Section 316.2.1 of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code is hereby added to read:
316.2.1 Certification and installation.
(a) Certification by manufacturers. Heating systems and equipment shall be certified by the manufacturer that the heating system and equipment complies with the following:
1. Efficiency. A thermal efficiency that complies with the Appliance Efficiency Regulations in Title 20, Division 2, Chapter 4, Article 4 of the California Code of Regulations; and [CEnC 110.4(a)1]
2. On-off switch. A readily accessible on-off switch, mounted on the outside of the heater that allows shutting off the heater without adjusting the thermostat setting; and [CEnC 110.4(a) 2]
3. Instructions. A permanent, easily readable and weatherproof plate or card that gives instruction for the energy efficient operation of the pool or spa heater and for the proper care of pool or spa water when a cover is used; and [CEnC 110.4(a)3]
4. Electric resistance heating. No electric resistance heating.
Exception 1 to Section 110.4(a)4: Listed package units with fully insulated enclosures, and with tight-fitting covers that are insulated to at least R-6.
Exception 2 to Section 110.4(a)4: Pools or spas deriving at least 60 percent of the annual heating energy from site solar energy or recovered energy. [CEnC 110.4(a)4]
(b) Installation. Any pool or spa system or equipment shall be installed with all of the following:
1. Piping. At least 36 inches of pipe shall be installed between the filter and the heater or dedicated suction and return lines, or built-in or built-up connections shall be installed to allow for the future addition of solar heating equipment. [CEnC 110.4(b)1]
2. Covers. A cover for outdoors pools or outdoor spas.
3. Directional inlets. The swimming pool shall have directional inlets that adequately mix the pool water. [CEnC 110.4(b)3i]
(Ord. 5569 § 1 (part), 2022)