Construction Company . . . . . . . . Tim Freeman* GB Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angus Goble* Holland Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Gressel* Southern Nevada Health District Aquatic Health Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy Harper* Lehmann Pools & Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vic Lehmann* DEI and Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Lopes* Lunada Bay Tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Milbery* Laticrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Mintie* Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth O’Quinn* WaterFX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Pangborn* Aqua Design International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Schrantz* NBIS (NationsBuilders Insurance Services) . . . . . Bill Smith* Diamond Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie Snider* City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wing Suen*

Voting Members Upstream Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Trapani, Chair

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(retired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee Clifton Cloward H2O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corry M. Cloward JHam Group Consulting, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeffrey Hammons, Sr. H2 Engineers, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob Holmer Basecrete Technologies, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vito Mariano Stainless Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Neville Commonwealth of Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . . Gene Novak Bradford Products, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Sage International Code Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawn Strausbaugh Martin Aquatic Design & Engineering . . . . . . . . . Mike Weinbaum

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AquaStar Pool Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Barnes*

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LegalPools.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek Downey* NOTE: PHTA would like to express our gratitude to Derek Downey, who was instrumental in bringing issues regarding elevated pools and spas to the forefront. With his leadership, the industry is in a better place to ensure the safety of these aquatic venues and the structures with which they are integrated.

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Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Getzoff*

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Table of Contents Sections

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Appendices (Non-Mandatory)

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American National Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

A Chemical Operational Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

B Mobile Crane Operations - Who Is Responsible? . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

4 Water Infiltration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 Structural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

E Lift Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 F Lift Plan and Rigging Plan Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

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3 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

D Guidelines for Planning Critical Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

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C Crane Lift Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

G Safety Considerations and Warning Recommendations . . . . . . . G-1

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1 Scope and Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

H Signage Warning Against Shallow Water Diving . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1

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J English Standard-Metric Conversion Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1

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American National Standard for Elevated Pools, Spas, and Other Aquatic Venues Integrated into a Building or Structure 1 Scope and Application

1.2.3 Maintenance. Pools, their independent water-containment means and related mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, both existing and new, and parts thereof, shall be maintained in proper operating condition in accordance with the original design in a safe and sanitary condition. Devices or safeguards that are required by this standard shall be maintained in compliance with the edition of the standard under which they were installed.

The owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible for maintenance of systems. To determine compliance with this provision, the code official shall have the authority to require any system to be re-inspected.

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1.1.1 Scope. The provisions of this standard shall apply to the construction, alteration, relocation, renovation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of aquatic recreation facilities, pools, and spas that are permanently installed as an integral part of an existing building or structure over a habitable, occupiable, or unoccupied space. The pools and spas covered by this standard are permanent and shall be only those that are designed and manufactured to be connected to a circulation system and that are intended for swimming, bathing, or wading, hereinafter referred to as “pools.”

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1.1.1.1 Fountains, ponds, and water features. Other watercontaining amenities not intended for swimming, bathing, or wading shall not be considered to be included in the scope of this standard.

1.1.2 Intent. The purpose of this standard is to establish minimum standards to provide a reasonable level of safety and protection to the structure into which the elevated pool is integrated. Safety and protection of health and public welfare are regulated by the applicable pool codes and standards that control the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, and maintenance or use of pools.

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1.1.3 Structural integration and independent secondary containment. Elevated pools are integrated into a structure, they are a subsystem of the structure, and they shall be designed to interact with other building subsystems in ways that do not cause damaging stress. The design shall include a secondary containment means that is provided access to for maintenance and fully independent from those required by the applicable pool code or standard.

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1.2 Applicability

1.2.4 Additions, alterations, or repairs. Additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs to any elevated pool, independent watercontainment means, or to any discrete related systems shall conform to that required for a new pool or a new system. Systems unaffected by the additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs are not required to comply with the requirements of this standard.

Additions, alterations, or repairs shall not cause existing systems to become unsafe, insanitary, or overloaded. Minor additions, alterations, renovations, and repairs to existing systems shall be permitted in the same manner and arrangement as in the existing system, provided that such repairs or replacement are not hazardous and are approved where required.

1.2.5 Historic buildings. The provisions of this standard relating to the construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation, or moving of pools or systems shall not be mandatory for existing pools or systems identified and classified by the state or local jurisdiction as part of a historic structure where such pools or systems are judged by the standard official to be safe and in the public interest of health, safety, and welfare regarding any proposed construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation, or moving of such pool.

1.2.6 Moved pools. Except as determined by Section 1.2.2, systems that are a part of a pool, independent water-containment means, or related systems moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this standard for new installations.

1.2.2 Existing installations. Subject to applicable law of the AHJ, any pool and related mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of this standard shall be permitted to have their use and maintenance continued if the use, maintenance, or repair is in accordance with the original design and no hazard to life, health, or property is created.

1.2.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this standard shall be those that are listed in Chapter 2 and such codes and standards shall be considered to be part of the requirements of this standard to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this standard and the referenced codes or standards, the provisions of this standard shall be the minimum requirements.

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1.2.1 General. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall govern. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this standard specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.

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ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021 AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ). An agency, organization, code official, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, installations, or procedures.

ALTERATION. Any construction or renovation to an existing pool or independent secondary containment means other than repair.

APPROVED. Acceptable to the code official or authority having jurisdiction.

BACKWASH. The process of cleansing the filter medium or elements by the reverse flow of water through the filter.

BARRIER. A permanent fence, wall, building wall, or combination thereof that completely surrounds the pool and obstructs the access to the pool. The term “permanent” shall mean not being able to be removed, lifted, or relocated without the use of a tool.

BATHER. A person using a pool, spa, or hot tub and adjoining deck area for the purpose of water sports, recreation, therapy, or related activities.

CHEMICAL STORAGE SPACE. A space in an aquatic facility used for the storage of pool chemicals such as acids, salt, or corrosive or oxidizing chemicals.

CIRCULATION EQUIPMENT. The components of a circulation system.

CIRCULATION SYSTEM. The mechanical components that are a part of a recirculation system on a pool. Circulation equipment may be, but is not limited to, categories of pumps, hair and lint strainers, filters, valves, gauges, meters, heaters, surface skimmers, inlet fittings, outlet fittings, and chemical feeding devices. The components have separate functions, but when connected to each other by piping, perform as a coordinated system for purposes of maintaining pool water in a clear and sanitary condition.

CODE OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this standard, or a duly authorized representative.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. Written, graphic, and pictorial documents prepared or assembled for describing the design, location, and physical characteristics of the elements of a project necessary for obtaining a building permit.

DECK. An area immediately adjacent to or attached to a pool that is specifically constructed or installed for sitting, standing, or walking.

DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. An individual who is registered or licensed to practice his or her respective design profession as defined by the statutory requirements of the professional registration or licensing laws of the state or jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed.

ELEVATED POOL. Any permanently installed pool, spa, cold plunge, catch basin, overflow trough, including any connected water feature, that is over a habitable, occupiable, or unoccupied space that is 1) inside a thermal envelope or 2) outside a thermal envelope or 3) a combination of inside and outside the thermal envelope.

EQUIPMENT ROOM. A space intended for the operation of pool pumps, filters, heaters, and controllers. This space is not intended for the storage of hazardous pool chemicals.

EXISTING POOL. A pool constructed prior to the date of adoption of this standard, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued.

1.2.8 Requirements not covered by this standard. Any requirements necessary for the strength, stability, or proper operation of an existing or proposed system, or for the public safety, health, and general welfare, not specifically covered by this standard shall be determined by the code official.

1.2.9 Other laws. The provisions of this standard shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state, or federal law.

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1.2.10 Application of references. References to chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section, or provision of this standard.

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3.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this standard, have the meanings shown in this chapter.

