CITY OF KATY SWIMMING POOL PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTSBEFORE SUBMITTING PLANS, CHECK ALL REQUIREMENTS BELOW

☐Two (2) copies of all pool plans and documents must be submitted with a completed Swimming Pool permit application form. A plan check fee is due at time of submittal.

☐A signed Swimming Pool Barrier Agreement is required when submitting a swimming pool permit application.

☐Certification of House – Pool Protection Device Installation, is a Notary Public Document for the homeowner to waiver the required inspection of all door alarms from inside the home leading out to the pool. This is optional, but if not provided during the construction of the pool a door alarm inspection will be required and be accessible

☐Provide a survey of the property with all details below,

a) Show all dimensions for all sides of the pool to the home, building lines (no part of the pool structure can be placed inside the building lines) and easements (Nothing is allowed inside the utility easements)

☐Show all depths of the pool and measurements from the pool to the homes foundation or patio concrete. Per Code, the pool location to the home must be on a 1:1 ratio depth to foundation, unless as noted on existing engineered foundation plans of the home.

☐Submit a cross-sectional layout for the main steel rebar. Include rebar size and spacing that will be used for the pool steel walls and floor.

☐Show the code required barrier around the pool meeting the Barrier Requirements.

a) Show the location of the self-closing gate door entrance to the pool with the required 54” latch

☐Show the location of all pool equipment.

a. Locate any or all transformersb. GFCI Receptaclec. Pool Heater

☐Show the spacing for the Main drains

☐Submit a gas one-line diagram for all gas appliances to be installed.

☐If any part of the pool is heated, submit the vapor-retardant cover or the exception information for code section 303.1.3 covers.

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☐Show the location of the fill line with the pressure vacuum breaker or the location of the air gap

☐What will be installed for the surface around the pool, deck steel (concrete) or any other material

a) If deck steel is installed, provide the rebar size and spacing to be used. Expansion joints must be installed 10 feet on center or maximum 144 Sq. Ft.

D) Pavers or stone – See Electrical requirements (B) (b)

A PLAN CHECK FEE OF ½ OF THE PERMIT FEE IS DUE AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTAL. PERMIT FEE AND APPLICATION FEE IS DUE ONCE APPLICATION IS APPROVED.

FENCE BARRIER OPTIONS – CHAPTER 3, 2015 ISPSC

A. Swimming pool covers must include all manufacturer documents, electrical, and installation instructions.

B. 48” minimum to top of fence C. 2” maximum clearance at bottom to natural grade, 4” if solid surface D. If horizontal members less than 45” apart, they must be on pool side of barrier and

maximum openings in barrier 1-3/4” E. If horizontal members greater than 45” apart, then maximum opening in barrier may

be 4” F. Pedestrian gates open away from pool with latch 54” above the bottom of the gate

and be self-closing/self-latching G. If pedestrian gate latch less than 54”, must be on pool side 3” minimum below top of

fence and gate and barrier shall have no openings greater than ½” within 18” minimum of latch

PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS

A. All closed system (low pressure) PVC water piping tested at 25 psi for 15 minutes 311.9

B. Pressure vacuum breaker installed at fill line, unless air gap is used

C. If a pool heater is installed or any other gas appliances such as BBQ grills and fire pits, a one-line diagram must be submitted showing gas pipe size, valves, tracer wire, and regulators

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. No receptacles within 6 feet of pool or install permanent fence or barrier

B. Equipotential Bonding required per NEC 680.26 – See drawings

a. Concrete with rebar – 360 degrees around the pool. Equipotential bonding must extend 3 ft. beyond the inside wall of the pool – NEC 680.26 (B)(2)

b. Solid #8, 18-24 inches from the waters edges equal attachment grid around pool with minimum 4 connections. Equipotential bonding of perimeter surfaces alternative means – copper conductor 680.26(B)(2)(b)

C. Minimum of one receptacle within 20 feet of pool and all receptacles within 20 feet GFCI protected

D. Existing light fixtures within 5 feet of pool wall must be minimum 5 feet above pool surface and rigidly attached to existing structure and GFCI protected

E. Switches located minimum of 5 feet from wall of pool or permanent fence or barrier must be installed

F. Overhead wiring, per 2017 NEC – 680.9

G. Underground conduit burial depth per 2017 NEC Table 300.5 and show location of transformers

H. Underground ferrous conduit has corrosion protection per 2017 NEC 680.14

I. No underground wiring within 10 feet of pool wall (table 680.9A) unless supplying pool equipment and installed within rigid metal conduit, IMC or PVC conduit

J. Wet-niche light fixtures located minimum 18” below normal water level top of fixture lens

K. Brass or other approved corrosive-resistant metal must be used for wet-niche fixtures

L. All metallic parts or fittings attached to pool structure, pool motors, pool covers, pool fencing and all metallic parts within 5 feet of pool are bonded with #8 solid copper conductor

M. Connectors for bonding are pressure connectors or clamps of brass or any other corrosion-resistant metal

N. Wet -niche fixtures(s), motor(s), panel board(s) equipment grounding conductors sized per 2017 NEC Table 250.122

O. All exterior sub-panels, timer boxes approved for exterior use

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P. All timers and sub-panels have proper working clearance, wide as the equipment and 36” in front

NOTES:

1. The plumbing and electrical permit applications must be submitted before the swimming pool permit will be approved and construction can be started. Plumbing and electrical permits must be obtained PRIOR to the issuance of the pool permit and prior to starting any work. FEES DOUBLE IF WORK IS PERFORMED WITHOUT PERMITS.

2. A flatwork permit application is not required to be submitted for concrete installed around the perimeter of the swimming pool.

