ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2014

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American National Standard for
Portable Electric Spa Energy Efficiency

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Approved September 12, 2014

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Foreword
This Foreword is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2014. It is included for information only.
The ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2014, American National Standard for Portable Electric Spa Energy Efficiency, was approved by
ANSI as a new standard on September 12, 2014. This is a revision of ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2011.
The objective of this voluntary standard is to provide recommended minimum guidelines for testing the energy efficiency of
factory-built residential portable electric spas. It also defines an evaluation procedure to qualify a test facility for the sole
purpose of testing to the requirements of this standard. This standard is intended to meet the needs for incorporation into
national or regional building codes, and also for adoption by federal, state and/or local governments, and/or as a local code
or ordinance. It is understood that, for the sake of applicability and enforceability, the style and format of the standard may
need adjustment to meet code or ordinance style of the jurisdiction adopting this document.
APSP does not certify, test or endorse any product.
This standard is based on a collaborative effort dating back to 2005 including The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals,
leading portable spa manufacturers, and the California Energy Commission and its contractors Pacific Gas and Electric
(PG&E) and Davis Energy Group, and the California Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs). The test procedures in this standard
are based on that effort and the test method for portable spas described in Section 1604 of Title 20, California Code of
Regulations as amended December 3, 2008. To further support the claims in this standard, the portable spa manufacturers,
working through APSP, conducted research and testing of the energy efficiency of portable spas.
As with any product, the specific recommendations for installation and use provided by the manufacturer should be carefully
observed.
This standard was prepared by the APSP-14 American National Standard for Portable Electric Spa Energy Efficiency Writing
Committee of The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) in accordance with American National Standards
Institute (ANSI)
Essential Requirements: Due process requirements for American National Standards.
Consensus approval was achieved by a ballot of the balanced APSP ANSI Standards Consensus Committee and through an
ANSI Public Review process. The ANSI Public Review provided an opportunity for additional input from industry, academia,
regulatory agencies, safety experts, state code and health officials, and the public at large.
Suggestions for improvement of this standard should be sent to The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals,
2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314.

This standard is published in partnership with the International Code Council (ICC). ICC develops and publishes the International
Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC), which are adopted as the basis for the building codes used in most
states and jurisdictions within the United States. Additionally, APSP and ICC have collaborated to develop the first comprehensive
model swimming pool and spa code, known as the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). This landmark document
incorporates and references material from ANSI/APSP standards and ICC’s model codes, to create a stand-alone code that is
consistent with codes and standards from both organizations.
These codes and standards are the result of a joint effort between ICC and APSP as a service to both the swimming pool and spa
community, and building code professionals. It is the hope of both organizations that they will lead to enhanced safety for pool and
spa users around the world.

