No swimming pool, as defined in this chapter, shall be constructed,
installed, enlarged or altered unless a building permit is issued therefor.
The applicant shall provide the Code Enforcement Officer with a plot plan
showing the location of the pool and the plans and specifications in detail.
The charge for such permit shall be as set by resolution of the Board of Trustees,
from time to time.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
SWIMMING POOL
A body of water in an artificial receptacle or other container having
a depth of water at any point greater than 24 inches or having a water surface
area greater than 150 square feet, whether located indoors or outdoors or
above ground or below ground, which is used or intended to be used for swimming
or bathing, including all structures, appurtenances, equipment, appliances
or other facilities pertinent to and maintained for the operation thereof.
[Amended 7-8-2002 by L.L. No. 5-2002]
Any auxiliary structures associated with a pool shall comply with the
New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
All swimming pools and all alterations to swimming pools shall be constructed
to ensure against collapse thereof and leakage of water therefrom. Sand, dirt
or wooden bottoms are prohibited. Pools shall be so constructed that the area
adjacent thereto shall pitch away from the pool and the top of the pool coping
shall be at least one inch above the surface of the area surrounding the pool
deck.
There shall be no cross-connections between the piping system of a swimming
pool and a potable water system. If water is supplied from a potable water
system, the inlet or fill pipe shall be located at least six inches above
the overflow level of the coping of such pool.
Pools shall be equipped with filters which shall be capable of maintaining
the clarity of the water.
All swimming pools shall be provided with an adequate drainage outlet. For regulation of discharge, see Chapter
177, Sewers. Discharges into sanitary sewers are prohibited.
The wiring of all fixtures and appliances shall conform to the National
Electric Code, current edition, and any applicable county, town and Village
codes. All electrical apparatus shall be properly grounded, and a certificate
of inspection and approval of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters or other
authorized inspection agency shall be furnished to the Code Enforcement Officer
in connection therewith.
In-ground swimming pools which shall be abandoned or permanently discontinued
shall be permanently filled, regraded and landscaped. Aboveground swimming
pools which shall be abandoned or permanently discontinued shall be removed.
Where lights are used to illuminate any portions of a swimming pool,
they shall be so arranged or shaded as to reflect light away from any adjoining
premises or public highways.
A swimming pool may be filled by water furnished by the Village either:
A. From a tap on the house side of a water meter; or
B. From a hydrant, provided that a permit has been obtained from the Superintendent of Public Works (see §
234-21B).
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be subject
to a fine not exceeding $250 and/or to imprisonment for not more than 15 days,
and each day of continuance of any such violation after notice thereof by
the Code Enforcement Officer shall constitute a separate offense.