(A) The following requirements shall be applicable to all private swimming pools:
(1) Location.
(a) No portion of the pool shall be located in the property frontage of any premises.
(b) No portion of the pool shall be located in the side yard area; that is the area between the corner side property line and the building corner side property line, and the building corner line and the building setback line as defined in the zoning ordinance for a corner lot, unless the side yard area is fenced with a privacy fence as defined in the village fence ordinance not less than five feet in height.
(c) No portion of the pool shall be located closer than two feet horizontally to any buried power cable and no closer than ten feet horizontally to any overhead power line.
(2) Water supply and pH.
(a) Every private pool shall be equipped with suitable facilities for the initial filling of the pool, and for adding make-up water as needed.
(b) The water supply for private pool shall be secured from water works distribution system servicing the village.
(c) There shall be no physical connection between the water supply line and the pool system.
(d) The fresh water supply point of discharge to the pool, whether through hose or pipe, shall be firmly fixed at least six inches above the overflow level of the pool; or, if a surge of balancing tank is used, the point of discharge shall be firmly fixed at least six inches above the rim of the tank. When a hose connection from a sill cock or other plumbing fixture is used, an approved vacuum breaker shall be installed between the sill cock or control valve at the fixture and the hose connection. The vacuum breaker shall be installed at a height not less than seven feet six inches above the floor, platform, or ground upon which a person would stand when operating the sill cock or control valve.
(e) The water when in the pool shall be clear and non-turbid within the pH range of 7.2 to 7.6. A standard test kit to determine the pH shall be provided at all private pools, and shall be used to daily check on the adequacy of the pH treatment.
(3) Recirculation system. Every private pool shall be equipped with a water recirculation system. The recirculation system shall consist of pumping equipment; a hair and lint catcher; rapid pressure filters, together with all necessary pipe connections to the pool inlets and outlets and for backwashing the filters; and equipment for disinfecting the pool water.
(a) Pump and filter capacity. The recirculation pump and filter tank and surface area shall be sufficient to achieve the minimum turnover, filtration, and backwashing rates required by this chapter.
(b) Turnover period and filtration rate. There shall be one turnover of the entire contents of the pool every twelve hours or less at a filtration rate of not more than three gallons per square foot of filter area per minute.
(c) Hair and lint catcher. A hair and lint catcher shall be installed on the suction side of the recirculation pump to prevent hair, lint, and other extraneous matter from reaching the pump and filters. The hair and lint catcher shall be designed that it can easily be dismantled for cleaning and inspection.
(d) Filter backwashing and rate. The filters shall be backwashed at regular intervals at a minimum rate of ten gallons per square foot of filter area per minute, or at the manufacturer’s recommended backwash flow rate, whichever is greater. The backwash cycle shall be continued until the backwash is clear. All backwash water and effluents shall be discharged to the sewer through an indirect connection.
(e) Filtration equipment. Every rapid pressure filter shall be equipped with readily accessible air relief valves, loss of head or pressure gauges on the inlet and outlet pipes to determine frequency of cleaning, and an access head or hole large enough to permit inspection, maintenance, and repair work. A sight glass that can be easily removed for cleaning shall be provided in the effluent line from the filter unit. Operating instructions shall be properly designated with metal tags, indicating purpose.
(f) Inlets and outlets. Water circulation system inlets shall be located to produce uniform circulation of water throughout the pool and to carry pool bottom deposits to the outlet. A minimum of one recirculation system inlet shall be provided for each 500 square feet or fraction thereof of surface area of the pool. The inlets shall discharge at a minimum of ten inches below the pool overflow level. A main outlet which connects to the recirculation system shall be placed at the deepest point in the pool and fitted with a safe grating. No direct connection shall be made from the outlet to the sewer.
(g) Water disinfection equipment. Equipment shall be provided for the disinfection of the pool water. Any disinfection method using materials other than chlorine compounds shall be subject to the written approval of the Public Health Officer. Disinfection equipment installed for the use of chlorine compounds shall have sufficient capacity to maintain a minimum free chlorine residual of 0.5 parts per million. The disinfection shall be introduced into the recirculation system ahead of the filters. A test kit with permanent color standards shall be provided at every private pool, and be used at frequent intervals to check on the adequacy of the chlorine treatment.
(4) Steps and ladders.
(a) In every pool having a depth of water greater than two feet at least one means of egress in the form of steps or a ladder shall be provided.
(b) In every pool having both a shallow and a deep end, two or more means of egress in the form of steps or ladders shall be provided. One such means of egress shall be at the deep end and at the shallow end of the pool.
(c) Tread of steps and ladders shall be constructed of non-slip material at least 2-½ inches wide for their full length, and shall be equipped with a handrail on both sides.
(5) Electrical requirements. All electrical installations used with the pool shall be in compliance with the village code. All circuits will be with ground- fault circuit type of installation. All metal fences in the pool area shall be effectively grounded.
(6) Lighting. A system of artificial lighting sufficient to light all parts of the pool, the water therein, and the entire pool area shall be permanently installed at all indoor pools and any outdoor pool to be used at night.
(7) Operation and maintenance.
(a) Pool attended. In pools having a water depth of two feet or greater, such pool shall be attended by an adult when pool is in use.
(b) Lifesaving equipment. Every swimming or wading pool having a depth of water two feet or greater shall be equipped with at least one lifesaving device such as a ring or a strong pole with blunt ends not less than 12 feet in length.
(c) Maintenance. All pools and equipment shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(d) Nuisance and hazards. No pool shall be used or kept filled if these conditions are not maintained or if the pool or equipment becomes a public health hazard or nuisance.
(8) Authority to close. The President and the Board of Trustees shall designate the person who shall have the authority to close any pool immediately when failure to meet the sanitary and safety requirements of this chapter constitutes an immediate, major hazard to health or life.
(B) All permanent private pools shall comply with the additional regulations in §§ 157.20 through 157.25.
(Ord. 82-13, passed - -82; Am. Ord. 88-15, passed 6-2-88) Penalty, see § 157.99