3. All contractors must register with the City of Katy and provide proof of general liability insurance in the minimum amount of $300,000. Certificate of Insurance must list City of Katy as certificate holder and must be provided directly from the insurance company. If insurance is from out of state, it will need to list the job address on the certificate of insurance.

4. The permit holder is responsible for requesting and completing all required inspections.

5. The City of Katy does not issue credit on water bills for the filling of swimming pools.

A PLAN CHECK FEE OF ½ OF THE PERMIT FEE IS DUE AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTAL. PERMIT FEE AND APPLICATION FEE IS DUE ONCE APPLICATION IS APPROVED.

PERMIT FEES: Private pool: $110.00 Public pool: $1010.00

Plumbing and Electrical permit fees are separate from pool fees

FEES DOUBLE IF WORK IS PERFORMED WITHOUT PERMIT BEING ISSUED

NON-TRANSFERABLE NO REFUNDS EXPIRES IN 180 DAYS

Permits / Inspections Department | Website: www.cityofkaty.com | Email: KatyPermits@cityofkaty.com | Code Questions: BuildingInfo@cityofkaty.com

P.O. BOX 617 | 901 AVENUE C KATY, TEXAS 77492 | 281-391-4830 | FAX 281-391-4834

APPLICATION FOR SWIMMING POOL

Build Repair Demolition Other

Use: Residential Commercial

Date of Application: _______________________ Project Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ Lot: __________ Block: ___________ Subdivision: _________________________________ County: _____________

Legal Property Owner: ____________________________________________________________________________ Owner’s Address/City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________________________ Owner’s Phone #: ___________________ Email: _______________________________________________________ Contractor’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Address/City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________ Contractor’s Phone #: _______________ Email: ________________________________________________________ Description of Project: ____________________________________________________________________________

Pool – In Ground Above Ground

Dimensions – Length __________ Width __________ Depth __________ SQ.FT. __________

Pool Heated – Yes No If pool is heated, it must comply with 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

SPA – Yes No

Value of Work: $________________Fees: Residential Pool $110.00 + $30.00 APPLICATION FEE = $140.00 PLAN CHECK FEE DUE AT SUBMITTAL

Commercial Pool $1010.00 + 30.00 APPLICATION FEE = $1040.00 PLAN CHECK FEE DUE AT SUBMITTAL

Reinspect Fees: (If required) Reinspection fee is $50.00 for the first reinspection, and the fee increases in increments of $25.00 each for each subsequent reinspection. (adopted 9-27-21)

Original Signature of Contractor/Property Owner Printed Name Date

Approved By: ________________________________________ Date: _________________________ Note: Inspections called in before 2:00pm will be scheduled for the next business day, after 2:00pm will be scheduled for two (2) business days.

**Contractor, trades, and property owners will receive updates by email during the duration of the project**

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City of Katy Swimming Pool Barrier Agreement

I certify that I am the homeowner at __________________________________________________________________ and the following pool company _____________________________________________________________________ will be acting as the General Contractor installing the pool.

We both agree and understand the swimming pool barrier (fencing) will be installed in accordance with the 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Barrier Requirements for swimming pools, and inspected before any water is put into the pool.

I understand that if any water is put into the pool before a barrier is placed, inspected, and approved by the City of Katy, a citation will be issued to the General Contractor and homeowner for each day the violation is not in compliance. The amount of the citation per day would not be less than $500.00 nor more than $2,000.00.

Attached to this agreement is a copy of the barrier requirements from the 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.

Swimming Pool Finals Agreement As the homeowner, I understand and agree that the swimming pool shall not be used until all final inspections on the swimming pool have passed.

As the pool contractor, I understand and agree that final inspections on the swimming pool must be scheduled as soon as the pool is complete and the pool cannot be used by the homeowner until all finals have passed.

Printed name of homeowner: _______________________________________________________________________

Signature of homeowner: __________________________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________

Printed name of General Contractor & Title: ____________________________________________________________

Signature of General Contractor: _____________________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________

CITY OF KATY

NOTICE TO ALL SWIMMING POOL/SPA

CONTRACTORS AND HOMEOWNERS

The Construction Ordinance of the City of Katy requires that swimming pools and spas be completely surrounded by a

code-approved barrier. These requirements are intended to provide protection against potential drowning and near

drowning by restricting access to swimming pools and spas. When the walls of a house are part of the barrier, all

doors in a wall of a dwelling that provide direct access to the pool/spa area must satisfy the barrier requirements.

This means that the doors must be fitted with a code-approved audible alarm. In order for the Building Inspector to

verify that affected doors meet the barrier requirements, the Building Inspector must have access to the interior of

the house. This requires that either the homeowner or the homeowner's agent be present when the inspection is

performed.

All doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an alarm which produces an audible

warning when the door and its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm shall sound continuously for a minimum of

30 seconds immediately after the door is opened and be capable of being heard throughout the house during normal

household activities. The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm shall be equipped with a

manual means, such as a touchpad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. Such

deactivation shall last for not more than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch(es) shall be located at least 54 inches

(1372 mm) above the threshold of the door.

The City of Katy offers the homeowner an option. The homeowner may choose to complete a CERTIFICATION OF

HOUSE-POOL PROTECTION DEVICE INSTAl.LATION FORM. This form must be completed in full and the original must

be on file with the Building Inspections Department prior to the pool contractor requesting the pool steel/bonding

inspection or made available to the inspector at the time of the inspection. The Building Inspector will accept this

form in lieu of the interior inspection. If the pool steel/bonding inspection is requested and the form is not on file or

available, access to the house is necessary, but if not provided, the pool contractor will be assessed a re-inspection

fee and the inspection will be disapproved.

