4-5-062 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE ADOPTED:

A. ADOPTION:

The 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) is included in the adoption of the International Building Code as provided by IBC Section 3109.1 and amended in WAC 51-50-3109, and as provided by IRC Section R327 and amended in WAC 51-51-0327, excluding Chapter 1, Part 2, Administration. The Construction Administrative Code, as set forth in RMC 4-5-060, shall be used in place of ISPSC Chapter 1, Part 2, Administration. The design and construction of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and other aquatic recreation facilities shall comply with the ISPSC where the facility is one of the following, except that public swimming pool barriers are regulated by WAC 246-260-031(4):

1. For the sole use of residents and invited guests at a single-family dwelling;

2. For the sole use of residents and invited guests of a duplex owned by the residents; or

3. Operated exclusively for physical therapy or rehabilitation and under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner.

All other “water recreation facilities” as defined in RCW 70.90.110 are regulated under chapters 246-260 and 246-262 WAC. (Ord. 6133, 3-4-2024)