(A) Outdoor Pools - Public or Private. All outdoor pools which exceed two (2) feet or 24 inches in depth or two hundred fifty (250) square feet in area shall be completely surrounded by walls or fencing not less than six (6) foot high and of a design that will restrain the entrance of trespassers. Ornamental fencing shall not have over four (4) inches of air space between pickets.
(B) Access to residential pools shall be restricted by one of the following means.
(1) Wall or fence not less than four feet high and completely surrounding the pool and deck area with the exception of self-closing and latching gates and doors, both capable of being locked.
(2) Other means not less than four feet high and deemed impenetrable by the enforcing authority at the time of construction and completely surrounding the pool and deck area when the pool is not in use.
(3) A combination of divisions (B)(1) and (2) of this section that completely surround the pool and deck with the exception of self-closing and latching gates and doors which are capable of being locked, this applies to divisions (B)(1) and (2) of this section and this division (B)(3) only.
(4) A power safety pool cover that:
(a) Shall provide a continuous connection between the cover and the deck so as to prohibit access to the pool when the cover is completely drawn over the pool;
(b) Shall be mechanically operated such that the cover cannot be drawn open or retracted without the use of a:
1. Key;
2. Key and switch; or
3. Touch pad with a personal access code;
(c) Is installed with track, rollers, guides, or other accessories necessary to accomplish divisions (B)(4)(a) and (b) of this section, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions; and
(d) Shall bear an identification tag indicating that the cover satisfies the requirements of ASTMF 1345-19 (reapproved 2003), standards performance specifications for safety covers and labeling requirements for all covers for swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs, as published by ASTM International for power safety pool covers.
(Ord. 1999-15, passed 12-6-99; Am. Ord. 2013-5, passed 7-1-13)