It shall be unlawful to construct, maintain, install or enlarge
any swimming pool in the City except in compliance with the provisions
of this chapter.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
SWIMMING POOL
Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing
that contains water over 24 inches (610 mm) deep. This includes in-ground
and on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and spas.
SWIMMING POOL, INDOOR
A swimming pool which is totally contained within a structure
and surrounded on all four sides by the walls of the enclosing structure.
No portion of a swimming pool outside a building shall be located
at a distance less than eight feet from any side or rear property
line, or building line. Pumps, filters and pool water disinfection
equipment installations shall be located at a distance not less than
five feet from any side property line.
It shall be unlawful to proceed with the construction, installation,
enlargement or alteration of any private, residential swimming pool
and appurtenances within the City unless permits therefor shall have
first been obtained from the City Clerk.
All swimming pools shall be of the recirculation type in which
circulation of the water is maintained through the pool by pumps;
the water drawn from the pool being clarified and disinfected before
being returned to the pool.
Swimming pool walls and floors shall be designed to withstand
the water pressure from within and to resist the pressure of the earth
when the pool is empty, to a pressure of 1,500 pounds per square foot.
The slope of the bottom of any part of a pool in which the water is
less than five feet in depth shall not be more than one foot in each
10 feet. The maximum slope where water is five feet or more in depth
shall not exceed one foot in two feet.
Unobstructed walk areas not less than 36 inches wide shall be
provided to extend entirely around the pool. The walk area shall be
constructed of impervious material, and the surfaces shall be of such
as to be smooth and easily cleaned and of non-slip construction. The
slope of the walks shall have a pitch of at least one-fourth inch
to the foot, designed so as to prevent back drainage from entering
the pool.
A Barrier is required for any structure intended for swimming
or recreational bathing that contains water over 24 inches deep. This
includes in-ground, above ground and all on-ground pools, hot tubs
and spas. Barrier around the pool are required with a minimum height
of 48 inches measured from finish grade. All fence openings or points
of entry into pool area enclosure shall be equipped with self-closing
and self-latching gates.
Two or more means of egress in the form of steps or ladders
shall be provided for all in ground swimming pools. At least one such
means of egress shall be located on a side of the pool at both deep
end and shallow end of the pool. Treads of steps and ladders shall
be constructed of non-slip material and at least three inches wide
for their full length. Steps and ladders shall have handrails on both
sides. The above ground swimming pool need have only one means of
egress adhering to the above standards.
No source of water other than that secured from the City waterworks
distribution system shall be used in swimming pools.