[1980 Code § 196-1]
As used in this chapter:
Shall mean any private pool of permanent construction, whether
subsurface or above surface, used by any person for swimming, bathing
or wading.
Shall mean any above-surface-type pool not permanently affixed,
capable of being removed for storage and used by any person for swimming,
bathing or wading. All "portable pools" shall be removed and dismantled
from October 1 of any year to April 30 of the succeeding year.
Shall mean a shallow, above-surface, artificially constructed
pool capable of being removed for storage, not exceeding twelve (12)
inches in depth and not exceeding twelve (12) feet in length or diameter.
[1980 Code § 196-2]
A permit shall be required for the construction, erection or
installation of all permanent pools, as herein defined. Application
for such permit shall be made to the Construction Official on a form
prescribed by him and shall be accompanied by three (3) copies of
a plot plan and two (2) sets of plans and specifications. The Construction
Official shall issue a permit, provided such plans for construction,
erection or installation of such pool comply with the provisions of
this chapter, and provided further that such application has been
approved by the Board of Health. The fees for such permit shall be
determined on the basis of fees as set forth in the Building Code
of the Borough of Roselle Park.
[1980 Code § 196-3]
All permanent and portable pools shall be registered with the
Board of Health prior to use. Forms for registration shall be provided
for this purpose and shall be available at the office of the Clerk
of the Board of Health in the Roselle Park Municipal Building.
[1980 Code § 196-4]
All material used in the construction of permanent pools shall
be waterproof and easily cleaned. The bottom and sides of such pools
shall be either white or a light color, except that aluminum paint
is not to be used as a finish. Sand or earth bottoms shall not be
used.
[1980 Code § 196-5]
There shall be no physical connection between a potable public
or private water supply system and any pool at a point below the maximum
flow line of the pool, nor to a recirculating or reheating system
of a pool, unless such physical connection is so installed and operated
that no pool water can be discharged or siphoned into such potable
water supply system.
[1980 Code § 196-6]
a.
All permanent swimming pools hereafter constructed shall be provided
with not more than one (1) galvanized iron pipe or approved equal
drain, two (2) inches in diameter, extending from the pool to either
a brook, storm sewer or sanitary sewer where capacity is adequate
as determined by the Borough Engineer.
b.
No pool drain shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system if
a storm drain or brook is reasonably accessible to the premises upon
which the pool shall be located. Where, however, only the sanitary
sewer system is available for the discharge of pool water, such discharge
will be permitted into such sanitary sewer, provided the pool capacity
does not exceed thirty-six thousand (36,000) gallons. Where such drainage
is into a sanitary sewer, the pool shall not be drained except after
notice to the Plumbing Subcode Official and obtaining written permission
from him so that the outflow can be properly controlled. All drainage
from any pool to a sewer receiving domestic sewage shall be discharged
into the sewer in such a manner that the sewage cannot be siphoned,
flooded or otherwise discharged into such pool. Under no conditions
shall any drainage of any pool be constructed or accomplished so as
to cause damage or nuisance or impose hardship to adjoining property
owners.
[1980 Code § 196-7]
All pools shall be constructed, installed and maintained so
as to comply with approved bacteriological standards as may be promulgated
by rule or regulation of the Board of Health of the Borough of Roselle
Park and the Department of Health of the State of New Jersey. Should
the Board of Health determine that any pool fails to comply with the
aforementioned standards, upon notice thereof to the owner of the
pool the use of such pool shall be discontinued until such time as
the conditions are corrected to the satisfaction of the Board of Health.
[1980 Code § 196-8]
No swimming pool nor appurtenance thereto shall be constructed
or installed nearer than four (4) feet to any property line, nor nearer
to the street line on which the property fronts than the main rear
wall of the dwelling erected thereon, but in the case of a corner
lot, however, no swimming pool shall be constructed or installed closer
than ten (10) feet from any property line along an abutting street.
No permanent or portable swimming pool shall be constructed or installed
on any lot unless upon the lot a residence building as permitted in
Residence A or B zone shall be located. No wading pool shall be located
on any lot unless upon the lot a residence building as permitted in
any residence zone shall be located.
[1980 Code § 196-9]
No artificial lighting or loudspeaker device shall be maintained
or operated in connection with any pool in such a manner as to be
a nuisance or an annoyance to neighboring properties.
[1980 Code § 196-10]
a.
Every permanent swimming pool shall be completely enclosed by a sturdy
fence not less than four (4) feet in height, with posts embedded in
the ground at intervals of not more than eight (8) feet. Every such
fence shall have at least one (1) gate, which shall remain securely
locked at all times when the owner or occupant of the premises is
not present at such pool. Such gate shall be provided with an automatic
or self-locking device.
b.
Every outdoor wading pool or portable pool shall be enclosed by a
durable wall, barrier or fence as described in paragraph a unless
such outdoor wading pool or portable pool shall be:
1.
Emptied when not in use or unattended; or
2.
Covered with a suitable, strong protective covering, securely fastened
or locked in place, when not in use or unattended. A cover shall be
considered to be of sufficient strength and securely fastened or locked
in place if, when fastened or locked in place, it will support a minimum
dead weight of one hundred (100) pounds.
[1980 Code § 196-11]
The Board of Health of the Borough is authorized to propound
and promulgate such rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate
for the purpose of carrying out the terms of this chapter, so far
as applicable, in the interest of avoiding potential health hazards.
Every pool constructed, installed or located, or to be constructed,
installed or located in the Borough of Roselle Park shall comply with
the terms of this chapter and all rules and regulations promulgated
by the Board of Health of the Borough of Roselle Park and the State
Department of Health. Any nuisance or hazard to health or safety which
may exist or develop in or in consequence of or in connection with
any such pool shall forthwith be abated and removed by the person
in possession of such pool upon receipt of notice from the Construction
Official, Health Officer or any other designated authority. Upon receipt
of such notice by the person in possession, the pool shall remain
closed until the condition has been fully abated, as evidenced in
writing by the Construction Official, Health Officer or other designated
authority.
[1980 Code § 196-12]
No swimming pool shall be filled during any period of drought
or emergent water shortage when such period is so proclaimed by the
Mayor.
