This chapter shall be known as the "Swimming Pool Law of the Town of
Red Hook".
This chapter is adopted in order to promote the health, safety and general
welfare of the residents of the Town of Red Hook by regulating the construction
and operation of swimming pools.
All construction and operations referred to in this chapter shall be
in accordance with federal, state and local laws and codes. All sanitation
conditions must comply with the rules of the State and County Boards of Health.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
SWIMMING POOL
Any private or semiprivate swimming, bathing or wading pool or tank
of a permanent or semipermanent nature which has a depth of more than 24 inches
and a water capacity of more than 300 cubic feet [2,250 gallons) and which
is erected or excavated either above, below or partly below grade level, excluding
lakes and ponds.
A swimming pool shall be provided with adequate drainage. Upon inspection
of the property by the Building Inspector, approval may be issued by him or
her to discharge the pool water onto the lawn, in fields or woods or to a
dry well or series of dry wells, provided that the water does not overflow
onto the adjoining property.
Any person who shall violate this chapter shall be guilty of an offense
and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of $250 or imprisonment for
not more than 15 days, or both, Each week's violation shall constitute
a separate and additional violation. Notwithstanding the penalty hereinbefore
provided, the Town of Red Hook may enforce obedience to this chapter or any
part thereof by injunction to restrain such violation.
The Building Inspector shall be empowered to enforce this chapter and
the regulations set forth herein.
In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict
with a provision of any local law or code of the municipality on the effective
date of this chapter, the provision which establishes the higher standard
shall prevail.