In an effort to ensure quality in residential swimming pool construction, the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada (PHTCC) has released its recommended guidelines for Building & Construction of Residential Swimming Pools (G-0411), the latest in its series of guiding principles for the industry.
In issuing these guidelines, the council has taken steps towards preserving existing building conditions. The guidelines can be used as reference documents by pool and spa builders, contractors and service companies, explains Rob Wood, the PHTCC’s executive director.
“Adherence to these guidelines assures attainment of base levels of quality, durability and performance of the final product for the consumer,” he adds. “They address a broad range of disciplines such as water flow, circulation, inlets, outlets, electrical components, heaters, accessories, exits/entries and building materials.”
According to the PHTCC, the rules governing residential pool construction in Canada differ greatly from region to region. In some jurisdictions the industry remains unregulated, with few or no codes specific to the aquatic leisure industry in place. Some districts have adopted the standards issued by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), while other parts of the country have enacted their own distinct legislation.
To get a copy of the recommended guidelines for Building & Construction of Residential Swimming Pools (G-0411), visit the PHTCC’s website www.poolcouncil.ca/publications.php, and look under ‘Free Resources.’
