CA TITLES 20 and 24
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California Laws Affecting Pools and Spas.
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Pumps
Circulation pumps on pools may not be
capacitor start or permanent split phase Applies to in-ground
residential only. Effective 01/01/08 (Title 20.) Circulation pumps on pools must have a base
horsepower (service factor x rated horsepower) not greater than 1.0
which limits pumps to 1/2hp full rated or they must be either 2
speed or variable speed. This includes new installation, motor
repairs and pump replacements. Applies to in-ground residential
only. Effective 01/01/08 (Title 20.)
Note: Aboveground pool pumps are included in
current 2008 law. They are expected to be exempt in 2009. Check
local enforcement to determine which is required in your area.
Controls
Controls for pool pumps must have the ability to operate at least 2-speeds of a pump with the default on position being low speed. This includes repairs where only the control is being replaced (time clocks for example) and the single speed pump is not. Applies to in-ground residential only. Effective 01/01/08 (Title 20)
Covers
A cover for outdoor pools or outdoor spas,
with solar exception.
(Title 20.)
Heaters
No electric resistance heating, with
exceptions. (Title 20.)
Instructions-A permanent, easily readable, and
weatherproof plate or card that gives instruction for the energy
efficient operation of the pool or spa.
(Title 24.)
Plumbing
Piping. At least 36 inches of pipe between the filter and the heater to allow for the future addition of solar heating equipment. (Title 24). Minimum 2 hydraulically balanced and symmetrically plumbed suction drains per pump a minimum of 3 feet apart. (Swimming Pool Safety Act). Suction outlets shall be covered with anti-entrapment grates that cannot be removed except with the use of tools. Slots or openings in the grates or similar protective devices shall be of a shape, area, and arrangement that would prevent physical entrapment and would not pose any suction hazard to bathers. ASME A112.19.8 approval generally used. (Swimming Pool Safety Act). Pending California Laws that are expected to be passed in 2008 and may affect pools and spas in 2008 Plumbing: Straight pipe will be required in front of the suction port at a rate of 4 times the pipe diameter. Tight spaced equipment pads will have to be rethought. Plumbing and Equipment Sizing: Maximum suction velocity will be reduced to 6 fps and pressure velocity will be reduced to 8 fps drastically reducing pipe capacities as we know them.
| Pipe Size | 6 fps | 8 fps | 10 fps |
| 1-1/2" | 35 gpm | 48 gpm | 62 gpm |
| 2" | 61 gpm | 81 gpm | 106 gpm |
| 2-1/2" | 88gpm | 120 gpm | 150 gpm |