[R.O. 1996 § 510.010; CC 1968 § 5-36; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1993]
It shall be unlawful to construct,
maintain, install or enlarge any swimming pool, spa or hot tub, in
the City except in compliance with all the provisions of this Chapter.
[R.O. 1996 § 510.020; CC 1968 § 5-37; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1994]
For the purpose of this Chapter the
following terms shall have these prescribed meanings:
One that is located in conjunction with a single-family residence.
One that is operated by any public agency or private agency
or person offering access to the general public.
One that is located in conjunction with a multiple-family
housing project, apartment complex, motel or hotel or is operated
for or by a homeowners' association.
The term "swimming pool" is hereby defined as a receptacle
for water, constructed or prefabricated, or an artificial pool of
water, used for swimming or bathing, capable of having a depth at
any point of more than two (2) feet of water, intended for the purpose
of immersion or partial immersion therein of human beings, and including
all appurtenant equipment. The term includes spas and hot tubs unless
the same are excepted.
[R.O. 1996 § 510.030; CC 1968 § 5-38; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1993]
The Codes Administrator or their
authorized representative shall be responsible for carrying out the
provisions of this Chapter.
[R.O. 1996 § 510.040; CC 1968 § 5-39; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1993]
Violation of this Chapter shall be punished in accordance with Section 500.040 of this Code.
[R.O. 1996 § 510.050; CC 1968 § 5-40; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1993]
Swimming pools and associated appurtenances
(decks, etc.) shall be located in the rear yard. (For corner lots,
no part of the swimming pool or appurtenances shall project beyond
the building setback line.) No portion of a swimming pool or associated
appurtenance shall be located at a distance less than eight (8) feet
from any side or rear property line. Pumps, filters and pool water
disinfection equipment installations shall be located at a distance
not less than eight (8) feet from any side or rear property line.
[R.O. 1996 § 510.060; CC 1968 § 5-41; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1993]
A.
Permit Required. It shall be unlawful to
proceed with the construction, installation, enlargement or alteration
of any swimming pool as defined in this Chapter and appurtenances
within the City unless permits therefor shall have first been applied
for and issued by the Community Development Department.
[R.O. 1996 § 510.070; CC 1968 § 5-42; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1993]
A.
All drawings, plans and specifications
for the construction, installation, enlargement or alteration of any
swimming pool and appurtenances shall first be presented to the Community
Development Department for examination and approval as to proper location
and construction.
B.
All plans and drawings shall be drawn to
a scale of not less than one-eighth (1/8) of an inch to the foot.
A plot (site) plan shall be submitted depicting all distances and
dimensions accurately and completely. Indicated on the plan shall
be all existing structures, (principal and accessory), above ground
or below ground electrical power lines, information pertaining to
the pool, walk and fence construction, water supply system, drainage
and water disposal systems and all appurtenances (decks) pertaining
to the swimming pool. Residents and/or contractors shall be required
to identify all underground utilities by first contacting all necessary
utility companies and requesting that each utility be properly marked.
C.
All swimming pools, appurtenances, water
supply and drainage systems shall be constructed in conformity with
the building plans.
[R.O. 1996 § 510.080; CC 1968 § 5-43; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1993]
A.
All swimming pools shall be of the recirculation
type in which circulation of the water is maintained through the pool
by pumps; the water drawn from the pool being clarified and disinfected.
B.
A circulation system consisting of pumps,
piping, return inlets and suction outlets, filters, and other necessary
equipment shall be provided for complete circulation of water through
all parts of the pool.
C.
The equipment shall be of adequate size
to turn over the entire pool water capacity at least once every twelve
(12) hours. Water clarity shall be maintained. (Clarity is a function
of proper filtration and maintenance of proper chemical operational
parameters). When standing at the pool's edge at the deep end, the
deepest portion of the pool floor shall be visible.
D.
Listed surface skimmers, where used in
lieu of a perimeter overflow system, shall be installed in strict
accordance with the manufacturers installation instructions. In every
swimming pool, at least one (1) skimming device shall be provided
for each eight hundred (800) square feet of surface area or fraction
thereof. Skimmers shall be located at least twenty (20) feet apart.
