The provisions of this section apply to circulation systems for swimming pools.
(A) Circulation.
(1) Permitted swimming pools. A circulations system consisting of pumps, piping, return inlets and outlets, filters and other necessary equipment of adequate size to turn over the volume of water that the swimming pool is capable of containing shall be provided for the complete circulation of water keeping it free of contamination.
(2) Exempt swimming pools. Exempt swimming pools must be completely drained and refilled for use once the water contained in the swimming pool is contaminated by waste, dirt, refuse, plant growth, insects or by any other means of contamination.
(B) Maintenance of swimming pool equipment. All equipment required for circulation, filtration, fencing, decking and including all other components of the swimming pool or its required structural components by this code or the swimming pools manufacturer must be maintained in good operational condition. All mechanical equipment must be kept in good operational condition as to not cause excessive noise.
(C) Electrical requirements.
(1) All electrical installations provided for, installed and used in conjunction with swimming pools shall be in conformance with the city electrical code.
(2) No current-carrying electrical conductors shall cross swimming pools either overhead or underground or within an area so as to endanger occupants.
(3) All metal fence enclosures or railing near or adjacent to private residential swimming pool which might become electrically alive as a result of contact with broken overhead conductors or from any other cause shall be effectively grounded.
(Ord. 3876, passed 2-27-17)