As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
FENCE
A permanent barrier or obstruction not less than three (3) feet nor
more than five (5) feet in height. It shall be constructed so as to entirely
enclose the area in which the swimming pool is located and to bar all reasonable
and normal access to the swimming pool except through a substantial self-closing
gate or gates of the same height as the "fence," equipped with facilities
for locking the gate or gates when the pool is unattended or unguarded.
NONPERMANENT SWIMMING POOLS
An enclosure for a body of water artificially constructed, in whole
or in part, established or maintained upon the exterior premises which is
capable of being easily moved and is designed for flexibility of location.
Pools requiring excavations or direct plumbing shall be deemed permanent pools.
No person shall construct, maintain or use or cause or permit to be
constructed, maintained or used a swimming pool on any lot or lots in the
borough unless there is also constructed and maintained a fence enclosing
the area in which the swimming pool is located.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to swimming pools now existing
and to swimming pools hereafter constructed.
The gate or gates in the fence shall be kept closed at all times, except
when being used for ingress or egress, and shall be kept locked at all times
when the swimming pool is unattended or unguarded.
[Amended 4-19-1990 by Ord.
No. 90-16]
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the penalties set forth in §
1-17 of this Code.