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Organizations Represented ANSI/APSP-2 1999 Standard for Public Spas
Consensus approval in accordance with ANSI procedures was ANSI/APSP/ICC-3 2014 Standard for Permanently Installed
Residential Spas and Swim Spas
achieved by ballot of the following APSP Standards Consensus
Committee. Inclusion in this list does not necessarily imply that ANSI/APSP/ICC-4 2013 Standard for Aboveground/Onground
the organization concurred with the submittal of the proposed Residential Swimming Pools
standard to ANSI. ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011 Standard for Residential Inground
Swimming Pools
Producers ANSI/APSP/ICC-6 2013 Standard for Residential Portable Spas and
Swim Spas
All American Custom Pools & Spas, Inc. . . . John Romano
ANSI/APSP/ICC-7 2013 Standard for Suction Entrapment
Idaho Aquatic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Heusser Avoidance In Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs,
Hayward Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John O’Hare and Catch Basins
HornerXpress South Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Kent ANSI/APSP/ICC-8 2005 (R2013) Model Barrier Code for
Master Spas, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan Coelho Residential Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
Paragon Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Vassallo ANSI/APSP-9 2005 Standard for Aquatic Recreation Facilities
Rosebrook Carefree Pools, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . John Bently ANSI/APSP-11 2009 Standard for Water Quality in Public Pools
S.R. Smith, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Svendsen and Spas
Trilogy Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ted Baudendistel ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2014 Standard for Portable Electric Spa Energy
Van Kirk & Sons, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Cesarone Efficiency
ANSI/APSP/ICC-15 Standard for Residential Swimming Pool and Spa
General Interest Energy Efficiency
ANSI/APSP-16 2011 Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools,
American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connie Harvey
Wading Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs
Chesapeake Aquatic Consultants, LLC . . . . Frank Goldstein
APSP 2013 Workmanship Guidelines and Practices For Residential
Conroe Independent School District, TX . . . Louis Sam Fruia Inground Swimming Pools and Spas
Higgins Environmental Solutions
(National Environmental Health Assoc.) . . . Florence Higgins APSP-14 Writing Committee
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts . . . . . . . . . Michael Beatty
CMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angelo Pugliese, Chair
Don Witte, Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Witte
Acrylic Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindi Magray
World Waterpark Association . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Root
Artesian Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lody Chandra
Bluegreen Corporation
Beachcomber Hot Tubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandra Yue
(American Hotel & Lodging Association) . . . Tony Mendez
Bull Frog Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Alex Eddington
Water Technology, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Newman
Coast Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jatinder Sidhu (“JT”)
YMCA of the USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Albert Tursi
Emerald Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Cramer
Government/User GECKO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louis Nollet
International Code Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee Clifton
Reedy Creek Improvement District . . . . . . . Tom Allen
Jacuzzi Hot Tubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Sadati
City of Goodyear, AZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed Kulik
L.A. Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vincent Wong
City of Martinsville, VA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kris Bridges
Maax Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Dugger
City of Plano Department of Health . . . . . . Thomas Vyles
Marquis Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Collins
City of Sacramento, EMD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colleen Maitoza
Master Spas, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan Coelho
Illinois Department of Public Health . . . . . . Justin DeWitt
Newport Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee West
International Code Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee Clifton
Nordic Hot Tubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristen Woiteshek
N.J. Dept. of Community Affairs, Codes . . . Thomas Pitcherello
Pacific Gas & Electric Company . . . . . . . . Gary Fernstrom
Oregon Public Health Division . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Keifer
Premium Leisure Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victor Kaykov
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Mark Eilbert *
Softub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Collins
Washington State Dept. of Health . . . . . . . Paul Reeves
Speck Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan Baljan
*non-voting Waterway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Mirzaei
Watkins Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael McCague
In accordance with American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) procedures, this document will be reviewed periodically.
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals welcomes your APSP Staff
comments and suggestions, and continues to review all APSP Carvin DiGiovanni, Senior Director, Technical and Standards
standards, which include:
ANSI/APSP/ICC-1 2014 Standard for Public Swimming Pools

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Contents
Sections Page
1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
2 Normative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
3 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
4 Qualification of Testing Laboratories and Certification Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
5 Test Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
6 Formulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
7 Label Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Appendix A (Informative)
Minimum Chamber Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Appendix B (Informative)
Procedure for Establishing Test Facility and Equipment Compliance . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Appendix C (Informative)
Hot Tub Audit Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

NOTE: Solid vertical lines within the body of the standard indicate a technical
change from the requirements of the 2011 edition. Deletion indicators in the
form of an arrow ( ) are provided in the margin where an entire section,
paragraph, exception, or table has been deleted, or an item in a list of items or a
table has been deleted.

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Portable Electric Spa Energy Efficiency Standard

