PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL POOL CODE
2015 Edition
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1.
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Definitions.
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Barrier means a fence, wall, building
wall or combination thereof, including the walls of any above-ground
or on-ground swimming pool, which completely surrounds the swimming
pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool.
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Private residential pool means any existing
or proposed outdoor swimming, wading, bathing or garden pool in the
Borough of Lewistown (whether the pool is a pool of permanent construction
or a portable or temporary type pool and whether the pool is installed
below ground level or above ground level), which:
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(a)
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Has a depth of two feet or more at any point or a surface area
exceeding 120 square feet;
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(b)
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Is located on private residential premises;
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(c)
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Is intended for the use or enjoyment of the owner of the pool
and the owner's family and friends; and
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(d)
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Is not open to the public and is not subject to inspection,
licensing or permitting by any other government agency.
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2.
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Barriers.
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All private residential pools shall be enclosed by a barrier
which shall be at least four feet in height above grade; which shall
be of a type sufficient to restrain children; and which shall have
each of its gates equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device
designed to keep the gate securely closed at all times when the pool
is not in actual use.
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A principal building or accessory building on the property where
the pool is located may be used as part of the barrier, provided that
any doorways in the principal building or accessory building which
give direct access to the pool are equipped with the self-closing
and self-latching device prescribed for gates.
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3.
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Drainage. Water drained from a private residential pool shall
be discharged into the stormwater sewer system of the Borough upon
notification and approval by the Borough Manager or the Codes Enforcement
Officer prior to such discharge.
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4.
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Compliance with other ordinances.
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This code shall be considered as auxiliary to the Borough Zoning
Ordinance and the Borough Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Property
Maintenance Codes Ordinance and/or the Uniform Construction Code Election
Ordinance, as applicable; and the standards and regulations for the
location, construction, installation, expansion, enlargement, alteration,
relocation, removal or repair of a private residential pool shall
be determined (except as to the requirements in Paragraphs 2 and 3
above) by such ordinances and any codes adopted by such ordinances.
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Because this code is auxiliary to the Borough Zoning Ordinance,
the words "accessory building" as used in the Borough Zoning Ordinance[2] shall for the purposes of this part mean and include a
"private residential pool."
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The words "building," "dwelling," "dwelling unit," "rooming unit," "structure" and "premises" shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by Chapter 240, Zoning.
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