[Ord. 7-15-59 § 1]
Before work is commenced on the construction of a swimming pool
or family pool or on any alteration, addition, remodeling or other
improvement to a swimming pool or family pool, an application for
a permit to construct and the plans and specifications and pertinent
explanatory data shall be submitted to the Board for its approval,
and no part of the work shall be commenced until the Board has granted
such approval by a written permit to construct and has further evidenced
its approval by a suitable endorsement upon such plans and specifications.
No Department of the Borough charged with the duty of issuing permits
for building, plumbing or electrical work, for sewer connections or
for other work in connection with the construction of a swimming pool
or the construction of any alteration, addition, remodeling or other
improvement to a swimming pool or family pool shall issue a permit
for a swimming pool until the plans and specifications therefor have
been approved by the Board. The Board shall review such plans and
specifications to determine whether they comply with the provisions
and requirements.
The application to the Board for a permit to construct a swimming
pool or family pool or to construct any alteration, addition, remodeling
or other improvement to a swimming pool or family pool shall be submitted
in such forms and be supported with such information and data, as
well as plans, specification and pertinent explanatory data, as the
Board may require pursuant to its rules and regulations promulgated
hereunder.
[Ord. 7-15-59 A1 § 2]
Plans, specifications and pertinent explanatory data required
to be submitted in connection with an application for a permit to
construct a swimming pool or any alteration, addition, remodeling
or other improvement to a swimming pool shall comply with the following
requirements and include the following plans and information as well
as such other data as may be reasonably requested by the Board:
a.
Plans shall be drawn to scale indicating all dimensions, including
the length, depth and width of the pool deck;
b.
A profile plan showing the same information shall also be required;
c.
A cross section of scum gutters and or skimmers;
d.
Pipe diagrams showing size of all pipes, inlets, outlets, make-up
waterlines, vacuum lines, waste and discharge lines, circulation and
other piping;
e.
The pool equipment room layout, showing filters, their location,
pumps, chlorinators, chemical feeders, flow meter gauges, sight glass,
strainers, hair and lint interceptors, dimensions of filter room,
its location, floor drain, sumps and other pertinent information.
f.
The liquid capacity of the pool;
g.
The liquid capacity of any wading pool;
h.
The kind, number, and size of filters, including the square footage
of the filter area in each unit;
i.
Top capacity in gallons per minute;
j.
A description of chemical feeders for soda ash and alum;
k.
The type, kind and description of chlorinator;
l.
A description of the gauges and water flow meter;
m.
A description of the skimmers and or scum gutters;
n.
The type and range of testing equipment, including chlorine.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 3]
In addition to such other requirements as may be reasonably
imposed by the Board through rules and regulations promulgated hereunder,
the Board shall not issue a permit to construct or approve the construction
of any swimming pool or any alteration, addition, remodeling or other
improvement to a swimming pool hereunder unless the flowing design
and construction requirements are observed in such construction and
swimming pools shall be constructed and maintained in conformity with
the following requirements.
a.
Material. The material used for lining artificial swimming pools
shall be one which is light in color, is impervious, and will provide
a tight tank with smooth and easily cleaned surfaces. Sand or dirt
bottoms therefor are prohibited.
b.
Walls, Markings and Slope. The walls of the pool shall be vertical.
Conspicuous markings shall be provided showing the location and depth
of the shallow and deep portions, and the location and depth of the
points where the slope of the bottom of the pool changes. Special
markings shall be necessary for large and odd shaped pools as prescribed
by the Board.
c.
Overflow Gutters. Overflow gutters shall be provided extending completely
around the pool, having adequate drainage of overflow water away from
the pool.
d.
Inlets and Outlets. All pools shall be provided with at least two
outlets at the deepest point of sufficient size to permit the pool
to be completely drained or emptied, as prescribed by the Board. The
outlet openings in the floor of the pool shall be designed and located
to reduce suction currents and shall be covered with a proper grating.
Inlets for fresh or repurified water shall be submerged and located
so as to produce as nearly as possible a uniform circulation of water
through the entire pool.
e.
