13-96-730 Overflow gutters.

   Private residential swimming pools shall be provided with overflow gutters on all vertical walls and shall extend around the entire perimeter of the pool. The overflow gutter shall be of the open, roll-over, or semi- recessed type, having a smooth finish. The lip or overflow gutter edge shall be level; the overflow gutter shall have a minimum depth of four inches; the overflow gutter bottom shall have a slope toward each drain and have a pitch of not less than one-quarter of an inch to the foot; drain spacings shall be a minimum of 15 feet on centers; drain pipelines shall be at least three inches in diameter; outlet fixtures shall have a grate opening area of at least twice the cross sectional area of the drain pipe; the drain lines shall have an indirect connection to the sewer in accordance with Chapter 18-29 of this Code. The drainage system shall be constructed in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 18-29 of this Code. Reference is also made to Section 13-96-770(c).

(Prior code § 61-18.11; Amend Coun. J. 11-9-16, p. 36266, § 20)

13-96-740 Water supply.

   No source of water other than that secured from the City of Chicago water works distribution system shall be used in private residential swimming pools.

(Prior code § 61-18.12)

13-96-750 Inlets.

   (a)   Private residential swimming pool water recirculation system inlet shall be located so as to produce so far as possible uniform circulation of water throughout the pool without the existence of dead spots and to carry pool bottom deposits to the outlets. Recirculation systems inlets in the pool walls shall be spaced not more than 20 feet on centers entirely around the perimeter of the pool and shall discharge at a minimum depth of ten inches below the pool overflow level.

   (b)   Pools shall be equipped with suitable facilities for adding make-up water as needed. There shall be no physical connection between the water supply line and the pool system. If the make-up water is added directly to the pool, the outlet shall be at least six inches above the upper rim of the pool. If the make-up water line discharges to a surge or balancing tank, the point of discharge shall be at least six inches above the rim of the tank. If a hose connection from a sill cock or other plumbing fixture is to be used for supplying make-up water then an approved vacuum breaker shall be installed between the sill cock or control valve at the fixture and the hose connection. The vacuum breaker shall be installed at a height not less than seven feet six inches above the floor, platform or ground upon which a person would stand when operating the sill cock or control valve.

   (c)   The systems supplying recirculated water and make-up water to the pool shall be constructed in conformance with Chapter 18-29 of this Code.

(Prior code § 61-18.13; Amend Coun. J. 11-9-16, p. 36266, § 20)