substitution request - Alliance Construction Solutions

1.1 SUMMARY
SECTION 13 1500
SWIMMING POOL
A. Pool construction shall be provided on a design/build basis for work of this Contract.
All systems shall be designed and installed in strict accordance with local, State and
Federal laws, codes and ordinances in addition to the current Homewood Suites and
Hampton USA Design & Construction Standards.
B. Submit complete design/build plans and specifications for pool construction and
systems as required to complete the work. Contractor is responsible for all facets of
design and construction of all pool related systems.
C. All drawings, calculations and submittals required to execute the design/build work of
this Contract shall be sealed by an Engineer licensed in the State of Colorado.
D. Submit one copy of submittals to Architect for information only. Submit additional
submittals to Owner and Hilton for review and approval.
1.2 GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA
A. Pool shall be constructed in accordance with “Minimum standards for public swimming
pools” as published by the National Spa and Pool Institute.
B. Fiberglass and stainless steel pools/whirlpools are not acceptable.
C. The pool shall have a minimum depth of water in the shallow end of the main
swimming area of between 3’-0” and 3’-6”. The depth of the deep end shall be a
maximum of 5’-0”.
D. Pool shall have at least two sets of ladders, stairs, steps, recessed steps or a
combination thereof, located so as to fully serve both ends of the pool for purposes of
entry and exit. Steps and handrail at the shallow end, ladder at the deep end.
E. Hydraulic therapy lifter, stainless steel frame with a capacity to support 400 pounds
with the horizontal arm fully extended. Provide lifter and all components required for a
complete and operational installation. Provide sleeves in deck at pool.
F. Actual pool depths must be measured and verified prior to marking the pool deck and
sides. Lettering must be at least four inches high. Depths shall be in both English and
metric units, English units shall be shown above the metric units.
G. Pool Safety Equipment: Provide at least on shepherd’s hook or pole with a minimum
length of 12 feet. Provide at two 24-inch life rings that have a United States Coast
Guard approval. In addition, each life ring shall be attached to a line with a minimum
diameter of 3/16-inch; the length of the life line shall be 1½ times greater than the
greatest width of the pool. Provide a 16 unit first aid kit.
Project No.: 10145
END OF SECTION 13 1500
SWIMMING POOL
550 15th Street Dual Brand Hotel
19 March 2012
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