1.1 This guide provides a safety audit system for the evaluation of residential pools, spas, and hot tubs based on a layers-of-protection approach to reduce the incidence of drowning involving young children.

1.2 This guide addresses the hazard of unintentional or unsupervised entry of young children into the water of pools, spas, and hot tubs.

1.3 This guide does not address all of the hazards present when a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is considered not operational, that is, no intent of being used for an extended period of time for reasons such as closed for the season.

1.4 The values given in inch-pound units are to be considered the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

F1346 Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs

F1908 Guide for Fences for Residential Outdoor Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas

F2090 Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices With Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms

F2208 Safety Specification for Residential Pool Alarms

F2286 Design and Performance Specification for Removable Mesh Fencing for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas

ANSI Standard

UL Standard

Keywords

drowning; hot tubs; safety audit; spas; swimming pools;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 97.220.10 (Sports facilities)

Citing ASTM Standards

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