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3109.3.2 Swimming Pool and Spa Alarms

NYC Building Code 2022 > 31 Special Construction > 3109 Swimming Pools, Swimming Pool Enclosures, and Safety Devices > 3109.3 Pool Safety and Accessibility > 3109.3.2 Swimming Pool and Spa Alarms
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Swimming pool and spa alarms shall comply with Sections 3109.3.2.1 through 3109.3.2.4.

3109.3.2.1 Applicability

All swimming pools and spas shall be equipped with an approved pool alarm. Pool alarms shall comply with ASTM F 2208 and shall be installed, used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and this section.

Exceptions:
  1. A hot tub or spa equipped with a safety cover that complies with ASTM F 1346.
  2. A swimming pool (other than a hot tub or spa) equipped with an automatic power safety cover that complies with ASTM F 1346.

3109.3.2.2 Multiple Alarms

A pool alarm must be capable of detecting entry into the water at any point on the surface of the swimming pool. If necessary to provide detection capability at every point on the surface of the swimming pool, more than one pool alarm shall be provided.

3109.3.2.3 Alarm Activation

Pool alarms shall activate upon detecting entry into the water and shall sound poolside and inside the building.

3109.3.2.4 Prohibited Alarms

The use of personal immersion alarms shall not be construed as compliance with this section.

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3109.3.2 Special Construction, Swimming Pool and Spa Alarms
Swimming pool and spa alarms shall comply with Sections 3109.3.2.1 through 3109.3.2.4 ...
NYC Building Code 2014 > 31 Special Construction > 3109 Swimming Pools, Swimming Pool Enclosures, and Safety Devices > 3109.3 Pool Safety and Accessibility > 3109.3.2 Swimming Pool and Spa Alarms
3109.3.2 Special Construction, Swimming Pool and Spa Alarms
Swimming pool and spa alarms shall comply with Sections 3109.3.2.1 through 3109.3.2.4 ...
NYC Building Code 2022 > 31 Special Construction > 3109 Swimming Pools, Swimming Pool Enclosures, and Safety Devices > 3109.3 Pool Safety and Accessibility > 3109.3.2 Swimming Pool and Spa Alarms
3109.3.2.3 Special Construction, Alarm Activation
Pool alarms shall activate upon detecting entry into the water and shall sound poolside and inside the building ...
NYC Building Code 2022 > 31 Special Construction > 3109 Swimming Pools, Swimming Pool Enclosures, and Safety Devices > 3109.3 Pool Safety and Accessibility > 3109.3.2 Swimming Pool and Spa Alarms > 3109.3.2.3 Alarm Activation
3109.3.2.4 Special Construction, Prohibited Alarms
The use of personal immersion alarms shall not be construed as compliance with this section ...
NYC Building Code 2014 > 31 Special Construction > 3109 Swimming Pools, Swimming Pool Enclosures, and Safety Devices > 3109.3 Pool Safety and Accessibility > 3109.3.2 Swimming Pool and Spa Alarms > 3109.3.2.4 Prohibited Alarms
3109.3.2.4 Special Construction, Prohibited Alarms
The use of personal immersion alarms shall not be construed as compliance with this section ...
NYC Building Code 2022 > 31 Special Construction > 3109 Swimming Pools, Swimming Pool Enclosures, and Safety Devices > 3109.3 Pool Safety and Accessibility > 3109.3.2 Swimming Pool and Spa Alarms > 3109.3.2.4 Prohibited Alarms
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