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Pool deck
- Thread starter Sifu
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Oh Well
Not by code. It would make sense to be able to reach the entire perimeter for rescue purposes and cleaning but many have raised bond beams with not a lot of access.
Ed Cooke
Registered User
No deck required by code. You might check your specific jurisdiction as they may have an amendment. If you do install all, none, or part, the NEC has requirements for equipotential bonding which are to be installed.
Mr. Inspector
SAWHORSE
2015 ISPSC SECTION 306
DECKS
306.1 General. Decks shall be designed and installed in
accordance with the International Residential Code or the
International Building Code, as applicable in accordance
with Section 102.7.1, except as provided in this section.
306.2 Slip resistant. Decks, ramps, coping, and similar step
surfaces shall be slip resistant and cleanable. Special features
in or on decks such as markers, brand insignias, and similar
materials shall be slip resistant.
306.3 Step risers and treads. Step risers for decks of public
pools and spas shall be uniform and have a height not les
than 33/4 inches (95 mm) and not greater than 71/2 inches (191
mm). The tread distance from front to back shall be not less
than 11 inches (279 mm). Step risers for decks of residential
pools and spas shall be uniform and shall have a height not
exceeding 71/2 inches (191 mm). The tread distance from
front to back shall be not less than 10 inches (254 mm).
306.4 Deck steps handrail required. Public pool and spa
deck steps having three or more risers shall be provided with
a handrail.
306.5 Slope. The minimum slope of decks shall be in accordance
with Table 306.5 except where an alternative drainage
method is provided that prevents the accumulation or pooling
of water. The slope for decks, other than wood decks, shall be
not greater than 1/2 inch per foot (1 mm per 24 mm) except for
ramps. The slope for wood and wood/plastic composite decks
shall be not greater than 1/4 inch per 1 foot (1 mm per 48 mm).
Decks shall be sloped so that standing water will not be
deeper than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm), 20 minutes after the cessation
of the addition of water to the deck.
306.6 Gaps. Gaps shall be provided between deck boards in
wood and wood/plastic composite decks. Gaps shall be consistent
with approved engineering methods with respect to
the type of wood used and shall not cause a tripping hazard.
306.6.1 Maximum gap. The open gap between pool decks
and adjoining decks or walkways, including joint material,
shall be not greater than 3/4 inch (19.1 mm). The difference
in vertical elevation between the pool deck and the adjoining
sidewalk shall be not greater than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm).
306.7 Concrete joints. Isolation joints that occur where the
pool coping meets the concrete deck shall be water tight.
306.7.1 Joints at coping. Joints that occur where the pool
coping meets the concrete deck shall be installed to protect
the coping and its mortar bed from damage as a result of
the anticipated movement of adjoining deck.
306.7.2 Crack control. Joints in a deck shall be provided
to minimize visible cracks outside of the control joints
caused by imposed stresses or movement of the slab.
306.7.3 Movement control. Areas where decks join existing
concrete work shall be provided with a joint to protect
the pool from damage caused by relative movement.
306.8 Deck edges. The edges of decks shall be radiused,
tapered, or otherwise designed to eliminate sharp corners.
306.9 Valves under decks. Valves installed in or under
decks shall be accessible for operation, service, and maintenance.
Where access through the deck walking surface is
required, an access cover shall be provided for the opening in
the deck. Such access covers shall be slip resistant and
secured.
306.9.1 Hose bibbs. Hose bibbs shall be provided for rinsing
down the entire deck and shall be installed in accordance
with the International Plumbing Code or
International Residential Code, as applicable in accordance
with Section 102.7.1, and shall be located not more
than 150 feet (45 720 mm) apart. Water-powered devices,
such as water-powered lifts, shall have a dedicated hose
bibb water source.
Exception: Residential pools and spas shall not be
required to have hose bibbs located at 150-foot (45 720
mm) intervals, or have a dedicated hose bibb for waterpowered
devices.
