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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)
The pool walls and underwater pool surface shall be a light color except that decorative wall tiles may be any color when such tiles are installed at the top of the pool wall or as a safety measure to draw attention to steps or other structures and are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
('74 Code, § 11-5-7A.3) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)
The inside wall surface of a pool shall be vertical, except where coved construction is used between the side walls and the bottom of the pool. In coved construction, the radius of curvature in the area less than five feet deep shall not exceed six inches at a depth of three feet six inches and shall not exceed two feet at a depth of five feet. There shall be a uniform transition in the cove throughout.
('74 Code, § 11-5-7A.4) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)
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