For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:
Private Swimming Pool.
Shall mean and include all constructed pools which are 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 private guests.
Swimming Pool.
Shall mean and include any constructed pool used for swimming
or bathing, over twenty-four (24) inches in depth or with a surface
exceeding two hundred (200) square feet.
Swimming Pool Plumbing.
Shall mean and include all piping, filters and appurtenances
used for the proper functioning of the swimming pool. The following
definitions shall apply only to such plumbing:
(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.
(4)
Backwash Piping:
The piping which extends from the backwash outlet of the
filters to its terminus at the point of disposal.
(5)
Facing 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 so as to be readily cleaned.
(7)
Filter:
Any material or apparatus by which water is clarified.
(8)
Under Drain:
An appurtenance at the bottom of the filter to assure equal
distribution of water through the filter media.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28 1/2 , Section
28 1/2-1)
Before commencing the construction of any swimming, bathing,
spray, fountain, public, semipublic, or private swimming pool, a permit
authorizing such work shall be obtained from the city building inspector.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28 1/2 , Section
28 1/2-2)
(a) Application
for swimming pool permits shall be accompanied by plans and specifications
in sufficient detail showing the following:
(1) Plot
plan elevations with dimensions all drawn to scale;
(2) Pool
dimensions, depths and volume in gallons;
(3) Type
and size of filter systems, filtration and backwash capacities;
(4) Pool
piping layout, with all pipe sizes thereon shown, and types of material
to be used;
(5) The
rated capacity and head at filtration and backwash flows of the pool
pump in gpm with the size and type of motor;
(6) Location
and type of waste-disposal system;
(7) Electrical
wiring details; and
(8) Such
other information as may be required by the building inspector.
(b) The above
requirements shall not void any requirements by any other department,
city, state or federal government for permits, plans or approval.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28 1/2 , Section
28 1/2-3)
The fee for any permit issued under the provisions of this article
for the construction of any swimming pool shall be as set by the city
council and on file in the office of the city secretary.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28 1/2 , Section
28 1/2-4)
Every person who contracts to construct and install swimming
pools in the city shall file a bond in the amount of two thousand
dollars ($2,000.00) payable to the city, which bond shall guarantee
that all work performed and materials utilized shall be in accordance
with the rules and regulations as set forth in this article, will
comply in all respects with the provisions of the plumbing, building
and electrical codes of the city for the current year, and shall guarantee
payment of any and all fees that may become due. Such bond shall indemnify
and protect any person with whom the pool contractor contracts to
do work, from damages sustained on account of failure of the pool
contractor to perform the work so contracted for and shall indemnify
and protect the city against all costs expended which may in any way
accrue against the city in certificate issued by the building inspector.
Such bond shall guarantee the payment of all damages for personal
injuries to anyone on account of any excavation made in or any obstruction
placed upon any street or sidewalk in the city by anyone while engaged
in and about the performance of such work and all damages for injury
in or encroachment upon the property of abutting lot owners or other
persons in constructing the improvements or doing the work herein
mentioned. Such bond shall further guarantee the defense of all suits
and hold the city harmless from any and all loss or damage on account
of either personal injuries or injuries to property.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28 1/2 , Section
28 1/2-5)
The issuance of a swimming pool permit, based upon submitted
plans and specifications, shall not prevent the building inspector
from requiring the correction of errors in the plans and specifications,
or prevent the stopping of construction operations being carried on
thereunder, when in violation of this article or of any other pertinent
ordinance, or prevent the revoking of any approval when issued in
error.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28 1/2 , Section
28 1/2-6)
All swimming pools shall have proper facilities for the disposal
of wastewater.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28 1/2 , Section
28 1/2-7)
All equipment, construction and piping for indoor pools shall
be equal to the types prescribed in the plumbing code for indoor plumbing
installations.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28 1/2 , Section
28 1/2-8)