In addition to such other requirements as may be reasonably imposed by the Health Department through rules and regulations promulgated hereunder or the Building Division, a permit to construct or approve the construction of any swimming pool or any alteration, addition, remodeling or other improvement to a swimming pool hereunder shall not issue unless the following design and construction requirements are observed, and swimming pools shall be constructed and maintained in conformity with the following requirements:
(a) Materials. The material used for lining artificial swimming pools shall be one which is light in color, is impervious, and will provide a tight tank with smooth and easily cleaned surfaces. Sand or dirt bottoms therefore are prohibited.
(b) Walls, Markings and Slope. The walls of private swimming pools to a depth up to five feet from the point where the horizontal deck and the extension of the vertical wall meet, shall not be more than two feet horizontal and five feet vertical. Conspicuous markings shall be provided showing the location in depth of the shallow and deep portions, and the location and depth of the points where the slope of the bottom of the pool changes. Special markings shall be necessary for large and odd shaped pools as prescribed by the Health Department.
(c) Floor Slopes. Private swimming pools shall have a floor slope on the shallow side of transition point not to exceed one foot vertical to seven feet horizontal. The transition point between shallow and deep water shall not be more than five feet deep.
(d) Overflow Gutters. Overflow gutters shall be provided extending completely around the pool, having adequate drainage of overflow water away from the pool.
(e) Inlets and Outlets. All pools shall be provided with at least two outlets at the deepest point of sufficient size to permit the pool to be completely drained or emptied, as prescribed by the Health Department. The outlet openings in the floor of the pool shall be designed and located to reduce suction currents and shall be covered with a proper grating. Inlets for fresh or repurified water shall be submerged and located so as to produce as nearly as possible a uniform circulation of water through the entire pool.
(f) Separate Space for Bathers and Spectators. Private and public swimming pools having locker rooms or shower rooms as appurtenant structures to a swimming pool shall be such as to provide proper routing of bathers and complete separation of bathers and spectators. Enclosures sufficiently high and strung to keep spectators outside the runways of the pool shall be provided. The pool shall be completely surrounded by a walkway at least four feet in width.
(g) Heating. All indoor pools which are to be used when the outside temperature is below 60° Fahrenheit shall be provided with facilities for uniform and adequate heating of the pool room, dressing rooms and water in the pool.
(h) Water in Pool. All swimming pools shall be provided with a potable water supply, free of cross connections with the pool or equipment, and shall be in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Board of Health of the City or the State of Ohio Health Regulations.
(i) Recirculation. Private swimming pools shall be designed and installed so that there is a pool water turn over at least once every eighteen hours, with no dead areas. For pools already in existence, the Board of Health is hereby authorized and empowered to implement a program of improvements and additions which may be carried out over a period not to exceed five years, in order to comply with these requirements for new pools. In addition thereto, the Board of Health may promulgate regulations dealing with the bathing load for pools already in existence, and if not excessive according to acceptable standards may designate the maximum number of bathers allowed at any one time or during any one day, and these standards shall not be exceeded.
A satisfactory recirculating system for the swimming pool shall be installed consisting of circulating pumps, filters which shall not filter water at a rate in excess of five gallons per minute per square foot of surface area, chemical dozing equipment (alum and alkali) or surge tank, float valve control on water supply, hair and lint catcher, chlorinator, indicator, recording and totalizing instrument, flow meters, pressure gauges and piping connections to inlets and outlets; hair and lint interceptors to draw water from the pool for recirculation prior to reaching the filter for skimming devices, and if skimmers are used, one skimming device for each 1,000 square feet of surface area or fraction thereof. Where overflow gutters are used they shall be not less than three inches deep, pitched 1/4 inch per foot to drain, and constructed in such a manner so as to be readily cleaned, and in such a manner as not to interfere with the safe and proper use of the swimming pool, or to enable foreign matter entering the gutters to be washed away by a sudden surge of entering water.
(j) Shower Baths. Public swimming pools shall have adequate shower facilities with hot and cold water and adequate in number for both males and females shall be provided. All persons entering public swimming pools shall be required to take a cleansing shower bath and soap therefor shall be provided. Private swimming pools shall maintain shower facilities in conjunction with normal residency requirements, and in accordance with the Building and Health requirements of the City.
(k) Indicating, Recording, Totalizing Instruments, Etc. When necessary, in the opinion of the Health Department, indicating, recording, totalizing instruments, flow meters or indicators and pressure gauges shall be installed at such points as may be designated by the Health Department.
(l) Drainage Systems. Swimming pools and equipment shall be equipped to be completely emptied of water, and the discharged water shall be disposed of in an approved manner that will not create a nuisance to adjoining property.
(m) Drinking Water. Lavatory and drinking water supplies shall be adequate in quality and quantity.
(n) Walks. All private inground swimming pools shall have walkways not less than four feet in width, extending entirely around the pool. Where curbs or sidewalks are used around any swimming pool, they shall have a non-slip surface for a width of not less than one foot at the edge of the pool, and shall be so arranged to prevent return of surface water to the pool.
(o) Lighting. Satisfactory lighting must be provided for all accessory and appurtenant facilities.
(p) Hose. Hose connections and hose must be of ample size and pressure to clean all of the pool area.
(q) Steps and Ladders. Private swimming pools shall have one or more means of egress. Treads on steps or ladders shall have non-slip surfaces and handrails on both sides, except that handrails may be omitted when there are not more than four steps or when they extend the full width of the side or end of the pool.
(r) Disinfecting Equipment. Disinfecting equipment adequate for the purpose must be provided as an integral part of the swimming pool.
(s) Accessibility of Equipment. All equipment must be readily accessible and every pool shall be provided with necessary equipment for the measurement of acidity or alkalinity and for residual determinations. The equipment room shall be satisfactorily located and adequately drained.
(t) Dressing Rooms. Dressing rooms for public swimming pools shall be adequately designed, located, drained, equipped, lighted and ventilated.
(u) Toilets. Toilet facilities for public swimming pools shall be provided and shall be adequately designed and located with separate facilities for men and women. (Ord. 1977-81. Passed 5-10-77.)