Every aboveground swimming pool or hot tub if allowed to remain
in place year round shall be equipped with a ladder which shall either
be removed or raised to an upright position at all times when the
pool is not in use.
Every outdoor in-ground swimming pool or hot tub shall be completely
surrounded at all times by a suitable fence or wall not less than
four feet in height (nominal). A building may be used as part of such
enclosure. All gates or door opening through such enclosure shall
be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device located not
less than 3 1/2 feet above the ground or wall for keeping the
gate or door securely closed at all times when not in actual use.
The door of any dwelling which forms a part of this enclosure need
not be so equipped. Each such gate or door shall be kept locked at
all times when the swimming pool is not in use.
Any person violating any provisions of this bylaw may be fined
not more than $100 for each offense. Each day that such violation
continues shall constitute a separate offense.
All existing aboveground or in-ground pools or hot tubs will
comply with this bylaw by July 1, 1985.