The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Fence means the enclosure around a swimming pool.

Plumbing means the water pipes, underdrains, pumps, filters, drain pipes, etc.

Swimming pool means any outdoor or indoor pool which is entirely of artificial construction and provided with a controlled water supply. Portable swimming pools that are assembled for swimming and recreation for summer use and disassembled after such use are exempt from this article; except that section 126-120(b) shall apply.

(Code 1961, § 19-30(a)—(c))

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

A building permit must be obtained prior to commencement of construction of a swimming pool.

(Code 1961, § 19-30(d))

(a)

No swimming pool shall be constructed to project into any required front or side yard as provided in section 126-46 and section 126-84(f).

(b)

No swimming pool shall project nearer than five feet from the rear property line, including enclosures, on interior lots. No swimming pool shall project nearer than five feet from the rear and interior side line on corner lots.

(Code 1961, § 19-31)

All swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence complete with gate, which shall be closed at all times to exclude trespassers. The height of the fence shall be no less than six feet. The construction shall be of a type material which will prevent the ingress and egress of small children and animals. This section shall not be applicable to hotels and motels.

(Code 1961, § 19-32)

(a)

All swimming pool plumbing shall be installed by a licensed plumber and shall be inspected and approved by the plumbing inspector, who shall ensure that such installation complies with the provisions of chapter 22, article IV, and chapter 110, article V.

(b)

There shall be no physical connection between the potable public water supply system and the pool structure at a point below the maximum flow line of the pool or to the recirculation system of the swimming pool unless such physical connection is so installed and operated that no pool water can be discharged or siphoned into the potable water supply system.

(c)

All drains shall be connected to the storm drain system.

(Code 1961, § 19-33)

All electrical connections shall be installed by a licensed electrician who shall be responsible for insuring that the provision of chapter 22, article VI, chapter 110, article II and the National Electrical Code adopted and additions and modifications are met.

(Code 1961, § 19-34)

Any person who violates, or fails to comply with any provision of this article, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in section 1-13. Each day of any violation of any provision of this article shall constitute a separate offense.

(Code 1961, § 19-35)