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  1. PONCE_556

    Egress into a shallow pit.

    The saga continues... In asking for futher clarification I received this portion of the code and this section was highlighted. I'm sure you're wondering....What is an I-3 facility? Well an I-3 Facility is... o_O
  2. PONCE_556

    Egress into a shallow pit.

    The hand hold wasn't my idea. We wanted not to have it because it may become an attraction to kids and destruction will ensue.... The fiberglass is plenty thick and the steps are wingnutted to the floor.
  3. PONCE_556

    Anyone want the new 2018 Florida commercial pool changes?

    here toy go..... https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0bmM0xIIyyVZ1RBVFNWQWpwM1U I predict a huge increase in sun-shelf's and a decrease in IWF's because of UV requirements....
  4. PONCE_556

    Egress into a shallow pit.

    Oh.....And be on the job site, 3 hrs away, THE NEXT DAY for an inspection. He was in a great mood!
  5. PONCE_556

    Egress into a shallow pit.

    That's kind of the issue. All the old guys are retiring and we've got new inspectors. -- There's also the aspect of this project being a city project and the city dropped the ball on the permitting process, among other things, and didn't send the job to the DOH so they didn't even know...
  6. PONCE_556

    Egress into a shallow pit.

    As you can see we did.....Just to shut them up. But the problem is, if it's not in the code, we shouldn't have to. These things cost money.... If it's in the code fine, let them show me the section and I'll do it. Or I'll explain why we feel the code doesn't apply. And it sets a precedent...
  7. PONCE_556

    Egress into a shallow pit.

    BTW....The steps were already in the pit on the 1st inspection, it's the hand hold that they wanted.
  8. PONCE_556

    Egress into a shallow pit.

    Here. this one is rotated correctly. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0bmM0xIIyyVMzVwSk9JNnl4ZlE
  9. PONCE_556

    Egress into a shallow pit.

    Well, here's the ending. This was just sent to me. This was one of those, "I'm not signing off on the permit till this is done, therefor you're not getting paid." situations. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0bmM0xIIyyVMm9tZ3M0WHlUbE0
  10. PONCE_556

    Egress into a shallow pit.

    30" from the lip of the pit to its floor.
  11. PONCE_556

    Egress into a shallow pit.

    No, 30" is max depth. Hinged to open on long side. (see pic) You could do reach down but it's designed to to into. You're missing the guy at the health department saying it somehow meets the same requirements and a staircase in an occupied building.....:confused: BTW....There are steps...
  12. PONCE_556

    Egress into a shallow pit.

    This may help. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0bmM0xIIyyVSDRRaW9HT2FGMkU
  13. PONCE_556

    Egress into a shallow pit.

    It's outside in a landscaped area. Only maintiance personnel have access It also has a hinged locked lid.
  14. PONCE_556

    Egress into a shallow pit.

    Yes, 30" depth. It houses pumps & piping. Florida building code, 2014
  15. PONCE_556

    Egress into a shallow pit.

    Hope y'all might be able to help me out. I'm looking to find what code would apply, if any, in my case. I have a below grade fiberglass pit that's 8' x 4' x 30" and need to find out what code would apply with regards to egress in and out ot it. This is a limited access area. Thanks
  16. PONCE_556

    NFPA 101 Occ. Load Calcs.

    I'm just going off what I've gotten back in a few plan reviews from county building dept. I've got Building inspector telling me one code and the Fire inspector telling me another. And that doesn't even get into the fact the health department tells me to calculate my bathing load according...
  17. PONCE_556

    NFPA 101 Occ. Load Calcs.

    oops.... Forgot to mention. This is for pool decks.
  18. PONCE_556

    NFPA 101 Occ. Load Calcs.

    I put both the FBC (Florida building code) & NFPA charts on my drawing from now on. I've put only the 1004 one on in the past and had to revise my drawings. One has a load factor of 15(FBC), the other of 30 (NFPA).
  19. PONCE_556

    Pool Lifts – How to get in, out, up, and down

    FL code. The fence must be 48" the latch 54" (unless you've got a keyed access) 454.1.3.1.9 (commerical pool) All public pools shall be surrounded by a minimum 48 inch (1219 mm) high fence or other approved substantial barrier. The fence shall be continuous around the perimeter of the pool...
  20. PONCE_556

    WELCOME NEW Members!

    Stumbled across this forum searching for info on pool gates & panic hardware. So nice to find a forum where I can ask job-related questions. I've been doing pool engineering for about a year here in FL and I'm finding just how much fun it is for my plans to get reviewed by the County building...
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