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- All pools - There
should be no protrusions, extensions or means of entanglement that could cause
submerged entrapment of a bather. No
parts should cause a cutting, pinching or abrasion hazard.
- Hand holds around the perimeter, at intervals no
greater than 4', are needed wherever the depth exceeds 3.5'. The deck fulfills this requirement if the
water level is no more than 12" below it.
- Residential
pools - If the location of the change in the bottom slope nearest the
shallow end is in water over 4.5' deep, there should be a permanently attached
and buoyed safety line 1'-2' on the shallow side.
- Steps or a ladder are needed at the shallow end if
the depth there is greater than 2'. If
the length of the pool exceeds 40', steps or a ladder are required at the deep
end, too. Two sets are needed if the
width is over 30'.
- Drains should be covered by a grating that is not
easily removable by bathers.
- Spas and hot
tubs - Maximum water depth is 4'. Maximum depth of seat or bench is 2'. Steps, ladders, or recessed treads
should be provided if water depth exceeds 2'. There should be a thermostat to
control water temperature. Maximum
temperature should not exceed 104°F.
- General recommendations - Minimum recommended size for an outdoor pool is
16'x32'. Spas and hot tubs should have lockable covers. Good idea for pools, too. A surface skimmer
system is recommended. There should be
one skimmer per 2,000 sq. ft. of surface area.
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Pool Equipment Common Defects
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