[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Clementon
4-24-1978 by Ord. No. 78-4. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Provisions of this chapter, whether indicated in part or in whole, establish
installation, construction, health and safety requirements for all swimming
pools, whether private or public.
As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings
indicated:
Includes any swimming pool consisting of a watertight container open
at the top; made of fabric, plastic or any other material and supported by
a frame and resting on the ground; capable of being wholly or partially filled
with water; and so constructed or erected that it may be taken apart. The
term "portable swimming pool" shall further mean and include portable swimming
pools capable of being filled to a water depth in excess of 24 inches, with
access made by ladder, ramp, step or steps.
Includes swimming pools owned and operated by a private individual
for use by his family and guests.
Includes swimming pools owned and operated either publicly or privately
for use by the general public, community groups, social groups or multiple
families.
Includes fill and draw, flow-through and recirculation pools, outdoor
and indoor, which are artificially constructed to provide recreational facilities
for swimming, bathing or wading and all buildings, equipment and appurtenances
thereto. It shall not include naturally or artificially constructed outdoor
ponds, rivers or lakes nor baths used for cleansing of the body or practice
of the healing arts.
Includes artificially constructed or erected swimming pools not designated
or used for swimming, with a surface area of 250 square feet and a maximum
water depth not to exceed 24 inches.
A.
The installation, construction and maintenance of all
swimming pools, except private wading pools, under the jurisdiction of this
chapter shall comply with the requirements set forth in the 1975 BOCA Basic
Building Code, Section 428.0. Specific requirements not otherwise covered
within the BOCA Basic Building Code shall comply with the standards set forth
in the 1970 Swimming Pool Code of New Jersey and/or certain other provisions
set forth herewith.
B.
All public swimming pools under the jurisdiction of this
chapter shall meet safety and health provisions set forth in the 1970 Swimming
Pool Code of New Jersey and certain other provisions set forth herewith.
C.
All private swimming pools under the jurisdiction of
this chapter shall meet safety and health provisions set forth herewith.
A.
The duly appointed Construction Official of the Borough
of Clementon has the jurisdiction to review plans and specifications and inspect
all swimming pool installations under the jurisdiction of this chapter to
ensure the proper arrangement and construction of all new or altered installations.
B.
The Board of Health of Clementon has the administrative
authority to ensure that all swimming pools under the jurisdiction of this
chapter are in compliance with safety and health provisions of the 1970 Swimming
Pool Code of New Jersey and other certain provisions set forth herewith.
C.
The Camden County Board of Health serves as the authorized
agency to inspect all public swimming pools to determine compliance with provisions
set forth in the 1970 Swimming Pool Code of New Jersey.
A.
All swimming pools constructed in the Borough of Clementon
shall be of permanent waterproof construction. The water surface area of any
such swimming pool shall not occupy more than 10% of the total lot area. The
length of any such swimming pool shall be not greater than 2 1/2 times the
width of such swimming pool, except as to swimming pools of other than rectangular
shapes, in which case special provisions shall be made for scum removal.
B.
The edge of such swimming pool shall be a minimum distance
from the nearest property line at any point equal to 1 1/2 times the depth
of the pool at its deepest point, but, in any event, such minimum distance
shall be not less than five feet from said nearest property line. Such minimum
distance shall be the shortest distance measurable from the property line
to the nearest inside face of such swimming pool at its waterline.
C.
No swimming pool shall have a bottom slab below groundwater
level, unless special provisions are made for hydrostatic uplift.
D.
No swimming pool, except a private wading pool, shall
be constructed within 10 feet of the foundation wall of any dwelling, whether
such dwelling be on the same premises on which the swimming pool is to be
constructed or on adjacent premises.
All swimming pools, except private wading pools, shall conform to Section
3.14 of the 1970 Swimming Pool Code of New Jersey.
All wading pools shall be drained every night, unless such pool has
a complete recirculating-purifying system in compliance with the 1970 Swimming
Pool Code of New Jersey.
A.
All ladders, stairs, ramps or steps must be removed and
stored or otherwise secured as to ensure the safety of all small children
when the pool is not in use and unattended by an adult.
A.
It shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, remove
or demolish any nonportable swimming pool in the Borough of Clementon unless
and until a permit for such purpose has first been secured from the Construction
Official. There shall be paid to said Construction Official for a permit to
construct a swimming pool a fee in the amount of $75 for residential and $125
for commercial.
[Amended 6-22-1981 by Ord.
No. 81-6]
B.
There shall be paid to the Construction Official for
a permit to enlarge or alter a swimming pool a fee in the amount of $25.
C.
There shall be paid to the Construction Official for
a permit to remove or demolish a swimming pool a fee of $10.
No swimming pool in violation of this chapter will be allowed to initiate
or continue use and occupancy. The Board of Health and/or the Construction
Official of the Borough of Clementon has the authority to order denial of
use and occupancy of any swimming pool when a violation poses an immediate
or potential threat to personal safety or health.
A.
It shall be unlawful for a public swimming pool facility
to be used and occupied in the Borough of Clementon unless and until a certificate
for such purpose has first been secured from the Board of Health of the Borough
of Clementon.
B.
There shall be paid to said Board of Health for a certificate
to use and occupy a public swimming pool a fee of $50. The certificate will
remain valid for one year or until the certificate is revoked by the Board
of Health of the Borough of Clementon due to violations of this chapter.
C.
The loss of a use and occupancy certificate due to violations
of this chapter will require a reinspection of the public swimming pool facility
by the authorized agent and the obtainment of a new use and occupancy certificate
from said Board of Health.
The owner and/or manager of any swimming pool facility in violation
of this chapter who knowingly allows the use and occupancy of
such a facility shall be subject to a fine of $100 and/or 30 days in jail.
The enforcement of the provisions of this chapter shall be the responsibility
of the Police Department of the Borough of Clementon.
