Every person in possession of land within the City, either as owner, purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant or licensee, upon which is situated a swimming pool, shall at all times maintain the features of pool safety as prescribed by Section 3109.4.4 and/or Chapter 31B of the California Building Code.
(Ord. 4710 § 4, 2002; Ord. 4952 § 2, 2010)
The continuance of any violation of Section 8.28.015 shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with Chapter 1.16 of this code.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the provisions of the general penalty clause as set forth in Section 1.24.010 of this code, or any other penalty adopted by the City.
(Prior code § 18-29; Ord. 4952 § 2, 2010)
Any person desiring the review and approval of plans and specifications for a public swimming pool by the director of public health pursuant to Section 7780 of Title 17 of the California Administrative Code shall submit said plans to the director accompanied by a fee as set pursuant to Section 8.36.070 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to cover the cost of said review. As soon after the plans and specifications are submitted as is practical, the director shall review or cause to be reviewed said plans and specifications and shall determine whether they are in accordance with the requirements of Sections 7780 et seq., of Title 17 of the California Administrative Code. In the event that the plans and specifications do not comply with said Administrative Code provisions, amended plans and specifications may be submitted to the director for rereview and approval, and the fee for each such re-review shall be as set pursuant to Section 8.36.070 of the El Cajon Municipal Code, payable to the director in advance.
(Ord. 3637 § 7, 1982; Ord. 3714 §§ 7, 8, 1983; Ord. 4952 § 2, 2010)
No person shall maintain or operate any pool except a private pool unless an annual operating permit is issued therefor by the health officer. A pool shall be considered a "private pool" if it is maintained by an individual for the use of family and friends and for swimming instruction programs of short duration. An annual operating permit issued by the health officer is required for operation of any public pool, including, but not limited to, all commercial pools, real estate and community pools, pools at hotels, motels, resorts, auto and trailer parks, auto courts, apartment houses, clubs, public or private schools and gymnasia, and health establishments. Every person applying for a permit as required by this section shall, at the time of making application for such permit, pay an annual inspection fee for the first pool under one ownership and on the same property as set pursuant to Section 8.36.070 of the El Cajon Municipal Code, and a fee for each additional pool on the same property under the same ownership as set pursuant to Section 8.36.070 of the El Cajon Municipal Code. The annual operating permit shall be effective for a twelve-month period from the date of issuance. The required permit shall be applied for and issued as prescribed in Chapter 8.36 of this code.
(Prior code § 18-29.1; Ord. 2948 § 1, 1976; Ord. 3637 § 8, 1982; Ord. 3714 § 9, 1983; Ord. 4952 § 2, 2010)
A permit is not transferable from one person or one place to another, and shall be deemed voided if removed from the place or location specified in the written application and in the permit.
(Prior code § 18-29.3; Ord. 2948 § 1, 1976; Ord. 4952 § 2, 2010)