UPSA Proposed Plan Review Legislation

April 9, 2020aquatic,aquatic engineering,pool engineeringLegal N ews,At Kimes

We are providing a proposal from the United Pool and Spa Association to give plan review for commercial pools back to the Florida Department of Health. For the background on this proposed legislation, please note the information at the bottom of this post. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Statement: There are 37,000 public pools and spas in Florida that provide an integral contribution to the Florida economy.…

by Keri Else

ANSI 15 Changes 10-31-13

October 31, 2013Pool Standards,Pumps,ANSI,Requirements,ANSI 15,Residential Swimming Pool,auxiliary flow,sheer flow,Building Department,Single Speed,Energy Efficiency,Spa,Engineering,spa jets,filter sizing,Legal N ews,filtration flow,Florida Building Code,HP,in-floor system,Kent Kimes,Kimes Engineeringmotor service factor

ANSI/APSP 15 Addenda A changes how to comply with the standard for Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Energy Efficiency requirements. We have been informed of addenda to ANSI 15 that makes compliance a little easier. However, the changes may or may not be recognized by a Building Department as effective in the Florida Building Code (FBC). The following TWO issues represent changes: Single Speed…

by Keri Else