By completing and returning the attached form, the Building Inspector will be able to provide the pool steel/bonding

inspection without entering the house to verify door barrier compliance. It is the homeowner's option to have the

protection devices inspected rather than use this form. By using the form, the homeowner accepts responsibility of

complying with the City of Katy code requirements as evidenced by the execution of the form. To use the form the

homeowner should proceed as follows:

1. Legibly print your address

2. Legibly initial the option(s) used for complying with the City of Katy code requirements

3. Legibly print your name

4. Sign and date the document before a Notary Public (the Notary Public will complete the remainder of the form)

5. Return the completed and notarized form to the Building Inspections Department located at

901 Avenue C Katy, TX. The form may be mailed or delivered in person.

It is recommended that the homeowner and the pool contractor communicate regarding the use of this form and the timing of

inspections. Forms are available from the permits clerk at the time the application is submitted. If you have any questions,

please feel free to contact Roy Frankum, Building Official at 281-391-4830 or at RFrankum@cityofkaty.com.

City of Katy Certification of House – Pool Protection Device Installation

I certify that I am the homeowner at __________________________________________________________________ and the following swimming pool barrier protection devices has been installed between all doors with direct access to the pool area.

________ 1. All doors with direct access into the pool shall be equipped with an alarm which produces an audible warning when the door and its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm shall sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds immediately after the door is opened and be capable of being heard throughout the house during normal household activities. The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm system shall be equipped with a manual means, such as touchpad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. Such deactivation shall last for not more than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch(es) shall be located at least 54 inches above the threshold of the door.

Printed name of homeowner: _______________________________________________________________________

Signature of homeowner: __________________________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC TO COMPLETE THE REMAINDER OF FORM STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF _________________________________

Before me, the undersigned authority, on this ________ day of ____________________ in the year 20____, Personally appeared ______________________________________, known to me to be a credible person and the signer on the foregoing certificate, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did upon his/her oath, state that information contained in such application is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.

Notary Public in and for _____________________ County

State of Texas

My Commission Expires ________________

Seal

Texas Penal code Section 37.10 states that a person commits a Class A misdemeanor if they knowingly mark false entries in, or false alteration of, a governmental record or makes or uses any record document or thing with knowledge of it’s falsity and with intent that it be taken as a genuine government record.

SWIMMING POOL PRE-CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION:

____ The City of Katy is currently using the 2015 ISPSC and the 2017 NEC

____ The address MUST be posted at the job site for the duration of the project. If the address is not posted, the inspections will be put on hold until it is posted and visible from the street.

____ A copy of the APPROVED PLANS and a copy of the PERMIT must be posted at the job site for the duration of the project.

____ DO NOT make changes to the approved plans without approval from the city.

____ Aluminum wiring CANNOT be used for branch circuits.

____ All contractors MUST register with the City of Katy and provide proof of liability insurance listing the City of Katy as a certificate holder.

____ BEFORE CONCRETE IS POURED: An inspection must be scheduled and pass. An approved wash out area must be on site or trucks must have a wash out system.

_____ Contractors must have licensed workers and placards on their vehicles.

_____ An enclosure inspection MUST be scheduled and passed BEFORE WATER CAN BE PLACED IN POOL.

INSPECTIONS:

_____ If an inspection is requested by 2:00PM, the inspection will usually be conducted the following business day, between 7:00AM and 3:30 PM, SCHEDULE PERMITTING. The City of Katy DOES NOT perform same day inspections. If an inspection is requested after 2:00PM, the inspection will be conducted in two (2) business days. No set time can be given for inspections except for FINALS. When you call the office to schedule an inspection, you will need the permit number, address and type of inspection. The only people who can call for inspections are the ones who have been authorized by the company or license holder on the contractor registration form. If an inspection needs to be cancelled for any reason, the cancellation needs to be called in BEFORE 7:30AM on the day of the inspection.

_____ The inspector will leave a tag at the job site to let you know the result of the inspection. If you receive a GREEN TAG, the inspector passed the inspection and you may proceed. If you receive a YELLOW TAG, you must make the corrections and call the office for a re-inspection. You have ten (10) days to call for a re-inspection. If you DO NOT call within ten (10) days, a re-inspection fee of $50.00 will be assessed and is required to be paid prior to re-scheduling. If you receive a RED TAG, a re-inspection fee is required to be paid prior to re-scheduling. The

reinspection fee is $50.00 for the first failed inspection and will increase in increments of $25.00 for each subsequent failed inspection.

____ If the pool surface around the pool is anything other than deck steel (concrete) A BOND WIRE INSPECTION WILL BE REQUIRED.

____ ALL Sub-contractors that have a permit must call the office for their FINAL inspection. Once all the required inspections have passed, and all the sub-contractors have called in for their inspections, the GENERAL CONTRACTOR MUST call the office to schedule the FINAL. ALL FINALS WILL BE DONE AT THE SAME TIME.

SWIMMING POOL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED

___ Site Inspection – The pool must be marked in the location per the plans.

____ Main Steel & Main Drain – Both inspections must be approved before gunite can be installed. Main drain hydrostatic pressure must be a minimum 25 psi.

____ Vacuum Breaker – See plumbing requirements on the Pool Plan requirement form for more information

____ Yard Drains/Deck drains – If installed a plumbing permit is required. Drains must be inspected before deck steel inspection or pavers/stone.

____ Gas line & GTO – If the pool is heated, both inspection will be required.

____ Electrical Underground – All or any conduit installed is required to be inspected per code.

____ Electrical Light Niches – Both low voltage and high voltage lights are required to have an inspection.

____ Bond Wire – If the pool has pavers or any other material other than 36” of concrete away from the pool water, it is required to have a bond wire inspection. (See Diagrams for Equipotential Bonding)

____ Deck Steel – All conduit, drains, and piping under concrete must be installed and inspected before the deck steel inspection. The inspector will also check the equipotential bond wire around the pool, per code.