1 Scope
1.1 These requirements apply to factory-built residential chamber: A controlled environment suitable for
portable electric spas and residential exercise spas (also conducting energy efficiency testing
known as swim spas) and portions of combination spas/ cover, specified: The cover that is provided or specified
swim spas that are used for bathing and are operated by by the spa manufacturer
a private owner. energy efficiency standard: A performance standard
1.2 This standard is meant to establish minimum energy expressed in numerical form, such as energy factor,
efficiency requirements for portable electric spas and EER, or thermal efficiency
swim spas. This standard shall be met notwithstanding exercise spa (Also known as a swim spa): Variant of
certain variations in equipment, materials, and design a spa in which the design and construction includes
(refer to ANSI/APSP/ICC-6). specific features and equipment to produce a water
flow intended to allow recreational physical activity
1.3 These requirements do not apply to public spas
including, but not limited to, swimming in place.
(ANSI/APSP-2), permanently installed or inground spas
Exercise spas may include peripheral jetted seats
(ANSI/APSP/ICC-3), or other spas, such as those
intended for water therapy, heater, circulation and
operated for medical treatment, physical therapy or other
filtration system, or may be a separate distinct portion
purposes.
of a combination spa/exercise spa and may have
1.4 This standard also defines an evaluation procedure to separate controls. These aquatic vessels are of a design
qualify a test facility for the sole purpose of testing to the and size such that it has an unobstructed volume of
requirements of this standard. water large enough to allow the 99th Percentile Man as
specified in ANSI/APSP-16 2011 to swim or exercise in
1.5 Other standards are referenced in this standard for
place
items not covered.
fill volume: The halfway point between the bottom of
2 Normative References the skimmer opening and the overflow level of the spa.
In the absence of a wall skimmer, the fill volume is 6
ANSI/APSP-2 1999 Standard for Public Spas inches (152 mm) below the overflow level of the spa
ANSI/APSP/ICC-3 2014 Standard for Permanently filter cycle: The period when the control system activates
Installed Residential Spas and Swim Spas a pump intended to move water through a filter media
ANSI/APSP/ICC-6 2013 Standard for Residential gallon: One U.S. liquid gallon
Portable Spas and Swim Spas
heating cycle: The period when the temperature
ANSI/APSP-16 2011 Suction Fittings for Use in regulating system activates the heating component for
Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs the purpose of increasing the water temperature
ISO/IEC 17025 General Requirements for the Competence hot tub: See spa
of Calibration and Testing Laboratories
inground spa: Non-portable, non-self-contained spa
ISO/IEC Guide 65 General Requirements for Bodies (see ANSI/APSP/ICC-3)
Operating Product Certification Systems
model: Any collection of appliance units to which
3 Definitions the manufacturer has assigned the same model
ambient temperature: Air temperature inside testing number.
chamber model, basic: A unit of a given type of appliance (or
ancillary equipment: Additional components used in the class thereof) that are manufactured by one
construction of the spa beyond pumps, heaters, and manufacturer, that have the same primary energy
control systems source, and that do not have any differing electrical,
hydraulic, physical, or functional characteristics that
certification body (CB): An independent third party that affect energy consumption
operates a product, process, or service certification
system