Separate Space for Bathers and Spectators. The design of the locker
room, shower rooms and pool shall be such as to provide proper routing
of bathers and complete separation of bathers and spectators. Enclosures
sufficiently high and strong to keep spectators outside the runways
of the pool shall be provided. The pool shall be completely surrounded
by a walkway at least four feet in width.
f.
Heating. All indoor pools which are to be used when the outside temperature
is below 60° F. shall be provided with facilities for uniform
and adequate heating of the pool room, dressing rooms, and water in
the pool.
g.
Water in Pool. The water in the swimming pool shall meet the requirements
of the Board for a safe drinking water supply.
h.
Recirculation. For new pools provision shall be made for complete
circulation of water through all parts of the pool. The system shall
be designed and constructed so that a "turnover" of at least one time
in each six-hour period shall be provided. The installation in new
pools of the "fill and draw" type of circulation shall not be permitted.
For pools already in existence the Board shall furnish the owners
with a program of improvements and additions which shall be carried
out over a period not to exceed five years in order to comply with
the requirements of the Board for new pools. If, however, the "bathing
load" of the pools already in existence is not excessive according
to standards prescribed by the Board in rules and regulations promulgated
hereunder, the Board may designate for such swimming pool the maximum
number of bathers allowed at one time, or during any one day, and
such maximum shall not be exceeded. The "bathing load" allowable for
any existing pool shall be computed according to accepted public health
standards, and the action of the Board in this regard shall be final.
A satisfactory recalculating system for the swimming pool shall
be installed consisting of circulating pumps, chemical dozing equipment
(alum and alkali) or surge tank, float valve control on water supply,
hair and lint catcher, chlorinator, indicator, recording and totalizing
instrument, flow meters, pressure gauges, and piping connections to
inlets and outlets; and all other necessary fixtures and connections.
i.
Shower Baths. Adequate shower facilities with hot and cold water
and adequate in number for both males and females shall be provided.
All persons entering the pool shall be required to take a cleansing
shower bath and soap therefor shall be provided.
j.
Cross Connections. All cross connections between the Borough water
supply or the sewer system shall be constructed in a manner approved
by the Board.
k.
Indicating, Recording, Totalizing Instruments, Etc. When necessary,
in the opinion of the Board, indicating, recording, totalizing instruments,
flow meters or indicators and pressure gauges shall be installed at
such points as may be designated by the Board.
l.
Hair and Lint Interceptors. Hair and lint interceptors shall be installed
so that all water drawn from the pool for recirculation shall pass
through the hair and lint interceptors before reaching the filter.
m.
Drinking Water. Lavatory and drinking water supplies shall be adequate
in quality and quantity.
n.
Walks. Walks providing ingress and egress to the swimming pool must
be of ample size and satisfactorily drained.
o.
Lighting. Satisfactory lighting must be provided for all accessory
and appurtenant facilities.
p.
Hose. Hose connections and hose must be of ample size and pressure
to clean all of the pool area.
q.
Steps. Steps and ladders must be of an impervious material, easily
cleaned and must be so designed as not to collect water when the water
is lowered in the swimming pool.
r.
Pollution. Swimming pools must not be exposed to excessive pollution
by dust, smoke, soot or other undesirable substances.
s.
Disinfecting Equipment. Disinfecting equipment adequate for the purpose
must be provided as an integral part of the swimming pool.
t.
Accessibility of Equipment. All equipment must be readily accessible
and every pool shall be provided with necessary equipment for the
measurement of acidity or alkalinity and for residual determinations.
The equipment room shall be satisfactorily located and adequately
drained.
u.
Dressing Rooms. Dressing rooms shall be adequately designed, located,
drained, equipped, lighted and ventilated.
v.
