[R.O. 2010 § 520.010; CC 1999 § 520.010;
CC 1981 § 3.8.1]
As used in this Chapter, the following words and/or phrases
shall have the meanings as set out herein:
Any constructed pool which is used, or intended to be used,
as a swimming pool in connection with a single-family residence and
available only to the family of the householder and his/her private
guests.
Includes all artificially constructed swimming pools which
are used in connection with multiple family or cooperative groups
such as apartments, motels, subdivisions and available only to members
of such group and their private guests, but not available to the general
public and where no admission fees are charged.
Any pool which is operated for profit and where general admission
fees are charged. Such pools are subject to this Chapter and must
obtain a permit for construction and maintenance and must also comply
with all health and safety requirements of the Building Inspector,
Streets Commissioner and Health Department through rules and regulations
promulgated under this Chapter.
Any artificially constructed pool of water, including all
appurtenances concerning its use, used or intended for use of swimming
or bathing, either family, group, public, either with or without payment
of admission fees, which is, or is over, eighteen (18) inches in depth
or with a water surface area exceeding one hundred fifty (150) square
feet. It does not include portable wading pools with less depth than
twenty-four (24) inches or less area than one hundred fifty (150)
square feet which are refilled with water and used for children.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.020; CC 1999 § 520.020;
CC 1981 § 3.8.2]
A.
All piping, filters and appurtenances used for the proper functioning
of the swimming pool and defined as follows:
1.
Main Outlet Or Suction Pipings. The piping from the deepest
part of the pool to the inlet or suction side of the pump.
2.
Vacuum Piping. The piping from the suction side of the circulating
pump connected to a fitting located below the water line and inside
of the swimming pool.
3.
Return Or Recirculating Piping. The piping which extends the
outlet side of the filters to the pool.
4.
Backwash Piping. The piping which extends from the backwash
outlets of the filters to its terminus at the point of disposal.
5.
Face Piping. The piping, with all valves and fittings, which
is used to connect the filter system together as a unit.
6.
Receptor. An approved plumbing fixture or device of such material,
shape and capacity as to adequately receive the discharge from indirect
waste piping, so constructed and located as to be readily cleaned.
7.
Filter. Any material or apparatus by which water is clarified.
8.
Underdrain. An appurtenance at the bottom of the filter to ensure
equal distribution of water through the filter media.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.030; CC 1999 § 520.030;
CC 1981 § 3.8.3]
Before any swimming pool may be constructed for either family,
private group or public, an application for a permit therefor shall
be made to the office of the Building Commissioner. Written plans,
specifications and any pertinent information pertaining thereto shall
be submitted in duplicate. No permit shall be issued until approval
of the plans and specifications by the Building Commissioner. All
plans and specifications shall conform to the provisions of this regulation
before approval.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.040; CC 1999 § 520.040;
CC 1981 § 3.8.3.1]
If at any time during construction there should be any deviation
from the original plans and specifications as submitted, the Building
Commissioner shall order the stoppage of work until approval of any
change is given in writing. Revised plans shall be presented in ample
time to allow certification of approval before commencement of work
on that part being revised.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.050; CC 1999 § 520.050;
CC 1981 § 3.8.4]
A.
The following information must accompany application:
1.
Plat and profile plan, elevations with dimensions all drawn
to scale, including pool deck.
2.
Pool dimensions, depth and volume in gallons, specifications
of wall and floor construction.
3.
Type and size of filter systems, filtration and backwash capacities.
4.
Description of chemical feeders for soda ash and alum and chlorine.
5.
Pool piping layout, all pipe sizes shown, types of materials
to be used.
6.
The rated capacity and head at filtration and backwash flows
of the pool pump in G.P.M. with size and type of motor.
7.
Location and type of waste disposal.
8.
Safety fences and/or enclosures.
9.
Structural calculations and details prepared and signed by a
registered civil engineer.
10.
Type of pool, family-private-group or public.
11.
The above items pertain to the application for a family or private
group swimming pool. Application for a public swimming pool shall
conform to the swimming pool rules and regulations established by
the Building Commissioner or by this Chapter or any ordinances of
the City of Bellerive Acres.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.060; CC 1999 § 520.060;
CC 1981 § 3.8.5]
[R.O. 2010 § 520.070; CC 1999 § 520.070;
CC 1981 § 3.8.6]
The Building Commissioner or his/her appointed inspector shall
inspect each pool before it is opened for operation and shall ascertain
that the construction substantially complies with the plans and specifications
therefor presented when the permit was issued. He/she may require
a testing of water circulation and chemical feeders and conditions
of water by City Health Inspector.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.080; CC 1999 § 520.080;
CC 1981 § 3.8.7]
On or before the 15th day of June of each year the owner or
owners, manager or managers of every swimming pool in the City of
Bellerive Acres shall register each pool under his/her control or
management with the Building Commissioner and obtain a permit therefor
covering its operation for the ensuing year. Before issuing such annual
permit the Building Commissioner shall make inspections to determine
satisfactory compliance as to sanitation, safety precautions and pertinent
rules and regulations governing swimming pools as prescribed in these
regulations. If the findings be adverse, the Commissioner shall refuse
to grant the permit or, if granted, shall at once revoke the same.
