[Amended 4-25-2001 by Ord. No. 11-01]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated in accordance with the BOCA National Building Code, 1996, Section
421.0.
GENERAL
Swimming and bathing pools shall conform to the requirements of this
section, provided that these regulations shall not be applicable to any such
pool less than 24 inches deep and having a surface area less than 250 square
feet except where such pools are permanently equipped with a water recirculating
system or involve structural materials.
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL
Any structure that contains water over 24 inches in depth and which
is used, or intended to be used, for swimming or recreational bathing in connection
with an occupancy in Use Group R-3 and which is available only to the family
and guests of the householder. This includes in-ground and on-ground swimming
pools, hot tubs and spas.
No private swimming pool shall be constructed, maintained or operated
within the Borough except as herein provided.
[Amended 4-25-2001 by Ord. No. 11-01]
Permanently installed private swimming pools constructed prior to the
passage of this chapter shall be exempt from the following provisions of this
chapter unless enlargement of facilities is sought:
A. Section
291-4, pertaining to applications, permits and fees for new construction.
B. Section
291-9, pertaining to location of pools.
All private swimming pools shall be constructed and installed in such
manner as to be waterproof and susceptible of being readily cleaned. Sand
or earth bottoms shall not be permitted. The bottom and sides of the pool
shall be either white or a light color, but no aluminum paint may be used
as a finish.
[Added 12-18-1979 by Ord. No. 770;
amended 4-25-2001 by Ord. No. 11-01]
In addition to pools being constructed in such a manner as to comply
with existing electrical safety codes, laws, rules and ordinances, no exposed
electrical wires shall be strung or placed, either permanently or temporarily.
The Borough Police, the Sanitary Inspector and the Building Inspector
have the right to inspect pool areas and appurtenances.
[Amended 12-29-1987 by Ord. No. 15-87]
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction
thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment for
a term not exceeding 90 days, or both. A separate offense shall be deemed
committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.