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All private in ground pools, above ground pools, spas and hot tubs shall be designed and constructed in conformance with the appropriate ANSI/NSPI standard as listed in § 1450.12.
(Ord. 3716, passed 8-4-1961; Am. Ord. O2007-38, passed 4-17-2007)
Suction outlets shall be designed to produce circulation through the pool or spa. Single outlet systems, such as utomatic vacuum cleaner systems, or other such multiple suction outlets whether isolated by valves or otherwise shall be protected against user entrapment in accordance with ANSI/ASME A112.19.
(Ord. 3716, passed 8-4-1961; Am. Ord. O2007-38, passed 4-17-2007)
(a) One or more means of egress shall be provided from the pool. Treads and steps on ladders shall have nonslip surfaces and handrails on both sides.
(b) All swimming pool accessories shall be designed, constructed and installed so as not to be safety hazards. All installations for diving boards shall be properly anchored, designed and located for maximum safety.
(c) Where curbs or sidewalks are used around any swimming pool, they shall have a nonslip surface.
(d) No overhead electrical conductors shall be installed within ten feet of any swimming pool. All metal fences, enclosures or railings near or adjacent to which bathers have access and which may become electrically alive as a result of contact with broken overhead conductors, shall be effectively grounded.
(e) All underwater pool lights shall be run in rigid conduit and shall be properly grounded.
(f) Every person owning land on which there is situated a swimming pool shall erect and maintain thereon an adequate enclosure surrounding either the property or pool area. Such enclosure, including the gates, must not be less than four feet high. The enclosure or fence shall be constructed of durable material, which may be of galvanized steel fabric, metal, wood, masonry or other material that will provide for a permanent separation. All posts and fittings used shall be substantially sound. All gates must be automatically self-latching with latches placed not less than four feet above the ground and no less than three inches below the top of the fence on the pool side. No enclosure shall have a space over four inches between finished grade and the bottom edge.
(g) A natural barrier, hedge, pool cover or other protective device approved by the Chief Building Official may be used so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substituted device is not less than the protection afforded by the enclosure, gate and latch.
(Am. Ord. O2007-38, passed 4-17-2007)
All appurtenances such as showers, dressing rooms, equipment houses and other buildings and structures shall comply with the applicable requirements of Part Twelve - the Planning and Zoning Code and Part Fourteen - the Building and Housing Code.
(Ord. 3716, passed 8-4-1961; Am. Ord. O2007-38, passed 4-17-2007)
All pool piping shall be inspected and approved before being covered or concealed. When the entire pool system is completed, it shall be tested and proved tight, to the satisfaction of the Division of Inspection, under a water pressure of not less than 50 P.S.I.
(Ord. 3716, passed 8-4-1961; Am. Ord. O2007-38, passed 4-17-2007)
ANSI/NSPI
ANSI/INPI-3 Standard for Permanently Installed Residential spas,
ANSI/NSPI-4 Standard for Above-ground/On-ground Swimming Pools
ANSI/NSPI-5 Standard for Residential In-ground Swimming Pools
ANSI/NSPI-6 Standard for Residential Portable Spas
ANSI/ASME A112.19.8m-1987 Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs and Whirlpool Bathing Appliances
ASTM F 1346-91 Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for all Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
ASME A112.19.17 Manufactures Safety Vacuum Release Systems (SVRS)for Residential and Commercial Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub and Wading Pool
(Ord. O2007-38, passed 4-17-2007)
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