It shall be unlawful to construct, maintain,
install or enlarge any swimming pool in the Town, except in compliance
with all the provisions of this article.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
SWIMMING POOL
A receptacle for water or an artificial pool of water, whether
above or below grade, having a depth at any point of more than two
feet and a water surface area of more than 75 square feet intended
for the purpose of immersion or partial immersion therein of human
beings and including all appurtenant equipment.
No portion of a swimming pool outside of a building
shall be located at a distance less than 10 feet from any side or
rear property line or building line. Pumps, filters and pool-water
disinfection equipment installations shall be located at a distance
not less than 10 feet from any side or rear property line or building
line.
It shall be unlawful to proceed with the construction,
installation, enlargement or alteration of any permanent private residential
swimming pool and appurtenances within the Town unless permits therefor
shall have first been obtained from the Building Inspector.
All private residential swimming pools, appurtenances, water supply and drainage systems for which a construction permit is required by §
159-4 shall be constructed in conformity with the plans approved in accordance with §
159-5.
All swimming pools for which a permit is required by §
159-4 shall be of the recirculation type, in which circulation of the water is maintained through the pool by pumps, the water drawn from the pool being clarified and disinfected before being returned to the pool. Means shall be provided for cleaning the surface of the pool without draining once every 48 hours.
An escape ladder shall be used in every pool
over two feet in height or depth.
The structure, wiring, lighting and piping of
all swimming pools and equipment shall be in conformity with all ordinances
and codes of the Town.
For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings set forth herein:
ON-SITE POOL SUPERVISOR
An individual who is at least 18 years of age and who has
been designated by the owner to be responsible for the operation and
maintenance of a public pool, the keeping of records, engaging in
the activities and complying with the regulations pertaining to bathers
in accordance with § 19-13-B33b of the Regulations of the
Connecticut State Agencies and this article.
OWNER
Any person or legal entity which:
A.
Holds legal title to the premises upon which a public pool is
located; or
B.
Leases the premises upon which a public pool is located under
terms which renders it responsible for the maintenance and operation
of said public pool.
PUBLIC POOL
An artificial basin constructed of concrete, steel, fiberglass
or other relatively impervious material intended for recreational
bathing, swimming, diving, or therapeutic purposes as further defined
in Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, § 19-13-B33b,
as that section may be amended or recodified from time to time.
The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District Board of Directors
shall establish a schedule of fees for the issuance of licenses and
the conduct of inspections required by this article. Said schedule
may establish reduced fees for Public Pools at which the on-site pool
supervisor is a certified pool operator accredited by the National
Swimming Pool Foundation or an equivalent accrediting agency.
The owner may appeal a written notice of violation, denial of
a license or license suspension/revocation order to the Director of
Health. The appeal shall be made in writing and shall be received
by the Director of Health within 48 hours after receipt of the order.
The Director of Health shall review the case and may vacate, modify,
or affirm such notice or order. If aggrieved by the decision of the
Director of Health, the owner may, within 48 hours after the making
of such decision, appeal to the Commissioner of Public Health, who
may vacate, modify, or affirm the same.