307.9 Accessibility. An accessible route to public pools and
spas shall be provided in accordance with the International
Building Code. Accessibility within public pools and spas
shall be provided as required by the accessible recreational
facilities provisions of the International Building Code.
Accessibility for pools and spas accessory to detached oneand
two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than
three stories in height shall be provided where required by the
International Residential Code.
DECKS
306.1 General. Decks shall be designed and installed in
accordance with the International Residential Code or the
International Building Code, as applicable in accordance
with Section 102.7.1, except as provided in this section.
306.2 Slip resistant. Decks, ramps, coping, and similar step
surfaces shall be slip resistant and cleanable. Special features
in or on decks such as markers, brand insignias, and similar
materials shall be slip resistant.
306.3 Step risers and treads. Step risers for decks of public
pools and spas shall be uniform and have a height not les
than 33/4 inches (95 mm) and not greater than 71/2 inches (191
mm). The tread distance from front to back shall be not less
than 11 inches (279 mm). Step risers for decks of residential
pools and spas shall be uniform and shall have a height not
exceeding 71/2 inches (191 mm). The tread distance from
front to back shall be not less than 10 inches (254 mm).
306.4 Deck steps handrail required. Public pool and spa
deck steps having three or more risers shall be provided with
a handrail.
306.5 Slope. The minimum slope of decks shall be in accordance
with Table 306.5 except where an alternative drainage
method is provided that prevents the accumulation or pooling
of water. The slope for decks, other than wood decks, shall be
not greater than 1/2 inch per foot (1 mm per 24 mm) except for
ramps. The slope for wood and wood/plastic composite decks
shall be not greater than 1/4 inch per 1 foot (1 mm per 48 mm).
Decks shall be sloped so that standing water will not be
deeper than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm), 20 minutes after the cessation
of the addition of water to the deck.
306.6 Gaps. Gaps shall be provided between deck boards in
wood and wood/plastic composite decks. Gaps shall be consistent
with approved engineering methods with respect to
the type of wood used and shall not cause a tripping hazard.
306.6.1 Maximum gap. The open gap between pool decks
and adjoining decks or walkways, including joint material,
shall be not greater than 3/4 inch (19.1 mm). The difference
in vertical elevation between the pool deck and the adjoining
sidewalk shall be not greater than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm).
306.7 Concrete joints. Isolation joints that occur where the
pool coping meets the concrete deck shall be water tight.
306.7.1 Joints at coping. Joints that occur where the pool
coping meets the concrete deck shall be installed to protect
the coping and its mortar bed from damage as a result of
the anticipated movement of adjoining deck.
306.7.2 Crack control. Joints in a deck shall be provided
to minimize visible cracks outside of the control joints
caused by imposed stresses or movement of the slab.
306.7.3 Movement control. Areas where decks join existing
concrete work shall be provided with a joint to protect
the pool from damage caused by relative movement.
306.8 Deck edges. The edges of decks shall be radiused,
tapered, or otherwise designed to eliminate sharp corners.
306.9 Valves under decks. Valves installed in or under
decks shall be accessible for operation, service, and maintenance.
Where access through the deck walking surface is
required, an access cover shall be provided for the opening in
the deck. Such access covers shall be slip resistant and
secured.
306.9.1 Hose bibbs. Hose bibbs shall be provided for rinsing
down the entire deck and shall be installed in accordance
with the International Plumbing Code or
International Residential Code, as applicable in accordance
with Section 102.7.1, and shall be located not more
than 150 feet (45 720 mm) apart. Water-powered devices,
such as water-powered lifts, shall have a dedicated hose
bibb water source.
Exception: Residential pools and spas shall not be
required to have hose bibbs located at 150-foot (45 720
mm) intervals, or have a dedicated hose bibb for waterpowered
devices.
307.9 Accessibility. An accessible route to public pools and
spas shall be provided in accordance with the International
Building Code. Accessibility within public pools and spas
shall be provided as required by the accessible recreational
facilities provisions of the International Building Code.
Accessibility for pools and spas accessory to detached oneand
two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than
three stories in height shall be provided where required by the
International Residential Code.