____ Enclosure & Door Alarm – The barrier around the pool must meet code to pass inspection. If the pool protection device document was not submitted at plan review, the home owner will need to be home for the inspector verify the door alarm was installed.

____ POOL Final – The building, electrical, and plumbing final will be inspected all at the same time.

I have read and understand the above instructions. I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the list of required inspections. I understand that additional inspections may apply depending on the type of project.

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Nonmetallic raceways listed for direct burial and under concrete exterior slab not less than .4 inches in 6 thickness and extending not less than 6 inches (162 mm) beyond the underground installation

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SECTION E4204

BONDING

E4204.1 Performance. The equipotential bonding required by this section shall be installed to reduce voltage gradients in

I the prescribed areas of permanently installed swimming poolsand spas and hot tubs other than the storable/portable type.

E4204.2 Bonded parts. The parts of pools, spas, and hot tubs specified in Items 1 through 7 shall be bonded together using insulated, covered or bare solid copper conductors not smaller than 8 A WG or using rigid metal conduit of brass or other identified corrosion-resistant metal. An 8 A WG or larger solid copper bonding conductor provided to reduce voltage gradi­ents in the pool, spa, or hot tub area shall not be required to be extended or attached to remote panelboards, service equip­ment, or electrodes. Connections shall be made by exothermic welding, by listed pressure connectors or clamps that are labeled as being suitable for the purpose and that are made of stainless steel, brass, copper or copper alloy, machine screw­type fasteners that engage not less than two threads or are secured with a nut, · thread-forming machine screws that engage not less than two-threads, or terminal bars. Connection devices or fittings that depend solely on solder shall not be used. Sheet metal screws shall not be used to connect bonding conductors or connection devices: [680.26(B)]

1. Conductive pool shells. Bonding to conductive poolshells shall be provided as specified in Item 1.1 or 1.2.Poured concrete, pneumatically applied or sprayed con­crete, and concrete block with painted or plastered coat­ings shall be considered to be conductive materialsbecause of their water permeability and porosity. Vinylliners and fiberglass composite shells shall be consid­ered to be nonconductive materials.

1.1. Structural reinforcing steel. Unencapsulated struc­tural reinforcing steel shall be bonded together by steel tie wires or the equivalent. Where structural reinforcing steel is encapsulated in a nonconduc­tive compound, a copper conductor grid shall be installed in accordance with Item 1.2.

1.2. Copper conductor grid. A copper conductor grid shall be provided and shall comply with Items 1.2.1 through 1.2.4:

1.2.1. It shall be constructed of minimum 8 A WG

bare solid copper conductors bonded to each other at all points of crossing.

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1.2.2. It shall conform to the contour of the pool .

1.2.3. It shall be arranged in a 12-inch (305 mm) by 12-inch (305 mm) network of conduc­tors in a uniformly spaced perpendicular grid pattern with a tolerance of 4 inches (102 mm).

1.2.4. It shall be secured within or under the pool not more than 6 inches (152 mm) from the outer contour of the pool shell. [680.26(B)(l)]

2. Perimeter surfaces. The perimeter surface shall extendfor 3 feet (914 mm) horizontally beyond the insidewalls of the pool and shall include unpaved surfaces,poured concrete surfaces and other types of paving.Perimeter surfaces that extend less than 3 feet (914mm) beyond the inside wall of the pool and that areseparated from the pool by a permanent wall or build­ing 5 feet (1524 mm) or more in height shall requireequipotential bonding on the pool side of the permanentwall or building. Bonding to perimeter surfaces shall beprovided as specified in Item 2.1 or 2.2 and shall beattached to the pool, spa, or hot tub reinforcing st�el orcopp�r conductor grid at a minimum of four points uni­formly spaced around the perimeter of the pool, spa, orhot tub. For nonconductive pool shells, bonding at fourpoints shall not be required.

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1. Equipotential bonding of perimeter surfacesshall not be required for spas and hot tubswhere all of the following conditions apply:

1. 1. The spa or hot tub is listed as a self­contained spa for aboveground use.

1.2. The spa or hot tub is not identified as suitable only for indoor use.

1.3. The installation is in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and is located .on or above grade.

1.4. To top rim of the spa or hot tub is not less than 28 in. (711 mm) above all perimeter surfaces that are within 30 in. (762 mm), measured horizontally from the spa or hot tub. The height of nonconductive external steps for entry

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to or exit from the self-contained spa is not used to reduce or increase this rim height measurement.

2. The equipotential bonding requirements forperimeter smfaces shall not apply to a listed self­contained spa or hot tub located indoors andinstalled above a finished floor.

