Does anyone have a good guideline or spec for construction of an indoor pool in a hotel? Is there a good resource for indoor pool construction? For example, higher grade of galvanization on studs, ss fasteners, moisture resistant gyp board, vapor barrier, etc.
If you have never designed or specified an indoor pool, a pool consultant like Counsilman Hunsaker is a worthwhile resource: http://www.counsilmanhunsaker.com/ They will have a checklist of do’s and dont’s that you can follow.
I strongly agree with George. If you can’t convince the project’s decision makers to engage a consultant, I’ve heard that YMCA owns a lot of indoor pools and has good resources if you can get someone there to share them with you.
One of my rules of thumb is never suspend a ceiling over a pool. It hides its corroding supports. You want to see the underside of the structural deck when you backstroke.
Ditto on George and Tom. There are a lot of different design decisions to be made with interior pools.
First of all, it is a hostile environment so everything is subject to corrosion including HVAC ductwork. The HVAC system has to have a sufficient number of air changes with a negative air pressure, humidity controls, types of chemicals being used, fresh or salt water, sound controls, walking surfaces, filtration equipment and locations, etc.
Generally, pools in hospitality facilities are concrete with a gunite lining even in suspended applications.
Years ago I met Milton Costello at a CSI event. Milton is a swimming pool engineer/consultant, with an impressive list of pools to his name, located in NY State. He may be very helpful.
Another reason to avoid ACP over the pool, the swim team kids love to throw kickboards and knock the panels out.
Agree with all regarding the consultant. Another resource: Water Technology, Inc., Beaver Dam, WI.