Chapter 21.48
INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

Sections:

21.48.010    International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted.

21.48.020    ISPSC Section 201.3 is amended.

21.48.030    ISPSC Section 302.1 is amended.

21.48.035    ISPSC Section 302.2 is amended.

21.48.040    ISPSC Section 302.5 is amended.

21.48.045    ISPSC Section 302.6 is amended.

21.48.050    ISPSC Section 306.9.1 is amended.

21.48.055    ISPSC Section 318.2 is amended.

21.48.060    ISPSC Section 410 is amended.

21.48.010 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted.

The 2021 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as adopted by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC as included in the adoption of the International Building Code as provided by International Building Code Section 3109 and amended in WAC 51-50-3109 and as provided by International Residential Code Section R327 and amended in WAC 51-51-0327, as published by the International Code Council, excluding Chapter 1, “Scope and Administration,” is adopted. (Ord. 4848 § 50, 2024; Ord. 4751 § 47, 2021; Ord. 4524 § 108 (part), 2016)

21.48.020 ISPSC Section 201.3 is amended.

ISPSC Section 201.3 is amended to read as follows:

201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code or International Residential Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.

(Ord. 4524 § 108 (part), 2016)

21.48.030 ISPSC Section 302.1 is amended.

ISPSC Section 302.1 is amended to read as follows:

302.1 Electrical. Electrical requirements for aquatic facilities shall be in accordance with the Kirkland Electrical Code.

Exception: Internal wiring for portable residential spas and portable residential exercise spas.

(Ord. 4524 § 108 (part), 2016)

21.48.035 ISPSC Section 302.2 is amended.

ISPSC Section 302.2 is amended to read as follows:

302.2 Water service and drainage. Piping and fittings used for water service, makeup and drainage piping for pools and spas shall comply with the Uniform Plumbing Code. Fittings shall be approved for installation with the piping installed.

(Ord. 4524 § 108 (part), 2016)

21.48.040 ISPSC Section 302.5 is amended.

ISPSC Section 302.5 is amended to read as follows:

302.5 Backflow protection. Water supplies for pools and spas shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code or the International Residential Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1.

(Ord. 4524 § 108 (part), 2016)

21.48.045 ISPSC Section 302.6 is amended.

ISPSC Section 302.6 is amended to read as follows:

302.6 Waste-water discharge. Where waste water from pools and spas, backwash from filters and water from deck drains discharge to the building drainage system, such installation shall be in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code or the International Residential Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1.

(Ord. 4524 § 108 (part), 2016)

21.48.050 ISPSC Section 306.9.1 is amended.

ISPSC Section 306.9.1 is amended to read as follows:

306.9.1 Hose bibbs. Hose bibbs shall be provided for rinsing down the entire deck and shall be installed in accordance with the Uniform 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.

(Ord. 4524 § 108 (part), 2016)

21.48.055 ISPSC Section 318.2 is amended.

ISPSC Section 318.2 is amended to read as follows:

318.2 Protection of potable water supply. Potable water supply systems shall be designed, installed and maintained so as to prevent contamination from nonpotable liquids, solids or gases being introduced into the potable water supply through cross-connections or other piping connections to the system. Means of protection against backflow in the potable water supply shall be provided through an air gap complying with ASME A112.1.2 and the International Residential Code or the Uniform Plumbing Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1.

(Ord. 4524 § 108 (part), 2016)

21.48.060 ISPSC Section 410 is amended.

ISPSC Section 410 is amended to read as follows:

SECTION 410 DRESSING AND SANITARY FACILITIES

410.1 Dressing and sanitary facilities. Dressing and sanitary facilities shall be provided for Class A and B pools as required by the International Building Code and Uniform Plumbing Code.

(Ord. 4524 § 108 (part), 2016)