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3.2 Interchangeability. Words used in the present tense include the future; words stated in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the plural, the singular.

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3.4 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this section, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies.

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3.5 Terms defined in this standard ACCESS POINT. Location which provides the ability and adequate space to inspect and/or repair any issues, including water leaks; is dependent on building site conditions. See ACCESS (TO) and READY ACCESS (TO).

ACCESS (TO). That which enables a device, appliance, or equipment to be reached by ready access or by a means that first requires the removal or movement of a panel or similar obstruction. See READY ACCESS (TO).

AQUATIC VENUE. A constructed structure or modified natural structure containing water and intended for recreational or therapeutic use.

Exposure to water in these structures may occur by contact, ingestion, or aerosolization. Examples include swimming pools, wave pools, lazy rivers, surf pools, spas, hot tubs, therapy pools, spray pads, waterpark pools, and other interactive water venues. ©2021 The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance

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Class C semi-public pool. A pool operated solely for and in conjunction with lodgings such as hotels, motels, apartments or condominiums.

Class D-1 wave action pool. A pool designed to simulate breaking or cyclic waves for purposes of general play or surfing.

Class D-2 activity pool. A pool designed for casual water play ranging from simple splashing activity to the use of attractions placed in the pool for recreation.

Class D-3 catch pool. A body of water located at the termination of a manufactured waterslide attraction. The body of water is provided for the purpose of terminating the slide action and providing a means for exit to a deck or walkway area.

Class D-4 leisure river. A manufactured stream of water of nearconstant depth in which the water is moved by pumps or other means of propulsion to provide a river-like flow that transports bathers over a defined path that may include water features and play devices.

Class D-5 vortex pool. A circular pool equipped with a method of transporting water in the pool for the purpose of propelling riders at speeds dictated by the velocity of the moving stream of water.

Class D-6 interactive play attraction. A manufactured water play device or a combination of water-based play devices in which water flow volumes, pressures, or patterns can be varied by the bather without negatively influencing the hydraulic conditions for other connected devices. These attractions incorporate devices or activities such as slides, climbing and crawling structures, visual effects, useractuated mechanical devices, and other elements of bather-driven and bather-controlled play.

Class E. Pools used for instruction, play, or therapy and with temperatures above 86°F (30°C).

Class F. Class F pools are wading pools.

Public pools are either a diving or nondiving type. Diving types of public pools are classified into types as an indication of the suitability of a pool for use with diving equipment.

Type O. A nondiving public pool.

Types VI–IX. Public pools suitable for the installation of diving equipment by type.

READY ACCESS (TO). That which enables a device, appliance, or equipment to be directly reached, without requiring the removal or movement of any panel or similar obstruction. See ACCESS (TO).

RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. See CIRCULATION SYSTEM. RELIEF DRAINS. Drains installed in the secondary containment area that allow migrant water from any source to be evacuated.

RESIDENTIAL. For purposes of this standard, residential applies to detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories in height.

SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. An all-encompassing system with relief drain(s) which may contain a bunker, vault or curbed containment; essential to construction of pools. Also known as a vault, bunker, or pan. See PRIMARY CONTAINMENT. Secondary containment may also be in the form of a roof membrane without a bunker, vault, or curb.

SEISMIC ACTIVITY. An occurrence, such as a hurricane or earthquake, which results in potential damage to the pool structure and/or displacement of high volumes of water.

SELF-SUPPORTING/FREESTANDING. The pool is structurally designed and built to be able to support itself, water, bathers, etc., without any lateral support from the building structure.

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FILTER. A device that removes undissolved particles from water by recirculating the water through a porous substance such as filter medium or elements.

FILTRATION. The process of removing undissolved particles from water by recirculating the water through a porous substance such as filter medium or elements.

JURISDICTION. The governmental unit that has adopted this standard.

LISTED. Equipment, materials, products, or services included in a list published by an organization acceptable to the standard official and concerned with evaluation of products or services that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services and whose listing states either that the equipment, material, product, or service meets identified standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.

OVERFLOW. Water which exceeds the pool capacity including the surge capacity, and which is conveyed to waste.

OWNER. Any person, agent, operator, entity, firm, or corporation having any legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official records of the state, county, or municipality as holding an interest or title to the property; or otherwise having possession or control of the property, including the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real property by a court.

PERMIT. An official document or certificate issued by the authority having jurisdiction that authorizes performance of a specified activity.

PLUMBING. The practice, materials, and fixtures utilized in the installation, maintenance, extension, and alteration of all piping, fixtures, plumbing appliances, and plumbing appurtenances, within or adjacent to any structure, in connection with sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities; venting systems; and public or private water supply systems.

POOL. See PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL. PRE-FABRICATED POOL. The entire pool is factory-built in one complete piece, transported to the site, then rigged and placed in one movement.

PRE-MANUFACTURED POOL. The entire pool is factory-built in as few pieces as possible, transported to the site, then welded and/or fastened together.

PRIMARY CONTAINMENT. The first layer of waterproofing of pools and spas and related piping, equipment, and materials. See SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL (PUBLIC POOL). A pool, other than a residential pool, that is intended to be used for swimming or bathing and is operated by an owner, lessee, operator, licensee, or concessionaire, regardless of whether a fee is charged for use. Public pools shall be further classified and defined as follows: Class A competition pool. A pool intended for use for accredited competitive aquatic events such as Federation Internationale De Natation (FINA), USA Swimming, USA Diving, USA Synchronized Swimming, USA Water Polo, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), or the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

Class B public pool. A pool intended for public recreational use that is not identified in the other classifications of public pools.

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SPA. A product intended for the immersion of persons in temperaturecontrolled water circulated in a closed system, and not intended to be drained and filled with each use. A spa usually includes a filter, an electric, solar or gas heater, a pump or pumps, and a control, and can include other equipment, such as lights, blowers, and watersanitizing equipment.

4.1.5 Maintenance and accessibility 4.1.5.1 Where the vault and pool become one integrated and inseparable system, such as a shotcrete pool shot against the vault, access shall be provided for all piping outside the secondary containment for routine maintenance and inspection. Access to the secondary relief drain within the secondary containment shall be provided and not blocked by the pool.

4.1.5.2 Where the pool is self-supporting or free standing, and pre-fabricated or pre-manufactured, then:

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5.1.1 Deflection. Deflection shall not exceed tolerance limits under applicable load combinations such as, but not limited to, building settlement, wind, water sloshing, and seismic activity. The design professional for the pool design shall obtain from the design professional for the building the loads and applicable load combinations, including seismic accelerations and three-second gust velocities and other pertinent load data.

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The design shall account for wind load when the pool is empty and the seismic load when the pool is full.

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For this reason, the pool structure must both resist and transmit all applicable load combinations.

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5.1.2 Freestanding requirements. For pools that require lateral support from the building structure, whether due to seismic loads or wind loads or any other reason, the pool design professional and building structural engineer or architect shall coordinate the attachment details of the pool and load paths between the pool and the supporting structure.

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4.1.3 Secondary containment penetrations. The secondary containment membrane shall have no penetrations that allow water to bypass the secondary containment. Secondary containment penetrations for piping and conduit shall be permanently sealed.

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5.2.1 Minimum grade for pools. Stainless steel pools shall be a minimum of 304L grade.

4.1.4.1 All surfaces within the secondary containment shall be waterproofed with a minimum of a 0.01 permeability rating.

5.2.2 Minimum grade for supports. Integral stainless steel pool frame supports shall be a minimum of 304 grade.

4.1.4.2 Waterproofing material shall be compatible with piping material to ensure incompatible materials do not allow for leaks at a point of penetration.

5.2.3 Certifications. Stainless steel grade certifications shall be provided by the stainless pool fabricator.

4.1.4.3 Waterproofing shall be installed in accordance with the waterproofing manufacturer’s specifications and instructions.

