(A) A written application for a permit shall be accompanied by plans and specifications sufficiently detailed to enable determination of compliance with the requirements of this subchapter.
(B) The fee for a permit to install a private swimming pool above ground shall be as assessed by the Board of Trustees. The fee for a permit to construct a fence and in-ground private swimming pool shall be as assessed by the Board of Trustees.
(C) The applicant for the permit shall acknowledge in writing receipt of the following “Pool Safety Strategies.”
POOL SAFETY STRATEGIES VILLAGE OF GRAND RIDGE Never assume another adult, even a lifeguard, is watching a child. Don’t allow distractions to take your primary focus off the kids while they are in the water, and never leave them unattended even for a moment. Even children who know how to swim may panic if they get in trouble and can drown in a matter of minutes. Drowning is usually a silent death and there may not be any audible splashing to signal parents. If there is a swimming pool at home, special precautions must be taken to prevent kids from getting into the water without parents knowing it. A fence should be installed around in ground pools and ladders should be removed (or folded up) from above ground pools when not in use. The most important way to prevent water accidents is to teach kids a proper respect for water. Of course they should be able to have fun at the pool or beach without fear but they should know that they can’t breathe under water and it can be very dangerous not to follow water safety rules. Establish swimming pool safety rules. Toddlers should be taught at an early age never to run by the side of the pool and not to enter the water without an adult. Older kids should know that they should not push others in the water. Teach children to back float. Children are usually capable of back floating long before they can swim well. If kids get in a situation where they are in danger of drowning, knowing how to back float until help arrives just might save lives. Instruct babysitters about potential pool hazards to young children and about the use of protective devices, such as door alarms and latches. Emphasize the need for constant supervision. Never leave a child unsupervised near a pool. During social gatherings at or near a pool, appoint a designated watcher to protect young children from pool accidents. Adults may take turns as watcher. Otherwise, adults may become preoccupied and assume someone else is watching the children. If a child is missing, check the pool first. Seconds count in preventing death or disability. Go the edge of the pool and scan the entire pool, bottom and surface, as well as the pool area. Do not allow a young child in the pool without an adult. Do not consider young children to be drown-proof because they have had swimming lessons or are wearing a life jacket. (1) Do not use flotation devices, such as water wings, as a substitute for supervision. (2) Learn CPR. Babysitters and other caretakers should also know CPR. (3) Keep rescue equipment by the pool. Keep a phone pool side with emergency numbers posted. (4) Remove toys from, in, and around the pool when not in use, toys attract young children. (5) Never prop open the gate to the pool. (6) Keep CD players, radios, and other electrical devices away from pools or nearby wet surfaces. (7) Stay out of the pool during rain, thunder, and lightning storms. Never swim alone. Don’t allow children to play as though they are drowning. By creating a false alarm, it might delay a rescue in case of a real emergency. Avoid the use of alcohol or other drugs around the water. |
(Ord. 2009-10, passed 10-20-2009)
Cross-reference:
Fee schedule, see § 33.32