Section 675IAC14-4.3-288. Pumps

   Section S4219 Pumps is added as follows:

(1) S4219.1 A pump and motor shall be provided for circulation of the pool water. Performance of all pumps shall meet or exceed the conditions of flow required for filtering, cleaning, if applicable, and the filters against the total dynamic head developed by the complete system.

(2) S4219.2 With all pressure filter systems a cleanable strainer or screen shall be provided upstream of the circulation pumps to remove solids, debris, hair, lint, etc.

(3) S4219.3 Pumps and motors shall be accessible for inspection and service.

(4) S4219.4 The design and construction of the pumps and component parts shall provide safe operation that is not hazardous to the operator or maintenance personnel.

(5) S4219.5 Where a mechanical pump seal is provided, components of the seal shall be corrosion-resisting and capable of operating under conditions normally encountered in pool operation.

(6) S4219.6 Proper direction of rotation for the pump shall be clearly indicated on the pump.

(7) S4219.7 All motors shall:

(A) have as a minimum an open drip-proof enclosure; and

(B) be constructed electrically and mechanically to perform satisfactorily and safely under the conditions of load and environment normally encountered in swimming pool installations.

(8) S4219.8 Motors shall be capable of operating the pumps under full load with a voltage variation of plus or minus ten percent (10%) from the nameplate rating. If the maximum service factor of the motor is exceeded (at full voltage), the manufacturer shall indicate this on the pump curve.

(9) S4219.9 All motors shall have thermal or current overload protection, either built-in or in the line starter, to provide locked rotor and running protection.

(10) S4219.10 Where the pump is below the waterline, valves shall be installed on permanently connected suction and discharge lines, located in an accessible place outside the walls of the pool, where they shall be readily and easily accessible for maintenance and removal of the pump.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 14-4.3-288; filed Mar 25, 2011, 10:19 a.m.: 20110420-IR-675090789FRA; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA)