3123B General Requirements — 2025 California Building Code

Each pool shall be provided with a separate recirculation system designed for the continuous recircula- tion, filtration and disinfection of the pool water. The system shall consist of pumps, filters, chemical feeders, skimmers or perimeter overflow systems, valves, pipes, connections, fittings and appurtenances.

Exception: Pools using fresh water equivalent in flow to the requirements of Section 3124B.

Note: Fresh makeup pool water shall conform to the water quality standards of Section 65531, Chapter 20, Title 22, California Code of Regulations.

All pumps, filters, chemical feeders, skimmers and supplemental equipment shall comply with the applicable requirements established by the NSF/ANSI 50-2012 performance standard effective September 2012.

All equipment related to pool operations shall be installed and maintained according to this chapter and in accor- dance with the equipment manufacturer’s written instructions.

All filters, valves, pumps, strainers and equipment shall be readily accessible for repair and replacement.