5.2.4 Passivation. Passivation of water-contact surfaces of the stainless steel pool shall be performed prior to completion.

4.1.4.4 Testing shall be provided in accordance with the waterproofing manufacturer’s requirements.

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5.2.5 Welding. All stainless steel welding shall be performed by an American Welding Society (AWS)-certified welder. See AWS D1.6 Structural Welding Code - Stainless Steel 2017.

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5.3.2 Fastening points. All fastening points shall be provided access to for inspection and repair without requiring disassembly or removal of the pool or requiring penetration of the secondary containment membrane.

5.3.1 Fastening requirements. The pool shall be fastened to the building structure to address applicable load combinations (e.g., seismic activity, settlement, wind movement, water sloshing, etc.), such that the applicable load combinations will not cause pool shifting, movement, or deflection or cause damage to pool piping.

5.3.3 Penetrations. Penetration of structural supporting members through the secondary containment membrane shall be minimized.

Penetration of structural supporting members through the secondary containment membrane shall be provided access to for the purposes of inspection and repair.

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If the friction due to the self-weight of the pool, both when full and when empty, is sufficient to prevent both vertical and horizontal motion of the pool structure under all applicable load combinations, fasteners are not required.

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Appendix A (Non-Mandatory) Chemical Operational Parameters This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021. It is included for information only.

These guidelines set forth the suggested operational parameters for the proper chemical treatment and maintenance of pools and spas. Applicable health department guidelines and label directions supersede these parameters. Chemical treatment alone will not produce sanitary pool and spa water. A filtration system in proper operational condition is also required to attain clear and sanitary water.

KEY APSP-5 Residential Inground Swimming Pools

NSPI-2 Public Spas

APSP-6 Residential Portable Spas

APSP-3 Residential Permanent Spas

IAF-9 Aquatic Recreation Facilities

APSP-4 Residential Aboveground/Onground Pools

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A. SANITIZER LEVELS 1. Sanitizer Residual A residual of an EPA-registered sanitizer shall be present at all times and in all areas of the pool or spa.

One of the following EPA-registered sanitizer systems shall be used: chlorine; bromine; PHMB; or metal-based systems.

EPA-registered pool and/or spa sanitizers and systems with EPA-accepted labels indicating chlorine levels outside of the ranges in this appendix must be used in accordance with the product manufacturer’s EPA-accepted label for use and/or operation requirements.

1. Free Chlorine, ppm Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum Comments APSP-1 1.0 2.0−4.0 The U.S. EPA has established a Hot water/heavy use may require operation at or near maximum levels.

APSP-4 maximum chlorine level of 4.0 • Test kits are available for a variety of free chlorine ranges.

APSP-5 ppm for re-entry of swimmers • Free chlorine test color (DPD) may be completely or partially IAF-9 into the water. However, state bleached by chlorine levels greater than 5 ppm to give a false APSP-11 or local health codes may allow low reading. or require the use of chlorine For appropriate test kit, consult pool professional or test kit levels above 4.0 ppm. manufacturer. Regular oxidation is recommended and remedial practices may be necessary.

NSPI-2 2.0 2.0−4.0 The U.S. EPA has established a Public spas and swim spas: During hours of operation, test the APSP-3 maximum chlorine level of 5.0 water hourly, record the results, maintain the ideal range continuAPSP-6 ppm for re-entry of swimmers ally, and shock treat at the end of the daily use period.

Residential spas and swim spas: Maintain these levels continually APSP-11 into spas. However, state or during hours of operation. Test water before use. During extended local health codes may allow use test water hourly. Shock treat water after use. or require the use of chlorine levels above 5.0 ppm.

2. Combined Chlorine, ppm High combined chlorine results in reduced sanitizer efficacy. Take remedial action to reduce combined chlorine.

Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum Comments APSP-1 0 0 0.2 Signs of combined chlorine: Sharp chlorine-like odor and eye irritation (e.g., mucous membrane).

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EPA-registered pool and/or spa sanitizers and systems with EPA-accepted labels indicating bromine levels outside of the ranges in this appendix must be used in accordance with the product manufacturer’s EPA-accepted label for use and/or operation requirements.

Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum Comments • Hot water/heavy use may require operation at or near maximum The U.S. EPA allows maximum APSP-1 1.0 2.0–3.0 levels.

APSP-4 Residential bromine levels of up to 8.0 • Public swimming pools require maintenance of higher total ppm for re-entry of swimmers APSP-5 pools bromine residuals than residential pools. into the water. However, state IAF-9 3.0–4.0 Public pools or local health codes may allow • Regular oxidation is recommended.

APSP-11 Residential: During hours of operation, maintain these levels or require the use of bromine NSPI-2 2.0 2.0–4.0 continually. Test water before use. During extended use test water levels above 8.0 ppm.

APSP-3 Residential hourly. Shock treat water after use. spas 4.0–6.0 Public spas and swim spas 4. PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide), ppm as product Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum All facilities 30 30–50 50

Public: During hours of operation, maintain the ideal range continually. Test the water hourly and record results. Shock treat water after use.

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Comments Certain classes of pool chemicals or treatment processes are incompatible with PHMB sanitizer. The pool or spa owner should consult with the supplier of PHMB if there is any question about compatibility of an auxiliary chemical or process.

These include, but are not limited to: • Chlorine/bromine sanitizers • Copper-based algicides • Monopersulfate (peroxymonosulfate) oxidizers • Phosphate-based chelating (metal sequestering) agents and detergents • Electrolytic chlorinators • Metal-based ionizers When used with ozone, follow manufacturer’s directions. Consult pool professional or test kit manufacturer for appropriate test kit.

Regular oxidation is recommended with a compatible oxidizer, such as hydrogen peroxide.

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5. Metal-Based System Any metal-based system used must incorporate an EPA-registered sanitizer; follow product manufacturer’s EPA-accepted label for use and/or operation requirements.

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1. pH Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum Comments All facilities 7.2 7.4 – 7.6 7.8 If pH is too low: • rapid dissipation of sanitizer • plaster and concrete etching • eye discomfort • corrosion of metals • vinyl liner wrinkling If pH is too high: • low chlorine efficacy • scale formation • cloudy water • eye discomfort

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Comments If total alkalinity is too low: • pH bounce • corrosion tendency If total alkalinity is too high: • cloudy water

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Comments An increase in TDS may indicate an accumulation of impurities during the course of operation. Excessively high TDS (excluding the amount of sodium chloride added) may lead to hazy water and scale formation and corrosion of fixtures, and may inhibit sanitation. TDS can be reduced by partial draining and addition of fresh water. For spas: TDS should be periodically reduced by draining.

(See Section K, Water Replacement Procedure.)

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Comments If excessive heavy metals (such as copper, iron, and manganese) are present: • staining may occur • water may discolor • filter cycle may decrease and require more frequent backwashing • may indicate pH too low, corrosion, metallic source water, excessive metal ions from treatment chemicals, etc.

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4. Calcium Hardness, ppm, as CaCO3 Standard Minimum Ideal APSP-1 150 200−400 APSP-4 APSP-5 IAF-9 APSP-11 NSPI-2 100 150−250 APSP-3 APSP-6 APSP-11 5. Heavy Metals Standard Minimum Ideal All facilities NA NA

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2. Total Alkalinity (Buffering) ppm as CaCO3* Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum All facilities 60 80–100 180 for calcium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, and sodium hypochlorite 60 100−120 180 for sodium dichlor, trichlor, chlorine gas, and bromine compounds 3. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) ppm Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum All facilities NA NA 1500 ppm greater than TDS at pool or spa start-up. (Start-up TDS includes source water TDS and any other inorganic salt added at start-up or later.)

6. Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) Standard Minimum Ideal All facilities −0.3 0.0− +0.5

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C. BIOLOGICAL VALUES Maintaining adequate sanitizer levels is critical to prevent growth of algae and bacteria.