2.1. Structural reinforcing steel. Structural reinforcing steel shall be bonded in accordance with Item 1.1.

2.2. Alternate means. Where structural reinforcing steel is not available or is encapsulated in a nonconduc­tive compound, a copper conductor(s) shall be used in accordance with Items 2.2.1 through 2.2.5:

2.2.1. At least one minimum 8 A WG bare solid copper conductor shall be provided.

2.2.2. The conductors shall follow the contour of the perimeter smface.

2.2.3. Splices shall be listed.

2.2.4. The required conductor shall be 18 to 24 inches ( 457 to 610 mm) from the inside walls of the pool.

2.2.5. The required conductor shall be secured within or under the perimeter smface 4 to 6 inches (102 mm to 152 mm) below the sub­grade. [680.26(B)(2)]

3. Metallic components. All metallic parts of the poolstructure, including reinforcing metal not addressed inItem 1.1, shall be bonded. Where reinforcing steel isencapsulated with a nonconductive compound, the rein­forcing steel shall not be required to be bonded.[680.26(B)(3)]

4. Underwater lighting. All metal forming shells andmounting brackets of no-niche luminaires shall bebonded. [680.26(B)(4)]

Exception: Listed low-voltage lighting systems with nonmetallic forming shells shall not require bonding. [680.26(B)(4) Exception]

5. Metal fittings. All metal fittings within or attached to thepool structure shall be bonded. Isolated parts that are notover 4 inches (102 mm) in any dimension and do notpenetrate into the pool structure more than 1 inch (25.4mm) shall not require bonding. [680.26(B)(5)]

6. Electrical equipment. Metal parts of electrical equip­ment associated with the pool water circulating system,including pump motors and metal parts of equipmentassociated with pool covers, including electric motors,shall be bonded. [680.26(B)(6)]

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Exception: Metal parts of listed equipment incorpo­rating an approved system of double insulation shall not be bonded. [680.26(B)(6) Exception]

6.1. Double-insulated water pump motors. Where a double-insulated water pump motor is installed under the provisions of this item, a solid 8 A WG copper conductor of sufficient length to make a bonding connection to a replacement

motor shall be extended from the bonding grid to an accessible point in the vicinity of the pool pump motor. Where there is no connection between the swimming pool bonding grid and the equipment grounding system for the prem­ises, this bonding conductor shall be connected to the equipment grounding conductor of the motor circuit. [680.26(B)(6)(a)]

6.2. Pool water heaters. For pool water heaters rated at more than 50 amperes and having specific instructions regarding bonding and grounding, only those parts designated to be bonded shall be bonded and only those parts designated to be grounded shall be grounded. [680.26(B)(6)(b)]

7. All fixed metal parts including, but not limited to,metal-sheathed cables and raceways, metal piping,metal awnings, metal fences and metal door and win­dow frames. [680.26(B)(7)]

Exceptions:

1. Those separated from the pool by a permanentbarrier that prevents contact by a person shallnot be required to be bonded. [680.26(B)(7)Exception No. 1]

2. Those greater than 5 feet (1524 mm) horizon­tally from the inside walls of the pool shall notbe required to be bonded. [680.26(B)(7)Exception No. 2]

3. Those greater than 12 feet (3658 mm) mea­sured vertically above the maximum waterlevel of the pool, or as measured verticallyabove any observation stands, towers, or plat­forms, or any diving structures, shall not be required to be bonded. [680.26(B)(7) Excep­tion No. 3]

E4204.3 Pool water. Where none of the bonded parts is in direct connection with the pool water, the pool water shall be in direct contact with an approved corrosion-resistant con­ductive smface that exposes not less than 9 in.2 (5800 mm2) of smface area to the pool water at all times. The conductive smface shall be located where it is not exposed to physical damage or dislodgement during usual pool activities, and it shall be bonded in accordance with Section E4204.2.

E4204.4 Bonding of outdoor hot tubs and spas. Outdoor hot tubs and spas shall comply with the bonding requirements of Sections E4204. l through E4204.3. Bonding by metal-to­metal mounting on a common frame or base shall be permit­ted. The metal bands or hoops used to secure wooden staves shall not be required tp be bonded as required in Section E4204.2. [680.42 and 680.42(B)]

E4204.5 Bonding of indoor bot tubs and spas. The follow­ing parts of indoor hot tubs and spas shall be bonded together:

1. All metal fittings within or attached to the hot tub or spa structure. [680.43(D)( l )]

2. Metal parts of electrical equipment associated with thehot tub or spa water circulating system, including pump

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3. Metal raceway and metal piping that are within 5 feet(1524 mm) of the inside walls of the hot tub or spa andthat are not separated from the spa or hot tub by a per­manent barrier. [680.43(D)(3)]

4. All metal surfaces that are within 5 feet (1524 mm) ofthe inside walls of the hot tub or spa and that are notseparated from the hot tub or spa area by a permanentbarrier. [680.43(D)(4)]

Exception: Small conductive surfaces not likely to become energized, such as air and water jets and drain fittings, where not connected to metallic pip­ing, towel bars, mirror frames, and similar nonelec­trical equipment, shall not be required to be bonded. [680.43(D)(4) Exception]

5. Electrical devices and controls that are not associatedwith the hot tubs or spas and that are located less than 5feet (1524 mm) from such units. [680.43(D)(5)]

E4204.5.1 Methods. All metal parts associated with the hot tub or spa shall be bonded by any of the following methods:

1. The interconnection of threaded metal piping andfittings. [680.43(E)(l)]

2. Metal-to-metal mounting on a common frame orbase. [680.43(E)(2)]

3. The provision of an insulated, covered or bare solidcopper bonding jumper not smaller than 8 A WG.ltshall not be the intent to require that the 8 A WG orlarger solid copper bonding conductor be extendedor attached to any remote panelboard, service equip­ment, or any electrode, but only that it shall beemployed to eliminate voltage gradients in the hottub or spa area as prescribed. [680.43(E)(3)]

E4204.5.2 Connections. Connections to bonded parts shall be made in accordance with Section E3406.13.1.

SECTION E4205

GROUNDING

E4205.1 Equipment to be grounded. The following equip­ment shall be grounded:

1. Through-wall lighting assemblies and underwater lumi­naires other than those low-voltage lighting productslisted for the application without a grounding conduc­tor.