Provided, however, where pools have been constructed prior to passage
of this regulation, the Building Commissioner may, in his/her discretion,
issue permit when substantial compliance is observed and public health
is protected and grant reasonable time for compliance with this regulation.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.090; CC 1999 § 520.090;
CC 1981 § 3.8.8]
A.
Annual Permit Fees. The annual permit fees for residential or private,
private group pools and public pools shall be on file in the City
offices.
B.
Annual permit shall provide for inspections as often as Commissioner
deems necessary; water analysis and chlorine residual, test of private
pools on initial opening. Public pools during the period of operation
as often as deemed necessary by the Building Commissioner. Building
Commissioner may consult with the City Health Department on all matters
connected with pools and may request certain inspections or tests
of water to be made by City Health Department.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.100; CC 1999 § 520.100;
CC 1981 § 3.8.9]
A.
Public pools shall be built and shall comply with the regulations
of the St. Louis County Health Department.
B.
Family And Private Group Swimming Pools.
1.
Swimming pools shall be equipped with a pressured sand filter
or an approved equal. Filters will be approved if certified tests
from an independent testing laboratory are submitted to the Building
Commissioner indicating that the filter tested is equal to the pressure
and filter in the following:
2.
The filter system shall have sufficient capacity to provide
a complete turnover of the pool water in eighteen (18) hours or less,
when operated at a rate flow not to exceed five (5) gallons per minute
per square foot of filter area.
C.
The recirculating pump shall have sufficient capacity to backwash
the filter at a rate of at least ten (10) gallons per minute per square
foot of filter area, which operation is against the total head of
the backwash system.
D.
Pool pumps shall be equipped on the inlet side with an approved type
hair and lint strainer of non-corrosive metal.
E.
Filter tanks shall be of such construction as prescribed by the Building
Commissioner.
F.
Filter media specifications shall be in conformity with specifications
prepared by Building Commissioner.
G.
Size And Location Of Pool. The water surface of a family pool or
private group pool shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of rear yard
area of lot and rim of pool shall not be less than ten (10) feet from
rear and side lot lines and at least ten (10) feet from any dwelling
foundation wall. Where the lot slopes, a concrete waterproofed wall
will be required at lower side of sides of pool, which wall shall
extend from lowest depth of pool to level of six (6) inches above
water surface of pool and so as to prevent flooding of adjoining property
in case of leakage or break in pool. This Subsection shall apply to
pools constructed prior to adoption of this regulation.
H.
Overflow gutters shall be provided extending completely around pool
having adequate drainage of overflow water away from pool but not
onto land of adjoining lot owner without his/her consent. Overflow
gutters may be waived by Building Commissioner in his/her discretion
where same is not necessary to protect public health.
I.
A concrete runway or walk at least two (2) feet wide should encircle
pool rim, sloped away from pool so as to prevent dirt, sand, grass
or other particles from being tracked or washed into pool.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.110; CC 1999 § 520.110;
CC 1981 § 3.8.10]
Where devices for feeding gaseous chlorine are installed, they
shall meet with the requirements of the Building Commissioner.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.120; CC 1999 § 520.120;
CC 1981 § 3.8.11]
Water to be used in a swimming pool shall be of an approved
source and no over-the-rim fill spout will be acceptable unless located
under a diving board or installed in such a manner as to remove any
hazard. Water inlet shall be equipped with backflow protection so
as to prevent pool water from contaminating public water mains.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.130; CC 1999 § 520.130;
CC 1981 § 3.8.12]
Inasmuch as water used in bathing accumulates bacteria from
the bathers, strict attention must be given to pool sterilization
and filtration. Where potassium alum, soda ash and chlorine are used
with proper filter and pool water circulation as provided by this
Chapter, water should at all times be sufficiently clear so as to
permit the entire bottom of pool to be clearly visible from the walkway.
Failure to keep water clear indicates improper sterilization or filtration
and constitutes a violation of provisions of this Chapter and shall
be grounds for revocation of permit to operate. The Building Commissioner
or Health Inspectors are authorized to enter upon any premises where
a swimming pool is maintained, private or public, to inspect pool
or take samples of water and the Building Commissioner is directed
to enforce provisions of this regulation. He/she is further authorized
and directed to post signs on any pool which is found to be unsanitary
bearing words "This pool is polluted" and to post a notice giving
the name and address of owner of pool and fact that same is polluted
in the City Hall. He/she shall likewise report any violation to the
police. It shall be a violation of this regulation for any person
to remove such sign.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.140; CC 1999 § 520.140;
CC 1981 3.8.13]
A.
