(A) For the purposes of this chapter, words and phrases used shall have the meanings as provided in the Building Code (Chapter 152), the Zoning Code (Chapter 150), the Residential Code of Ohio (RCO), the Ohio Building Code (OBC), the Ohio Department of Health Swimming Pool Regulations, OAC 3701-31, and the International Codes collection, in that order of preference, unless otherwise defined herein.
(B) Words used are interchangeable in the past, present, or future tense; in the masculine, feminine or neuter gender; and in the singular or plural number.
(C) Where a term is not defined in any of the above referenced documents, a definition found in any other code publication of the International Code Council shall be used as applicable. Where terms are not defined in any of the documents described here, such terms shall be defined as found in any standard dictionary.
(D) Specific definitions.
BARRIER. A permanent fence, wall, building wall, or combination thereof that completely surrounds a pool or spa and obstructs access to the pool or spa.
LABELED. Equipment, materials, or products affixed with a label, seal or identifying mark of an accredited testing laboratory or inspection agency indicating that the product meets identified standards or has been testing and found suitable for a specified purpose.
ONGROUND STORABLE POOL. A residential pool which can be disassembled for storage or transport, including with flexible/nonrigid walls, or with a support frame.
PATIO COVER. A structure, attached to or detached from a one- or two-family dwelling unit, with open or glazed, or screened walls that is used for outdoor living purposes.
POOLS, LAKES, PONDS. Any outdoor body of water used for decorative aesthetics or functional purposes except swimming, or which is a component of a stormwater collection or diversion system regulated by the Stormwater Management Code (Chapter 51).
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL. See OBC, Chapter 2.
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL. See OBC, Chapter 2.
RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL. See OBC, Chapter 2.
(Ord. 25-2019, passed 8-5-19)