Ind. Admin. Code tit. 675, r. 20-1.1-18 – Definitions "S"

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

Sec. 18. (a) "Saline water" means water having a specific conductivity in excess of a solution containing six thousand (6,000) parts per million of sodium chloride.

(b) "Separation tank" means a device used to clarify filter rinse or wastewater. It is sometimes called a "reclamation tank".

(c) "Septum" means that part of the filter element consisting of cloth, wire screen, or other porous material on which the filter cake is deposited.

(d) "Shallow areas" means those portions of a pool ranging in water depth from two (2) to five (5) feet.

(e) "Skim filter" means a surface skimmer combined with a vacuum filter.

(f) "Spa" means any basin that incorporates hot water jets, cold water jets, aeration systems, or any combination of the same for hydromassage.

(g) "Spa, portable, residential" means a spa in which all control, water-heating, and water-circulating equipment is an integral part of the product. Portable residential spas may be permanently wired or cord-connected. The spa shall be movable and aboveground.

(h) "Spa, public" means any spa that is neither for the sole residential use of two (2) or less owner families and their guests nor spas that are operated for medical treatment or physical therapy under medical supervision.

(i) "Splash zone" means the area where water falls on the floor of an interactive play attraction.

(j) "Spray rinse, manual" means a spray system intended to be used manually for the washing of filter aid or accumulated dirt, or both, from a filter surface either in place or after removal from the filter tank. This is usually accomplished by means of a hose and nozzle.

(k) "Spray rinse, mechanical" means a fixed or mechanically movable spray system directing a stream of water against a filter surface causing the filter aid or accumulated dirt, or both, to dislodge into the empty tank.

(l) "Static suction lift" means the vertical distance in feet from the center line of the pump impeller to the level of water in the pool.

(m) "Steps" means a tread or series of treads extending down from the deck and terminating at the pool bottom.

(n) "Steps, recessed" means a step or series of steps that are recessed so that all risers are located outside the pool wall.

(o) "Steps, recessed steps, ladders, and recessed treads" means methods of pool ingress and egress that may be used alone or in conjunction with one another.

(p) "Strainer" means a device used to remove hair, lint, leaves, or other coarse material on the suction side of a pump.

(q) "Suction piping" means that portion of the circulation piping located between the pool structure and the inlet side of the pump and usually includes the following:

(1) Main outlet piping.
(2) Skimmer piping.
(3) Vacuum piping.
(4) Surge tank piping.

(r) "Surface skimmer" means a device designed to continuously remove surface film and water and return it through the filter as part of the circulation system, usually incorporating a self-adjusting weir, a collection tank, and a means to prevent air lock of the pump. It is sometimes referred to as a "recirculating overflow", a "mechanical", or an "automatic skimmer".

(s) "Surge tank" means a basin that contains the pool water from the new surge weir to be filtered and recycled into the pool outlets.

(t) "Surge weir" means an opening into a perimeter overflow system channel that allows skimming of the pool water surface when the surface is below the level of the overflow lip of the perimeter overflow system.

(u) "Swimming pool" means any artificial basin constructed, modified, or improved for wading, swimming, or diving. The term does not include artificial lakes. The term includes the following:

(1) "Swimming pool, in-ground" means any pool whose sides rest in partial or full contact with the earth.
(2) "Swimming pool, nonpermanently installed" means any pool that is so constructed that it may be readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity.
(3) "Swimming pool, on-ground" means any pool whose sides rest fully above the surrounding earth.
(4) "Swimming pool, permanently installed" means any pool that is constructed in the ground or in a building in such a manner that the pool cannot be readily disassembled for storage.
(5) "Swimming pool, public" means any pool other than a residential pool that is intended to be used for swimming or bathing. Various types of public pools are defined by the following categories:
1. (A) Class A-competition pool: Any pool intended for use for competitive aquatic events sanctioned by nationally recognized athletic organizations such as the following:
  1. (i) FINA (Federation International De Natation Amateur).
  2. (ii) AAU (Amateur Athletic Union).
  3. (iii) NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association).
  4. (iv) USD (United States Diving, Inc.).
  5. (v) NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics).
2. Such pools may also be used for public recreation.
3. (B) Class B-public pool: Any pool intended for public recreational use.
4. (C) Class C-semipublic pool: Any pool operated solely for and in conjunction with lodgings such as hotels, motels, apartments, condominiums, etc.
5. (D) Class D-special purpose pool: Any pool operated exclusively for medical treatment, water therapy, or nonrecreational functions.
6. (E) Class E-other pools addressed under 675 IAC 20-5 of this code.
(6) "Swimming pool, residential" means any pool with a water depth of at least forty-two (42) inches for use by not more than two (2) owner families and their guests and situated on the premises of a detached one- or two-family dwelling, or a one-family townhouse not more than three (3) stories in height.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 20-1.1-18; 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.]; 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)