3.9.5 Swimming Pools

Configuration and Design Requirements

Pool Name

Applicability

All pools

Definition

A unique identifier that keys the pool to the construction documents

Units

Text, unique

Input Restrictions

None

Baseline Rules

The name for the baseline building pool should be similar to the proposed design.

 

Volume

Applicability

All pools

Definition

The volume of the pool

Units

Cubic feet (ft³)

Input Restrictions

None

Baseline Rules

Same as the proposed design

 

Surface Area

Applicability

All pools

Definition

The surface area of the pool affects heat loss and evaporation.

Units

Square feet (ft²)

Input Restrictions

None

Baseline Rules

Same as the proposed design

 

Cover

Applicability

All pools

Definition

An indication

Units

Boolean (Yes/No)

Input Restrictions

None

Baseline Rules

The baseline building shall have a pool cover per Section 7.4.5.2 of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007.

 

Cover Schedule

Applicability

All pools

Definition

A schedule indicating when the pool cover is in place

Units

Data structure: schedule, on/off or fractional

Input Restrictions

None

Baseline Rules

Same as the proposed design

 

Filtration Rate

Applicability

All pools

Definition

The rate at which the pool water is passed through the filtering system when the filtration system is operating

Units

Hours per pool change

Input Restrictions

None

Baseline Rules

Same as the proposed design

 

Filtration Schedule

Applicability

All pools

Definition

A schedule indicating when the pool filtration system is in operation

Units

Data structure: schedule, on/off or fractional

Input Restrictions

None

Baseline Rules

Same as the proposed design

 

Temperature

Applicability

All poolsact

Definition

The temperature at which the pool is maintained

Units

Degrees Fahrenheit (°F)

Input Restrictions

None

Baseline Rules

Same as the proposed design

 

Temperature Schedule

Applicability

All pools

Definition

A schedule indicating variation in the pool temperature, either seasonally or monthly

Units

Data structure: schedule, temperature

Input Restrictions

None

Baseline Rules

Same as the proposed design

Pumping and Filtration

Pumping Power

Applicability

All pools

Definition

The power used by the pumping system. This is a function of the pumping head (which depends on pipe lengths, sizes, and filtration type), the pump efficiency, the motor efficiency, and the flow rate. Some software may allow these to be entered as separate building descriptors. This value should be consistent with the filtration rate noted above.

Units

Watts (W)

Input Restrictions

None

Baseline Rules

Same as the proposed design unless the proposed design uses special low head filters and premium efficiency motors

Heating Equipment

Heater Type

Applicability

All pools

Definition

The type of equipment that is used to maintain the pool temperature

Units

List: solar, heat pump, gas, oil, or electric resistance

Input Restrictions

None

Baseline Rules

If there is gas or oil on the site, the baseline building shall be modeled with a natural gas or oil pool heater meeting the requirements of Table 7.8 for ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007. If there is no gas or oil on the site, the baseline building shall be modeled with a heat pump pool heater meeting the requirements of Table 7.8 for ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007.

 

Heater Efficiency

Applicability

All pools with heaters

Definition

The thermal efficiency of the pool heater

Units

Unitless, thermal efficiency

Input Restrictions

None

Baseline Rules

See the baseline building rules for heater type

 

Solar System Features

Applicability

All pools with solar pool heaters

Definition

The collector area, size, efficiency, and pumping characteristics of the solar pool system

Units

Data structure

Input Restrictions

None

Baseline Rules

Not applicable. The baseline building has a pool cover, not solar

90.1-2016 BM

 

 

 

90.1-2019

Swimming pools must meet applicable mandatory requirements mentioned in the sections below.

Pool Name   
Applicability All pools
Definition A unique identifier that keys the pool to the construction documents
Units Text, unique
Input Restrictions None
Baseline Building The name for the baseline building pool should be similar to the proposed design

 

Volume   
Applicability All pools
Definition The volume of the pool
Units Cubic feet (ft3)
Input Restrictions None
Baseline Building Same as proposed

 

Surface Area   
Applicability All pools
Definition The surface area of the pool affects heat loss and evaporation
Units Square feet (ft2)
Input Restrictions None
Baseline Building Same as proposed

 

Cover  
Applicability All pools
Definition An indication
Units Boolean (yes/no)
Input Restrictions As designed. Pool covers are required for heated pools in accordance with Standard 90.1-2019 Section 7.4.5.2.
Baseline Building Pool should be covered when the space is unoccupied

 

Cover Schedule   
Applicability All pools
Definition A schedule indicating when the pool cover is in place
Units Data structure: schedule, on/off or fractional
Input Restrictions None 
Baseline Building Same as proposed

 

Filtration Rate   
Applicability All pools
Definition The rate at which the pool water is passed through the filtering system when the filtration system is operating
Units Hours per pool change
Input Restrictions None 
Baseline Building Same as proposed

 

Filtration Schedule   
Applicability All pools
Definition A schedule indicating when the pool filtration system is in operation
Units Data structure: schedule, on/off or fractional
Input Restrictions None 
Baseline Building Same as proposed

 

Temperature   
Applicability All pools
Definition Temperature at which the pool is maintained
Units Degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
Input Restrictions None 
Baseline Building Same as proposed

 

Pumping and Filtration: Pumping Power   
Applicability All pools
Definition The power used by the pumping system. This is a function of the pumping head (which depends on pipe lengths, sizes, and filtration type), the pump efficiency, the motor efficiency, and the flow rate. Some software may allow these to be entered as separate building descriptors. This value should be consistent with the filtration rate noted above.
Units Watts (W)
Input Restrictions As designed
Baseline Building Same as the proposed design unless the proposed design uses special low head filters and premium efficiency motors

 

Heating Equipment: Heater Type   
Applicability All pools
Definition The type of equipment that is used to maintain the pool temperature
Units List: Solar, Heat Pump, Gas, Oil, or Electric Resistance
Input Restrictions None
Baseline Building If there is gas or oil on the site, the baseline building shall be modeled with a natural gas or oil pool heater meeting the requirements of Table 7.8 of Standard 90.1-2019. If there is no gas or oil on the site, the baseline building shall be modeled with a heat pump pool heater meeting the requirements of Table 7.8 of Standard 90.1-2019.