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model number: A combination of letters, digits, or standby mode: All settings at default as shipped by
characters representing the manufacturer, brand, the manufacturer, except water temperature, which may
design, or performance of an appliance be adjusted to meet the test conditions. No manual
NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology operations are enabled
normalize: Calculation of power consumption to swim spa: See exercise spa
eliminate temperature bias
4 Qualification of Testing Laboratories and
power factor: The ratio of watts to volt-amperes of an
Certification Bodies
AC circuit
purge cycle: The period when the control system 4.1 All Certification Bodies (CB) shall be accredited by a
activates a pump intended to rapidly move water member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) using
throughout the spa ISO/IEC Guide 65, General Requirements for Bodies
Operating Product Certification Systems.
skimmer, vented: A suction opening intended to remove
floating debris from the water surface. Installed where 4.2 All testing laboratories shall be qualified by a CB.
part of the water intake opening is open to atmospheric 4.2.1 The CB shall assess the testing laboratory’s
pressure quality system to determine that it satisfies applicable
spa: A product intended for the immersion of persons requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.
in temperature-controlled water circulated in a closed
system, and not intended to be drained and filled with NOTE: Different parts of ISO/IEC 17025 are applicable to
each use. A spa usually includes a filter, a heater first-party, second-party, and third-party laboratories.
(electric, solar, or gas), a pump or pumps, and a control, 4.2.2 Where a laboratory is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025
and may also include other equipment, such as lights, by a member of International Laboratory Accreditation
blowers, and water sanitizing equipment Council (ILAC) the CB is permitted to accept such
permanent residential spa: A spa in which the water accreditation as evidence of conformity to ISO/IEC 17025,
heating and water circulating equipment is not an in whole or in part.
integral part of the product. The spa is intended as a 4.2.3 The CB shall additionally assess the laboratory’s
permanent plumbing fixture and is not intended to be facilities, test equipment, testing personnel and test
moved (see ANSI/APSP/ICC-3) procedures, to establish that the laboratory is competent to
public spa: Any spa other than a permanent residential perform the tests in this standard.
spa or residential portable spa which is intended to be 4.2.4 The CB shall provide a copy of the assessment
used for bathing and is operated by an owner, licensee, report to the testing laboratory, and retain a record of the
concessionaire, regardless of whether a fee is charged assessment. Any discrepancies identified in the assessment
for use (see ANSI/APSP-2) report shall be cleared before the laboratory is deemed
residential portable spa: Either self-contained or qualified.
non-self-contained
4.3 Testing laboratories shall demonstrate qualification on a
self-contained spa: A factory-built spa in which all continuing basis.
control, water heating and water circulating equipment is
an integral part of the product. Self-contained spas may 4.3.1 The CB shall audit the testing laboratory for ISO/IEC
be permanently wired or cord connected 17025 compliance and testing competence on a regular
basis.
non-self-contained spa: A factory-built spa in which
the water heating and circulating equipment is not an [Link] Laboratories accredited by an ILAC member
integral part of the product. Non-self-contained spas shall be audited at intervals not exceeding three (3)
may employ separate components such as an individual years.
filter, pump, heater and controls, or they may employ [Link] Non-accredited laboratories shall be audited
assembled combinations of various components annually by the CB.
4.3.2 The CB shall provide a copy of the audit report to
the testing laboratory, and retain a record of the audit. Any
discrepancies identified in the audit report shall be cleared
before the laboratory is deemed re-qualified.

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5 Test Method 5.6 Test Procedure

5.1 Purpose: To measure the energy consumption of a 5.6.1 The test shall start when the water temperature has
portable electric spa in standby mode, using a repeatable been at 102°F (39°C), ±2°F (1°C), at 87°F (31°C), ±2°F
and reproducible test procedure. The results will be used to (1°C) for exercise spas for at least a four hour stabilizing
calculate the standby power demand for each basic model. period.

5.2 The test facility and equipment will be audited as 5.6.2 Record water temperature.
indicated in 4.3 of this standard to confirm they meet the [Link] The temperature measurement equipment
requirements of this standard. Documentation showing shall be located three to five inches, 3–5 in.
facility and test equipment compliance to this standard (76–127 mm) below the water level and centrally
from the CB will be maintained on site by the test facility located relative to the shape of the spa.
and made available as required. (See Appendices B and C.)
5.6.3 Record ambient air temperature at one point
5.3 All equipment shall be calibrated at intervals not to located twelve to eighteen inches, 12–18 in. (305–458
exceed 18 months, and traceable to NIST or other national mm) above spa cover level and a minimum of eight
standard. inches, 8 in. (204 mm) from the chamber wall. The
temperature probe will be positioned and out of direct
5.4 Test Equipment
airflow from the circulation fan.
5.4.1 Recording watt-hour meter – Accuracy: Class 2 or
better 5.6.4 Data Recording

5.4.2 Temperature measurement equipment – Accuracy: [Link] Record the make, model, serial number, and
±1 °F measured volume of the basic model tested.

5.4.3 Water meter to measure fill water in gallons – [Link] Record spa cover manufacturer and model
Accuracy: ±2% number.

