[Ord. 208, 7/8/1985; as amended by Ord. 295, 11/8/2005]
It shall be unlawful to construct or maintain a swimming pool
of whatever material, size or shape, and whether above or below ground,
unless all of the following requirements are strictly met:
A.Â
Fences. All swimming pools shall be completely surrounded by a fence
at least four feet in height and of such construction as to prohibit
the uninvited entry of children and pets.
B.Â
Decks. Any decks or walkways constructed adjacent to the swimming
pool shall be constructed of such material as to prevent slipping
or sliding under normal use and conditions.
C.Â
Equipment. Any equipment used in or around a swimming pool, including,
but not limited to, diving boards, ladders, sliding boards and benches,
shall be constructed and maintained in such a manner as to prevent
injury under normal use and conditions.
D.Â
Water Purity. The purity of the water in any swimming pool shall
be maintained at all times at a level which meets or exceeds the requirements
of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for public
swimming pools.
E.Â
Minors. No child under the age of 14 years shall swim or be permitted
to swim in the swimming pool unless supervised by an adult.
[Ord. 208, 7/8/1985]
The provisions of this Part shall not apply to rubber, plastic
or vinyl wading pools intended for temporary use by small children.
[Ord. 208, 7/8/1985; as amended by Ord. 295, 11/8/2005; and
by Ord. 323, 9/9/2014]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a
fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 plus costs and, in
default of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed
30 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
