Pool finish requirements

[bigdog]

Hi Jerry,
Where is the specification for pool finishes to be smooth so as not to cause injury located. The building code doesn't seem to address it but also references ANSI and NPSI docs.

Also any idea when this specification was enacted? I looked at a pool yesterday (1970) where the finish looked like a sprayed on rough orange peel. Couldn't imagine that feeling good on the feet and must be a nightmare to keep clean.

David

[Jerry Peck - Codeman]

[bigdog]

Thanks Jerry

I've seen a few pools in my day and I have never seen anything like this one. It was very bumpy and rough...looks like the finish was sprayed on and never troweled......kinda like those fake rocks and mountains at Disney.

I report......Up to the client to do something about it.