// CODE SNIPPET
454.1.9.2.1.1 Plunge Pool Water Depth
JUMP TO FULL CODE CHAPTER
The minimum plunge pool operating water depth at the slide flume terminus shall be 3 feet (914 mm). This depth shall be maintained for a minimum distance of 10 feet (3048 mm) in front of the slide terminus from which point the plunge pool floor may have a constant upward slope to allow a minimum water depth of 2 feet (51 mm) at the base of the steps. The floor slope shall not exceed 1 in 10. The plunge pool water depth shall be commensurate with safety and the ease of exit from the plunge pool.
Related Code Sections
454.1.9.2.1.1 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Plunge Pool Water Depth
The minimum plunge pool operating water depth at the slide flume terminus shall be 3 feet (914 mm). This depth shall be maintained for a minimum ...
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 > 454.1.9.2.1 Water Slide Plunge Pool > 454.1.9.2.1.1 Plunge Pool Water Depth
454.1.9.2.1.1 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Plunge Pool Water Depth
The minimum plunge pool operating water depth at the slide flume terminus shall be 3 feet (914 mm). This depth shall be maintained for a minimum ...
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 > 454.1.9.2.1 Water Slide Plunge Pool > 454.1.9.2.1.1 Plunge Pool Water Depth
454.1.9 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Water Recreation Attractions and Specialized Pools
The minimum plunge pool operating water depth at the slide flume terminus shall be 3 feet (914 mm). This ...
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
454.1.9.2.1 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use, Water Slide Plunge Pool
to the rider upon impact with the plunge pool water. The design engineer must document the designed, safe location of the terminus relative ...
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 > 454.1.9.2.1 Water Slide Plunge Pool
454.1.9.2.1.7 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use, Plunge Pool Volume
The total volume of a plunge pool and its collector tank or tanks shall be equal to or greater than 3 minutes of the combined flow rate in gallons ...
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 > 454.1.9.2.1 Water Slide Plunge Pool > 454.1.9.2.1.7 Plunge Pool Volume