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)

13-96-690 Structural design.

   The structure, design and construction of residential swimming pools shall comply with the requirements of Chapters 13-52, 13-120, 13-124, 13-132, 13-136, 13-140, 13-144 and 13-148, inclusive, of this Code.

   (Pools shall be designed to withstand the water pressure from within and to resist the pressure of the earth when the pool is empty). The slope of the bottom of any part of a pool in which the water is less than five feet in depth shall not be more than one foot in each 15 feet. The maximum slope where water is five feet or more in depth shall not exceed one foot in three feet.

(Prior code § 61-18.7)

13-96-700 Walk areas.

   Unobstructed walk areas not less than six feet wide shall be provided to extend entirely around the pool. The walk area shall be constructed of impervious material, and the surfaces shall be such as to be smooth and easily cleaned and of nonslip construction. The slope of the walks shall have a pitch of at least one-fourth inch to the foot, designed so as to prevent back drainage from entering the pool. Walk drains shall be provided for each 100 square feet of walk area. Drain pipe lines shall be at least three inches in diameter; drain openings shall have an open air of at least four times the cross sectional area of the drain pipe. The walk drain system shall have indirect connection to the sewer in accordance with Chapter 18-29 of this Code. The walk drains shall not be connected to the recirculation system piping. The drainage system shall be constructed in conformance with Chapter 18-29 of this Code. Reference is also made to Section 13-96-770(c).

(Prior code § 61-18.8; Amend Coun. J. 11-9-16, p. 36266, § 20)

13-96-710 Fences.

   All private residential swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence erected along the periphery of the pool walks. All fence openings or points of entry into pool area enclosure shall be equipped with gates. The fence and gates shall be five feet in height above the walk grade level and shall be constructed of a minimum Number 9 gauge woven wire mesh corrosion-resistant material. All gates shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices placed at the top of the gate and made inaccessible to small children. All fence posts shall be decay or corrosion-resistant and shall be set in concrete bases.

(Prior code § 61-18.9)

13-96-720 Steps or ladders.

   Two or more means of egress in the form of steps, ladders or step holes shall be provided for all private residential swimming pools. At least one such means of egress shall be located on a side of the pool at both the deep end and shallow end of the pool. Treads of steps, ladders, or step holes shall be constructed of nonslip material and at least three inches wide for their full length. Steps, ladders or step holes shall have a handrail on both sides.

(Prior code § 61-18.10)