(A) All pools over two feet in depth shall have a permit.
(B) All pools/spas must conform to the Village Code and comply with the current Michigan Residential Code, Appendix G.
(C) All pools are to be at least six feet from lot lines, with no projection into or over easements.
(D) A backflow check valve must be installed on an outside faucet that will be used to fill the pool with a hose. For in-ground pools or any pool equipped with a permanent water supply, the filler pipe shall be built with an approved air gap.
(E) Electrical permit(s) must be obtained through the Branch County Building Inspector's office (or the appropriate governing agency) as required for any lights or outlets, or electrical equipment to be installed, including pool filter equipment.
(F) All pools are to be located a minimum of ten feet horizontally from all overhead power carrying wires (such as village or consumers).
(G) All electrical equipment including power supply cords used with all pools shall be protected by ground fault circuit interrupters.
(H) A ground fault circuit interrupter protected receptacle shall be installed no closer than five feet, nor farther than 20 feet from outside wall of pool. No other receptacles shall be located within ten feet of pool unless separated by a barrier.
(I) All metallic parts of the pool or other structures within five feet of the pool and carrying electric current shall be bonded together with a solid #8 copper conductor for grounding purposes.
(J) Swimming pool safety devices: Every person owning land on which there is situated a swimming pool, which contains 24 inches (610 mm) or more of water in depth at any point, shall erect and maintain thereon an adequate enclosure either surrounding the property or pool area, sufficient to make such body of water inaccessible to small children. Such enclosure, including gates therein, shall be not less than four feet (1219 mm) above the underlying ground. All gates shall be self-closing and shall have a self-latching device and open outward away from pool. Access gates shall comply with the requirements of Section AG 105.2, Items 1 through 7, and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away from the pool and shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Where the release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate;
(1) The release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate and at least three inches (76 mm) below the top of the gate; and
(2) The gate and barrier shall not have an opening greater than ½ inch (13 mm) within 18 inches (457 mm) of the release mechanism.
(K) Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a four-inch (102 mm) diameter sphere. Solid barriers shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
(L) Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches (1143 mm), the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 1-3/4 inches (44 mm) in width. Decorative cutouts shall not exceed 1-3/4 inches (44 mm) in width.
(M) Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall not be more than 1-3/4 inches (44 mm).
(N) Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) square unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openings to not more than 1-3/4 inches (44 mm).
(O) Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more, spacing between vertical members shall not exceed four inches (102 mm). Decorative cutouts shall not exceed 1-3/4 inches (44 mm) in width.
(P) Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier, one of the following shall apply:
(1) All doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an alarm which produces an audible warning when the door and its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm shall sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds immediately after the door is opened. The alarm shall have a minimum sound pressure ring of 85 dBA at ten feet (3048 mm) and the sound of the alarm shall be distinctive from other household sounds such as smoke alarms, telephones, and door bells. The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm shall be equipped with manual means, such as touch pads or switches, to de-activate temporarily the alarm for a single opening from either direction. Such de-activation shall last for not more than 15 seconds. The de-activation touch pads or switches shall be located at least 54 inches (1372 mm) above the threshold of the door.
(2) The pool shall be equipped with an approved power safety cover and comply with AG107.1 Standards.
(3) Where an above-ground pool is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted to top of the pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then:
(a) The ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access, or
(b) The ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets the requirements of Section AG105.2, Items 1 through 10. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening created shall not allow the passage of a four-inch sphere.
(Q) Swimming pool specifications must be made available for all inspections.
(R) Must obtain electrical permit.
(S) Underground wiring shall not be permitted under the pool or under the area extending five feet horizontally from the inside wall of pool.
(T) Underground direct burial bale must be 18 inches deep (110 V circuits - 220 V circuits must be 24 inches deep).
(U) Plan submittal:
(1) Above-ground pools:
(a) Site plan:
1. Show location of pool in reference to property lines, principle building, accessory structure.
2. Show location, height and style of enclosures (fences).
3. Show location of overhead power lines (distance to pool).
4. Indicate location of electrical and pump/filter.
5. If a removable ladder is to be used or attached ladder requiring to be raised.
(b) Pool plan:
1. Show description of pool shape and size.
2. Indicate materials used.
3. If deck is built, show supports and height off grade.
(2) In-ground pools:
(a) Site plan:
1. Show location of pool in reference to property lines, principle building and accessory structures.
2. Indicate materials used.
3. Indicate steel layout.
4. Show electrical grounding.
5. Provide a sectional view showing depth, location of diving board, steps, and ladder.
6. Show composition and width of walking surface around the pool.
7. Indicate plumbing and heating.
(Ord. 300.1722, passed 3-12-2018)