Dan Johnson, on behalf of Swim, Incorporated; The Florida Building Commission determined that for the project in question: 1) A pool contractor achieves compliance with NSPI-5 and R4101.6.3, F.B.C. by applying the design flow rate when specifying ...

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Florida Building Commission

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Florida Building Commission has issued an order disposing of the petition for declaratory statement filed by Dan Johnson, on behalf of Swim, Incorporated on October 26, 2011. The following is a summary of the agency's disposition of the petition:
The Florida Building Commission determined that for the project in question: 1) A pool contractor achieves compliance with NSPI-5 and R4101.6.3, F.B.C. by applying the design flow rate when specifying pipe sizes; 2) a pool contractor achieves compliance with ANSI/APSP/ICC-15 by applying the maximum design flow rate when specifying swimming pool filtration pipe sizes, where the maximum design flow rate is the greater of the calculated 6-hour turnover flow rate or the optional auxiliary feature (spa) with the highest design flow requirements if operated by the circulations pump; 3) a pool contractor achieves compliance with ANSI/APSP-7 by applying the maximum operational flow rate when specifying suction pipe sizes. The answers to the Petitioner’s three questions were given with the understanding that the questions are to be considered individually and not collectively.
A copy of the Order Disposing of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Agency Clerk’s Office, 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 92, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2203.
Please refer all comments to: Leslie O. Anderson-Adams, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Business & Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1000.