Unobstructed walk areas not less than three
feet wide, as measured from the edge of the water, shall extend entirely
around every private residential swimming pool; provided, however,
that where a diving board is installed, the walk area shall extend
not less than two feet beyond the rear edge of such diving board,
and at said end it shall extend not less than two feet from each side
of such board. The walk area shall be constructed of impervious material,
and the surfaces shall be such as to be smooth and easily cleaned
and of a nonslip construction. The slope of the walks shall have a
pitch of at least 1/4 inch to the foot, designed so as to prevent
backdrainage from entering the pool.
Every private residential swimming pool, including
those now existing or under construction, shall be separated entirely
from public thoroughfares and neighboring properties by a securely
constructed and installed fence or similar barrier having a height
at all points of at least four feet above the grade level. All points
of entry into the area of the swimming pool shall be equipped with
a secure gate having a high-mounted automatic locking device, on the
pool side thereof, which is inaccessible to small children.
One or more means of egress in the form of steps
or ladders shall be provided for every private residential swimming
pool.