International Swimming Pool & Spa Code

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Developed jointly with APSP and the International Code Council (ICC), the ISPSC establishes minimum regulations for public and residential pools, spas, and hot tubs, using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.  It combines the relevant provisions of the IRC, IBC, IPC, IMC, and APSP standards, serving as a fully-integrated document for pool and spa safety.

Top 10 Benefits of the ISPSC:

• The only comprehensive model swimming pool and spa code
    available.

• Provides Virginia Graeme Baker Act compliance by reference to 
    APSP-7 Standard for Suction Entrapment Avoidance.

• Uses time-proven ANSI/APSP standards by reference and
    integration.

• Contains barrier, decking and lighting provisions coordinating
    with the IBC.

• Covers all types of aquatic vessels, including residential 
    and public pools, portable and in-ground spas, water parks,
    exercise spas, and hot tubs.

• Updated fencing and barrier requirements integrate
    with IBC and IRC provisions.

• Incorporates provisions based on the latest research for 
   diving, barriers, general design, and water quality safety.

• Requires portable spas be certified to the latest industry 
   standards, eliminating the need to inspect inaccessible 
   interior components.

• The first swimming pool and spa code to address 
    aquatic recreation facilities.

• The first swimming pool and spa code to include an energy
   standard for residential portable electric spas and
   for residential in-ground swimming pools and spas.

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