2. All electrical equipment located within 5 feet (1524mm) of the inside wall of the pool, spa or hot tub.

3. All electrical equipment associated with the recirculat-ing system of the pool, spa or hot tub.

4. Junction boxes.5. Transformer and power supply en_closures.

6. Ground-fault circuit-interrupters.

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7. Panelboards that are not part of the service equipmentand that supply any electrical equipment associatedwith the pool, spa or hot tub. (680.7)

E4205.2 Luminaires and related equipment. Other than listed low-voltage luminaires not requiring grounding, all through-wall lighting assemblies, wet-niche, dry-niche, or no-niche luminaires shall be connected to an insulated copper equipment grounding conductor sized in accordance with Table E3908.12 but not smaller than 12 AWG. The equip­ment grounding conductor between the wiring chamber of the secondary winding of a transformer and a junction box shall be sized in accordance with the overcurrent device in such circuit. The junction box, transformer enclosure, or other enclosure in the supply circuit to a wet-niche or no-niche luminaire and the field-wiring chamber of a dry-niche lumi­naire shall be grounded to the equipment grounding terminal of the panelboard. The equipment grounding terminal shall be directly connected to the panelboard enclosure. The equip­ment grounding conductor shall be installed without joint or splice. [680.23(F)(2) and 680.23(F)(2) Exception]

Exceptions:

1. Where more than one underwater luminaire is sup­plied by the same branch circuit, the equipmentgrounding conductor, installed between the junctionboxes, transformer enclosures, or other enclosures inthe supply circuit to wet-niche luminaires, orbetween the field-wiring compartments of dry-nicheluminaires, shall be permitted to be terminated ongrounding terminals. [680.23(F)(2)(a)]

2. Where an underwater luminaire is supplied from atransformer, ground-fault circuit-interrupter, clock­operated switch, or a manual snap switch that islocated between the panelboard and a junction boxconnected to the conduit that extends directly to theunderwater luminaire, the equipment groundingconductor shall be permitted to terminate on ground­ing terminals on the transformer, ground-fault cir­cuit-interrupter, clock-operated switch enclosure, oran outlet box used to enclose a snap switch.[680.23(F)(2)(b)]

E4205.3 Nonmetallic conduit. Where a nonmetallic conduit is installed between a forming shell and a junction box, trans­former enclosure, or other enclosure, a 8 A WG insulated cop­per bonding jumper shall be installed in this conduit except where a listed low-voltage lighting system not requiring grounding is used. The bonding jumper shall be terminated in the forming shell, junction box or transformer enclosure, or ground-fault circuit-interrupter enclosure. The termination of the 8 A WG bonding jumper in the forming shell shall be cov­ered with, or encapsulated in, a listed potting compound to protect such connection from the possible deteriorating effect of pool water. [680.23(B)(2)(b)] E4205.4 Flexible cords. Other than listed low-voltage light­ing systems not requiring grounding, wet-niche luminaires that are supplied by a flexible cord or cable shall have all exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts grounded by an insulated copper equipment grounding conductor that is an integral part of the cord or cable. This grounding conductor

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shall be connected to a grounding terminal in the supply junc­tion box, transformer enclosure, or other enclosure. The grounding conductor shall not be smaller than the supply con­ductors and not smaller tllan 16 A WG. [680.23(B)(3)]

E4205.5 Motors. Pool-associated motors shall be connected to an insulated copper equipment grounding conductor sized in accordance with Table E3908.12, but not smaller than 12 A WG. Where the branch circuit supplying the motor is installed in the interior of a one-family dwelling or in the interior of accessory buildings associated with a one-family dwelling, using a cable wiring method permitted by Table E4202.l, an uninsulated equipment grounding conductor shall be permitted provided that it is enclosed within the outer sheath of the cable assembly. [680.21(A)(l) and (A)(4)] E4205.6 Feeders. An equipment grounding conductor· shall be installed with the feeder conductors between the ground­ing terminal of the pool equipment panelboard and the grounding terminal of the applicable service equipment. The equipment grounding conductor shall be insulated, shall be sized in accordance with Table E3908.12, and shall be not smaller than 12 A WG.

E4205.6.1 Separate buildings. A feeder to a separate building or structure shall be permitted to supply swim­ming pool equipment branch circuits, or feeders supplying swimming pool equipment branch circuits, provided that the grounding arrangements in the separate building meet the requirements of Section B3607.3. The feeder equip­ment grounding conductor shall be an insulated conductor. (680.2S(B)(2)]

E4205. 7 Cord-connected equipment. Where fixed or sta­tionary equipment is connected with a flexible cord to facili­tate removal or disconnection for maintenance, repair, or storage, as provided in Section E4202.2, the equipment grounding conductors shall be connected to a fixed metal part of the assembly. The removable part shall be mounted on or bonded to the fixed metal part. [680.7(C)] E4205.8 Other equipment. Other electrical equipment shall be grounded in accordance with Section B3908. (Article 2S0, Parts V, VI, and VII; and 680.6)

SECTION E4206

EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

E4206.1 Transformers and power supplies. Transformers and power supplies used for the supply of underwater lumi­naires, together with the transformer or power supply enclo­sure, shall be listed for swimming pool and spa use. The transformer or power supply. llhall incorporate either a trans­former of the isolated-winding type with an ungrounded sec­ondary that has a grounded metal barrier between the primary and secondary windings, or a transformer that incorporates an approved system of double insulation between the primary and secondary windings. [680.23(A)(2)] E4206.2 Ground-fault circuit-interrupters. Ground-fault circuit-interrupters shall be self-contained units, circuit-breaker types, receptacle types or other approved types. (680.S)

