Ind. Admin. Code tit. 675, r. 20-1.1-16 – Definitions "P"

Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-15; IC 36-7

Sec. 16. (a) "Perimeter overflow system" means a continuous channel formed into the sidewall entirely around the perimeter of the pool, unless interrupted by steps, into which surface pool water is continuously drawn during normal operation to provide a skimming action.

(b) "Pinching hazard" means any configuration of components that would pinch or entrap the fingers or toes of a bather.

(c) "Play feature" means a physical object installed in or adjacent to a pool or water attraction that is intended for recreational use.

(d) "Pool" includes the following:

(1) "Activity pool" means a water attraction with a depth of greater than twenty-four (24) inches designed primarily for play activity that uses constructed features and devices including, but not limited to, pad walks, flotation devices, and similar attractions. The installation of a single basketball hoop, flotation device, or volleyball net does not transform a pool into a water attraction.
(2) "Combination pool" means a pool used for swimming and diving.
(3) "Diving pool" means a pool used exclusively for diving.
(4) "Exercise pool" means a pool of shallow depth usually associated with a health spa and that may or may not have a current.
(5) "Limited purpose pool" means a pool used for a purpose not otherwise defined, such as for:
1. (A) apparatus swimming;
2. (B) underwater photography training; or
3. (C) another special use by the public.
(6) "Mobile pool" means a pool constructed on a mobile structure that is capable of being transported from place to place.
(7) "Plunge pool" means a pool:
1. (A) with a depth of greater than twenty-four (24) inches;
2. (B) located at the exit end of a waterslide flume; and
3. (C) intended and designed to receive slide users emerging from the flume.
(8) "Special use pool" means a pool intended to be used as a water attraction or in conjunction with a water attraction.
(9) "Swimming pool" has the meaning set forth in section 18(u) of this rule.
(10) "Therapy pool" means a pool used exclusively for medically administered therapy.
(11) "Vanishing edge pool" means a pool where the top of one (1) or more of the basin wall or walls is submerged with no adjacent deck or decks.
(12) "Vortex pool" means a circular pool that is equipped with a method of transporting water in the pool for the purpose of propelling users at speeds dictated by the velocity of the moving stream.
(13) "Wading pool" means a shallow pool:
1. (A) having a maximum depth of twenty-four (24) inches; and
2. (B) intended for children's play.
(14) "Wave pool" means a water attraction designed to simulate breaking or cyclical waves for the purposes of surfing or general play.
(15) "Whirlpool". See "Spa".
(16) "Zero-depth entry pool" means a water attraction having a sloped entrance to where the water depth is zero (0) inches at the shallowest point.

(e) "Pool depth" means the distance between the floor of pool and the waterline.

(f) "Pool plumbing" means all chemical, circulation, filter waste discharge piping, and water filling systems.

(g) "Positive displacement" means the mechanical displacement of a volume of fluid.

(h) "Precipitate" means a solid material that:

(1) is forced out of a solution by some chemical reaction; and
(2) may settle out or remain as a haze in suspension (turbidity).

(i) "Precoat" means the initial coating of filter aid on the septum of a diatomaceous earth filter.

(j) "Pump discharge pressure" means the actual gauge reading measured in pounds per square inch taken at the discharge outlet of a pump.

(k) "Puncture hazard" means any surface or protrusion that would puncture a bather's skin under casual contact.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 20-1.1-16; filed Aug 14, 1989, 9:00 a.m.: 13 IR 43, 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.]; errata filed Nov 15, 1989, 5:00 p.m.: 13 IR 675; 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; filed Mar 25, 2011, 10:19 a.m.: 20110420-IR-675090789FRA; readopted filed Aug 7, 2013, 8:51 a.m.: 20130904-IR-675130181RFA; readopted filed Jul 2, 2019, 2:21 p.m.: 20190731-IR-675190264RFA; readopted filed Nov 18, 2025, 10:36 a.m.: 20251210-IR-675240566RFA)