13-96-620 General requirements.

   Every existing private residential swimming pool and every such pool constructed, installed and maintained hereafter shall comply with all applicable provisions of this Code and with the special provisions of Sections 13-96-630 to 13-96-810, inclusive.

(Prior code § 61-18)

13-96-630 Definition.

   The term “private residential swimming pool” is hereby defined as a receptacle for water, or an artificial pool of water having a depth at any point of more than five feet, intended for the purpose of immersion or partial immersion therein of human beings, and including all appurtenant equipment, constructed, installed, and maintained in or above the ground outside of a building used for a single-family dwelling unit. Provided further, that such private residential swimming pool is maintained by an individual primarily for the sole use of his household and guests and not for the purpose of profit or in connection with any business operated for profit. No out-of-doors swimming pool intended for the use of members and their guests of a nonprofit club or organization, or limited to house residents of a multiple dwelling unit, a block, subdivision, neighborhood, community or other specified area of residence shall be permitted in a single-family residence, duplex residence, or apartment district.

(Prior code § 61-18.1)

13-96-640 Location.

   (a)   Private residential swimming pools shall be permitted in single-family residence districts only.

   (b)   No portion of a private residential swimming pool shall be located at a distance less than ten 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 ten feet from any side property line.

(Prior code § 61-18.2)

13-96-650 Permit required.

   It shall be unlawful to proceed with the construction, installation, enlargement or alteration of any private residential swimming pool and appurtenances within the city unless permits therefor shall have first been obtained from the building commissioner and the commissioner of the department of water management. The fee for the initial installation and inspection of any private residential swimming pool shall be in the amount required by section 13-32-310.

(Prior code § 61-18.3; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 24; Amend Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 1.15; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-12-07, p. 17167, § 49)

13-96-660 Drawings, plans and permits.

   (a)   All drawings and plans for the construction, installation, enlargement or alteration of any private residential swimming pool and appurtenances for which a permit is required shall first be presented to the building commissioner for examination and approval as to proper location, construction, and use, and thereafter shall be presented to the board of health, and the commissioner of the department of water management for submission to the proper officials of those departments for examination and approval with regard to such provisions of this Code as are within the duty of such office to enforce. After said drawings and plans have been examined and passed upon, the same shall be returned to the building commissioner where they shall be taken up for examination and approval by the building commissioner.

   (b)   All plans and drawings shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one-eighth of an inch to the foot, on paper or cloth, in ink, or by some process that will not fade or obliterate. All distances and dimensions shall be accurately figured and drawings made explicit and complete, showing the lot lines, and including information pertaining to the pool, walk and fence construction, water supply system, drainage and water disposal systems, and all appurtenances pertaining to the swimming pool. Detail plans and vertical elevations shall also be provided in accordance with Chapter 18-29 of this Code.

   (c)   No person shall construct, enlarge, alter or use any private residential swimming pool and appurtenances until plans have been examined and approved by the board of health, the department of water management, and the department of buildings, and the necessary permits are issued by the department of water management, and the department of buildings.

   (d)   All private residential swimming pools, appurtenances, water supply and drainage systems shall be constructed in conformity with the approved plans. If any deviations from such plans are desired, a supplementary plan covering that portion of the work involved shall be filed for approval and shall conform to the provisions of this Code.

(Prior code § 61-18.4; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 24; Amend Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 1.15; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-9-16, p. 36266, § 20)

13-96-670 Recirculation pools.

   All private residential swimming pools 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.

(Prior code § 61-18.5)

13-96-680 Construction materials.

   Private residential swimming pools walls and floor shall be constructed of any impervious material which will provide a tight tank with white or light colored finished easily cleaned surfaces. The side and end walls shall be vertical and shall present a smooth finish. The floor or bottom surface of the pool shall have a nonslip finish as smooth as possible.

(Prior code § 61-18.6)