SECTION 13152

SWIMMING POOL

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

[Prefabricated aluminum] [Prefabricated FRP] [Shotcrete concrete over [subsoil] [reinforced concrete substructure]] swimming pool and related pool accessories.

[Pool equipment [and lighting].]

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 02222 - Excavating: Excavation for pool tank and piping.

Section 02223 - Backfilling:	Backfilling at pool tank perimeter and piping.

Section 02225 - Trenching:	Backfilling at piping.

Section [______-____________]: Pool perimeter security fence.

Section 03361 - Shotcrete.

[Section [______-____________]: Reinforced concrete substructure.]

[Section [______-____________]: Pool deck perimeter construction.]

Section [______-____________]: Pool deck surface finish [and coping].

Section [______-____________]: Pool tank surface finish [and depth markings].

[Section [_____-__________]: Pool operating equipment.]

[Section [______-____________]: Pool water conditioning equipment.]

Section 15476 - Swimming Pool Equipment.

Section 16170 - Grounding and Bonding: Pool equipment grounding [and bonding].

Section 16510 - Interior Luminaires: Underwater lighting.

Section [______-____________]: Sports timing device [touch plates] [________].

[Section [______-____________]: Ground fault detection

equipment.]

Section [______-____________]:	Underwater sound.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Pool: [Prefabricated prepackaged unit assembly] [Shotcrete concrete], conforming to the following nominal finished inside tank sizes and configuration:

Length [____] feet ([____] m) wide

Width [____] feet ([____] m) deep

Shallow Water Depth [____] inches ([____] mm) high

Deep Water Depth [____] inches ([____] mm) high

Configuration: [Rectangular] [Kidney shape] [________].

Tank Capacity: [________] gallons ([____] l)

SUBMITTALS

Shop Drawings: Indicate pool layout and configuration, pool tank cross sections, [lighting locations,] equipment locations, dimensions, [details of assembly,] anchors, utility rough-in locations, and [_____________].

Product Data: Provide data on equipment, [lighting,] accessories, and [________________].

Samples:	Submit [two] [_______] sample panels, [____x____] inch ([____x____] mm) in size illustrating pool tank surface finish, color and texture.

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate special installation procedures [, temporary bracing] and [________].

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

Submit under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Operation Data: Provide operating instructions and [________].

Maintenance Data: Provide maintenance instructions, maintenance schedules, and [________].

QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in this Section with minimum [three] [_______] years [documented] experience.

[Applicator] [Installer]: Company specializing in performing the work of this Section [with minimum [__________] years [documented] experience] [approved by manufacturer].

[Design pool tank structural components under direct supervision of a Professional Structural Engineer experienced in design of this work and licenced [at the place where the Project is located] [in the State of [____________]].]

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to [applicable] [___________] code for water conditioning equipment.

Circulating Water [and Heater] Equipment: Conform to [applicable] [___________] code for [UL] [____] approval in accordance with [________].

PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE

Convene [one] [_____] week prior to commencing work of this Section, under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

FIELD MEASUREMENTS

Verify that field measurements are as [indicated [on shop drawings]] [instructed by the manufacturer].

WARRANTY

Provide [two] [____] year warranty under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]

Warranty: Include coverage for [circulating water pump] [heater] [thermostatic control] [and] [________________].

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS - SWIMMING POOL

[________________________________] Product [_________].

[________________________________] Product [_________].

[________________________________] Product [_________].

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [________.]

MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS - SWIMMING POOL

Construction: Spray applied shotcrete concrete [and reinforcement], specified in Section [03361.] [________.]

***** [OR] *****

Construction: Prefabricated [aluminum] [reinforced glass fiber] [________________], configured to a [________] shape.

Coping [and Gutter]: [________________].

Deck Surfacing: [Ceramic tile as specified in Section [09311] [________]] [________________].

Pool Tank Surfacing:	[Ceramic tile as specified in Section [09312] [________]] [Cement plaster as specified in Section [09220] [________]] [Synthetic coating as specified in Section [________]] [________________].

Anchors:	[Non-corrosive] [Stainless steel] [Chrome plated steel] [________].

Sealant:	[Polysulphide] [Silicone] [________] base, mildew and chlorine resistant, capable of continuous water submersion, [________] color [as selected] [; type specified in Section 07900].

PIPE AND FITTINGS

Exposed Piping: [Copper Type L] [________] [; as specified in Section [________]].

Concealed Piping: [Copper Type L] [PVC Type [____]] [________] [; as specified in Section [________]].

Valves and Fittings:	[________] type [; as specified in Section [________]].

Deck Drains:	[________] type [; as specified in Section [________]].

EQUIPMENT

Water Circulating Pump: Electric unit, [____] volt [____] phase [____] hp ([____] W); [____] gal/hr ([____] l/s) capacity; [____] water changes per [____] hours.

Water Skimmer: Electric unit, [____] volt [____] phase [____] hp ([____] W); [____] gal/hr ([____] l/s) capacity.

Water Conditioning Filter and Chlorinator: [Automatic] [Manual] electric units, [____] gal ([____] l) capacity; [____] volt [____] phase [____] W.

Water Heater: [Electric unit, [____] gal ([____] l) capacity; [____] volt [____] phase [____] watt rating] [Natural gas fired unit].

Underwater Lighting: [________________].

Ground Fault Detection Equipment: [________________].

Treated Water Test Kit: [________________].

ACCESSORIES

Ladder: [________________].

Diving Board: [________________].

SHOP FABRICATION

Pool Construction: Prefabricated, modular panels for site assembly, reinforced, for placement in [________________].

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify existing conditions under provisions of Section [01039.] [________.]

Verify excavation surfaces are clean, smooth and without voids or irregularities.

[Verify [grounding] [bonding] of electrical and metallic components before shotcreting.]

INSTALLATION - PREFABRICATED POOLS

Install prefabricated pool panels to final assembly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Lock panels into position, level and plumb.

Coordinate installation of mechanical and electrical components; connect to utilities.

Fill pool, activate filtration and circulation equipment, and chemically stabilize.

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INSTALLATION - SHOTCRETE CONCRETE POOLS

Install mesh reinforcement and gun apply concrete to prepared [excavation] [concrete substructure].

Develop concrete average thickness to [____] inch ([____] mm) and minimum thickness of [____] inch ([____] mm). Trowel [smooth] [________].

Coordinate installation of mechanical and electrical components; connect to utilities.

Fill pool, activate filtration and circulation equipment, and chemically stabilize.

INSTALLATION - POOL [AND DECK] FINISH

Install pool tank [and deck] finish in accordance with [manufacturer's instructions] [Section [________]].

INSTALLATION - EQUIPMENT

Install operating equipment, piping and fittings in accordance with component manufacturer's instructions.

Install lighting and ground fault detection equipment in accordance with component manufacturer's instructions.

Install [grounding] [and] [bonding] in accordance with component manufacturer's instructions.

INSTALLATION - ACCESSORIES

Install pool accessories and fittings in accordance with component manufacturer's instructions.

END OF SECTION