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Code Topics

Check below for information and downloadable forms that will be of use as you navigate the design and development of your aquatic or environmental engineering project.

This page is updated frequently, so please check back often for the most up-to-date information on policies, rules and regulations.

In addition to what is said in all the volumes of the Florida Building Code, the FBC adopts references/Standards that become part of the code. It’s not hard to see how difficult it is for contractors, their salespeople/designers or even Building Department Plan Reviewers and Inspectors to keep up with and ensure compliance. So many of the code requirements for residential swimming pools have a direct effect on the level of SAFETY provided to the homeowner. We have found that not all Building Departments have the resources to purchase the adopted standards or get staff adequately trained, it is IMPORTANT that the pool plan show compliance regardless of what has been permitted in the past.

These CODE TOPICS are offered in attempt to show the individual issues that may not be obvious, even to the experience Contractor, Plan Reviewer or Inspector. In no particular order the available CODE TOPICS are:

  • BOND LOOP
  • EXCAVATION NEAR STRUCTURES
  • FLOOR SLOPES FOR SAFETY
  • HANDHOLDS FOR SAFETY
  • HEAT LOSS COVERS

  • PIPING AT FINAL
  • SUN SHELF WATER DEPTH
  • STEP ACCESS INTO SPA
  • POOLS WITH SECOND SHALLOW END
  • WATER DISTURBANCE ALARMS

  • CHILD BARRIER METHODS
  • DIFFERENT RESIDENTIAL POOL FLOWS
  • DEEP AREA EGRESS
  • SUCTION OUTLET COVERS
  • POOL CAGE FOOTINGS
  • ANSI 7 & 15 COMPLIANCE

WHAT THE CODE SAYS

Each CODE TOPIC states “What the Code Says” either directly copied, using a graphic or stating the know intents behind the requirements.

REQUIRED AT PLAN REVIEW

The CODE TOPIC will state or restate what is required for a Plan Reviewer to see or discern compliance from the plan or documents before them.

REQUIRED DURING INSPECTION

The CODE TOPIC will state particular requirements that the Field Inspector should examine or view during the inspection site visit to confirm code compliance or compliance with the approved plan.

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Residential Aquatics

  • 2007 FBC Site Specific Information
  • FBC 2007 Pool Plan Requirements
  • Guidelines for Manatee County Pool Permit Packages
  • Manatee County Child Safety Form
  • Manatee Pool Spa Requirements Form
  • Pool Energy Requirements

Commercial Aquatics

  • “How To” Instructions for Site Specific Information
  • FBC 2007 Pool Permit Inspections
  • SWFBI Notice to Building Official
  • SWFBI Owner Authorization

CHILD BARRIER METHODS

DIFFERENT RESIDENTIAL POOL FLOWS

POOL EQUIPMENT IN FLOOD ZONE

HEAT LOSS COVERS

RESIDENTIAL POOLS

SUCTION OUTLET COVERS

BOND LOOP

EXCAVATION NEAR STRUCTURE

FLOOD V ZONE

PIPING AT FINAL

HANDHOLDS

SECOND SHALLOW END

ANSI 7 & 15 COMPLIANCE

COMMERCIAL POOL NIGHT SWIMMING

FLOOR SLOPES AND SAFETY ROPE & FLOATS

WATER DISTURBANCE ALARMS

RESIDENTIAL CHECKLIST

STEP ACCESS INTO SPA

DEEP AREA EGRESS

POOL CAGE FOOTINGS

HANDHOLDS FOR SAFETY

SUN SHELF WATER DEPTH

RESIDENTIAL POOL STEPS

Kimes Engineering and Management Services, Inc., was founded in 2003 by highly experienced aquatic and environmental engineering professionals. In addition to our technical expertise, our services are based on exceptional client responsiveness.

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