This standard establishes materials, testing, use, installation, and marking requirements for new or replacement bather-accessible Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFAs), other than maintenance drains, that are designed to be fully submerged for use in any pool, which include, but are not limited to a swimming pool, hot tub, spa, portable spa, or non-portable wading pool, or other aquatic venue intended for swimming or recreational bathing. The term pool is used throughout this standard as an identifier for these bodies of water.