[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Tyrone 5-8-1972 by Ord. No. 730 (part of Ch. 6 of the revised 1958
Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
B.
If pools are connected to any utility line, a separate valve must
be installed.
C.
All pools must have approved filtration systems and circulators.
A.
Fencing.
(1)
For below-ground pools, fences shall be five feet high.
(2)
For aboveground pools, fences shall be four feet high.
(3)
Acceptable fences are chain link, stockade, solid wood or pickets
not exceeding one-and-one-half-inch spacing.
(4)
Any other type fence, including living fences, must be inspected
and certified by the Code Enforcement Officer.
(5)
Fences erected prior to the effective date of this chapter must be
inspected and certified by the Code Enforcement Officer. Any fence
already erected, but not in conformity, can be accepted at the discretion
of the Code Enforcement Officer.
(6)
All fences must be located at least six feet from the water's
edge.
(7)
All gates must be provided with a lock located at the top of the
gate.
(8)
One side of the fence, preferably the street side, shall be of an
open-type fence.
(9)
During excavation, the pool area must be fenced in a manner approved
by the Code Enforcement Officer.
(10)
Pools of new design having self-contained fences shall be inspected
by the Code Enforcement Officer, who shall have the right to waive
any of these regulations which he or she feels are not applicable.
B.
Pool safety.
(1)
First aid lifesaving equipment, such as ring buoys, grab poles, etc.,
must be available.
(2)
The depth of the pool must be marked.
(3)
Ladders on aboveground pools must be removed when not in use.
(4)
A record of pool sanitation activities must be kept.
(5)
A safety net or pool cover must be used during the off-season if
the pool is not emptied.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter
shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine or penalty of not more
than $600, plus the costs of prosecution, and, in default of payment
thereof, to imprisonment for not more than 30 days in jail. Each day's
continuance of violation shall constitute a separate offense.