Toilets. Toilet facilities shall be provided and shall be adequately
designed and located with separate facilities for men and women.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 4]
Every outdoor swimming pool or family pool shall be completely
surrounded by a fence or wall not less than four feet in height, which
shall be so constructed as not to have openings, holes or gaps larger
than four inches in any dimension except for doors and gates; and
if a picket fence is erected or maintained, the horizontal dimension
shall not exceed four inches. A dwelling house or accessory building
may be used as part of such enclosure.
All gates or doors opening through such enclosure shall be equipped
with a self-closing and self-latching device for keeping the gate
or door securely closed at all times when not in actual use, except
that the door of any dwelling which forms a part of the enclosure
need not be so equipped.
This requirement shall be applicable to all new swimming pools
or family pools hereafter constructed, other than indoor pools, and
shall apply to all existing pools which have a minimum depth of 18
inches of water. No person in possession of land within the Borough,
either as owner, purchaser, lessee, tenant or a licensee, upon which
is situated a swimming pool or family pool having a minimum depth
of 18 inches shall fail to provide and maintain such fence or wall
as herein provided.
The Board may make modifications in individual cases, upon a
showing of good cause with respect to the height, nature or location
of the fence, wall, gates or latches, or the necessity therefor, provided
the protection as sought hereunder is not reduced thereby. The Board
may permit other protective devices or structures to be used so long
as the degree of protection afforded by the substitute devices or
structures is not less than the protection afforded by the wall, fence,
gate and latch described herein. The Board shall allow a reasonable
period within which to comply with the requirements of this subsection.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 5]
All reasonable precautions shall be taken to protect the users
of and bathers in swimming pools and family pools from injury or accident.
Convenient means of ingress and egress shall be provided and the depth
of water and any irregularities of the bottom shall be clearly indicated.
Safety appliances such as lifebuoys, life hooks, bamboo poles, or
ropes and equipment including first aid kits shall be provided and
be readily accessible. A sufficient number of attendants shall be
on duty when the swimming pool is in use who shall be capable swimmers,
competent in lifesaving methods and artificial resuscitation.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 6]
No person shall operate or maintain a swimming pool or family
pool until a license therefor shall have been issued by the Board
which license shall not be valid for longer than one year from the
date of issuance. A new license must be secured on or before May 1
of each year, which will permit operation or maintenance until the
following April 30. All licenses shall be in writing and shall state
the conditions thereof and the terms for which the license is granted.
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, operate, maintain
or manage any swimming pool without complying with the requirements
of this Code, and the Board is charged with the enforcement of the
provisions hereof. The Board is hereby authorized to promulgate rules
and regulations for the construction, operation and maintenance of
swimming pools and family pools for the protection and promotion of
the public health, safety, morals and public welfare.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 7]
Any license granted by the Board hereunder may be revoked by
it for failure to comply with its rules and regulations promulgated
hereunder or with this Code, or whenever, in the determination of
the Board, further operation under such license creates a menace to
the health, safety or morals of the users of the swimming pool or
family pool; provided, that the holder of any license which has been
revoked may appeal to the Borough Council the Board's revocation
of the license and may have the Borough Council determine the legality
or reasonableness of the revocation of the license. No appeal under
this subsection, however, shall entitle the license holder to continue
operation of the swimming pool or family pool pending action by Borough
Council.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 8]
No person having any skin eruptions or abrasions, sore or infected
eyes, a cold, nasal or ear discharge, or any communicable disease
shall be permitted to use a swimming pool or family pool. Spitting,
spouting water, or blowing the nose in the swimming pool shall be
strictly prohibited. The operator of a swimming pool shall post suitable
placards embodying such personal regulations and instructions.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 9]
The buildings, grounds, dressing rooms, and all other swimming
pool or family pool facilities shall be kept clean and in a sanitary
condition and maintained free from garbage, trash and other refuse.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 10]
Visible dirt on the bottom of swimming pools and family pools
and visible scum or floating matter on the surface of pools shall
be removed at least once daily with an approved type vacuum cleaner
or as often as necessary to maintain good sanitary conditions. All
swimming pools shall be thoroughly cleansed at least once each week