5.4.4 Volt meter – Accuracy: ±1% [Link] Record temperatures at a maximum interval of
5 minutes.
5.4.5 Amp meter – Accuracy: ±1%
[Link] Measure voltage, current, and power factor
5.5 Test Conditions: The test method for portable electric (OPTIONAL) at a maximum interval of 5 minutes.
spas is as follows:
[Link] Record watt-hours, voltage and current used
5.5.1 Minimum continuous testing time shall be 72 hours. during entire test period.
5.5.2 The spa shall be filled with water to the halfway [Link] Record elapsed time during test period.
point between the bottom of the skimmer opening and the
5.6.5 Record the total energy use for the test period,
overflow level of the spa. In the absence of a wall skimmer,
starting at the end of the first heating cycle after the
the fill volume is 6 inches (152 mm) below the overflow
stabilization period, and finishing at the end of the first
level of the spa.
heating cycle after 72 hours have elapsed.
[Link] Measure and record fill volume (V).
Exception: For spas without heaters, substitute heating
5.5.3 The water temperature of the spa or spa portion of a cycle with filter or purge cycle.
combination swim spa shall be a minimum of 100°F
5.6.6 The unit shall remain covered and in the default
(38°C) for the duration of the test. The water temperature
operation mode during the test. Energy-conserving
of the swim spa or swim portion of a combination swim
circulation functions, if present, must not be enabled
spa shall be a minimum of 85°F (29°C), for the duration
if not appropriate for continuous, long-term use. The
of the test.
minimum filtration rate shall be 12 water turns within a
5.5.4 The ambient air temperature shall be a maximum of 24-hour period. Ancillary equipment including, but not
63°F (17°C) for the duration of the test. limited to lights, audio systems, and water treatment
5.5.5 The manufacturer’s specified cover shall be used devices, shall remain connected to the mains, but may
during the test. be turned off during the test if its controls are user
accessible.
5.5.6 Voltage shall be ±10% of the nameplate rating.

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6. Formulas (Pmax Watts):

6.1 The measured standby power (Pmeas) shall be Pmax 40+3.75V^(2/3) Watts
determined by E/t: Where:
Pmeas = E/t V=fill volume in gallons

Where: 6.3 The measured standby power for swim spas (Pmeas)
E = total energy use during the test (Wh) shall be normalized (Pnorm) to a temperature difference
t = length of test (hr) of 22°F (-5.6°C) using the equation:

6.2 The measured standby power for spas (Pmeas) shall Pnorm = Pmeas (ΔTstd/ΔTmeas)
be normalized (Pnorm) to a temperature difference of Where:
37°F (21°C) using the equation: ΔTstd = 22°F (-5.6°C)
Pnorm= Pmeas (ΔTstd / ΔTmeas) ΔTmeas = Twater avg – Tair avg
Twater avg = Average water temperature during test
Where: Tair avg = Average air temperature during test
ΔTstd = 37°F (21°C)
6.3.1 The normalized standby power (Pnorm) shall not
ΔTmeas = Twater avg – Tair avg
be greater than the maximum allowable standby power.
Twater avg = Average water temperature during test
Tair avg = Average air temperature during test (Pmax Watts):
Pmax=5(V2/3)Watts
6.2.1 The normalized standby power (Pnorm) shall not
Where:
be greater than the maximum allowable standby power.
V=fill volume in gallons

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7. Label Requirements
7.1 The spa shall be marked by the manufacturer as shown in Figure 7.1 where readily visible on the shell or front skirt
panel during the point of sale. The marking shall be on a removable adhesive-backed label and shall only be removed by
the consumer.

Portable Electric Spa

ENERGY GUIDE
Volume
Manufacturer : xxx
Model : xxx 300 USG

Standby Power* 192 Watts

192 Watts
50 W Average Standby Power Range 450 W
of Spa Models

Maximum standby power allowed for this size spa under California Title 20, and ANSI/APSP/
ICC-14 2014: 208 Watts
Total annual power consumption in standby mode*:
1682 kWh
Annual Standby Energy Cost* = 1682 x Energy Rate (cost per kilowatt hour in your area)
* Data is based on standard test procedure for Portable Electric Spas as stipulated in ANSI/
APSP/ICC-14 2014. Note: This is the amount of power used at test conditions and does not
include spa usage or extreme cold conditions. This data should be used only for comparison
of spa models. Power is not monthly energy consumption.
%ased on testing with the spa manufacturer¶s speci¿ed coYer. This spa must be sold with this
coYer or a manufacturer¶s approYed eTuiYalent.
Tested CoYer Manufacturer: xxx
Tested CoYer Model: xxx
Power calculated based on standby testing @ 60°F. Actual values will vary based on use.

This Label Must Remain Adhered to Spa Until Point of Sale.