Inner surface of pool must be smooth for easy cleaning and must be
covered, rounded or bullnosed at all joints, corners, angles of bases,
walls, floors or curls. No sharp corners or projections will be permitted.
Floor drains shall be flush with finished surface. Steps and stairways
for entering or leaving pool should be of such construction as to
minimize danger. Ladders or stairways should be located at deep end
of pool if there is only one (1). Treads of ladders of steps to be
of non-slip material. All lights in pool must conform to specifications
of Building Commissioner.
B.
Diving board shall not be elevated more than one (1) foot above water
level where depth of water is five (5) feet; ten (10) feet elevation
where depth of water is nine (9) feet or deeper. (See Building Commissioner's
specifications.)
C.
All pools shall be provided with an aluminum or bamboo pole, at least
one-half (1/2) as long as width of pool, equipped with wrapped hook
so that same can be passed around a body without injury and quickly
be guided to surface.
D.
Public pools shall provide life guards, ropes, life buoys and such
other life saving and safety appliances and first aid equipment and
personnel as may be directed by Building Commissioner. Such pools
shall provide adequate dressing rooms and toilet facilities for both
sexes.
E.
All pools shall be equipped with a leaf skimmer to remove floating
particles, built in or portable vacuum cleaners and water test sets.
F.
No person having sore or infected eyes, nose or ear discharges or
any communicable disease or skin eruption or athletes foot shall be
permitted to use any swimming pool. Spitting, spouting water or blowing
nose in pool is prohibited.
G.
No swimming pool shall be so located, designed, operated or maintained
so as to interfere unduly with enjoyment of property rights of adjoining
owners. Lights shall be shielded or hooded so as to reflect light
away from adjoining premises. It shall be unlawful for any person
to make or cause to be made any loud or unusual noises or to use radios,
phonographs or other musical instruments in such volume which annoys,
disturbs or endangers the comfort, repose, health or peace of neighbors
or adjoining owners. Radios, phonographs or other musical instruments
shall not be turned to volume loud enough to annoy or disturb peace,
quiet or comfort or neighbors or adjoining lot owners.
H.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use any swimming pool unless
properly dressed either in ordinary clothes or proper swim suit.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.150; CC 1999 § 520.150;
CC 1981 § 3.8.14]
A.
Wastewater shall not be discharged to a public sewer or storm drain,
unless permit for same is given by M.S.D. Written permission from
the Building Commissioner is necessary for method of waste disposal,
but no water from pool shall be permitted to discharge or run on adjoining
lots without permission of owner.
B.
Wastewater from any filters, gravity scum gutter, overflow, pool
emptying line or similar apparatus or appurtenance shall discharge
into an approved type receptor except for surface irrigation, but
not on adjoining lots without permission of owner.
C.
Each receptor shall be in conformity as to the prescribed type, size,
material or properly trapped and vented as required by the Building
Commissioner and Plumbing Inspector.
D.
Drain and waste piping shall be at least one-fourth (1/4) inch fall
per foot.
E.
Drainage piping to which individual gravity scum gutter outlets are
connected shall be sized as follows:
|
Number of Outlets
|
Size of Drain
|
|---|---|
|
1 – 12
|
3 inch
|
|
13 – 30
|
4 inch
|
[R.O. 2010 § 520.160; CC 1999 § 520.160;
CC 1981 § 3.8.15]
Water-heating equipment shall conform in design, construction
and installation with the Plumbing Code governing domestic water heaters.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.170; CC 1999 § 520.170;
CC 1981 § 3.8.16]
The walls of the pool shall be vertical, of light color, with
conspicuous markings showing location and depth of shallow and deep
water. The slope of the floor at the shallow end shall not exceed
one (1) foot vertical to seven (7) feet horizonal.
[R.O. 2010 § 520.180; CC 1999 § 520.180;
CC 1981 § 3.8.17]
A.
All
swimming pools, public and private, shall be effectively protected
by either a metal or wood fence not less than six (6) feet in height
of a design and construction approved by Building Commissioner equipped
with door or gates with self-latching lock which can only be opened
at direction of owner and shall be securely locked when owners are
away from premises, so as to minimize danger of accident. Any and
all reasonable safety precautions prescribed by the Building Commissioner
shall be complied with, both in original construction and maintenance.
B.
If
an open mesh type fence is used for a swimming pool enclosure, it
shall be not less than six (6) feet in height, constructed of nine-gauge
galvanized steel with not less than a two-inch mesh.