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ductors, conductors installed on the load side of a ground­fault circuit-interrupter or transformer used to comply with the provisions of Section E4206.4, shall not occupy race­ways, boxes, or enclosures containing other conductors except where the other conductors are protected by ground­fault circuit interrupters or are grounding conductors. Supply conductors to a feed-through type ground-fault circuit inter­rupter shall be permitted in the same enclosure. Ground-fault circuit interrupters shall be permitted in a panelboard that contains circuits protected by other than ground-fault circuit interrupters. [680.23(F)(3)]

E4206.4 Underwater luminaires. The design of an under­water luminaire supplied from a branch circuit either directly or by way of a transformer or power supply meeting the requirements of Section E4206.l, shall be such that, where the fixture is properly installed without a ground-fault circuit­interrupter, there is no shock hazard with any likely combina­tion of fault conditions during normal use (not relarnping). In addition, a ground-fault circuit-interrupter shall be installed in the branch circuit supplying luminaires operating at more than the low-voltage contact limit, such that there is no shock hazard during relamping. The installation of the ground-fault circuit-interrupter shall be such that there is no shock hazard with any likely fault-condition combination that involves a person in a conductive path from any ungrounded part of the branch circuit or the luminaire to ground. Compliance with this requirement shall be obtained by the use of a listed underwater luminaire and by installation of a listed ground­fault circuit-interrupter in the branch circuit or a listed trans­former or power supply for luminaires operating at more than the low-voltage contact limit. Luminaires that depend on sub­mersion for safe operation shall be inherently protected against the hazards of overheating when not submerged. [680.23(A)(l), (A)(3), (A)(7) and (A)(8)]

E4206.4.1 Maximum voltage. Luminaires shall not be installed for operation on supply circuits over 1S0 volts between conductors. [680.23(A)(4)]

E4206.4.2 Lumioaire location. Luminaires mounted in walls shall be installed with the top of the fixture lens not less than 18 inches ( 457 mm) below the normal water level of the pool, except where the luminaire is listed and identified for use at a depth of not less than 4 inches (102 mm) below the normal water level of the pool. A lurni­naire facing upward shall have the lens adequatelyguarded to prevent contact by any person or shall be listedfor use without a guard. [680.23(A)(5) and (A)(6)]

E4206.5 Wet-niche luminaires. Forming shells shall be installed for the mounting of all wet-niche underwater lumi­naires and shall be equipped with provisions for conduit entries. Conduit shall extend from the forming shell to a suit­able junction box or other enclosure located as provided in Section B4206.9. Metal parts of the luminaire and forming shell in contact with the pool water shall be of brass or other approved corrosion-resistant metal. [680.23(B)(l)]

The end of flexible-cord jackets and flexible-cord conduc­tor terminations within a luminaire shall be covered with, or encapsulated in, a suitable potting compound to prevent the entry of water into the luminaire through the cord or its con-

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SECTION 305

BARRIER REQUIREMENTS

305.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply to I the design of barriers for pools and spas. These design con­

trols are intended to provide protection against the potential drowning and near drowning by restricting access to such

I pools or spas. These requirements provide an integrated level of protection against potential drowning through the use of physical barriers and warning devices.

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Exceptions:

1. Spas and hot tubs with a lockable safety cover thatcomplies with ASTM F 1346.

2. Swimming pools with a powered safety cover thatcomplies with ASTM F 1346.

305.2 Outdoor swimming pools and spas. Outdoor pools I and spas and indoor swimming pools shall be surrounded by

a barrier that complies with Sections 305.2.1 through 305.7. 305.2.1 Barrier height and cJearances. Barrier heights and clearances shall be in accordance with all of the fol­lowing:

I. The top of the barrier shall be not less than 48 inches(1219 mm) above grade where measured on the sideof the barrier that faces away from the pool or spa. ISuch height shall exist around the entire perimeterof the barrier and for a distance of 3 feet (914 mm)measured horizontally from the outside of therequired barrier.

2. The vertical clearance between grade and the bottomof the barrier shall not exceed 2 inches (51 mm) forgrade surfaces that are not solid, such as grass orgravel, where measured on the side of the barrierthat faces away from the pool or spa. I

3. The vertical clearance between a surface below thebarrier to a solid surface, such as concrete, and thebottom of the required barrier shall not exceed 4inches (102 mm) where measured on the side of therequired barrier that faces away from the pool or

Ispa.

4. Where the top of the pool or spa structure is abovegrade, the barrier shall be installed on grade or shallbe mounted on top of the pool or spa structure.Where the barrier is mounted on the top of the poolor spa, the vertical clearance between the top of thepool or spa and the bottom of the barrier shall notexceed 4 inches (102 mm).

305.2.2 Openings. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere . 305.2.3 §olid barrier surfaces. Solid barriers that do not have openings shall not contain indentations or protrusions that form handholds and footholds, except for normal con­struction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.

I 305.2.4 Mesh fence as a barrier. Mesh fences, other than Ichain link fences in accordance with Section 305.2.7, shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc­tions and shall comply with the following:

1. The bottom of the mesh fence shall be not more than I1 inch (25 mm) above the deck or installed surfaceor grade.

2. The maximum vertical clearance from the bottom ofthe mesh fence and the solid surface shall not permitthe fence to be lifted more than 4 inches ( 102 mm)from grade or decking.

3. The fence shall be designed and constructed so thatit does not allow passage of a 4-inch (102 mm)sphere under any mesh panel. The maximum verti­cal clearance from the bottom of the mesh fence andthe solid surface shall not be more than 4 inches(102 mm) from grade or decking.

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4. An attachment device shall attach each barrier sec­tion at a height not lower than 45 inches (1143 mm)above grade. Common attachment devices include,but are not limited to, devices that provide the secu­rity equal to or greater than that of a hook-and-eye­type latch incorporating a spring-actuated retaininglever such as a safety gate hook.