Figure 7.1 (a)

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Portable Electric Exercise Spa

ENERGY GUIDE
Volume
Manufacturer : xxx
Model : xxx 1675 USG

Standby Power* 426 Watts

426 Watts
100 W Average Standby Power Range 750 W
of Spa Models

Maximum standby power allowed for this size spa under ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2014: 705 Watts
Total annual power consumption in standby mode*:
3732 kWh
Annual Standby Energy Cost* = 3732 x Energy Rate (cost per kilowatt hour in your area)
* Data is based on standard test procedure for Portable Electric Spas as stipulated in ANSI/
APSP/ICC-14 2014. Note: This is the amount of power used at test conditions and does not
include spa usage or extreme cold conditions. This data should be used only for comparison
of spa models. Power is not monthly energy consumption.
%ased on testing with the spa manufacturer¶s speci¿ed coYer. This spa must be sold with this
coYer or a manufacturer¶s approYed eTuiYalent.
Tested CoYer Manufacturer: xxx
Tested CoYer Model: xxx
Power calculated based on standby testing @ 60°F. Actual values will vary based on use.

This Label Must Remain Adhered to Spa Until Point of Sale.

Figure 7.1 (b)

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7.2 Label Design

7.2.1 The label shall be formatted as shown in figure 7.1 and as directed in 7.2 and contain the following model
specific information.

Portable Electric Spa

ENERGY GUIDE
a Manufacturer : xxx
Volume

b Model : xxx 300 USG c

Standby Power* 192 Watts d

192 Watts
e
50 W Average Standby Power Range 450 W
of Spa Models

f Maximum standby power allowed for this size spa under California Title 20, and ANSI/APSP/
ICC-14 2014: 208 Watts
Total annual power consumption in standby mode*:
g 1682 kWh
Annual Standby Energy Cost* = 1682 x Energy Rate (cost per kilowatt hour in your area)
h * Data is based on standard test procedure for Portable Electric Spas as stipulated in ANSI/
APSP/ICC-14 2014. Note: This is the amount of power used at test conditions and does not
include spa usage or extreme cold conditions. This data should be used only for comparison
of spa models. Power is not monthly energy consumption.
%ased on testing with the spa manufacturer¶s speci¿ed coYer. This spa must be sold with this
i coYer or a manufacturer¶s approYed eTuiYalent.
Tested CoYer Manufacturer: xxx
Tested CoYer Model: xxx
j Power calculated based on standby testing @ 60°F. Actual values will vary based on use.

This Label Must Remain Adhered to Spa Until Point of Sale.

Figure 7.2

a. Spa manufacturer f. Maximum standby power allowed

b. Spa model g. Total annual power consumption in standby mode
c. Spa volume h. Standby Power x 8760 hours per year
d. Standby power i. Specified cover manufacturer
e. Standby power chart arrow location and standby j. Specified cover model
power value

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7.3 Label Specifications

7.3.1 Label shall be printed on a removable adhesive-backed white polymer label or the equivalent.
7.3.2 Text color shall be black. Leaf color: equivalent to Pantone 363 green (also permitted to be black) Water color:
equivalent to Pantone 7691 blue (also permitted to be black).

b
d a
Portable Electric Spa f c
e
g
ENERGY GUIDE
Volume
Manufacturer : xxx
Model : xxx h 300 USG i

Standby Power* 192 Watts i

192 Watts g

m
50 W j Average Standby Power Range 450 W j
of Spa Models h

Maximum standby power allowed for this size spa under California Title 20, and ANSI/APSP/
l ICC-14 2014: 208 Watts
Total annual power consumption in standby mode*:
l 1682 kWh
Annual Standby Energy Cost* = 1682 x Energy Rate (cost per kilowatt hour in your area)
* Data is based on standard test procedure for Portable Electric Spas as stipulated in ANSI/
k
APSP/ICC-14 2014. Note: This is the amount of power used at test conditions and does not
include spa usage or extreme cold conditions. This data should be used only for comparison
of spa models. Power is not monthly energy consumption.
%ased on testing with the spa manufacturer¶s speci¿ed coYer. This spa must be sold with this
coYer or a manufacturer¶s approYed eTuiYalent.
Tested CoYer Manufacturer: xxx
Tested CoYer Model: xxx
l Power calculated based on standby testing @ 60°F. Actual values will vary based on use.

l This Label Must Remain Adhered to Spa Until Point of Sale.

