Outdoor swimming pools, as defined by § 150.290(A), shall be adequately fenced to prevent uncontrolled access from the street or adjacent property.
(A) Construction requirements. A safety fence of at least five (5) feet in height as measured from ground level shall completely enclose the pool. All openings or points of entry shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates or doors. All gates or doors shall have a latch which is no less than four (4) feet above the ground level and which shall be so constructed and so placed as to be inaccessible to small children. All gates and doors shall be latched when the pool is not in use or is unattended by an adult with demonstrated swimming ability. Any opening between the bottom of the fence and the ground level shall not exceed two (2) inches and fence openings shall not exceed four (4) inches. Safety fences shall be constructed of materials with minimum spaces between the materials so as to inhibit the climbing thereof by any person.
(B) Temporary fence. No person shall introduce or cause to be introduced any water to a depth of more than twenty four (24) inches into the shallowest portion of any swimming pool newly constructed or being constructed until such time as the Building Official authorizes the filling of such pool with water. Such authorization shall be withheld until, as a minimum, the permitee has caused such pool to be completely enclosed by a swimming pool construction fence. Said construction fence shall:
(1) Be of snow fence like or similar design and be securely anchored in place;
(2) Be constructed with its base flush to the ground;
(3) Be at least four (4) feet in height and have supportive posts placed no more than eight (8) feet apart; and
(4) Remain in place until a permanent fence completely enclosing the swimming pool is installed. The permanent fence must be installed within thirty (30) days of pool completion.
(Ord. 395, passed 7-6-2010) Penalty, see § 150.999