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(A) No person shall begin construction of a swimming pool or shall alter the design, modify plumbing, replace filtration or circulation equipment or reconstruct any swimming pool without first having submitted plans and specifications to the Enforcement Authority for review and approval. The application to the Enforcement Authority for a permit to construct, alter design or reconstruct shall be submitted on the forms required by the Enforcement Authority, and shall be supported by all information, data, plans, specifications and pertinent explanatory data required by the Enforcement Authority to demonstrate compliance with the standards established by this article and other applicable ordinances. The swimming pool shall be built in accordance with the plans and specifications as approved by the Enforcement Authority unless approval of each change has been given in writing by the Enforcement Authority. Any part of the swimming pool system lawfully installed prior to the effective date of this article may have its existing use, maintenance or repair continued, if the Enforcement Authority determines the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and no hazard to the public health, safety, or welfare is created by such system. All swimming pool installations, design, alterations, significant changes in operational procedures or reconstruction thereto including equipment, piping, and appliances relating thereto shall be inspected or otherwise approved prior to the use of the swimming pool. It shall be the duty of the owner or the owner's agent to notify the Enforcement Authority that the swimming pool is ready for inspection. Such notification of requested inspection shall be given not less than 24 hours before the next business day for the Enforcement Authority.
(B) Approval of plans or acceptance of specifications shall not prevent the Enforcement Authority from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans or specifications or from requiring the halting of construction operations being carried on thereunder, when in violation of this article or any other ordinance, nor prevent the Enforcement Authority from revoking any approval issued in error.
('74 Code, § 11-5-3) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 12-1993)
A copy of the Swimming Pool Ordinance [i.e., Chapter 10, Article 3 of this code] is on file in the office of the City Clerk and is available for inspection by the public during regular business hours. A copy of this ordinance shall be available to any individual upon request and the payment of a reasonable charge as set by the Chief Administrative Officer, to be not more than the actual cost per copy.
('74 Code, § 11-5-8) (Ord. 12-1993)
The Enforcement Authority shall not issue a permit to operate or approve the construction of any swimming pool or any alteration, addition, remodeling or any other improvement to a swimming pool unless the following design, construction, operation and maintenance requirements are observed. Any person owning or operating a public swimming pool shall design, construct, equip, operate and maintain the pool to ensure safe, clean and sanitary conditions both of the pool and of the premises and shall ensure that the following requirements are met.
('74 Code, § 11-5-7 (part)) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)
Swimming pools and all appurtenances thereto shall be constructed of materials which are inert, nontoxic to man, impervious and enduring, which can withstand design stresses, which will provide a watertight structure with a smooth and easily cleanable surface, without cracks or joints, excluding structural joints.
('74 Code, § 11-5-7A (part)) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)
(A) (1) The pools shall be completely surrounded by a barrier at least 48 inches high. If the barrier is of bars or other elements with spaces between, clear spaces shall be a maximum of four inches wide. The bottom rail or bar shall be a maximum of four inches above the deck or grade.
(2) The barrier shall enclose the pool area. The barrier shall not provide an easily climbable framework. All gates or doors installed in the barriers or fencing shall be equipped with positively self-closing and self-latching devices which function at all times except that facilities which provide lifeguard service and monitored public access may have open gates during operating hours. All gates and doors shall be capable of being locked. Latches which remain continuously locked and which can be opened only by the use of a key or other access control system may be of a height which allows the barrier, fence and latch to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended, and applicable regulations. Latches which are not continuously locked shall be at least 45 inches above the ground. Access controlled systems and/or higher or additional latches may be required by the Enforcement Authority if deemed necessary by the Enforcement Authority to provide additional protection to the public.
(B) Variances from any requirements of this section shall not be issued.
('74 Code, § 11-5-7A.1) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)
(A) Bathhouses. Bathhouses shall provide sufficient privacy and space for persons to change clothing for pool use but this section does not apply to Class B, C and D pools which are operated as part of a motel, hotel, trailer court, condominium or similar establishment where toilet and bathing facilities are provided as part of individual housing accommodations. Where bathhouses are provided, the following features are required.
(B) Floors. Floors of toilets, showers, walkways and runways shall have a slope between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch per foot to floor drains. The sloped floor surfaces shall be constructed of impervious material such as concrete or tile, have no holes or places for water to stand, and have a nonskid surface. Floor wall joints shall be of coved construction. Floors of toilet and shower areas may not have carpeting.
(C) Heating Facilities. All natural gas, alternative energy source, and liquified petroleum installations shall comply with all state and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances governing such installations. The water heater shall be of adequate capacity to provide 90° F. to 110° F. water for all people using the lavatories and showers.
(D) Lavatories. Lavatories in the ratio of one lavatory to each two toilet facilities shall be provided. Each lavatory shall be provided with hot and cold running water from a mixing-type faucet.
(E) Showers. Showers shall be provided with hot and cold running water. The minimum number of shower installations for each sex shall be one for every 40 men and one for every 40 women or a fraction thereof for the bathing load design. Patrons shall be provided ready access to the shower rooms.
(F) Toilet Facilities. The minimum number of toilets to be provided shall be one for every 40 men or women or fraction thereof as determined by building occupancy. However, urinals may be substituted, not to exceed 1/3 of the total number of toilets required in toilet facilities for men.
(G) Ventilation. Bathhouse ventilation shall be provided to minimize condensation and odors. Ventilation shall be a minimum of two air changes per hour and a maximum of ten air changes per hour.
('74 Code, § 11-5-7A.2) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)
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