[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
SWIMMING POOL
Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing
that contains water over 24 inches deep, including in-ground swimming
pools, aboveground swimming pools, on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs,
and similar structures which are further defined and regulated by
Township Code.
The regulations contained herein shall, for
reasons of health, safety and welfare of township residents, apply
to all swimming pools as defined herein, now existing or hereinafter
constructed.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person who violates or permits a violation
of this chapter shall, upon conviction in a summary proceeding brought
before a Magisterial District Judge under the Pennsylvania Rules of
Criminal Procedure, be guilty of a summary offense and shall be punishable
by a fine of not more than $1,000, plus costs of prosecution. In default
of payment thereof, the defendant may be sentenced to imprisonment
for a term not exceeding 90 days. Each day or portion thereof that
such violation continues or is permitted to continue shall constitute
a separate offense, and each section of this chapter that is violated
shall also constitute a separate offense.