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Fullway valves shall be installed throughout, to insure proper functioning of the filtration and piping system.
(A) A valve shall be installed on the main suction line located in an accessible place outside the walls of the pool.
(B) Valves up to and including 2 inches in size shall be brass, and sizes over 2 inches may have cast-iron or brass bodies. All working parts of valves shall be made of noncorrosive material.
(C) Combination valves may be installed if the materials and design comply with the intent of these standards.
(1979 Code, § 158.22) (Ord. 1531, passed 6-13-1953; Am. Ord. 1818, passed 4-20-1960) Penalty, see § 158.99
(A) The portable water supply to any swimming pool shall be installed as required in Chapter 10 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
(B) Unless an approved type of filling system is installed, as required in Chapter 10 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, any source of water which may be used to fill the pool shall be equipped with backflow protection.
(C) No over-the-rim fill spout will be accepted unless located under a diving board or in a manner approved by local authorities so as to remove any hazard.
(1979 Code, § 158.23) (Ord. 1531, passed 6-13-1953; Am. Ord. 1818, passed 4-20-1960) Penalty, see § 158.99
All pool piping shall be in compliance with these standards and the installation and construction of the pool piping system shall be in accordance with the approved plans. The entire pool piping system shall be tested with a water test of 50 PSI and proved tight before covering or concealing.
(1979 Code, § 158.24) (Ord. 1531, passed 6-13-1953; Am. Ord. 1818, passed 4-20-1960) Penalty, see § 158.99
The pool owner shall be instructed in the proper care and maintenance of the pool, including the use of chlorine (or any equally effective germicide and algaecide) and the importance of proper pH (alkalinity and acidity) control.
(1979 Code, § 158.25) (Ord. 1531, passed 6-13-1953; Am. Ord. 1818, passed 4-20-1960) Penalty, see § 158.99
Wherever plumbing regulations are established, generally the requirements are similar to those listed below:
(A) Before commencing the installation of any swimming pool, a permit authorizing the work shall be obtained from the Plumbing Department. The fees shall be as follows:
(1) Public pools: $10.
(2) Residential pools: $5.
(B) Application for permits shall be accompanied by plans and calculations in pool copy, and in sufficient detail to show the following:
(1) Plot plan and elevations with dimensions drawn to scale;
(2) Pool dimensions, depth and volume in gallons;
(3) Type and size of filter systems, filtration and backwash capacities;
(4) Pool piping layout, with all pipe sizes and valves shown, and types of materials to be used;
(5) The rated capacity and head at filtration and backwash flows of the pool pump in g.p.m. with the size and type of motor; and
(6) Location and type of waste disposal system.
(1979 Code, § 158.26) (Ord. 1531, passed 6-13-1953; Am. Ord. 1818, passed 4-20-1960) Penalty, see § 158.99
(A) (1) When the Department of Buildings finds that the provisions of these regulations are not being met, or that any condition exists that endangers the life, health or safety of the users of any bathing place, he or she may order the pool closed until the condition is corrected.
(2) Continued failure to comply with these regulations shall be cause for revocation of any operating permit.
(B) (1) Any owner of a swimming pool who violates, or aids or abets any violations of, any of the provisions of this chapter, shall upon conviction, be fined not less than $25, nor more than $100.
(2) Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(1979 Code, § 158.99) (Ord. 1531, passed 6-13-1953; Am. Ord. 2291, passed 5-6-1968; Am. Ord. 3502, passed 12-19-1983)