1. Visible Algae Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum Comments All facilities None visible None visible None visible If algae growth is observed, recommendations may include but are not limited to: • superchlorinate the pool or spa.

Superchlorination should not be performed when PHMB is used.

• Use an EPA-registered algicide according to label directions.

• Supplement with brushing and vacuuming.

• Some algicides may cause foaming.

2. Bacteria Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum Comments All facilities (See APSP- (See APSP- (See APSP-11) Public facilities: If bacteria count exceeds local health department 11) 11) requirements, superchlorinate and follow proper maintenance procedures. Superchlorination should not be performed when PHMB is used.

Residential facilities: Maintain proper sanitizer level and pH to control bacteria.

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Comments If stabilizer is too low: Chlorine residual is rapidly destroyed by sunlight. If stabilizer is too high: May reduce chlorine efficacy against algae and pathogens.

The effect of cyanuric acid on slowing the oxidation of organics, kill rates of bacteria, viruses, and algae has been demonstrated, primarily in controlled laboratory studies. However, no disease outbreaks linked to cyanuric levels in properly sanitized pools have been reported.

NOTE: Cyanuric acid is not recommended for indoor pools or spas where protection from sunlight is not necessary. Cyanuric acid does not stabilize bromine sanitizers.

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E. OXIDATION Regular oxidation is recommended for pools and spas with normal bather load as a preventive treatment.

1. Chlorine Products Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum Comments APSP-1 As needed Weekly Determined by bather load, Some high-use pools may require oxidation several times per APSP-4 weather conditions week.

APSP-5 At the end Regular oxidation is recommended to prevent the build-up of IAF-9 of each day contaminants, maximize sanitizer efficiency, minimize combined APSP-11 facility is chlorine, and improve water clarity.

NSPI-2 used Chlorine should not be used to oxidize a pool or spa sanitized by APSP-3 PHMB. APSP-6 APSP-11

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Comments Some high-use pools may require oxidation several times per week.

Regular oxidation is recommended to prevent the build-up of contaminants, maximize sanitizer efficiency, minimize combined chlorine and improve water clarity.

Potassium monopersulfate will measure as combined available chlorine in DPD test system.

Refer to test kit manufacturer’s directions.

Potassium monopersulfate should not be used to oxidize a pool or spa sanitized by PHMB.

Maximum Determined by bather load, weather conditions, etc.

Comments Hydrogen peroxide should be used only with PHMB sanitizers.

Hydrogen peroxide should not be used as an oxidizer for pools and spas sanitized by chlorine or bromine.

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Comments Follow label directions. Use a registered chlorine sanitizer.

Do not re-enter pool or spa until water meets the prescribed values in Section A. Do not superchlorinate a pool or spa treated

by PHMB. Some symptoms that may indicate a need for superchlorination are: • cloudy water • slime formation • musty odors • difficulty in maintaining a sanitizer residual • algae and/or high bacteria counts • eye irritation from chloramines For fecal response guidelines, refer to http://www.cdc.gov/ healthywater/swimming/index.html

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Comments Some conditions that may indicate a need for a shock or a shock oxidizer are: • cloudy water • difficulty in maintaining a sanitizer residual • periods after heavy bather use • adverse weather Shock oxidizers are not sanitizers. They are effective in oxidizing organic contaminants. If the purpose is to treat bacteria or visible algae, an EPA-registered shock product should be used; follow label directions.

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4. Chlorine Dioxide - THIS SECTION IS VACATED. Explanation: Chlorine dioxide was withdrawn from the U.S. pool market and is no longer federally regulated.

Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum Comments White or pink-colored biofilms can infest the plumbing of PHMB As needed Determined by occurrence of biofilms in skimmer or plumbpools and eventually spread onto pool surfaces. On other ing, or by abrupt disappearance occasions, the biofilms will be hidden from view, but will cause of hydrogen peroxide a rapid decrease in hydrogen peroxide. Chlorine dioxide kills the peroxide-degrading organisms, but should be used only to treat the plumbing and not the pool itself.

Follow label directions.

5. Clarification/Flocculation Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum Comments All facilities As needed Follow manufacturer’s directions.

6. Algicides Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum Comments All facilities As needed Use U.S. EPA-registered products. Follow manufacturer’s directions.

Use of some algicides may cause foaming.

7. Foam Control Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum Comments All facilities As needed There shall be no persistent Foam may harbor persistent microorganisms. foam (foam remaining in a spa If foaming is not adequately controlled, consider a daily shock or after the jets are turned off). oxidation treatment, water replacement, or an appropriate antifoam agent. Follow manufacturer’s directions.

8. Nitrates Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum Comments All facilities Nitrate ion is a nutrient for algae and a number of bacteria.

Elevated algae and bacteria populations associated with elevated nitrate ion concentrations create a significant chlorine demand.

Nitrate ion is at the highest oxidation state of nitrogen, and does not have a chlorine demand.

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Temperatures well below 104°F (40°C) are recommended for extended use (exceeding 10−15 minutes) or for pregnant women, people with certain medical conditions or medications, and for young children.

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Comments If water is turbid: • sanitizer level may be low • filtration/circulation system may require maintenance or increased run (filtering) time • improper chemical balance (Section B) • consult remedial practices (Section F)

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H. WATER CLARITY Standard Minimum All facilities The deepest part of the pool or spa and/or main drain shall be visible and sharply defined.

Pools: Pool water shall be of a clarity to permit an 8 in. (203 mm) diameter black and white Secchi disc or main suction outlet (main drain) located on the bottom of the pool at its deepest point to be clearly visible and sharply defined from any point on the deck up to 30 feet (9.14 m) away in a direct line of sight from the disc or main drain.

Spas: The bottom of the spa at its deepest point shall be clearly visible.** ** This test shall be performed when the water is in a nonturbulent state and bubbles have been allowed to dissipate.

I. SUPPLEMENTAL SANITIZERS 1. Ozone: Concentration in air above pool or spa water, ppm Standard Minimum Ideal Maximum All facilities 0.1 ppm over eight-hour timeweighted average and 0.3 ppm for any 15-minute period

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Comments • Serves as oxidizer of water contaminants.

• Ozone shall be used only in conjunction with an EPA-registered sanitizer.

• Indoor installations should have adequate ventilation.

• When ozone is used for indoor installations, air monitoring is required.

See OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021 2. UV Standard All facilities

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Comments UV lamps shall be used only in conjunction with an EPA-registered sanitizer.

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Comments When an ORP controller is used, it shall not be relied upon as a method for measuring the concentration of sanitizer in the water.

The sanitizer level shall be measured with traditional wet chemical methods capable of detecting specific sanitizer residuals (e.g.

DPD, N, N-diethyl-p-phenylene diamine for free available chlorine), to ensure that the minimum sanitizer residual is maintained. For PHMB-treated pools, levels for ORP values are not applicable.

ORP reading may be affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to, pH, probe condition, cyanuric acid, sanitizer type, and supplemental oxidizers.

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

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Comments It is recommended that regular water replacement be applied to pools, although certain circumstances may prohibit this practice (e.g., drought conditions) or make it unnecessary (e.g., supplementary water treatments such as reverse osmosis to extract contaminants from the water). Evaporation loss will not remove contaminants; make-up water for evaporation loss should not be counted as water drained and replaced.

Water replacement is necessary to dilute dissolved solids, to maintain water clarity, and to do necessary routine maintenance.

Water replacement can be necessary even if water has been maintained properly. High bather use is defined as amount of bathers per day, not necessarily the amount of time each bather is in pool or spa.

Frequent water replacement is required to control TDS buildup from bathers and treatment chemicals: Residential: Drain and refill every three months with average use.

More frequent water replacement is required for heavy use.

