[R.O. 2009 §515.010; Ord. No. 90 §1, 6-3-1958]
As used in this Chapter, the following term shall have the prescribed
meaning:
Any artificially constructed pool of water, including all
appurtenances concerning its use, used or intended for use of swimming
or bathing, either family, group, public, either with or without payment
of admission fees, which is, or over, eighteen (18) inches in depth
or with a water surface area exceeding one hundred fifty (150) square
feet. It does not include portable wading pools with less depth than
twenty-four (24) inches or less area than one hundred fifty (150)
square feet which are refilled with water and used for children.
[R.O. 2009 §515.020; Ord. No. 90 §2, 6-3-1958]
All piping, filters and appurtenances used for the proper functioning
of the swimming pool, are defined as follows:
The piping which extends from the backwash outlets of the
filters to its terminus at the point of disposal.
The piping, with all valves and fittings, which is used to
connect the filter system together as a unit.
Any material or apparatus by which water is clarified.
The piping from the deepest part of the pool to the inlet
or suction side of the pump.
An approved plumbing fixture or device of such material,
shape and capacity as to adequately receive the discharge from indirect
waste piping, so constructed and located as to be readily cleaned.
The piping which extends from the outlet side of the filters
to the pool.
An appurtenance at the bottom of the filter to assure equal
distribution of water through the filter media.
The piping from the suction side of the circulating pump
connected to a fitting located below the water line and inside of
the swimming pool.
[R.O. 2009 §515.030; Ord. No. 90 §3, 6-3-1958]
A.
Before
any swimming pool may be constructed, an application for a permit
therefor shall be made to the office of the Building Commissioner.
Written plans, specifications and any pertinent information pertaining
thereto shall be submitted in duplicate. No permit shall be issued
until approval of plans and specifications by the Building Commissioner.
All plans and specifications shall conform to the provisions of this
Chapter before approval.
B.
Revocation Of Permit. If at any time during construction
there should be any deviation from the original plans and specifications
as submitted, the Building Commissioner shall order the stoppage of
work until approval of any change is given in writing. Revised plans
shall be presented in ample time to allow certification of approval
before commencement of work on that part being revised.
[R.O. 2009 §515.040; Ord. No. 90 §4, 6-3-1958]
A.
The
following information must accompany application:
1.
Plat and profile plan, elevations with dimensions all drawn to scale,
including pool deck.
2.
Pool dimensions, depth and volume in gallons, specifications of wall
and floor construction.
3.
Type and size of filter systems, filtration and backwash capacities.
4.
Description of chemical feeders for soda ash and alum and chlorine.
5.
Pool piping layout, all pipe sizes shown, types of materials to be
used.
6.
The rated capacity and head at filtration and backwash flows of the
pool pump in G.P.M. with size and type of motor.
7.
Location and type of waste disposal.
8.
Structural calculations and details prepared and signed by a registered
civil engineer.
[R.O. 2009 §515.050; Ord. No. 90 §6, 6-3-1958]
The Building Commissioner shall inspect each pool before it
is opened for operation and shall ascertain that the construction
substantially complies with the plans and specifications therefor
presented when the permit was issued. He/she may require a testing
of water circulation and chemical feeders and conditions of water
by City Health Inspector.
[R.O. 2009 §515.080; Ord. No. 90 §9, 6-3-1958]
A.
Public
pools as defined shall conform to the provisions of Ordinance No.
588 of the St. Louis County Health Department or to specifications
prepared by Building Commissioner, or both.
B.
Family
and private group swimming pools shall be equipped with a pressured
sand filter or an approved equal. Filters will be approved if certified
tests from an independent testing laboratory are submitted to the
Building Commissioner indicating that the filter tested is equal to
the pressure and filter in the following:
1.
Clarity of effluent.
2.
Dirt holding capacity and length of filter cycle.
3.
Durability of material.
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The filter system shall have sufficient capacity to provide
a complete turnover of the pool water in eighteen (18) hours or less,
when operated at a rate flow not to exceed five (5) gallons per minute
per square foot of filter area.
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C.
The
recirculating pump shall have sufficient capacity to backwash the
filter at a rate of at least ten (10) gallons per minute per square
foot of filter area, when operating against the total head of the
backwash system.
D.
Pool
pumps shall be equipped on the inlet side with an approved type hair
and lint strainer of non-corrosive metal.
E.
Filter
tanks shall be of such construction as prescribed by the Building
Commissioner.
F.
Filter
media specifications shall be in conformity with specifications prepared
by Building Commissioner.
G.
Size And Location Of Pool. The water surface of a family
pool or private group pool shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of
rear yard area of lot and rim of pool shall not be less than ten (10)
feet from rear and side lot lines and at least ten (10) feet from
any dwelling foundation wall. Where the lot slopes, a concrete waterproofed
wall will be required at lower side or sides of pool which wall shall
extend from lowest depth of pool to level of six (6) inches above
water surface of pool and so as to prevent flooding of adjoining property
in case of leakage or break in pool. This Subsection shall not apply
to pools constructed prior to June 3, 1958.
H.
