No person shall locate, construct, or install any pool or make any changes therein or on the appurtenances thereof without first obtaining building and electrical permits as required and set forth by this chapter.
A swimming pool is defined as any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 24 inches deep, including in-ground, on-ground and above- ground swimming pools, hot tubs and spas.
In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, the following standards and provisions shall also apply:
(a) Every swimming pool (including existing pools and except those three (3) feet high above the surrounding grade within three (3) feet, with retractable steps or ladders) shall be completely enclosed by a barrier or fence of sturdy construction not less than 45 inches in height, measured from the level of the ground where located, which shall be of such design and construction as to effectively prevent a child from crawling or otherwise passing through or under such fence. Each gate in such barrier or fence shall be self-closing and self- latching and shall be provided with a secure lock and shall be kept locked at all times when the depth of water in the pool exceeds 24 inches, unless said pool is in use or is under the immediate observation of a responsible person. Where the release mechanism of the gate is located less than 54 inches from grade, the release mechanism shall be on the pool side of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate. Any such fence shall be located in compliance with the Zoning Code. Retractable steps or ladders for above-ground pools shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access and shall be so secured at all times when the depth of water in the pool exceeds 24 inches, unless said pool is in use or is under the immediate observation of a responsible person. Decks built adjoining above-ground pools shall be provided with conforming barriers and gates. Spas and hot tubs with approved and labeled safety covers conforming to A.S.T.M. F1346-91 are exempt from the barrier requirements.
(b) All lights used for illuminating such pool or the surrounding areas shall be so designed, located and installed as to confine the direct beams thereof to the lot or parcel on which the pool is located, and so as not to constitute a nuisance or undue annoyance to occupants of abutting property and shall be in conformance with Chapter 1169 of the Planning and Zoning Code regulating outdoor lighting.
(c) Provision shall be made for drainage of the pool into a public storm sewer or sanitary sewer. If there is a ditch or natural watercourse of sufficient size and gradient adjacent to the pool location to carry off the water satisfactorily, drainage may be into such ditch or watercourse as approved by the City Engineer. Permission must be obtained from the City Engineer before the pool is drained in whole or in any substantial amount, in order to prevent overloading the sewer or ditch. In no case shall the pool be drained directly or indirectly into any street.
(d) Every pool, including existing pools, shall be provided with an approved filtration system. Electrical installations shall conform to the National Electrical Code as adopted at the time of the installation for both storable and permanently installed pools.
(1969 Code 151.49)
(1969 Code 151.49)