Public: More frequent water replacement is required due to heavier bather loads.

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Water in Water in spas or hot spas or hot tubs with tubs with high bather high bather use requires use requires complete partial or replacement complete replacement of water of water per the periodically. replacement guidelines below.

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Test the TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) and calculate the WRI (Water Replacement Interval) to determine when a spa needs to be drained. Drain the spa completely, clean it thoroughly, and refill it with source water when either of the following conditions is met: 1. The Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in the spa water exceeds the source-water TDS by 1,500 ppm or more, OR 2. The Water Replacement Interval (WRI) is less than or equal to the number of days since the last time the water was drained. WRI is calculated as shown in the formula and examples: WRI, days =

(1/3) × (Spa Volume, U.S. Gallons) (No. Bathers/Day)

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ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021 Example 1 The TDS of the original source water was measured and recorded to be 800 ppm. The TDS of the spa water now reads 2,500 ppm. The difference is greater than 1,500 ppm (2,500 ppm – 800 ppm = 1,700 ppm). Therefore, the spa should be drained immediately.

Example 2 Consider a 600 gallon (2.271 kL) spa last drained and refilled on Sunday evening, with the usage pattern outlined in the table below: 600 Gallon (2.271 kL) Spa Usage Pattern Sun Mon Tue Wed Water changed at end of day 85 2 19

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M. AIR QUALITY Standard Minimum All facilities

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Comments Testing frequency shall be sufficient to ensure that the sanitizer, pH, clarity, and water temperature (spa) standards set forth in this document are met at all times.

Several factors will determine how often testing is required.

Weather, water conditions, facility design, and bather load are the primary factors for determining how often pools and spas should be tested. Depending on the facility, testing may be required every one or two hours during operation.

Rain and wind will introduce materials to the water such as plant debris (leaves, pollen), dirt, airborne pollutants, and other contaminants that will decrease sanitizer concentrations and increase the likelihood of chloramines. Rain also tends to decrease pH and alkalinity readings. After a major rainstorm, sanitizer, pH, and alkalinity should be tested. Bathers introduce microorganisms and body oils that increase sanitizer demand. Bathers usually will cause a decrease in pH. If there is a high bather load, particularly in a spa, the sanitizer and pH should be checked more frequently.

Comments All pools and their related components that are installed in an indoor environment shall comply with the ventilation requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2007 Ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality, Table 6-1, “Minimum Ventilation Rates in Breathing Zone,” (Sports and Entertainment Section).

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Appendix B (Non-Mandatory) Mobile Crane Operations - Who Is Responsible?

This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021. It is included for information only.

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The various aspects of a crane operation is often unclear to all parties involved in the operation, until a serious accident occurs and a court of law decides where the responsibilities actually belong.

Assigning to the crews definite individual responsibilities and the authority necessary to exercise the responsibilities.

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Because of the complexity of most crane operations and because they can differ so much from one job to the next, no single set of guidelines can ever cover all the parameters involved, but the following listing (prepared by a large group of North American crane and legal experts) can be applied to most situations.

Ensuring that a thorough crane maintenance and inspection program is established and maintained. This will involve developing crane reports or records that facilitates the reporting of all work needed and completed on the crane.

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Ensuring that the client and site supervision are aware of their responsibilities and, in particular, what work must be done to prepare the site for the crane operation.

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Ensuring that a suitable and safe crane and equipment and a competent crew are assigned to the job.

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NOTE: Inadequate planning on the part of site supervision often puts crane operators in the position of having to make judgments or decisions that are beyond what should be reasonably expected of them.

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The owner must be aware of the requirements of every job and provide equipment and personnel capable of completing the job in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all applicable regulations.

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Ensuring that the operator is well trained, experienced, and competent to operate the particular crane to which he or she is assigned on the particular job involved.

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Ensuring that the operator fully understands the load chart and is capable of determining the crane’s net capacity for all permissible operating configurations.

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Ensuring that the operator is both capable of and aware of the necessity of carrying out all of his/her responsibilities.

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Ensuring that all personnel involved in maintaining, repairing, transporting, assembling, and operating the equipment are well trained, experienced, and competent to handle their specific jobs in a safe and efficient manner.

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Providing ongoing, high-quality training and upgrading programs for all personnel to ensure a consistently high level of competence in all phases of the operations.

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Knowing the machine well. The operator must understand its functions and limitations as well as its particular operating characteristics.

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Being familiar with the information contained in the crane’s operating manual.

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Being familiar with the crane’s load chart. The operator must understand the correct meaning of all notes and warnings and be able to calculate or determine the crane’s actual net capacity for every possible configuration of the machine.

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Inspecting and maintaining the crane regularly as prescribed by both the owner and manufacturer.

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Informing the owner of any problems needed maintenance or necessary repairs to the machine. This should be done in writing, preferably in the machine’s log book or inspection report.

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Recording in the log or report the details of all inspections, maintenance and work done on the crane while in the field.

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Supervising and training the oiler.

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Being aware of any site conditions that could affect the crane operation. Be particularly cautious around powerlines. The operator must refuse to operate if the crane, hoist rope, or load will come closer to a powerline than the absolute limit of approach specified in law.

Management attitude can also contribute to risk. Rather than actively participating or overseeing an operation, some site supervisors will adopt a stance best characterized by, "Don't give me excuses; just get the job done;" "I have my own problems; I don't want to know about yours;" or "Get it done or pick up your check."

Sometimes people like this bring out the best in crane and rigging crews by forcing them to think and innovate to overcome obstacles.

But if you do not have thinkers or innovators, they create an environment that invites disaster.

Checking that the site is adequately prepared for the crane.

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12. Determining the number of parts of hoist line required.

Providing a well-prepared working area for the crane before it arrives on the job.

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(c) Blocking will be used to support the boom while it is being assembled and dismantled. (d) Operating locations are graded, level, and compacted. (e) Blocking is always used under outriggers.

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(g) Operating locations are far enough away from shoring, excavations, trenches buried utilities, foundations, etc., to eliminate risk of collapse.

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A. Site supervision has overall responsibility for the lift and therefore must plan all phases of the operation. This includes complete cooperation with the operator who has the final say regarding the safety of the operation.

(j) Public access to the lift area is prohibited and barricades are available. Where the crane is to be set up on a city street or public road, site supervision must ensure that full outrigger extension is possible. This may require obtaining approval to shut off one or more lanes of traffic.

NOTE: On many straightforward jobs, a good crane operator can overcome the risks generated by incompetent site supervision, but only if the supervisor is smart enough to know his shortcomings (or the operator is bold enough to tell him off). If not, you may be in for trouble.

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Supervising all work involving the crane.

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Determining the correct load weight and radius and informing the operator (site supervision should know the maximum radius, load weight, and lift height of each “pick” before ordering the crane).

ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021 Ensuring that the rigging crew is experienced and competent. They must be capable of establishing weights, judging distances, heights and clearances, selecting tackle and lifting gear suitable for the loads, and rigging the load safely and securely.

Supervising the rigging crew.

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Ensuring that the load is properly rigged.

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Ensuring that the signal persons are competent and capable of directing the crane and load to ensure the safety and efficiency of the operation. Knowledge of the international hand signals is a must.

10. Keeping the public and all non-essential personnel clear of the crane and load during operation.

11. Controlling the movements of all personnel including the oiler within the area affected by the lift.

12. Ensuring that all required safety precautions are taken when the lift is in the vicinity of powerlines.

13. Ensuring that all personnel involved in the operation understand their jobs and responsibilities.

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Appendix C (Non-Mandatory) Crane Lift Plan This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021. It is included for information only.

Crane Lift Plan Instructions

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1. The Crane Use Planning Process has two parts:  Crane Lift Plan  Crane Daily Safety Review 2. A Crane Lift Plan is required for every crane lift on the project. See OSHA Subpart CC for definition of crane.