[R.O. 1996 § 510.090; CC 1968 § 5-44; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1993]
Unobstructed walk areas not less
than thirty-six (36) inches wide shall be provided to extend not less
than seventy-five (75) percent around all in-ground pools (except
spas or hot tubs). The walk area shall be constructed of impervious
material, and the surfaces shall be of such material as to be smooth
and easily cleaned and of non-slip construction. The slope of the
walks shall have a pitch of at least one-fourth (1/4) inch to the
foot, designed so as to prevent back drainage from entering the pool.
[R.O. 1996 § 510.100; CC 1968 § 5-45; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1993]
A.
All outdoor swimming pools shall be completely
enclosed by a barrier. Barriers shall be a permanent fence, a wall,
a building wall or a combination thereof which completely surrounds
the swimming pool. The top of the barrier, including all gates and
doors therein, shall not be less than six (6) feet in height above
grade, measured on the exterior side of the barrier. Except that approved
lock down covers may be permitted in lieu of a six-foot barrier for
spas or hot tubs.
B.
There shall be no openings, holes or gaps
in a swimming pool barrier large enough for a sphere four (4) inches
in diameter to pass through.
C.
Support posts for the barrier shall be
decay or corrosion resistant and shall be set in concrete bases.
D.
Gates. All gates in a swimming pool barrier
shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. All self-latching
gates must positively close from a still position of three (3) inches
from the gate post. All pedestrian access gates shall be self-closing
and self-latching. Gate latches shall be located not less than fifty-four
(54) inches above grade measured from the exterior side of the enclosure,
or shall otherwise be made inaccessible from the outside to small
children.
[R.O. 1996 § 510.110; CC 1968 § 5-46; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1993]
Two (2) or more means of egress in
the form of steps or ladders shall be provided for all swimming pools
except spas or hot tubs. Aboveground pools less than twenty-five (25)
feet in diameter may have one (1) exit. Swimouts may serve as a required
exit. At least one such means of egress shall be located on a side
of the pool at both the deep end and shallow end of the pool. Treads
of steps and ladders shall be constructed of non-slip material and
at least three (3) inches wide for their full length. Steps shall
have at least one (1) handrail and ladders shall be equipped with
at least two (2) handrails.
[R.O. 1996 § 510.120; CC 1968 § 5-47; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1993]
No source of water other than that
secured from the City waterworks distribution systems shall be used
in swimming pools.
[R.O. 1996 § 510.130; CC 1968 § 5-48; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1993]
Swimming pools shall be equipped
with facilities for completely emptying the pool and the discharge
of the pool water shall not be directly connected to any storm drain,
sanitary sewer, drainage system, seepage pit or underground leaching
pit. Swimming pools shall drain into the nearest adjacent street by
means of a discharge line of sufficient size to permit not more than
two hundred (200) gallons per minute. Drain lines shall terminate
at the street and at no time be permitted to cross adjoining property
lines or discharge onto adjoining property. Permanent discharge lines
may be buried six (6) to ten (10) inches below grade using rigid plastic
pipe terminating at the street. This Section does not apply to spas
or hot tubs.
[R.O. 1996 § 510.140; CC 1968 § 5-49; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1993]
A.
All electrical installations provided for,
installed and used in conjunction with swimming pools shall be in
conformance with of the latest adopted edition of the National Electric
Code as authored by the National Fire Protection Association.
B.
All barriers, metal fences, enclosures
or railing near or adjacent to swimming pools, which might become
electrically alive as a result of contact with broken overhead conductors
or from any other cause, shall be effectively grounded.
[R.O. 1996 § 510.150; CC 1968 § 5-50; Ord. No. 2326 § 1, 4-5-1993]
Every swimming pool (except spas
and hot tubs) shall be equipped with one (1) or more throwing ring
buoys not less than fifteen (15) inches in diameter and having forty
(40) feet of three sixteenths (3/16) inch rope attached, and one (1)
or more light but strong poles with blunted ends and not less than
twelve (12) feet in length, for making assists or rescues.
