[Ord. No. 893-18, 7-18-2018]
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words shall
have the meanings set out herein:
Any structure intended for swimming, recreational bathing
or wading that contains water over twenty-four (24) inches deep. This
includes in-ground, above-ground, and on-ground pools, hot tubs, spas,
and fixed in place wading pools.
[Ord. No. 893-18, 7-18-2018]
[Ord. No. 893-18, 7-18-2018]
A.
Outdoor
Public Swimming Pools. Any swimming pool open to the public based
on a fee or as a benefit of residence or club membership must be enclosed
by a fence of at least four (4) feet in height and secured as to deny
access outside of stated operating hours when an attendant is present.
Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a four (4) inch
diameter sphere.
B.
Outdoor
Private Swimming Pools. Exception: a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub
with a power or locking safety cover).
1.
Barrier Height And Clearances. The top of the barrier shall be at
least forty-eight (48) inches above grade measured on the side of
the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical
clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be two
(2) inches measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from
the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade,
the barrier is authorized to be at ground level or mounted on top
of the pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the
top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be four
(4) inches.
a.
Openings. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4-inch
diameter sphere.
b.
Solid Barrier Surfaces. Solid barrier surfaces which do not have
openings shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for
normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
c.
Closely Spaced Horizontal Members. Where the barrier is composed
of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops
of the horizontal members is less than forty-five (45) inches the
horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the
fence.
d.
Widely Spaced Horizontal Members. Where the barrier is composed of
horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops
of the horizontal members is forty-five (45) inches or more spacing
between vertical members shall not exceed four (4) inches. Where there
are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the
cutouts shall not exceed 1.75 inches in width.
e.
Chain Link Dimensions. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall
be 2.25 inch square unless the fence is provided with slats fastened
at the top or the bottom which reduce the openings to no more than
1.75 inches.
f.
Diagonal Members. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members,
the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall be no more
than 1.75 inches.
2.
Gates. Access gates shall comply with all previously stated requirements
and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian
access gates shall open outward away from the pool and shall be self-closing
and have a self-latching device. Gates other than pedestrian access
gates shall have a self-latching device. Where the release mechanism
of the self-latching device is located less than fifty-four (54) inches
from the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism shall be located
on the pool side of the gate at least three (3) inches below the top
of the gate, and the gate and barrier shall have no opening greater
than 0.5 inch within eighteen (18) inches of the release mechanism.
3.
Dwelling Wall As A Barrier. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as
part of the barrier, doors with direct access to the pool through
that wall shall be equipped with an alarm which produces an audible
warning when the door and its screen are opened. The alarm shall sound
continuously for thirty (30) seconds immediately after the door is
opened and be capable of being heard throughout the house during normal
household activities. The alarm shall automatically reset under all
conditions. The alarm shall be equipped with a manual means to temporarily
deactivate the alarm for short periods of time.
4.
Above-Ground Pool Structure. Where an above-ground pool structure
such as a deck is used as a barrier, and the means of access is a
fixed or movable ladder or steps, the ladder or steps must be secured
by a gate or barrier that meets all requirements. A removable ladder
shall not constitute an acceptable alternative to enclosure requirements.
[Ord. No. 893-18, 7-18-2018]
A.
Anyone
wishing to erect or construct a swimming pool in the City shall make
application for same on forms supplied by the City and shall follow
the City's supplemental building permit conditions.
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The permit fee for swimming pools shall be:
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Above-ground pool — $50.00 plus administration fee
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In-ground pool — $125.00 plus administration fee
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Hot Tub/Spa — $50.00 plus administration fee
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[Ord. No. 893-18, 7-18-2018]
A.
Water
from pools may not be discharged onto adjoining properties, into the
storm water system drainage channel or storm water drain inlet, or
along the curb line gutter of a paved street.
B.
Guidelines
for draining swimming pools developed by Jefferson County Water Management
is available at City Hall.