3. Critical crane lifts, if authorized, may have to be reviewed by a professional engineer (the contractor shall budget for the PE review). See page 2, section 2 of the Crane Lift Plan for a list of critical lifts.

4. Crane Lift Plans must be submitted at least 48 hours (two business days) prior to crane mobilization or five days for critical and helicopter lifts.

5. Crane Lift Plans must be based on worst case % of capacity (i.e. gross deductions/chart capacity) for each specific crane configuration and location and activity. (Unloading a delivery truck, for example, is a separate activity from erecting steel.)

6. The Crane Lift Plan may be valid for more than one day, as long as the configuration, location, and parameters used for developing “worst case” condition have not changed. Use multiple lift plans for multiple locations.

7. All rigging devices MUST bear the name of the manufacturer and identify WLL and be certified as to their capacity.

Custom-fabricated devices (lifting beams, spreader bars, etc) may be acceptable with proper PE stamp or proof testing as required by applicable standards. Capacities shall be marked and legible on all such devices.

8. Work that is not anticipated in the Crane Lift Plan, but may arise due to site conditions (moving equipment, loading materials onto floors, etc) must be reviewed with Contractor in advance. Changes affecting crane configuration and /or location may require the Crane Lift Plan to be amended.

9. The subcontractor is responsible to visit the site prior to the lift date to review crane setup location and documentary information pertaining to the site. This information is also provided as part of the construction documents. The subcontractor is responsible (determining adequacy, supplying and installing) for all supporting material (as defined within 29 CFR 1926.1402) necessary for the crane lift.

10. The subcontractor is responsible to obtain all information that is necessary to develop a power line safety plan.

11. The subcontractor is responsible to train all personnel involved in the use of the crane, such as rigging, signaling, crane operation, and assembly/disassembly.

12. The subcontractor must provide the following information along with the Crane Lift Plan:  Competent person designation forms for rigger, signal person  Rigger and signal person training certification, OSHA 10 cards.  Jurisdictional registration, such as FAA permit  JHA for truck load /unload, boom conflicts, public protection, etc.  JHA for power line encroachment  Logistics plan  Weight of material: bill of lading, calculation, manufacturers product data sheet, etc.  Rigging plan 13. The crane company must provide the following information as a supplement to the Crane Lift Plan:  Competent/qualified person designation forms for operator and A/D supervisor  Worker credentials: license, medical certification, OSHA 10 cards  Load chart (complete with notes)  Range chart  Dimension illustration and specifications for crane  Lightning and wind restrictions (from operators manual)  Crane dimensions and area (quadrant) of operation diagram  Provide copy of annual third-party inspection certification and report. See Crane Lift Plan for requirements (Note: The inspector shall be certified with the CCAA – see www.CCAAweb.net local resources.)  Scaled site plan and elevation drawings  JHA for assembly/disassembly of crane and severe weather  Jurisdictional registration, such as state fire marshal annual registration 14. The crane activity shall comply with the Site Specific Safety & Loss Control Program (SSS&LCP).

No warranty or certification of the suitability of this plan is provided by GC. It is the responsibility of the subcontractor and crane contractor to ensure that they and their employees are qualified, competent, properly equipped, and properly trained to perform the activities outlined in this plan.

Further, to ensure that the equipment (i.e. crane and rigging) is inspected and utilized in accordance with this plan and in a manner that complies with OSHA and the manufacturer operator’s manual, for example.

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Crane Lift Plan 1. Lift Plan Responsible Persons Project Name: Subcontractor’s Name: Contact Name:

Contact Number:

Rigger ID:

Signal Person ID:

Crane Company’s Name: Contact Name:

Contact Number:

Operator ID:

A/D Supervisor ID:

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Model: S/N: Capacity (tons): Does lift involve (if any ≥75% chart capacity Two hooks Over public space box is checked, lift is Dual crane Traveling with load Tripping load critical)?

Personnel basket Other (refer scope) Boom Information Jib Information Telescoping Lattice Jib deployed?

No Yes – Is it Fixed or Luffing Block Capacity (tons) Block Capacity (tons) Offset: ⁰ No. of Parts Line: No. of Parts Line: Boom and Jib: Combined Length (ft): Line Pull (lbs) Line Pull (lbs):

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Yes line?

If yes, provide power line voltage: If yes, provide FAA permit no.: If yes, provide power line safety JHA - see OSHA subpart CC Outrigger Configuration/Distributed Load Fully Extended Crane cribbing dimensions?

Fully Retracted Distributed Ground Bearing Pressure (PSF)?

Intermediate Rubber (PSI)?

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Note regarding third-party inspection: If crane has been idle for longer than three months since last third-party annual inspection, or if crane being A/D is a lattice boom, a new inspection certification and report must be provided post A/D. Exception: hydraulic crane with stowed jib that was included in the current annual third-party inspection. Inspector must be certified with CCAA (www.CCAAweb.net).

Boom Angle

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How will the Center of Gravity (COG) of the load be determined?

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No Yes (If yes, provide stability evaluation from manufacturer or PE) 6. Rigging Information: List rigging components - Be specific: manufacturer, number of pieces, description, size, length, capacity, and component weight (NOTE: Job built equipment must be engineered and proof tested per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.251(a)(4)).

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Rigging diagram 7. Crane Location/Clearances a. Provide a to-scale plot plan showing crane location, adjacent buildings, pipe racks, and other significant obstructions within load swing radius. Indicate direction and span of swing b. Provide a to-scale elevation plan depicting crane, adjacent structures, and load c. What is the horizontal distance from the crane center pin to the nearest structure? d. What is the minimum clearance from boom to highest point of structure during a pick? e. What is the minimum clearance from load to highest point of structure during a pick?

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Signatures Crane Company Responsible Person

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Subcontractor Responsible Person

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Submit this completed form to your Site Representative 48 hours (five days for critical lift) prior to any crane mobilization.

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Plan Daily Crane Lift Safety Review A suitable Daily Inspection Form may be substituted by the crane operator.

Date of Safety Review:

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Fire extinguisher

Post assembly inspection completed - See 29 CFR 1926.1412 (c) for requirements

Air, hydraulic, and other pressurized lines Wedge socket/becket properly installed Electrical system

Hydraulic system – fluid Hooks and latches levels Ground conditions – under outriggers / supporting foundation, ground water accumulation Degree of level position is within tolerances specified by chart notes – pre and post shift and following each move Jib stops – if jib is Horn deployed

Crane level indicator

Hand signal chart posted

Boom hoist limiting device

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Check the following to ensure adequacy of condition and function: Control mechanisms

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Confirm the following additional items:

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Appendix D (Non-Mandatory) Guidelines for Planning Critical Lifts This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021. It is included for information only.

I. MULTI-CRANE LIFT GUIDELINES

swings, travels, or luffs, it will be necessary for the other crane to move synchronously in order to keep the load lines plumb.

Lifting with more than one crane can be an extremely complex operation that requires a great deal of planning before actually making the lift. If details are not planned, it is possible to lose not only the load, but also all the cranes that are involved.

• Typically in multiple crane picks, loads should be 75% of rated load capacity.

Machine capabilities are based on freely suspended and balanced loads, with the boom tip directly over the center of gravity of the load.

The use of two or more cranes introduces dangerous elements which include side loading of the boom, overloading, differing ground conditions, human error, and many other hazards not normally encountered in a single crane pick.

II. TANDEM LIFTS CHECKLIST

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A qualified person should be made responsible for the operation. He should analyze the operation and instruct all personnel involved in the proper positioning of the cranes, rigging of the load, and the movements to be made.

