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454.1.9.2.5 Perimeter Overflow Gutters or Skimmers

2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use > 454 Swimming Pools and Bathing Places (Public and Private) > 454.1 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places > 454.1.9 Water Recreation Attractions and Specialized Pools > 454.1.9.2 Water Slides > 454.1.9.2.5 Perimeter Overflow Gutters or Skimmers
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Plunge pools and pump reservoirs shall have perimeter overflow gutter system or skimmer which shall be an integral part of the filtration system.

454.1.9.2.5.1 Perimeter Overflow Gutter Systems

Perimeter overflow gutter systems shall meet the requirements of Section 454.1.6.5.3.1 except that gutters are not required directly under slide flumes or along the weirs which separate plunge pools and pump reservoirs.

454.1.9.2.5.2 Surface Skimmers

Surface skimmers may be used in lieu of perimeter overflow gutters and shall be appropriately spaced and located according to the structural design. Unless an overflow gutter system is used, surface skimmers shall be provided in the plunge pool and in the pump reservoir and the skimmer system shall be designed to carry 60 percent of the filtration system design flow rate with each skimmer carrying a minimum 30 gpm (2 L/s). All surface skimmers shall meet the requirements for NSF commercial approval as set forth in NSF/ANSI Standard 50, Circulation System Components and Related Materials for Swimming Pools, Spas/Hot Tubs, which is incorporated by reference in these rules, including an equalizer valve in the skimmer and an equalizer line to the pool wall on systems with direct connection to pump suction.

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454.1.9.2.5 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Perimeter Overflow Gutters or Skimmers
Plunge pools and pump reservoirs shall have perimeter overflow gutter system or skimmer which shall be an integral part of the filtration system ...
2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 454 Swimming Pools and Bathing Places (Public and Private) > 454.1 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places > 454.1.9 Water Recreation Attractions and Specialized Pools > 454.1.9.2 Water Slides > 454.1.9.2.5 Perimeter Overflow Gutters or Skimmers
454.1.9.2.5 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Perimeter Overflow Gutters or Skimmers
Plunge pools and pump reservoirs shall have a perimeter overflow gutter system or skimmer which shall be an integral part of the filtration system ...
2014 FBC - Building, 5th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 454 Swimming Pools and Bathing Places (Public and Private) > 454.1 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places > 454.1.9 Water Recreation Attractions and Specialized Pools > 454.1.9.2 Water Slides > 454.1.9.2.5 Perimeter Overflow Gutters or Skimmers
454.1.9.2.5 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use, Perimeter Overflow Gutters or Skimmers
Plunge pools and pump reservoirs shall have perimeter overflow gutter system or skimmer which shall be an integral part of the filtration system ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use > 454 Swimming Pools and Bathing Places (Public and Private) > 454.1 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places > 454.1.9 Water Recreation Attractions and Specialized Pools > 454.1.9.2 Water Slides > 454.1.9.2.5 Perimeter Overflow Gutters or Skimmers
454.1.9.2.5.1 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use, Perimeter Overflow Gutter Systems
Perimeter overflow gutter systems shall meet the requirements of Section 454.1.6.5.3.1 except that gutters are not required directly under slide ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use > 454 Swimming Pools and Bathing Places (Public and Private) > 454.1 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places > 454.1.9 Water Recreation Attractions and Specialized Pools > 454.1.9.2 Water Slides > 454.1.9.2.5 Perimeter Overflow Gutters or Skimmers > 454.1.9.2.5.1 Perimeter Overflow Gutter Systems
454.1.9.2 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use, Water Slides
Surface skimmers may be used in lieu of perimeter overflow gutters and shall be appropriately ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use > 454 Swimming Pools and Bathing Places (Public and Private) > 454.1 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places > 454.1.9 Water Recreation Attractions and Specialized Pools > 454.1.9.2 Water Slides
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