Figure 7.3

a. Label shall be printed on a white label with black text i. Font: Arial Bold. Character height shall not be less
b. Minimum Label width: 5 inches than 16 pt type.
c. Minimum Label height: 6.25 inches j. Font: Arial Bold. Character height shall not be less
than 12 pt type.
d. Leaf color: equivalent to Pantone 363 green (also
permitted to be black) k. Font: Arial. Character height shall not be less than
8 pt type, and may be horizontally scaled to no less
e. Water color: equivalent to Pantone 7691 blue (also than 85%.
permitted to be black)
l. Font: Arial Bold. Character height shall not be less
f. Font: Helvetica Neue Black. Character height shall than 8 pt type, and may be horizontally scaled to no
not be less than 15 pt type. less than 85%.
g. Font: Helvetica Neue Black. Character height shall m. The standby power chart arrow shall be scaled at
not be less than 24 pt type. the appropriate location between the minimum and
h. Font: Arial Bold. Character height shall not be less maximum power range using the standby power
than 9.5 pt type. value for the spa which is being installed.

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Appendix A (Informative)
Minimum Chamber Requirements
This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2014. It is included for information only.

Chamber internal dimensions: Chamber insulation: Walls shall be insulated adequately to

Minimum 7 feet (2.13 m) high maintain proper ambient temperatures.

Minimum 1 foot (305 mm) from spa to chamber wall or Chamber floor: The floor may be insulated with 2 in.
other internal barrier. (51mm) thick R-13 polyisocyanurate with radiant barrier on
both sides. This insulation shall be laid directly on a level
Air flow: If air circulation from the air temperature control concrete floor or slab or other firm, level surface created for
equipment is intermittent, install 1 fan in one corner of the it. The insulating layer shall be sheathed with minimum
chamber, 6 feet (1.82 m) from the floor. Direct toward the 1/2 in. (13 mm) thick plywood to protect the insulation
center of the floor. The fan should move at least 80 CFM layer and provide a smooth surface to properly position the
(2.27 cmm) of air, and not more than 100 CFM spas to be tested.
(2.83 cmm). If the air temperature control equipment
continuously circulates air in the chamber, no fan is
required.

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Appendix B (Informative)
Procedure for Establishing Test Facility and Equipment Compliance
This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2014. It is included for information only.

This section provides an evaluation procedure to qualify 3. Training of Personnel

a test facility for the sole purpose of testing to the
requirements outlined in ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2014 3.1 The test facility will designate the person, and
American National Standard for Portable Electric Spa alternates, responsible for training other employees in the
Energy Efficiency. requirements of performing the ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2014
American National Standard for Portable Electric Spa
All evaluations are to be conducted by a CB as defined in Energy Efficiency.
Section 3 of this standard.
3.1.1 Training records will include:
Any testing performed, data and results obtained, or The person(s) doing the training
facility and equipment used prior to the adoption of
ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2014 is exempt from the requirements Date(s) the training took place
of Appendix B. Facility and chamber used
1. Test Chamber 3.2 The test facility will keep employee training records and
provide them to the CB upon request
1.1 The test chamber will be evaluated to establish
compliance with the construction requirements outlined in 4. Record Maintenance
Appendix A.
4.1 Upon request of the CB, the test facility will provide a
1.2 The test chamber must demonstrate the capability to copy of all forms used, whether electronic or hard copy, to
maintain the test environment(s) called for in Section 5 record the required test data.
of this standard.
4.2 The CB may review previous testing performed for
1.2.1 The test chamber will be evaluated operating at the
compliance to this standard.
test parameters for a minimum of three (3) hours.
5. Documentation of Test Facility Compliance
2. Data Measuring and Recording Equipment
5.1 If the test facility successfully completes the evaluation,
2.1. The operator of the test facility will provide proof of
the CB will issue the appropriate document(s) indicating
calibration traceable to NIST or other national standard for
compliance with Appendix B of this standard.
all equipment used to measure and collect data as
outlined in Section 5 of this standard. 5.2 If found non-conforming, the CB will issue a report
of corrective actions the test facility must address to be
2.2 The maximum period before equipment recalibration
compliant.
is required will be eighteen (18) months from its previous
calibration date. 5.2.1 A second site visit to verify the corrective actions
will be at the discretion of the CB.
2.2.1 If the test equipment comes from the manufacturer
with a Certificate of Calibration, the time frame for 5.3 Upon the test facility addressing and providing the
recalibration will be a maximum of eighteen (18) months necessary documentation, the CB will issue the appropriate
from date of purchase. document(s) indicating compliance with Appendix B of this
standard.
2.3 Calibration records (electronic or hard copy), will be
kept by the test facility and made available upon request
by the evaluating CB.

