[Ord. No. 6939 §1, 10-28-2013; Ord. No. 7139, 1-25-2021]
The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., one (1) copy of which was on file in the office of the City Clerk for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the adoption of this Chapter and available for public use, inspection and examination, and a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein, is hereby adopted as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of University City, Missouri, subject to the amendments, additions, insertions, deletions and changes set out in Section 500.245 of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 6939 §1, 10-28-2013; Ord. No. 7139, 1-25-2021]
A.
The following numbered Sections and Subsections of
the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition, as published
by the International Code Council, Inc., are hereby amended by additions,
insertions, deletions and changes so that such Sections and Subsections
shall read as follows:
1.
(CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION) —
(SECTION 101 GENERAL).
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of University City, Missouri,
hereinafter referred to as "this code."
2.
(SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING
SAFETY).
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The term
"Department of Building safety" whenever employed herein shall be
construed to mean the Department of Planning & Development of
the City of University City, Missouri. The term "Code Official" shall
be construed to mean the Building Commissioner of the City of University
City, Missouri or the duly authorized representative of the Building
Commissioner.
3.
(SECTION 105 PERMITS).
105.3.2 Rejected application. Rejected applications
will be held on file for sixty (60) days after the date of rejection.
If the required information or corrections are not received within
this period of time, the application shall be deemed to have been
abandoned.
105.6.2 Fee schedule. Fees for work including the
construction, alteration, movement, renovation, replacement, repair
or maintenance of aquatic vessels shall be paid as required, in accordance
with the Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation,
or other applicable codes.
105.6.3 Fee refunds. The Building Commissioner
is authorized to establish a refund policy.
4.
(SECTION 107 VIOLATIONS).
107.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or who shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, move, construct, alter, remove, demolish or repair an aquatic vessel in a manner that is not in compliance with an approved plan or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit issued under the provisions of this code, or who shall start any work requiring a permit without first obtaining the permit therefore, or who shall continue any work in or about a structure after having been served a stop-work order, except such work as that person has been directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition; or any owner or tenant of a building or premises, or any other person, who takes part or assists in any violation of this code or who has charge of any building, premises, or part thereof in which such violation shall exist, shall upon conviction thereof be subject to the penalties provided in Section 100.190 of the University City Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues after a notice is served shall be deemed a separate offense.
107.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the Code Official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the Code Official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on the system after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of an ordinance violation, punishable as provided in Section 100.190 of the University City Municipal Code.
5.
(SECTION 108 MEANS OF APPEAL).
108.1 Application for appeal. University City Building Code Section 113 shall be applicable for all appeals involving this code.
108.2 Membership of board. Delete in its entirety.
108.2.1 Qualifications. Delete in its entirety.
108.2.2 Alternate members. Delete in its entirety.
108.2.3 Chairman. Delete in its entirety,
108.2.4 Disqualification of a member. Delete in
its entirety.
108.2.5 Secretary. Delete in its entirety.
108.2.6 Compensation of members. Delete in its
entirety.
108.3 Notice of meeting. Delete in its entirety.
108.4 Open hearing. Delete in its entirety.
108.4.1 Procedure. Delete in its entirety.
108.5 Postponed hearing. Delete in its entirety.
108.6 Board decision. Delete in its entirety.
108.6.1 Resolution. Delete in its entirety.
108.6.2 Administration. Delete in its entirety.
108.7 Court review. Delete in its entirety.
6.
(CHAPTER 3 GENERAL COMPLIANCE) —
(SECTION 305 BARRIER REQUIREMENTS).
305.1 General. The provisions of this Section shall
apply to the design of barriers for aquatic vessels. These design
controls are intended to provide protection against the potential
drowning and near drowning by restricting access to such vessels.
These requirements provide an integrated level of protection against
potential drowning through the use of physical barriers and warning
devices.
Exceptions: Spas and hot tubs with a lockable safety
cover that complies with ASTM F 1346.
305.2.4 Mesh restraining barrier/fence. Delete
in its entirety.
305.3 Gates. Access gates shall comply with the
requirements of Sections 305.3.1 through 305.3.3 and shall be equipped
to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall open
outward away from the vessel, shall be no more than forty (40) inches
wide, shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device.
305.3.4 Non-pedestrian gates prohibited. Gates
not intended for pedestrian use in all "R-2" and "R-3" occupancies
shall be prohibited.
7.
(SECTION 310 SUCTION ENTRAPMENT AVOIDANCE).
310.1 General. Suction entrapment avoidance for
aquatic vessels shall be provided in accordance with APSP 7.