 

Heating Equipment: Heater Efficiency   
Applicability All pools with heaters
Definition The thermal efficiency of the pool heater
Units Unitless, thermal efficiency
Input Restrictions None
Baseline Building See the baseline rules for heater type

 

Solar System Features   
Applicability All pools with solar pool heaters
Definition The collector area, size, efficiency, and pumping characteristics of the solar pool system
Units Data structure
Input Restrictions None
Baseline Building Not Applicable
Building EQ

Configuration and Design Requirements

Pool Name
Applicability All pools
Definition A unique identifier that keys the pool to the construction documents
Units Text, unique
Input Restrictions None
Volume
Applicability All pools
Definition The volume of the pool
Units Cubic feet (ft³)
Input Restrictions None
Surface Area
Applicability All pools
Definition The surface area of the pool affects heat loss and evaporation.
Units Square feet (ft²)
Input Restrictions None
Cover
Applicability All pools
Definition An indication
Units Boolean (Yes/No)
Input Restrictions None
Cover Schedule
Applicability All pools
Definition A schedule indicating when the pool cover is in place
Units Data structure: schedule, on/off or fractional
Input Restrictions None
Filtration Rate
Applicability All pools
Definition The rate at which the pool water is passed through the filtering system when the filtration system is operating
Units Hours per pool change
Input Restrictions None
Filtration Schedule
Applicability All pools
Definition A schedule indicating when the pool filtration system is in operation
Units Data structure: schedule, on/off or fractional
Input Restrictions None
Temperature
Applicability All pools
Definition The temperature at which the pool is maintained
Units Degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
Input Restrictions None
Temperature Schedule
Applicability All pools
Definition A schedule indicating variation in the pool temperature, either seasonally or monthly
Units Data structure: schedule, temperature
Input Restrictions None

Pumping and Filtration

Pumping Power
Applicability All pools
Definition The power used by the pumping system. This is a function of the pumping head (which depends on pipe lengths, sizes, and filtration type), the pump efficiency, the motor efficiency, and the flow rate. Some software may allow these to be entered as separate building descriptors. This value should be consistent with the filtration rate noted above.
Units Watts (W)
Input Restrictions None

Heating Equipment

Heater Type
Applicability All pools
Definition The type of equipment that is used to maintain the pool temperature
Units List: solar, heat pump, gas, oil, or electric resistance
Input Restrictions None
Heater Efficiency
Applicability All pools with heaters
Definition The thermal efficiency of the pool heater
Units Unitless, thermal efficiency
Input Restrictions None
Solar System Features
Applicability All pools with solar pool heaters
Definition The collector area, size, efficiency, and pumping characteristics of the solar pool system
Units Data structure
Input Restrictions None
Energy Star

Configuration and Design Requirements

Pool Name
Applicability All pools
Definition A unique identifier that keys the pool to the construction documents
Units Text, unique
Input Restrictions None
Volume
Applicability All pools
Definition The volume of the pool
Units Cubic feet (ft³)
Input Restrictions None
Surface Area
Applicability All pools
Definition The surface area of the pool affects heat loss and evaporation.
Units Square feet (ft²)
Input Restrictions None
Cover
Applicability All pools
Definition An indication
Units Boolean (Yes/No)
Input Restrictions None
Cover Schedule
Applicability All pools
Definition A schedule indicating when the pool cover is in place
Units Data structure: schedule, on/off or fractional
Input Restrictions None
Filtration Rate
Applicability All pools
Definition The rate at which the pool water is passed through the filtering system when the filtration system is operating
Units Hours per pool change
Input Restrictions None
Filtration Schedule
Applicability All pools
Definition A schedule indicating when the pool filtration system is in operation
Units Data structure: schedule, on/off or fractional
Input Restrictions None
Temperature
Applicability All pools
Definition The temperature at which the pool is maintained
Units Degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
Input Restrictions None
Temperature Schedule
Applicability All pools
Definition A schedule indicating variation in the pool temperature, either seasonally or monthly
Units Data structure: schedule, temperature
Input Restrictions None

Pumping and Filtration

Pumping Power
Applicability All pools
Definition The power used by the pumping system. This is a function of the pumping head (which depends on pipe lengths, sizes, and filtration type), the pump efficiency, the motor efficiency, and the flow rate. Some software may allow these to be entered as separate building descriptors. This value should be consistent with the filtration rate noted above.
Units Watts (W)
Input Restrictions None

Heating Equipment

Heater Type
Applicability All pools
Definition The type of equipment that is used to maintain the pool temperature
Units List: solar, heat pump, gas, oil, or electric resistance
Input Restrictions None
Heater Efficiency
Applicability All pools with heaters
Definition The thermal efficiency of the pool heater
Units Unitless, thermal efficiency
Input Restrictions None
Solar System Features
Applicability All pools with solar pool heaters
Definition The collector area, size, efficiency, and pumping characteristics of the solar pool system
Units Data structure
Input Restrictions None