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Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
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Title 675. FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION |
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Article 675IAC20. SWIMMING POOL CODE |
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Rule 675IAC20-1.1. General Provisions and Definitions |
Section 675IAC20-1.1-14. Definitions "N"
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(a) "Net positive suction head (NPSH)" means the head available at the entrance or eye of an impeller to move and accelerate the water entering the eye. This head is the gauge pressure at the suction flange of the pump plus the velocity head.
(b) "Nonswimming area" means any portion of a pool where water depth, offset ledges, or similar irregularities would prevent normal swimming activities.
(c) "NPSH, available" means a function of the system in which the pump operates. The available NPSH at the desired rate of flow.
(d) "NPSH, required" means a function of the pump design which varies between different makes, and a valve that must be supplied by the pump manufacturer. (Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 20-1.1-14; filed Aug 14, 1989, 9:00 a.m.: 13 IR 42, eff Sep 1, 1989 [IC 4-22-2-36 suspends the effectiveness of a rule document for thirty (30) days after filing with the secretary of state. LSA Document #89-17 was filed Aug 14, 1989.]; readopted filed Sep 11, 2001, 2:49 p.m.: 25 IR 530; readopted filed Sep 21, 2007, 9:20 a.m.: 20071010-IR-675070388RFA; readopted filed Oct 10, 2007, 9:16 a.m: 20071031-IR-675070388RFA; readopted filed Aug 7, 2013, 8:51 a.m.: 20130904-IR-675130181RFA)