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IT IS ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL THAT A DETAILED PROCEDURE BE DRAWN UP. A MULTIPLE CRANE LIFT SHOULD BE METICULOUSLY PLANNED AND EVERY MOVE EVENTUALLY TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

¨ Lift must be planned and carried out under qualified supervision. ¨ Load weight must be determined exactly.

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¨ Ground conditions must be stable, compacted, and level, and if not, then corrected by blocking, mats, or compaction.

All cranes must be in good operating condition.

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¨ Longest load radius of each crane for the complete operation must be measured exactly.

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¨ Boom length and boom angles must be determined exactly.

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¨ Net rated capacity of each crane must be determined for the whole operation.

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• Use only one signalman and ensure that he is in contact with the operators at all times.

¨ For a multiple crane lift, no crane should be loaded to more than 75% of its NET capacity.

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• Know how much of the load is to be hoisted by each crane and be absolutely sure that the slings are arranged to divide the load as planned. The distribution of load to each crane and the resulting effect on its supports must be determined for each phase of the operation.

¨ How much of the load is to be carried by each crane must be known exactly. The rigging should be arranged to divide the load as planned.

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• Match the line and swing speeds of all cranes.

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• Normally, complex motions should not be performed. Avoid, if possible, hoisting and swinging at the same time and hoisting and luffing. The cranes will work together and any time one crane

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11. ¨ Whenever possible, the cranes should not travel with load. If travel is necessary, then the cranes should have equal boom lengths.

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ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021 • Has a procedure been developed to monitor plumbness of load lines (in two directions)?

12. ¨ Signalmen, riggers, and operators must know exactly what they have to do and what movements will have to be made BEFORE the lift begins.

• Has a drawing showing the elevation of the crane during the lift as well as all clearances (boom to load, and load to other obstructions) been developed?

LIFT PLANNING CHECKLIST FOR CRITICAL LIFTS

• Have all repairs or modifications to the crane been made in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions, and are they so certified?

Subsurface and Foundation Issues • What are the maximum loads imposed by the cranes on the soil? Is the soil bearing capacity adequate to safely support crane loads?

Has a soil investigation program been performed? What is the assumed load distribution through the timber mats?

• How will the crane’s electronic safety alarms and interlocks be checked for operation and accuracy?

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• Has a soils investigation of the area under the path of the falling crane (borings, etc.) been performed?

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• Has a procedure to monitor tallswing of the crane during lifting operations been developed?

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• Who has determined the center of gravity? How was it determined?

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• Will the crane load change as the lift progresses?

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• If a falling crane has to “walk,” is the path level and properly compacted?

• Has all hydrotest water been drained from the load (vessel) prior to lifting?

• What efforts have been made to identify obstructions in the load throughout the lifting path?

• If lifting a dressed vessel, has the insulation absorbed any water?

• Can you control and manipulate the load throughout the lifting path?

Rigging Issues • Has all rigging hardware been selected to work within the manufacturer’s Safe Working load?

• Are the crane’s operational safety alarms functioning properly?

How/when were they tested?

• Have sling angles flatter than 45 degrees been avoided and the slings or chains and shackles been chosen to allow for increased loads due to sling angles?

• Have plans been developed to monitor the crane’s stability during lift?

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ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021 • Have softeners been utilized to protect the rigging where sharp comers could cause damage?

• Are there overhead power lines in the operating area? If so, have minimum clearance requirements been established and has a dedicated signal person been assigned to monitor boom, load and/or load line position relative to the power line?

• Does the rigging provide positive control of the load to prevent slipping or shifting?

• Are shackles and hooks always used in such a manner as to avoid side bending in the hardware?

• If operating near overhead power lines, are nonconductive taglines used?

• Have qualified personnel designed and tested special rigging hardware in accordance with regulations?

Emergency Procedural Issues • Have emergency procedures been determined and communicated to all personnel involved in the lifting operation?

• Is there a plan for removing lifting tackle from the load after it is erected?

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• Does the lift plan reflect the philosophy that safety is the priority?

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• Has any required non-destructive testing been done to assess the quality of welds attaching lifting lugs, pad eyes, trunnions, etc?

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• Is there enough clearance between the shell and the lifting lug/pad eye to get the nut in the shackle pin?

• Is cold weather likely to affect the lift? Is it necessary to derate the crane or any part of the rigging equipment due to low temperatures?

• What are the inspection requirements for the lifting attachments (lugs/pad eyes)? Who will do it?

• Has the load (lower) design been analyzed for localized buckling and bending shear stress during the lift operation in order to verify that allowables will not be exceeded during the lift?

• Is adequate lighting equipment available for use if the lifting operation should extend beyond normal daylight hours?

• Are required personnel (operations, safety, other) available if the lift operation should extend beyond normal hours?

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• If trays or internals are to be installed prior to lifting, has the possibility of shift been considered?

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ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021 • Are all engineering lifting components (spreader bars, lift lugs, etc.) designed to support a minimum of 2X dead load? (show cals)

• Will critical spare parts be available for the crane(s) during the lift?

Are mechanics available?

• Are the lifting lugs designed about the weak axis using a force equal to a minimum of 5% of the force of the sling? (show cals)

• Has a drawing showing the barricade plan to be used during the lift been developed?

• Who has designed the lifting lugs/trunnions? Has design been checked by prime or general contractor?

• Has the operator(s) undergone a drug test?

Peripheral Issues

• Are crane maintenance personnel available during the lift?

• Are radios required? Who will provide? Are they safe for use in operating facilities?

• Never vary from the original lift plan without a full review and approval by the person or persons who approved the original lift plan.

• Is a backup operator available in case of emergency?

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14. Has the agreed non-destructive examination (NDE) of crane components been done and documented?

Has the shift superintendent been notified of movement of the load to the lifting site? Are any permits required?

15. Is the lift line new or has a piece of the lift line been pull tested?

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Where will the crane be assembled? What route will the crane take from the assembly site to the lift site?

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How will the load transport get to the lift site? How will the transport be removed once the load is lifted?

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Will the crane load change as the lift progresses?

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Has the weight of any jibs, auxiliary boom heads, etc., been considered in the calculations?

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If a tailing crane has to “walk,” is the path level and properly compacted?

Who has determined the center of gravity? How was it determined? Is it marked on the load? Is it shown on the lift plan drawings?

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What efforts have been made to identify obstructions in the load throughout the lifting path?

Is there anything inside the load that could shift during the lift?

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How/when were they tested?

Has snow or ice accumulated on the load since the weight was determined?

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Are there any language difficulties? Does everyone speak (fluently) the same language?

Operational Issues

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Has all rigging hardware been selected to work within the manufacturer’s Safe Working Load?

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Have sling angles flatter than 45 degrees been avoided and the slings or chains and shackles have been chosen to allow for increased loads due to sling angles?

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What are the limits on wind speed for making the lift? How and where will wind speed be measured?

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Is cold weather likely to affect the lift? Is it necessary to de-rate the crane or any part of the rigging equipment due to low temperatures?

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Is adequate lighting equipment available for use if the lifting operation should extend beyond normal daylight hours?

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Are shackles and hooks always used in such a manner as to avoid side bending in the hardware?

Are there overhead power-lines in the operating area? If so, have minimum clearance requirements been established and has a dedicated signal person been assigned to monitor boom load and/or loadline position relative to the power line?

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Have qualified personnel designed and tested special rigging hardware in accordance with regulations?

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If operating near overhead power lines, are nonconductive taglines used?

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Is there a plan for removing lifting tackle from the load after it is erected:

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Has agreement been established on required actions if operational alarms occur during the lift?

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Has a review of operational activities planned/occurring during time of lift been performed?

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Has a review/agreement of contingency plans, in the event of a gas alarm or operational upset during lift been made?

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Who is in charge of the lift? What are their qualifications? Who will give the signals to the operator?

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Has the owner’s Safe Operations Committee been involved in the lift planning process or lift plan review?

