(a) Swimming pools equipped with pool water heaters shall have a fixed thermometer installed in the main return line. The thermometer shall be located sufficiently downstream from where the water heater effluent pipe connects to the main return line to allow the mixing of the heated and unheated water. The thermometer shall be designed and located so that it may be easily read.
(b) A separate room shall be provided for the care and isolation of victims of injury, illness, or accident which is directly accessible from the pool deck. The room shall be well lighted and ventilated, and shall be large enough to permit unrestricted movement of both the victim and first-aid providers.
(c) A direct dial, hard-wired telephone that is fully operational shall be provided within the swimming pool area. The phone shall be immediately accessible from the pool deck. The phone shall be located so a clear and unobstructed view of the pool(s) is provided. Emergency telephone numbers and the facility's name and address shall be posted by the telephone.
(d) The depth of water in swimming pools shall be marked at every one foot increment of depth and at least every twenty feet of swimming pool perimeter on both the horizontal surface of the deck and the vertical surface of the pool wall. Horizontal depth markings shall be positioned to be read while standing on the deck facing the water. Depth markings on deck surfaces shall be non- slip. All numbers and letters shall be at least five inches in height and be of contrasting color with the pool walls and deck. Depth markings are not required for wading pools.
(e) Fixed, floating, or moveable platforms in swimming pools shall be constructed with an air space of at least eighteen inches between the water surface and the underside of the platform or be provided with a barrier system at the perimeter of the device to prevent access under the device.
(f) There shall be a minimum of one lifeguard stand provided for every two thousand square feet of water surface area within the pool enclosure. Additional lifeguard stands may be required where, due to the configuration of the pool, full visibility is not provided from the installed lifeguard stand.
(g) A transition line on the bottom of the pool and a floating life line shall be provided at the five foot water depth between the shallow and deep portions of the swimming pool. The transition line shall be constructed of tile that is of dark and high contrasting color. The life line and transition line shall be located within six inches on either side of the break in slope to water greater than five feet in depth. The life line shall have clearly visible floats set at not greater than five foot intervals. The transition line shall be a minimum of two inches wide. The life line shall be securely fastened to wall anchors of corrosion resistant materials which shall be recessed and shall have no projections into the pool. The line shall be of sufficient size and strength to offer a good handhold and support loads normally imposed by swimmers.
(h) There shall be no protrusions, extensions, means of entanglement or obstructions which can cause entrapment or injury.
(Ord. 07-14. Passed 12-18-07.)