BACKWASH PIPING. The piping which extends from the backwash outlet of the filter to its terminus at the point of disposal.
FACE PIPING. The piping with all valves and fittings which is used to connect the filter system together as a unit.
FILTER. Any material or apparatus by which water is clarified.
FILTER ELEMENT. That part of a filter device which removes the suspended particles from the water.
FILTER MEDIA. The fine material at the surface of the filter element which entraps the suspended particles.
FILTER ROCK. Graded rock and gravel used to support filter sand.
FILTER SAND. A type of filter media.
INLET. The fitting or opening through which water enters the pool.
MAIN OUTLET. The outlet at the deep portion of the pool through which the main flow of water leaves the pool.
MAIN SUCTION. The line connecting the main outlet to the pump suction.
OVERFLOW GUTTER. A trough in the wall of the pool which may be used as an overflow and to skim the pool surface.
POOL DECKS. The paved area around the pool.
POOL DEPTHS. The distance between the floor of the pool and the maximum operating level.
RECEPTOR. An approved plumbing fixture or device of such material, shape and capacity as to adequately receive the discharge from indirect waste piping, so constructed and located so as to be readily cleaned, and connected to a sewer or dry well. It may also be connected to a lawn sprinkler system properly protected by a vacuum breaker to protect city water.
RECIRCULATING PIPING. The piping from the pool to the filter and return to the pool, through which water circulates.
RECIRCULATING SKIMMER. A device connected with the pump suction used to skim the pool over a self-adjusting weir and return the water to the pool through the filter.
RETURN PIPING. The piping which carries the filtered water from the filter to the pool.
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 private guests.
SWIMMING POOL. Any constructed pool used for swimming or bathing, over 24 inches in depth, or with a surface area exceeding 250 square feet.
UNDERDRAIN. An appurtenance at the bottom of the filter to assure equal distribution of water through the filter media.
VACUUM FITTING. The fitting in the wall of the pool which is used as a convenient outlet for connecting the underwater suction cleaning equipment.
VACUUM PIPING. The piping which connects the vacuum fitting to the pump suction.
(1979 Code, § 158.20) (Ord. 1531, passed 6-13-1953; Am. Ord. 1818, passed 4-20-1960) Penalty, see § 158.99