R 325.2171 Mechanical equipment rooms.

Rule 71. (1) A swimming pool owner shall ensure that a swimming pool mechanical equipment room meets all of the following requirements: (a) Is a properly lighted and ventilated structure constructed in accordance with the general rules of the construction code commission. (b) Affords the mechanical equipment protection from the weather. (c) Is readily accessible and convenient for operation and maintenance. (d) Prevents unauthorized access. (e) Is properly drained. (f) Enables servicing of the equipment. (g) Does not have a hatch-type opening located in a swimming pool enclosure. (h) Is easily accessible by a ramp or stairway if it is located at a floor level different from the pool enclosure. (i) Has a minimum ceiling height of 7 feet. (j) Has a sufficient usable floor area to permit servicing, removal, and replacement of all equipment, as follows: (i) Has the greater of 80 square feet or 6.25% of the pool surface area, plus 30 square feet. (ii) Has additional area equal to not less than 50% of the area calculated in paragraph (i) of this subdivision for an additional pool of equal or smaller surface area built at the same time or later.