Ind. Admin. Code tit. 675, r. 20-3-0.5 – Content of plans; filing requirements

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

Sec. 0.5. (a) Plans and specifications of all public spas shall be submitted under 675 IAC 12-6 for design release prior to the construction, rehabilitation, or alteration of any public spa.

(b) All projects required to comply with this article shall be prepared by a design professional and submitted in accordance with 675 IAC 12-6.

(c) The plans and specifications shall contain sufficient information to show that the spa, spa systems, bathhouse, equipment, or improvements thereto will meet the requirements of this code and shall indicate not less than the following:

(1) A physical description of the spa including the following:
1. (A) Spa perimeter.
2. (B) Spa area.
3. (C) Spa depths.
4. (D) The location of inlets and outlets.
5. (E) Waterline.
6. (F) Stairs.
7. (G) Materials of construction.
(2) Spa volume, turnover, rate of filtration, flow rates, and total dynamic head.
(3) The source, quality, and characteristics of the make-up water supply.
(4) A detailed description of filtration, circulation, and chemical feeder equipment.
(5) Scale and north point.
(6) Bather load.

(d) This section shall not be considered as a substitute for the requirements of 675 IAC 12-6 on the submission of plans and specifications for spas, their appurtenant equipment, decks, bathhouses, and appliances necessary to maintain the spa in a safe and sanitary condition.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 20-3-0.5; 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)