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454.1.7.7 Wading Pool Decks

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 > 454.1.7 Wading Pools > 454.1.7.7 Wading Pool Decks
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When adjacent to swimming pools, wading pools shall be separated from the swimming pool by barrier or a fence of a minimum of 48 inches (1219 mm) in height with self-latching and self-closing gates. When adjacent to areas less than 1 foot (305 mm) deep of zero depth entry pools, the fence or effective barrier is required if the water edges are less than 40 feet (12 192 mm) apart. Wading pools shall have a minimum 10-feet (3048 mm) wide deck around at least 50 percent of their perimeter with the remainder of the perimeter deck being at least 4 feet (1219 mm) wide. There shall be at least 10 feet (3048 mm) between adjacent swimming pools and wading pools.

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454.1.7.7 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Wading Pool Decks
or effective barrier is required if the water edges are less than 40 feet (12 192 mm) apart. Wading pools shall have a minimum 10-foot (3048 mm) wide deck ...
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 > 454.1.7 Wading Pools > 454.1.7.7 Wading Pool Decks
454.1.7.7 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Wading Pool Decks
or effective barrier is required if the water edges are less than 40 feet (12 192 mm) apart. Wading pools shall have a minimum 10-feet (3048 mm) wide deck ...
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 > 454.1.7 Wading Pools > 454.1.7.7 Wading Pool Decks
454.1.7.7 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use, Wading Pool Decks
Wading pools shall have a minimum 10-feet (3048 mm) wide deck around at least 50 percent of their perimeter with the remainder of the perimeter deck ...
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 > 454.1.7 Wading Pools > 454.1.7.7 Wading Pool Decks
454.1.7.2 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use, Depths
Wading pools shall have a maximum depth of 2 feet (610 mm). The depth at the perimeter of the pool shall be uniform and shall not exceed 12 inches ...
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 > 454.1.7 Wading Pools > 454.1.7.2 Depths
1009 Recreation Facilities, Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas
be located over the deck and 16 inches (405 mm) minimum from the edge of the pool. The deck surface between the centerline of the seat and the pool ...
2017 FBC - Accessibility, 6th edition > 10 Recreation Facilities > 1009 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas
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