The City Manager shall not issue a permit to construct any private swimming pool, or any alteration, addition, remodeling or other improvement thereto, unless the following designs and construction requirements are observed. Private swimming pools shall be constructed and maintained in conformity with the following requirements. For pools already in existence, the City Manager and the Building Inspector shall furnish the owner with a program of improvements and additions which shall be carried out over a period of time, not to exceed three years (3 yrs.) after notice, in order to comply with the requirements of this chapter:
(a) Material. The water-containing surface of artificial pools shall be light in color, impervious and shall provide a tight tank with smooth and easily cleaned surfaces. Sand or dirt bottoms are prohibited.
(b) Depth Markings. Conspicuous markings shall be provided at regular intervals showing the depth of the pool. Special markings for large and odd shaped pools shall be as prescribed by the City Manager.
(c) Water Supply and Outlets. Each pool shall be equipped with water inlets and outlets of sufficient size and proper location to provide a uniform circulation of water in all parts of the pool. All water inlets shall be located not less than one foot (1 ft.) above flood rim of the pool, or shall be provided with a vacuum brake sufficient in size to prevent backflow in the event of lowered pressure in the public water lines. The drainage of the pool water shall be disposed of in an approved manner that will not create a nuisance to the adjoining property or the public. The drainage of pool water into a sanitary sewer is prohibited. This drainage shall be discharged into the storm drainage system servicing the property on which the pool is located.
(d) Walkways. Sunken pools shall be completely surrounded by a walkway at least three feet (3 ft.) in width which shall be drained away from the pool. This required walkway shall be considered a part of the pool for purposes of determining setback from property lines.
(e) Water in Pool. The water in the pool shall meet the standards of a safe drinking water supply.
(f) Recirculation. For new pools, provisions shall be made for complete circulation of water through all parts of the pool. The system shall be equipped with a water recirculating system of sufficient capacity to provide a complete turnover of water at least once in twenty-four hours (24 hrs.). The installation of new pools of the "fill and draw" type shall not be permitted.
A satisfactory recirculating system for the pool shall be installed, consisting of circulating pumps, float valve control of water supply, hair and lint catcher, piping connections to inlet and outlets and all other necessary fixtures and connections.
All equipment must be readily accessible, and every pool shall be provided with necessary equipment for the measurement of acidity or alkalinity and for residual determinations.
(g) Indicating, Recording, Totalizing Instruments, Etc. When necessary, in the opinion of the City Manager, indicating, recording, totalizing instruments, flow meters or indicators and pressure gages shall be installed at such points as may be designated by the City Manager,
(h) Hair and Lint Catcher. The pump suction line of the recirculating system shall be provided with a hair and lint catcher.
(i) Hose. Hose connections and hose must be of ample size and pressure to clean all of the pool area.
(j) Towers and Steps. Steps and ladders must be made of an impervious corrosion-resistant material, with a uniform rise not to exceed twelve inches (12 in.). The decks of diving towers which are over one meter high shall protected with suitable railings to prevent falling except into the water.
(k) Lighting. Where a private pool is used during the hours of darkness, illumination of the pool surface and for a distance of six feet (6 ft.) from the edge of the pool shall be maintained between the limits of two (2 ft.) and five (5 ft.) foot candles of light (approximately one-half (1/2) watt per square foot of the area required to be illuminated, where lights are placed not over ten feet (10 ft.) above and within the limits of the area.) All lighting and wiring shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all fixtures and equipment shall be “UL” approved.
(Ord. 4423-75. Passed 10-20-75.)