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that are placed inside the patio surface shall be of anonconductive material.

7. Mesh fences shall not be installed on top ofonground residential pools.

305.2.5 Closely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal mem-bers is less than 45 inches (1143 mm), the horizontal members shall be located on the pool or saa side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 13

/4 inches (44 mm) in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cut­outs shall not exceed l 3/

4 inches (44 mm) in width.

305.2.6 Widely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal mem­bers is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more, spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 4 inches (102 mm). Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical mem­bers, the interior width of the cutouts shall not exceed 13

/4 inches (44 mm). 305.2. 7 Chain link dimensions. The maximum opening formed by a chain link fence shall be not more than 13

/4 inches (44 mm). Where the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top and bottom which reduce the openings, such openings shall be not more than 13

/4 inches (44 mm). 305.2.8 Diagonal members. Where the barrier is com­posed of diagonal members, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall be not more than 13

/4 inches (44 mm). The angle of diagonal members shall be not greater than 45 degrees (0. 79 rad) from vertical. 305.2.9 Clear zone. There shall be a clear zone of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) between the exterior of the bar­rier and any permanent structures or equipment such as pumps, filters and heaters that can be used to climb the barrier. 305.2.10 Poolside barrier setbacks. The pool or spa side of the required barrier shall be not less than 20 inches (508 mm) from the water's edge.

305.3 Gates. Access gates shall comply with the require­ments of Sections 305.3.1 through 305.3.3 and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access

I gates shall open outward away from the pool or spa, shall be self-closing and shall have a self-latching device.

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305.3.1 Utility or service gates. Gates not intended for pedestrian use, such as utility or service gates, shall remain locked when not in use. 305.3.2 Double or multiple gates. Double gates or multi­ple gates shall have at least one leaf secured in place and the adjacent leaf shall be secured with a self-latching device. The gate and barrier shall not have openings larger than 1

/2 inch (12.7 mm) within 18 inches (457 mm) of the latch release mechanism. The self-latching device shall comply with the requirements of Section 305.3.3. 305.3.3 Latches. Where the release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from grade, the release mechanism shall be locatedon the pool or spa side of the gate not less than 3 inches I(76 mm) below the top of the gate, and the gate and barriershall not have openings greater than 1

/2 inch (12.7 mm)within 18 inches (457 mm) of the release mechanism.

305.4 Structure wall as a barrier. Where a wall of a dwell­ing or structure serves as part of the barrier and where doors or windows provide direct access to the pool or spa through that wall, one of the following shall be required:

1. Operable windows having a sill height of less than 48inches (1219 mm) above the indoor finished floor anddoors shall have an alarm that produces an audiblewarning when the window, door or their screens areopened. The alarm shall be listed and labeled as a waterhazard entrance alarm in accordance with UL 2017. Indwellings or structures not required to be Accessibleunits, Type A units or Type B units, the operable parts

Iof the alarm deactivation switches shall be located 54inches (1372 mm) or more above the finished floor. Indwellings or structures required to be Accessible units,Type A units or Type B units, the operable parts of the

Ialarm deactivation switches shall be located not greater than 54 inches (1372 mm) and not less than 48 inches(1219 mm) above the finished floor. I

2. A safety cover that is listed and labeled in accordancewith ASTM F 1346 is installed for the pools and spas. I

3. An approved means of protection, such as self-closingdoors with self-latching devices, is provided. Such Imeans of protection shall provide a degree of protectionthat is not less than the protection afforded by Item 1 or2.

305.5 Onground residential pool structure as a barrier. An onground residential pool wall structure or a barrier mounted on top of an onground residential pool wall struc­ture shall serve as a barrier where all of the following condi­tions are present:

1. Where only the pool wall serves as the barrier, the bot­tom of the wall is on grade, the top of the wall is notless than 48 inches (1219 mm) above grade for theentire perimeter of the pool, the wall complies with therequirements of Section 305.2 and the pool manufac­turer allows the wall to serve as a barrier.

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2. Where a barrier is mounted on top of the pool wall, thetop of the barrier is not less than 48 inches (1219 mm)above grade for the entire perimeter of the pool, and thewall and the barrier on top of the wall comply with therequirements of Section 305.2.

3. Ladders or steps used as means of access to the pool arecapable of being secured, locked or removed to preventaccess except where the ladder or steps are surroundedby a barrier that meets the requirements of Section 305.

4. Openings created by the securing, locking or removalof ladders and steps do not allow the passage of a 4-inch ( 102 mm) diameter sphere.

5. Barriers that are mounted on top of onground residen­

tial pool walls are installed in accordance with the poolmanufacturer's instructions.

I 305.6 Natural barriers. In the case where the pool or spa area abuts the edge of a lake or other natural body of water, public access is not permitted or allowed along the shoreline, and required barriers extend to and beyond the water11s edge not less than 18 inches ( 457 mm), a barrier is not required

I between the natural body of water shoreline and the pool orspa.

305.7 Natural topography. Natural topography that prevents I direct access to the pool or spa area shall include but not be

limited to mountains and natural rock formations. A natural barrier approved by the governing body shall be acceptable provided that the degree of protection is not less than the pro­tection afforded by the requirements of Sections 305.2

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CityofXaty Building Dq,t. P.O.BoJ6J7 Katy, TX 71492

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• Pool Jines must have a valve ud a union in close proximity to Che meter.

• Pool Jines can not be connected to the mettl'.

•· Where multiple house lines exist (grill, fire pits, etc.), CenterPoint Energy wiIJ tiethe pool line into the meter. AD other-lines needing m be 1ied in wUJ not be the responsibility cf CenterPoint Bnecgy.

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