[R.O. 2005 § 515.010; Ord. No.
3.352 § 1, 8-1-2000]
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. 2005 § 515.020; Ord. No.
3.352 § 2, 8-1-2000]
For the purpose of this Chapter, the following terms shall have
these prescribed meanings:
PRIVATE POOL
One that is located in conjunction with a single-family residence.
PUBLIC POOL
One that is operated by any public agency or private agency
or person offering access to the general public.
SEMI-PRIVATE POOL
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.
SWIMMING POOL
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. 2005 § 515.030; Ord. No.
3.352 § 3, 8-1-2000]
The Institute for Building Safety and Technology (IBTS) or its
authorized representative shall be responsible for carrying out the
provisions of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2005 § 515.040; Ord. No.
3.352 § 4, 8-1-2000]
Violation of this Chapter shall be punished in accordance with Chapter
400, Article
XI.
[R.O. 2005 § 515.050; Ord. No.
3.352§ 5, 8-1-2000]
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 ten (10) feet from any side or rear
property line. Pumps, filters and pool water disinfection equipment
shall be located at a distance not less than ten (10) feet from any
side or rear property line.
[R.O. 2005 § 515.060; Ord. No.
3.352§ 6, 8-1-2000]
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 Board of Aldermen.
B. Permit Fees. To assist in defraying general expenses and inspections,
the fee for a permit for the erection or construction of a swimming
pool shall be:
1. Above-ground pool is fifty dollars ($50.00).
2. In-ground pool is one hundred dollars ($100.00) permit fee plus plan
review and inspection fee.
[R.O. 2005 § 515.070; Ord. No.
3.352§ 7, 8-1-2000]
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 Institute for Building Safety and Technology
(IBTS) for examination and approval as to proper location and construction.
B. 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. 2005 § 515.080; Ord. No.
3.352 § 8, 8-1-2000]
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 manufacturer's
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. 2005 § 515.090; Ord. No.
3.352 § 9, 8-1-2000]
Unobstructed walk areas not less than thirty-six (36) inches
wide shall be provided to extend not less than seventy-five percent
(75%) 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. 2005 § 515.100; Ord. No.
3.352 § 10, 8-1-2000]
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 (6) 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. 2005 § 515.110; Ord. No.
3.352 § 11, 8-1-2000]
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.
Above-ground pools less than twenty-five (25) feet in diameter may
have one (1) exit. Swimouts may serve as a required exit. At least
one (1) 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. 2005 § 515.120; Ord. No.
3.352§ 12, 8-1-2000]
No source of water other than that secured from the City waterworks
distribution systems shall be used in swimming pools.
[R.O. 2005 § 515.130; Ord. No.
3.352§ 13, 8-1-2000]
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. 2005 § 515.140; Ord. No.
3.352 § 14, 8-1-2000]
A. All electrical installations provided for, installed and used in
conjunction with swimming pools shall be in conformance with the latest
adopted edition of the National Electric Code as authorized 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. 2005 § 515.150; Ord. No.
3.352 § 15, 8-1-2000]
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.