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Pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence or walls erected along the perimeter of the pool deck. All fence openings or points of entry into the pool enclosure shall be equipped with gates. Fences and gates shall be at least 5 feet (1525 mm) in height above the grade level outside the enclosure and shall meet the requirements for guards in the Chicago Building Code. All gates shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices placed at least 54 inches (1372 mm) above adjacent walking surfaces.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
The slope of the bottom of any part of the pool in which the water is less than 5 feet (1525 mm) in depth shall not be more than 1 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (6.67 percent slope). The maximum slope where the water is 5 feet (1525 mm) or more in depth shall not exceed 1 unit vertical in 3 units horizontal (33.3 percent slope).
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
At least two means of egress in the form of steps, ladders or step holes shall be provided from the pool. At least one 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 non-slip material and shall be at least 3 inches (75 mm) wide for their full length. Steps, ladders and step holes shall be provided with a handrail on both sides.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
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 4 inches (100 mm); the overflow gutter bottom shall have a slope toward each drain and have a pitch not less than 1/4 inch to the foot (6 mm to 300 mm); drain spacings shall be a minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm) on center; drain pipelines shall be at least 3 inches (75 mm) in diameter; outlet fixtures shall have a grate opening of at least twice the cross-sectional area of the drain pipe; the drain lines shall have an indirect connection to the sewer.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
All water recirculation system inlets and makeup water facilities shall be located, equipped and constructed in accordance with Sections 18-29-1204.4.9.1 through 18-29-1204.4.9.3.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
Water recirculation system inlets shall be located to produce uniform circulation 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 (6096 mm) on center around the entire perimeter of the pool and shall discharge at a minimum depth of 10 inches (254 mm) below the pool overflow level.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
Pools shall be equipped with suitable facilities for adding makeup water as needed. There shall be no physical connection between the water supply line and the pool system. If the makeup water is added directly to the pool, the outlet shall be at least 6 inches (150 mm) above the upper rim of the pool. If the makeup water line discharges to a surge or balancing tank, the point of discharge shall be at least 6 inches (150 mm) above the rim of the tank. If a hose connection from a sill cock or other plumbing fixture is to be used for supplying makeup water, then a vacuum breaker shall be installed between the sill cock or control valve at the fixture and the hose connection.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
The systems supplying recirculated water and makeup water to the pool shall be constructed in conformance with Article 6 of this chapter, with the exception that the system supplying recirculated water can utilize Schedule 40 PVC pipe.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
Water recirculation system outlets and water discharge facilities shall be located, equipped and constructed in accordance with Sections 18-29-1204.4.10.1 through 18-29-1204.4.10.3.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
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