As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words and terms shall have the meanings given herein:
CONSTRUCTION Building or installing a new swimming pool or enlarging an existing swimming pool or any of its facilities.
PORTABLE POOL Any above-surface-type pool of more than 100 cubic feet in capacity, not stationary or fixed, and capable of being removed for storage.
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL A
pool located on private property that is generally used for recreational purposes and is either in the ground or on the surface and the operation of which is the responsibility of the owner.
[Amended 7-9-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-9]
WADING POOL Any artificially constructed pool intended for use by children, not designed or used for swimming, with a maximum area of 120 square feet and a maximum water depth of 18 inches.
[Added 10-9-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-15]
A. It shall be unlawful to continue the use and occupancy of a swimming pool, spa or hot tub until a copy of a valid bonding and grounding certificate has been made available to the construction official, the pool, spa or hot tub has been inspected, and an electrical certificate of compliance has been issued. This requirement shall apply to any swimming pool, hot tub or spa located on any property other than one- or two-family residential property and includes, but is not limited to, pools, hot tubs or spas open for the use of members, residents or the public.
B. The electrical certificate of compliance shall be issued annually by the local enforcing agency upon the presentation of a valid bonding and grounding certificate, satisfactory completion of an inspection by the electrical subcode official and payment of an inspection fee of $35. This certificate shall be evidence that, based upon a visual inspection, the wiring in or around the pool pump and associated electrical equipment is free from electrical safety hazards and meets the applicable requirements of the 1996 National Electrical Code.
[Amended 10-9-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-15]
Any person(s) violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, pay a fine of not more than $500 for each violation. Each day a particular violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.