[CC 1979 §24-2; Ord. No. 72-420 §28, 8-7-1972; Ord. No. 73-456 §3, 5-7-1973]
The regulations contained herein are in addition to the requirements set forth in the Building Code adopted at Section 500.010 of this Code and all such provisions must be complied with. The failure to comply with these provisions shall constitute an ordinance violation. This Chapter supplements the adopted building code of the City of Manchester and shall apply to all pools, whether existing or to be constructed within the City.
[CC 1979 §24-3; Ord. No. 72-420 §1, 8-7-1972]
All swimming pools used for swimming or bathing shall be in
conformity with the requirements of this Chapter; however, the provisions
of this Chapter shall not be applicable to any such pool less than
twenty-four (24) inches deep, or having a surface area less than two
hundred fifty (250) square feet except when such pools are permanently
equipped with a water recirculating system or involve structural materials
or foundations. For purposes of this Chapter, pools are classified
as private swimming pools or public and semipublic swimming pools,
as defined in this Chapter.
[CC 1979 §24-8; Ord. No. 72-420 §6, 8-7-1972; Ord.
No. 73-455 §1, 5-7-1973]
The location of a private swimming pool shall not encroach upon
any yard requirements set forth in the zoning ordinance of the City
as required for an accessory building in residential zoning requirements.
In any event, no swimming pool, both in-ground and above-ground shall
be located less than ten (10) feet (measured from edge of water surface)
from any side or any rear property line nor shall any accessory structure
(decking, patio, sidewalk, pump house, etc.) be located closer than
five (5) feet from any side or rear property line.
[CC 1979 §24-16; Ord. No. 72-420 §16, 8-7-1972; Ord. No. 10-1970 §1, 2-1-2010]
A.
Filter
backwash (i.e. the result of the rinsing and/or cleaning of cartridge
or sand filters) shall be discharged to the sanitary sewer system
unless such may be discharged onto the pool owner's property in a
manner which will have it entirely absorbed into such pool owner's
ground. Filter backwash water may not be discharged off site to streets
or the storm system, nor may such be discharged in a manner as to
flow onto a neighboring property or street.
B.
Swimming
pools shall be drained according to the following procedure:
1.
A pool
may be emptied by discharging to the stormwater system if the chlorine
content is less than or equal to one (1) part per million and is free
of other chemicals;
2.
The
pH level of the water must be tested prior to discharge and must fall
within a range of 5.5 — 11.5;
3.
The
water to be discharged must not be cloudy or discolored and must be
free of algae and contaminants;
4.
Water
may be drained on the owner's property, provided it drains to a drainage
channel or along the curb line gutter of a paved street;
5.
Water
must be monitored to ensure that it does not cause any erosion of
any drainage channel;
6.
Discharges
of pool water containing pollutants such as chlorine, sediment or
organic debris must be drained to the sanitary sewers.
[CC 1979 §24-20; Ord. No. 72-420 §24, 8-7-1972]
Any person violating any provisions of this Chapter shall be
subject to the immediate closing of the subject pool with or without
notice from the City if the health or safety of any person situated
in the City may be affected thereby. Any closing of such pool must
be accompanied with the list of actions which must be taken before
such pool may be reopened.