in a manner and by the use of such disinfecting agents or cleansing
materials as may be required by the Board, and all such pools shall
be emptied and the water therein completely changed at least twice
each week.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 11]
The Board shall inspect or cause to be inspected all swimming
pools and family pools within the Borough at such times as it may
deem necessary to carry out the intent of this Code. The Board is
hereby authorized to enter upon any premises, private or public, to
take such samples of water from such pools at such times as it may
deem necessary and to require the owner, proprietor or operator to
comply with this Code. In the event of the failure of compliance after
due notice with the requirements of this Code, the Board shall have
the power to abate or cause a suspension of the use of such swimming
pool or family pool until such time as the same is, in the opinion
of the Board, no longer a menace or a hazard to health, safety or
morals.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 12]
Chlorination plants shall be operated in such manner that the
amount of excess or residual chlorine in all parts of the pool at
all times when the pool is in use shall not be less _____ parts per
million, or more than _____ parts per million. The chlorinator and
tanks shall be installed in a special closet, with vent to the exterior
of the building and with a fan, unless considered unnecessary by the
Board. A sufficient number of daily tests for available chlorine shall
be made by the pool operator and a record of these tests to insure
proper operation.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 13]
The water at swimming pools and family pools shall show an alkaline
reaction at all times when the swimming pool is in use. Whenever alum
or sulphate of alumina is used frequent tests shall be made to insure
that the water has an alkaline reaction. At all times when the pool
is in use the water shall be sufficiently clear to permit the entire
bottom of the pool to be clearly visible from the walkways.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 14]
Such records of operation shall be kept as may be required by
the Board and reports shall be submitted as required or requested.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 15]
No swimming pool or family pool shall be so located, designed,
operated or maintained as to interfere unduly with the enjoyment of
their property rights by owners of property adjoining the swimming
pool or family pool or located in the neighborhood.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 16]
Lights used to illuminate any swimming pool or family pool shall
be so arranged and shaded as to reflect light away from adjoining
premises.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 17]
It shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue or cause
to be made or continued at any swimming pool or family pool any loud,
unnecessary or unusual noise or any noise which annoys, disturbs,
injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety
of others. In the operation of a swimming pool or a family pool the
use or permitting the use or operation of any radio, receiving set,
musical instrument, phonograph or other machine or device for the
producing or reproducing of sound in such manner as to disturb the
peace and quiet and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants or at any
time with louder volume than is necessary for convenient hearing of
the person or persons who are in the swimming pool or family pool
premises shall be unlawful.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 18]
The carrying on of any commercial undertakings at a swimming
pool or family pool entailing sales of food, drinks, novelties or
other merchandise in a manner unreasonably disturbing neighboring
property owners and inhabitants in the enjoyment of their property
shall be prohibited. Swimming pool signs and placards shall be of
such type so affixed as not to prejudice or unreasonably disturb the
enjoyment of neighboring property owners of their property.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 19]
In the construction, operation and maintenance of any swimming
pool or family pool, State laws and the rules, regulations and requirements
of the State Department of Health shall be observed. In the event
of any conflict between the provisions of this Code and any provision
of State law or requirement, rule or regulation of the State Department
of Public Health, the provision imposing the higher standard or the
more stringent requirement shall be controlling.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 20]
Every person using an outdoor swimming pool or family pool,
or an indoor swimming pool where the sexes are mixed, must wear a
bathing suit or other suitable garment to protect his person from
indecent exposure.
[Ord. 12-26-75 § 21]
The fee for a permit to construct a swimming pool shall be the
sum of $50. The fee to construct any additions, improvements, alterations,
or for the remodeling of an existing swimming pool shall be $25. The
fee for a license to conduct, operate and maintain a swimming pools
shall be $200 each payable annually. No fees shall be charged for
a family pool.
[Ord. 7-15-59 § 22]
No body of water whether it be a natural or an artificial body
of water in the Borough which contains sewage, waste or other contaminating
or polluting ingredients rendering the water hazardous to health shall
be used for swimming or bathing purposes by any person or persons.
