§ 150.44 IMPOSITION OF FINE, PENALTY NOT TO EXCUSE VIOLATION.

   The imposition of any fine or penalty for a violation of this subchapter shall not be construed as excusing or permitting the continuance of the violation.

('69 Code, § 6-33) (Ord. 121, passed 8-16-65)

SWIMMING POOLS AND BARRIERS

§ 150.50 DEFINITION.

   For the purpose of this subchapter the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   SWIMMING POOL. A body of water, which is deeper than six inches at its deepest point, which is wider than three feet, and which is contained in an artificially created or built receptacle affixed to the earth or resting on the ground, used or intended to be used for swimming or wading. The terms of this subchapter shall apply to all portable pools while containing water. SWIMMING POOL shall include any body of water located on private property of the depth and width herein provided, such as, but not limited to, ponds, brooks, fish ponds, and ponds for growing aquatic plants. Therapeutic pools or spas shall be subject to the requirements of this section.

('69 Code, § 6-44) (Ord. 96, passed 7-15-63; Am. Ord. 490, passed 1-29-79; Am. Ord. 1028, passed 3-17-93)

§ 150.51 PERMIT FOR POOL OR POOL BARRIER CONSTRUCTION; WHEN REQUIRED.

   Before any work on a swimming pool or a swimming pool safety barrier is commenced, permits shall be secured for all swimming pools and for the safety barriers. Plans shall contain all details necessary to show compliance with the terms and conditions of this subchapter. No swimming pool permit shall be issued unless simultaneously therewith a permit is secured for the erection of the required safety barrier. If the premises are already enclosed, a permit for the safety barrier shall not be required, if, upon inspection of the premises, the existing barrier is proven to be satisfactory.

('69 Code, § 6-48) (Ord. 33, passed 3-2-61) Penalty, see § 10.99