[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Waverly
as Ch. 26 of the 1973 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A portion of a subdivision or other parcel of land, with
or without building development.
Any constructed pool which cannot be disassembled, moved
or relocated in its entirety or in parts.
The distance between the floor of the pool and the maximum
operating level of water when such pool is in use.
A swimming pool, whether permanent or temporary, which is
intended for and maintained by an individual primarily for the sole
use of his household and guests and not for the purpose of profit
or in connection with any business operated for profit.
A swimming pool which is operated and maintained by a governmental
agency or by any organization for members on either a profit or nonprofit
basis, or by an individual for a consideration.
An accessory structure, whether indoors or outdoors, which
is a receptacle for water, or an artificial pool of water having a
depth at any point of more than 24 inches and with a capacity of more
than 1,000 gallons, or with a water surface area exceeding 250 square
feet which is used or intended for the purpose of immersion or partial
immersion therein of human beings, and including all appurtenant equipment
constructed, installed and maintained in or above the ground.
Any manufactured pool designed, either in its entirety or
by sections, for seasonal assembly and dismantling.
Every swimming pool constructed, installed, altered, maintained,
removed or demolished within this City shall comply with all applicable
provisions of this chapter.
All public swimming pools within this City shall conform with
the requirements of state law.
The Health Officer shall have jurisdiction over all swimming
pools within the City. The owners of all permanently constructed swimming
pools shall, before filling the same with water, notify the Health
Officer, who shall cause an inspection to be made of any such permanently
constructed swimming pool before the same shall be used to ascertain
that the same complies with this chapter and all health ordinances
of the City, and with the laws of the state.
No portion of an outdoor private residential swimming pool,
except the walkway or appurtenant equipment (pumps, filters, etc.),
shall be located at a distance of less than 10 feet from any side
or rear property line or building line, except where such appurtenant
equipment serving the swimming pool shall be permitted in the required
side yard between dwellings.
Unused pools on residential premises not occupied or dwelt in
for periods of 30 days or more shall be completely drained or equipped
with an approved pool cover. Abandoned pools shall be removed or filled
to the grade of adjacent land.
No private residential swimming pool shall be used, kept, maintained
or operated in the City if such use, keeping, maintaining or operation
shall be the occasion of any nuisance, danger to life or detriment
to health.
It shall be the duty of the owner of any private residential
swimming pool to request an inspection by the City of said pool during
the 30 days following the first day of May of each year or within
10 days of placing the pool in operation for each year, whichever
occurs earlier.
Reasonable periodic inspection and testing as required shall
automatically be provided by the City to all private residential swimming
pools.
If the Mayor and/or City Council has reasonable cause to believe
that any private residential swimming pool does not meet the operational
requirements of this article, it shall authorize the Health Officer
or Building Department to inspect such swimming pool.
If the inspecting officer or officers find that the operation
of any private residential swimming pool in this City does not meet
applicable requirements of this article, or that such violations endanger
the City water distribution system, they may direct that the pool
be closed until such time as the requirements of this article are
met.
No person shall construct, erect or alter a private residential
swimming pool without first having obtained a building permit therefor.
A.
Application. Application
for a permit required by this article shall be in writing on such
form as shall be made available by the City. Such application shall
briefly describe the proposed work or structure and shall contain
such information, drawings, plans and specifications as are prescribed
therein. Application shall be made by the owner or lessee or agent
of either, or the architect, engineer or builder employed in connection
herewith. Such application shall contain the full names and addresses
of the applicant and of the owner or lessee or agent of either and,
if the applicant is a corporate body, its responsible officers.
B.
Drawings,
plans and specifications. Applications for permits required by this
section for pools with a capacity of 5,000 gallons or more shall be
accompanied by plans and specifications in duplicate and in sufficient
detail showing the following:
(1)
Lot or plot plan showing lot lines, pool area plan and elevations,
with dimensions all drawn to scale of not less than 1/8 inch to the
foot.
(2)
Pool dimensions, depths and volume in gallons.
(3)
Type and size of filter systems, filtration and backwash capacities.
(4)
Pool piping layout, with all pipes and valves shown, and types of
materials to be used.
(5)
The rated capacity of the pool pump in gallons per minute, and its
working head at filtration and backwash flows.
(6)
The size and type of pool pump motor.
(7)
Location and type of water supply.
(8)
Location and type of waste disposal system.
(9)
Type and location of walk and fence construction as required.
All private residential swimming pools, appurtenances, water
supply and drainage systems shall be constructed in conformity with
approved plans. If deviation from such plans is desired, a supplementary
plan conforming to the provisions of this article shall be filed.
All work shall stop until approval of the supplementary plan has been
granted by the City.
The Building Department and/or Health Officer may recommend
such other construction standards for private residential swimming
pools as are deemed necessary or advisable by related conditions upon
issuance of each permit.
Permanent private residential swimming pools shall be engineered
and designed to comply with applicable provisions of the City Building
Code, as amended, where not in conflict with this article. Temporary
private residential swimming pools shall be engineered and designed
to withstand all anticipated forces to which it will be subjected.
Wood shall not be used at, above or below grade as an integral part
of the structure.
Private residential swimming pools shall be constructed of any
impervious material which will provide a tight, smooth, leakproof
tank.
The walls and floors of private residential swimming pools shall
be white or of a light-colored finish with easily cleaned surfaces.
All permanent private residential swimming pools shall be enclosed
with a solid or chain-link type fence (or equal), no less than six
feet in height, complete with an approved locked gate. No fencing
shall be required for temporary private residential swimming pools
with straight sides.
All permanent private residential swimming pools shall have
a walkway not less than 30 inches in width extending entirely around
and abutting the perimeter of the pool. Grading of the pool area shall
be such as to avert surface water from entering the pool.
All water used in connection with the filling and operation
of a private residential swimming pool shall come from the City water
distribution system or from private wells existing on the effective
date of this chapter. Upon request and adequate advance notification,
City personnel may provide the initial supply of pool water from the
City water distribution system; provided, however, that in the event
water is taken from the City water system, an application therefor
shall be made to the Utilities Superintendent, who shall prescribe
the time, gallonage and other applicable rules, regulations and specifications
therefor.
No private residential swimming pool drain outlets, subsurface,
footing or other related drainage of such pools shall be directly
discharged into any City sanitary sewerage system.
Artificial lighting of all outdoor private residential swimming
pool areas shall be so shielded and shaded that no appreciable amount
of light extends beyond the lot lines. All such artificial lighting
shall be subject to approval of the Electrical Inspector.
All private residential swimming pools shall be maintained in
a clean and sanitary condition and all equipment shall be maintained
in a satisfactory operating condition during periods such pools are
in use.
