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1395.06 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
   The following regulations shall apply to the construction of swimming pools:
   (a)   Swimming pool construction shall conform to the Building, Plumbing and Electrical Codes of the City.
   (b)   Nonportable fiberglass and plastic pools may be permitted, provided that they meet accepted safety and construction standards.
   (c)   Any accessory building which houses pumping and filtering equipment shall conform to the provisions of the Zoning Code and this Building Code.
   (d)   Illuminating lights may be erected with an intensity of no more than two footcandles, installed and shielded so as to eliminate direct rays and minimize reflected rays upon adjoining premises.
   (e)   All electrical wiring shall conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Installation shall be underground wiring in an approved conduit.
   (f)   All plumbing necessary for the connection of the intake or the outlet of a swimming pool to the City water system or sewer system shall conform to the requirements of the Plumbing Code.
   (g)   There shall be no direct cross-connection with the City or home water supply and the water supply for the pool.
   (h)   The construction of the pool shall be made in such a manner that all scum, splash and deck water shall not return to the pool, except through the filter system.
   (i)   The pool shall be kept free at all times of floating material, sediment and debris, either by an automatic surface skimmer, scum gutter or some other means.
   (j)   Every private swimming pool shall be equipped with an approved filtration system. The system shall have sufficient capacity to provide a complete turnover of the pool water in twenty-four hours or less when operated at a rate not to exceed three gallons per minute per square foot of filter area. Hair and lint strainers shall be provided so as to protect the pumps.
   (k)   A provision shall be made for positive germicidal or bacterial control by the use of chlorine, bromine or other such disinfecting agents.
   (l)   All swimming pool installations shall be completed and filled with water, and the filter system shall be in operation, before final inspection.
   (m)   The pool sides and bottom shall be constructed of smooth, nonabsorbent materials, free from cracks, and be so constructed as to be properly drained, through one or more metal grate openings. At all times when the pool is in use, water shall be sufficiently clear to see distinctly a bull's eye target, six inches in black on a white disc eighteen inches in diameter, from the side walk of the pool or the side of the pool.
   (n)   The required fence must be installed prior to filling the pool with water, unless the Building Inspector has approved other means of protection for a specified, temporary period of time.
(Ord. 94-164. Passed 8-15-94.)
1395.07 OPERATION.
   The following regulations shall apply to the operation of swimming pools:
   (a)   No person shall maintain a swimming pool on his premises without providing adequate supervision at all times when the pool is in use.
   (b)   A shepherd's crook shall be available at the pool at all times when the pool is in use as a method of rescuing floundering swimmers.
   (c)   During water shortages, the filling of swimming pools shall be regulated by the Safety-Service Director, regulating the use of water supply for lawn sprinkling.
   (d)   No swimming pool shall be drained during periods of excessive rainfall so as to overload the City sewer system.
(Ord. 72-173. Passed 10-2-72.)
1395.08 FENCING EXISTING POOLS.
   Existing outdoor swimming pools, which do not conform to the fencing requirement of this chapter, shall be brought into compliance therewith by January 1, 1973. Any pool now in operation may be continued to be used with the present fence if the fence is adequate, as determined by the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 72-173. Passed 10-2-72.)
1395.09 FILTRATION SYSTEM REQUIRED FOR EX1STING POOLS.
   All swimming pools, which at the present time have no filtration system, shall be required to install and have the same approved within one year of the effective date of this section.
(Ord. 72-173. Passed 10-2-72.)
1395.10 INSPECTION.
   The Health Department and the Building Department shall have the right, at any reasonable hour, to inspect any swimming pool for the purpose of determining that all provisions of this chapter are fulfilled and complied with. Before any swimming pool is used, a final inspection and approval must be had from the Building Department.
(Ord. 91-188. Passed 9-16-91.)
1395.11 EXISTING LAW UNAFFECTED.
   In no way are the provisions of this chapter intended to amend or alter any existing City ordinances or State statutes, provisions of which are covered in this chapter.
(Ord. 72-173. Passed 10-2-72.)
1395.12 REGISTRATION REQUIRED; FEE.
   No person shall fail to register any public swimming pool, public spa, special use pool or any combination thereof, or fail to pay the fee therefor.
(Ord. 88-170. Passed 5-16-88.)
1395.13 O.A.C. CHAPTER 3701-31 ADOPTED.
   The provisions of Chapter 3701-31 of the Ohio Administrative Code, which pertain to public swimming pools, spas and special use pools, are hereby incorporated by reference, as if fully set forth at length herein.
(Ord. 91-188. Passed 9-16-91.)
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