As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
SWIMMING POOL
Any structure intended for swimming, recreational bathing or wading
that contains water over 24 inches (610 mm) deep. This includes in-ground,
aboveground and on-ground pools; hot tubs; spas and fixed-in-place wading
pools.
Building permit applications shall be made to the Building Inspector
and be accompanied by:
A. Two complete sets of construction plans for the proposed
pool, drawn accurately to scale, describing in detail the type and location
of fencing to be used, together with location of gates or doors opening through
the enclosure.
B. A fee of $50 for each permit.
[Amended 8-18-1975 by Ord. No. 9-1975]
Whenever any pool is a hazard to the health of the public, the Burlington
County Board of Health or such official constituted to act on behalf of said
Board is authorized to summarily close any such pool upon the failure of the
owner, lessee or occupant of the premises upon which such pool is located
to take satisfactory or reasonably prompt action to abate such hazard to the
health of the public within 24 hours of the receipt of the notice to do so
by said Board of Health or said official, and keep such pool closed until
no further hazard to the public exists.
All persons with existing pools as defined above shall conform to the
provisions of this chapter within 60 days from the date of final enactment
of this chapter.
[Amended 8-18-1975 by Ord. No. 9-1975]
Any person who shall violate this chapter shall be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, Article
I, of the Code of the Borough of Pemberton. Each week's violation shall constitute a separate and additional violation. Notwithstanding the penalty hereinabove provided, the Borough of Pemberton may enforce obedience to this chapter or any part thereof by injunction to restrain such violation.