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Vessel Design Follow-up Issues 1.

Has the lift plan been reviewed with the crane operator, riggers and others involved in the lifting operation? Has the plan been reviewed with supervisors and workers in the adjacent areas?

Is the load fragile enough to require lifting from a “strong back” frame or from multiple attachment points to prevent load damage? Has the “strong back” frame been designed by a competent engineer and load tested?

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Has anyone checked to see that the shackle pins will fit the holes provided in the lifting lugs?

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Has a chain of command to operate during the lift been established and how are the involved people identified?

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Has a final pre-lift safety meeting been scheduled?

Are the dimensions of the lifting lugs/pad-eyes consistent with the size of shackle proposed? Will the shackle be able to turn? As the load goes from horizontal to vertical?

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Have the appropriate impact factors been used in designing the lifting lugs, shackles, etc.?

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Has any required non-destructive testing been done to assess the quality of welds attaching lifting lugs, pad-eyes, trunnions, etc?

Peripheral Issues 1.

Are radios required? Who will provide? Are they safe for use in operating facilities?

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Has a review/agreement of communications plan during lift (i.e. dedicated radio channels) been made?

Is there enough clearance between the shell and the lifting lug/pad-eye to get the nut in the shackle pin?

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What are the inspection requirements for the lifting attachments (lugs/pad-eyes)? Who will do it?

Ha the anchor bolt pattern been checked to confirm the load can be landed properly?

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Has the load (tower) design been analyzed for localized buckling and bending shear stress during the lift operation in order to verify that allowables will not be exceeded during the lift?

Will critical spare parts be available for the crane(s) during the lift? Are mechanics available? Has a drawing showing the barricade plan to be used during the lift been developed?

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Has the operator(s) undergone a drug test?

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12. Who has designed the lifting lugs/trunnions? Has design been checked by prime or general contractor?

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Appendix F (Non-Mandatory) Lift Plan and Rigging Plan Worksheet This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021. It is included for information only.

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LIFT INFORMATION

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CRANE INFORMATION

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Appendix G (Non-Mandatory) Safety Considerations and Warning Recommendations This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021. It is included for information only.

Safety Considerations for Pool Owner/Operators: For additional safety information see www.PHTA.org.

In addition to requirements established by the authority having jurisdiction, The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) suggests that the builders/installers of swimming pools advise the initial owner/ operator of a public pool of the following.

This standard does not replace good judgment and personal responsibility. In permitting use of the pool by others, owners/ operators must consider the skill, attitude, training, and experience of the expected user. It is the pool owner/operator’s responsibility to learn, understand, and enforce these basic safety principles and rules:

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Prevent Unsupervised Access to the Pool or Hot Tub. Apply multiple layers of protection to secure the pool and hot tub area and minimize the likelihood that anyone could gain unsupervised entry to the pool or hot tub. Multiple layers include: • Non-climbable 4-sided fencing that is at least 4' high with self-closing, self-latching gates.

• Automatic locks and alarms on all doors (including pet doors) and windows that lead to the water.

• Pool and hot tub covers.

• Pool alarms.

• When children are not intended to be in the water, keep pool toys out of the water and out of sight.

• Keep chairs, tables and other items a child could climb on away from the pool or hot tub enclosure.

For detailed information on barriers, download Safety Barrier Guidelines for Residential Pools from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website. (https://www.cpsc.gov)

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• Do know the shape of the pool bottom and the water depth before you dive or slide headfirst.

• Do plan your path to avoid submerged obstacles, surface objects, or other swimmers.

• Do learn headfirst entries using a progression from a certified instructor.

• Do know the depth of the water and the shape of the pool bottom before you dive. (The depth should be at least 9 feet deep, according to guidance from the American Red Cross.)

• Do dive straight ahead, never off to the side.

• Do hold your head up, arms up, and steer up with your hands.

• A light, strong, rigid pole not less than 12 feet (3.7 m) long • A minimum 0.25 inch (6 mm) diameter throwing rope as long as 1.5 times the maximum width of the pool or 50 feet (15.2 m), whichever is less, which has been firmly attached to a Coast Guard-approved ring buoy having an outside diameter of approximately 15 inches (381 mm), or some other similar flotation device.

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• Encourage children to learn how to swim.

• Never allow diving, jumping, or sliding into shallow water.

• Adequate adult supervision is required when the pool is in use.

• Adequate adult supervision is always required when children are present.

• Encourage parents to learn CPR. • Encourage children to never swim alone.

• Keep all electrical radios, speakers, and other appliances away from the swimming pool.

• Do not allow roughhousing and horseplay.

• Keep deck clean and clear of objects that may create a hazard.

• Keep all breakable objects out of the pool area.

• Alcohol consumption and pool activities do not mix. Never allow anyone to swim, dive, or slide under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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• Horseplay.

• Any slide entries by non-swimmers into deep water, to protect them from drowning.

• Standing on the top of a slide or outside the guardrails.

• Jumping from a slide.

• Diving from a slide.

• Sliding into areas with submerged obstacles, surface objects, or other swimmers.

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• Don’t swim or dive alone.

• Don’t dive into unfamiliar bodies of water.

Do practice carefully before you dive or slide.

Do test the diving board for its spring before using.

Do remember that when you dive down, you must steer up.

Do dive straight ahead, not off the side of the diving board.

Don’t drink and dive.

Don’t dive or slide headfirst in the shallow part of the pool.

Don’t dive from any place that is not specifically designed for diving.

Don’t ever dive head first into shallow water (5 feet/1.5 m or less).

Don’t dive across the narrow part of the pool.

Don’t run and dive.

Don’t dive from any place that is not specifically designed for diving.

Don’t engage in horseplay on diving or sliding equipment.

Don’t use diving equipment as a trampoline.

Don’t do a back dive.

Don’t try fancy dives; keep the dives simple.

Don’t dive or slide headfirst at or through objects such as inner tubes.

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Appendix H (Non-Mandatory) Signage Warning Against Shallow Water Diving This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021. It is included for information only.

B. Additional Signage Use

Recommended methods to warn against shallow water diving may include but are not limited to:

The ANSI Z535 Series of Standards reflects the consensus of various experts on warning sign appearance and content.

Signage that is consistent with the ANSI Z535 Standards is permitted to be added to components, equipment, facilities, or installations, to provide additional information.

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Appendix I (Non-Mandatory) Safety Brochures and Education Programs This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021. It is included for information only.

Safety Education Programs and Materials

Consumer awareness information is available on the following topics:

Educational programs and materials (i.e., seminars, workshops, brochures, videos, instructional guides, etc.) are available from PHTA, other aquatic safety groups, and private firms. As a means of communicating useful safety information to pool owners/ operators and users, industry members are permitted to provide such information to owners/operators and to request or require owners/operators to sign a statement that they have received, read, and will follow the guidelines.

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These brochures are published by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, and are available at www.PHTA.org.

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Appendix J (Non-Mandatory) English Standard-Metric Conversion Tables (Approximate Factors)

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Appendix K (Non-Mandatory) Sources of Material This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021. It is included for information only.

NFPA

National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269 Tel: (617) 770-3000

NSF

NSF International (formerly National Sanitation Foundation) 789 North Dixboro Road P.O. Box 130140 Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140 Tel: (734) 769-8010

NSPI

National Spa and Pool Institute (see PHTA)

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Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (formerly National Spa and Pool Institute and Association of Pool & Spa Professionals) 2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 500 Alexandria, VA 22314 Tel: (703) 838-0083

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American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10036 Tel: (212) 642-4900

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American Concrete Institute 38800 Country Club Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Tel: (248) 848-3800

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IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials 4755 E. Philadelphia Street Ontario, CA 91761 Tel: (909) 472-4100

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 Tel: (847) 272-8800

(Approved by the American National Standards Institute August 30, 2021.)

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