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Section 302 Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Requirements

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302.1 Electrical

Electrical requirements for aquatic facilities shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 or the International Residential Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1.

Exception: Internal wiring for portable residential spas and portable residential exercise spas.

302.2 Water Service and Drainage

Piping and fittings used for water service, makeup and drainage piping for pools and spas shall comply with the International Plumbing Code. Fittings shall be approved for installation with the piping installed.

302.3 Pipe, Fittings and Components

Pipe, fittings and components shall be listed and labeled in accordance with NSF 50 or NSF 14. Plastic jets, fittings, and outlets used in public spas shall be listed and labeled in accordance with NSF 50.

Exceptions:

Portable residential spas and portable residential exercise spas listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1563 or CSA C22.2 No. 218.1.
Onground storable pools supplied by the pool manufacturer as a kit that includes all pipe, fittings and components.

302.4 Concealed Piping Inspection

Piping, including process piping, that is installed in trenches, shall be inspected prior to backfilling.

302.5 Backflow Protection

Water supplies for pools and spas shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the International Plumbing Code or the International Residential Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1.

302.6 Waste-Water Discharge

Where waste water from pools and spas, backwash from filters and water from deck drains discharge to the building drainage system, such installation shall be in accordance with the International Plumbing Code or the International Residential Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1.

302.7 Tests

Tests on water piping systems constructed of plastic piping shall not use compressed air for the test.

302.8 Maintenance

Pools and spas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair.

302.8.1 Manuals

An operating and maintenance manual in accordance with industry-accepted standards shall be provided for each piece of equipment requiring maintenance.