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BUILDING INSPECTOR. Any member of the Department of Buildings authorized to make inspections.
HEALTH OFFICER. The health authority having jurisdiction in the city or his or her authorized representative.
OWNER. The person, firm or corporation who owns the property on which the pool is built.
POOL AREA. The pool with the related deck area used by bathers.
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL. A swimming pool held out for use by the general public, transient residents of motels and hotels, members or residents of apartments, country clubs, community associations, summer camps or public or private schools.
RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL. Any constructed pool which is used or intended to be used as a swimming pool in connection with a single-family residence, and available only to the family of the householder and his or her private guests.
SPRAY POOL. An artificial or semiartificial hard-surfaced drainage area designed to remove water, at a rate sufficient to prevent impounding, from a shower or spray nozzle used in conjunction therewith for the spraying of human beings.
SWIMMING POOL. An artificial or semi- artificial basin or tank, including all appurtenant equipment, structures and facilities, for the purpose of impounding water to a depth of more than 2-1/2 feet for the immersion or partial immersion of human beings.
WADING POOL. An artificial or semi-artificial basin or tank, including all auxiliary equipment, structures and facilities, for the purpose of impounding water to a depth not greater than 2-1/2 feet for the immersion or partial immersion of human beings.
(1979 Code, § 158.01) (Ord. 2291, passed 5-6-1958; Am. Ord. 3502, passed 12-19-1983)
(A) The provisions of these regulations relating to the design, construction, alteration and maintenance of sanitation and safety features shall apply to the uses and operation of all swimming pools, wading pools and spray pools constructed of concrete, concrete units, gunite method, with vertical and horizontal reinforcing, formed plastic or metal.
(B) Pool construction of concrete units may be used with cavities grouted and reinforced, with walls placed on 8 inch by 16 inch integral stepped concrete footings. Footings shall have reinforcing dowels placed at 2 feet on center intervals. When pool wall construction is of reinforced cast concrete, steel or concrete units, a pool bottom of packed sand is permitted, provided that a plastic pool liner is used.
(C) Concrete units grouted and reinforced four feet on center may be used with 8 inch by 16 inch pilasters at 12 foot intervals.
(D) The Building Commissioner shall, however, have the right to order changes in existing pools and related facilities or in their operation if it is found that any condition exists that endangers the life or safety of the users of these swimming pools.
(E) The installation of pools primarily constructed of fiberglass, vinyl or other similar noncementitious materials, and not necessarily conforming to all portions of this chapter may be installed subject to the approval of the Building Commissioner, if after his or her tests safe construction is found to exist.
(F) In addition to the requirements of this chapter, the requirements of the Plumbing, Building, Electrical and Zoning Codes of the city shall apply to the construction, maintenance and operation of all swimming pools.
(1979 Code, § 158.02) (Ord. 2291, passed 5-6-1958; Am. Ord. 3502, passed 12-19-1983) Penalty, see § 158.99
(A) A permit shall be obtained from the Department of Buildings before any bathing place may be altered, remodeled or constructed. Plans and specifications must be approved by the Department of Buildings prior to the issuance of the permit. Upon completion and before use, the owner shall make application to the Department of Buildings for an occupancy permit and final inspection shall include plumbing and electrical approval.
(B) Fee schedule:
(1) Wading pool: $3.
(2) Residential or private swimming pool: $10.
(3) Public swimming pool: $20.
(C) Plumbing and electrical permits shall be secured before the building permit is approved.
(1979 Code, § 158.03) (Ord. 2291, passed 5-6-1958; Am. Ord. 3502, passed 12-19-1983) Penalty, see § 158.99
Any materials which will provide a tight tank with light-colored, smooth, and easily cleaned surfaces may be used for the pool structure, upon approval by the Department of Buildings.
(1979 Code, § 158.04) (Ord. 2291, passed 5-6-1958; Am. Ord. 3502, passed 12-19-1983) Penalty, see § 158.99
Pools may be of any dimension or shape, provided they are not hazardous to bathers.
(1979 Code, § 158.05) (Ord. 2291, passed 5-6-1958; Am. Ord. 3502, passed 12-19-1983) Penalty, see § 158.99
Swimming and wading pools shall be subject to all the provisions of the Zoning Code of the city.
(1979 Code, § 158.06) (Ord. 2291, passed 5-6-1958; Am. Ord. 3502, passed 12-19-1983) Penalty, see § 158.99
Slope and design of the bottom of the pool shall conform to generally accepted standards for safety, subject to the approval of the Building Commissioner.
(1979 Code, § 158.07) (Ord. 2291, passed 5-6-1958; Am. Ord. 3502, passed 12-19-1983) Penalty, see § 158.99
Two or more means of egress must be provided for all pools having a perimeter greater than 100 feet, and 1 means of egress for pools 100 feet or less. The number and location of egresses shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Buildings. The treads of all steps, ladders and stepholes shall be of nonslip construction.
(1979 Code, § 158.08) (Ord. 2291, passed 5-6-1958; Am. Ord. 3502, passed 12-19-1983) Penalty, see § 158.99
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