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Appendix C (Informative)
Hot Tub Audit Protocol
This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2014. It is included for information only.

Required Equipment
1. Tape measure 4. Power analyzer 5. Water meter (flow meter)
2. Anemometer (must be able to read watt-hours, 6. Level
3. Temperature recording device or separate device required 7. Stopwatch or clock
Item Method Test Principle/Requirements Test Results Rating
Number
Lab Equipment Calibration Verification

1. Visual Verify equipment used to record data or perform measurements is •

calibrated to a NIST traceable standard or other national standard.
Proof of traceability will be determined by reviewing the calibration
records. Record any discrepancies.
2. Visual Calibration records will be reviewed to ensure that the maximum •
time frame between calibrations are less than or equal to 18
months. Record any discrepancies.
3. Visual Calibration records shall be reviewed for out of tolerance findings •
and corrective actions. If out of tolerance calibration reports are
found, record the equipment in question and verify the existence of
an out of tolerance investigation and the outcome.
4. Document Verify that all of the required equipment per Section 5.4 of the •
Review ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2014 American National Standard for Portable
Electric Spa Energy Efficiency exists and is suitable for the intended
application. Suitability shall be determined by reviewing the
equipment specification sheet or by physical measurement as
applicable.
• Watt hour meter shall have an accuracy level of a Class 2 device •
or better.
• Temperature Measurement System shall have an accuracy of •
±1 °F (0.6 °C) or better
• Water meter shall have an accuracy of ±2% of reading. •
• Power meter shall be able to measure voltage, current, and power •
factor (OPTIONAL) at a maximum interval of 5 minutes.
Lab Test Room and Conditions
5. General Verify and record test room floor to ceiling height. Test room shall be • Test Room Height
Measure at least 7 feet (2.13 m) in height and shall be able to maintain a 1 • Clearance
foot (305 mm) clearance between the outside of the spa and the side
walls/internal barriers.
6. Visual Verify continuous air circulation or use of installed fan. If installed • Fan Placement
Observation fan is used verify the fan is installed 6 feet (1.82 m) from the floor in (Location)
and General one corner of the test room and operates between 80 and 100 CFM • Fan Height
Measure (2.27 and 2.83 cmm). Record height and airflow rate. • Fan Air Speed (CFM)
7. General Verify test room is able to maintain the specified temperature of • Max Temperature (°F)
Measure 63 °F (17 °C) maximum during testing. Verification shall be
performed by measuring the room temperature over the course of
3 hours and shall be recorded at 1 minute intervals.
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Lab Test Room and Conditions, continued

8. Visual Verify the test room floor is provided with a smooth level surface. •
Observation
9. Visual Verify training records exist and include the following information: •
Observation • The person(s) responsible for performing the training •
• Date(s) the training took place •
• Facility and chamber used for training •

• Names of the attendees •

10. Visual Verify the existence of all required test data forms. •
Observation

Summary of Test Equipment

Test Equipment Type Manufacturer Name Certification Body Range Used Calibration Date Calibration Due
(CB) Number
Model Number
Serial Number

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

NOTE: For measurement uncertainty, refer to the calibration certificates for all the test equipment located in the equipment files

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