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(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)
Permanent depth markings of a contrasting color and of sufficient size to be clearly visible across the pool shall be provided and placed in pairs, one of each pair being on either side of and at both ends of the pool on the vertical wall near the water level and permanent depth markings of a contrasting color and nonslip material at least four inches high shall be placed on the pool deck near the pool edge. A pair of markings shall be placed at each successive one-foot increment of depth, except depth markings shall not be required to be placed less than four feet apart. In addition the minimum, maximum, and five-foot depths shall be so designated near the water level and on the pool deck near the pool edge. Depth markings on irregularly shaped pools shall designate depths at all major deviations in shape as well as conform to the other requirements of this section. In pools in which the central area of the floor of the pool is deeper than the sides, such as Class D pools providing perimeter seating, the range of depth of the floor shall be indicated on the deck at appropriate locations, but no less than four feet apart.
('74 Code, § 11-5-7A.5) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)
In a rectangular pool or a T-, L-, or Z-shaped pool, diving shall be limited to the end or ends. In a free-form shaped pool, diving shall be limited to the area approved in writing by the Enforcement Authority. In any design, the diving area shall be separated from the main swimming area (section of pool where water is five feet deep or less) by a lifeline or other physical barrier. Whenever diving boards are to be used, the dimensional requirements under the following section shall apply in order to have adequate area and depth of water for diving.
('74 Code, § 11-5-7A.6) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)
(A) Diving Boards and Platforms. Diving boards and platforms shall have a nonskid surface. All boards and platforms one meter or higher shall provide guard rails which shall be at least 30 inches above the diving board and extend to the edge of the pool wall. The riser height of steps on diving boards and from steps to the deck shall not exceed 12 inches and shall be even throughout. Diving boards and platforms shall be constructed, installed, and maintained to provide the maximum safety for the diver. The requirements in this section are critical safety requirements based on board or platform height and location. A board or platform at a height between the following designations shall meet the more restrictive requirements of the higher board or platform. In the following divisions of this section, the term PLUMMET shall mean an imaginary line which is perpendicular to the water surface, measured from the end of the board or platform, and from the center of the board or platform. Variances from any requirements of this section shall not be issued. The diagram referenced below is set forth on following page.
(1) The distance from the plummet back to the pool wall shall be "A" on the diagram and shall not be less than the distance indicated on the diagram.
(2) The distance from the plummet to pool wall at side shall be "B" on the diagram and shall not be less than the distance indicated on the diagram.
(3) The distance from plummet to adjacent plummet shall be "C" on the diagram and shall not be less than the distance indicated on the diagram.
(4) The distance from the plummet to the pool wall or five foot depth ahead shall be "D" on the diagram and shall not be less than the distance indicated on the diagram.
(5) Clear distance from board to ceiling overhead shall be "E" on the diagram and shall not be less than the distance indicated on the diagram.
(6) (a) The depth of water at the plummet shall be "H" on the diagram and shall not be less than the distance indicated on the diagram.
(b) The required depth of water for "H" shall be maintained for a minimum of ten feet beyond the plummet for a one meter or higher board or platform before any upward incline in floor slope begins.
(B) Deck Level Board. The following are the requirements for deck level diving board installations:
(1) An area which is a minimum of four feet square, with a depth of not less than eight feet, six inches, shall be provided in the diving portion of the pool. The four foot square area shall be in line with the center line of the diving board. The nearest edge of the square area shall be no less than eight feet from the edge of the deep end of the pool. See the diagram set forth on following page.
(2) The unobstructed area above the diving board shall be constructed so that there is no possibility of the diver touching any overhead object
(3) The projection of the diving board over the pool's surface shall be a minimum of two feet and a maximum of four feet. The centerline of the board shall be a minimum of eight feet from the side walls of the pool and all other boards.
(4) The diving portion (section of pool where water is over five feet deep) shall be a minimum of 18 feet in length with the centerline of the deepest part of the pool being not less than ten feet from the deep end of the pool. See the diagram set forth on the following page).
(C) Starting Blocks and Water Slides. Starting blocks and slides may only be used if the pool depth is maintained at the level recommended by the manufacturer of the blocks and/or slides. Starting blocks shall have a nonskid surface. Starting blocks which have not been permanently installed shall be removed from the pool area after authorized use. The requirements of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Safety Standard for swimming pool slides as published in the Federal Register for standards relating to swimming pool slides shall be binding. Slides must provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface without cracks or joints excluding well-maintained structural joints. Slides shall comply with critical safety requirements of this section measured from the terminus of the slide above design water level.
('74 Code, § 11-5-7A.7) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)
No fill spout shall constitute a safety hazard to persons in the pool area. The discharge end of the fill pipe shall have a minimum effective air gap of six inches above the overflow level of the pool.
('74 Code, § 11-5-7A.8) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)
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