The Building Commissioner shall not issue a permit to construct any permanent private swimming pool or any alteration, addition, remodeling or other improvement thereto unless the following design and construction requirements are observed. Permanent private swimming pools shall be constructed and maintained in conformity with the following requirements. For pools already in existence, the Building Commissioner shall furnish the owners with a program of improvements and additions which shall be carried out over a period not to exceed five years after notice, in order to comply with the requirements of this chapter, except fencing, which shall be provided six months from the effective date of this chapter (Ordinance 68-65, passed August 5, 1968).
(a) Material. The water-containing surface of artificial pools shall be light in color, impervious and provide a tight tank with smooth and easily cleaned surfaces. Exposed sand or dirt bottoms are prohibited.
(b) Water Supply and Outlets. Each pool shall be equipped with water inlets and outlets of sufficient size and proper location to provide a uniform circulation of water in all parts of the pool. All water inlets shall be located not less than one foot above the flood rim of the pool or shall be provided with a vacuum brake sufficient in size to prevent backflow in the event of lowered pressure in the public water lines. All drainage of the pool shall be into a storm outlet only.
(c) Walkways. The pool shall be completely surrounded by a walkway at least three feet in width which shall be drained away from the pool.
(d) Water in Pool. The water in the pool shall meet the requirements of the Board of Health.
(e) Recirculation. For new pools, provision shall be made for complete circulation of water through all parts of the pool. The system shall be equipped with a water recirculating system of sufficient capacity to provide a complete turnover of water at least once in twenty-four hours. The installations of new pools of the "fill and draw" type shall not be permitted.
A satisfactory recirculating system for the pool shall be installed consisting of circulating pumps, a float valve control on water supply, a hair and lint catcher, piping connections of inlets and outlets, and all other necessary fixtures and connections. All equipment must be readily accessible and every pool shall be provided with necessary equipment for the measurement of acidity or alkalinity and for residual determinations.
(f) Hair and Lint Catcher. The pump suction line of the recirculating system shall be provided with a hair and lint catcher.
(g) Hose Connections and Hose. Hose connections and hose must be of ample size and pressure to clean all of the pool area.
(h) Lighting. Where a permanent private pool is used during the hours of darkness, illumination of the pool surface and for a distance of ten feet from the edge of the pool shall be maintained between the limits of two and five candles of light (approximately one-half watt per square foot of the area required to be illuminated, where lights are placed not over ten feet above and within the limits of the area). All lighting and wiring shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all fixtures and equipment shall be "UL" approved.
(Ord. 68-65. Passed 8-5-68.)