Overflow
gutters shall be provided extending completely around pool having
adequate drainage of overflow water away from pool but not onto land
of adjoining lot owner without his/her consent. Overflow gutters may
be waived by Building Commissioner in his/her discretion where same
is not necessary to protect public health.
I.
A concrete
runway or walk at least two (2) feet wide should encircle pool rim,
sloped away from pool so as to prevent dirt, sand, grass or other
particles from being tracked or washed into pool.
[R.O. 2009 §515.090; Ord. No. 90 §10, 6-3-1958]
Where devices for feeding gaseous chlorine are installed, they
shall meet with the requirements of the Building Commissioner.
[R.O. 2009 §515.100; Ord. No. 90 §11, 6-3-1958]
Water to be used in a swimming pool shall be of an approved
source and no over-the-rim fill spout will be acceptable unless located
under a diving board or installed in such a manner as to remove any
hazard. Water inlet shall be equipped with a backflow protection so
as to prevent pool water from contaminating public water mains.
[R.O. 2009 §515.110; Ord. No. 90 §12, 6-3-1958]
Inasmuch as water used in bathing accumulates bacteria from
the bathers, strict attention must be given to pool sterilization
and filtration. Where potassium alum, soda ash and chlorine are used
with proper filter and pool water circulation as provided by this
Chapter, water should at all times be sufficiently clear so as to
permit entire bottom of pool to be clearly visible from walkway. Failure
to keep water clear indicates improper sterilization or filtration
and constitutes a violation of provisions of this Chapter and shall
be grounds for revocation of permit to operate. The Building Commissioner
or Health Inspectors are authorized to enter upon any premises where
a swimming pool is maintained, to inspect pool or take samples of
water and Building Commissioner is directed to enforce provisions
of this Chapter. He/she is further authorized and directed to post
signs on any pool which is found to be unsanitary bearing the words
"This pool is polluted" and to post a notice giving names and address
of owner of pool and fact that same is polluted in the City Hall.
He/she shall likewise report any violation to Police. It shall be
a violation of this Chapter for any person to remove such sign.
[R.O. 2009 §515.120; Ord. No. 90 §13, 6-3-1958]
A.
Inner
surface of pool must be smooth for easy cleaning and must be covered,
rounded or bullnosed at all joints, corners, angles of bases, walls,
floors and curls. No sharp corners or projections will be permitted.
Floor drains shall be flush with finished surface. Steps and stairways
for entering or leaving pool should be of such construction as to
minimize danger. Ladders or stairways should be located at deep end
of pool if there is only one (1). Treads of ladders of steps to be
of non-slip material. All lights in pool must conform to specifications
of Building Commissioner.
B.
Diving
board shall not be elevated more than one (1) foot above water level
where depth of water is five (5) feet; ten (10) feet elevation where
depth of water is nine (9) feet or deeper. (See Building Commissioner's
specifications.)
C.
All
pools shall be provided with an aluminum or bamboo pole, at least
one-half (½) as long as width of pool, equipped with wrapped
hook so that same can be passed around a body without injury and quickly
be guided to surface.
D.
Public
pools shall provide lifeguards, ropes, life buoys and such other life
saving and safety appliances and first aid equipment and personnel
as may be directed by Building Commissioner. Such pools shall provide
adequate dressing rooms and toilet facilities for both sexes.
E.
All
pools shall be equipped with a leaf skimmer to remove floating particles,
built in or portable vacuum cleaners and water test sets.
F.
No
person having sore or infected eyes, nose or ear discharges or any
communicable disease or skin eruption or athlete's foot shall be permitted
to use any swimming pool. Spitting, spouting water or blowing nose
in pool is prohibited.
G.
No
swimming pool shall be so located, designed, operated or maintained
so as to interfere unduly with enjoyment of property rights of adjoining
owners. Lights shall be shielded or hooded so as to reflect light
away from adjoining premises. It shall be unlawful for any person
to make or cause to be made any loud or unusual noises or to use radios,
phonographs or other musical instruments in such volume which annoys,
disturbs or endangers the comfort, repose, health or peace of neighbors
or adjoining owners. Radios, phonographs or other musical instruments
shall not be turned to volume loud enough to annoy or disturb peace,
quiet or comfort of neighbors or adjoining lot owners.
H.
It
shall be unlawful for any person to use any swimming pool unless properly
dressed either in ordinary clothes or proper swim suit.
[R.O. 2009 §515.130; Ord. No. 90 §14, 6-3-1958]
A.
Wastewater
shall not be discharged to a public sewer or storm drain, unless permit
for same is given by M.S.D. Written permission from the Building Commissioner
is necessary for method of waste disposal, but no water from pool
shall be permitted to discharge or run on adjoining lots without permission
of owner.
B.
Wastewater
from any filters, gravity scum gutter, overflow, pool emptying line
or similar apparatus or appurtenance shall discharge into an approved
type receptor except for surface irrigation, but not on adjoining
lots without permission of owner.
C.
Each
receptor shall be in conformity as to the prescribed type, size and
material or properly trapped and vented as required by the Building
Commissioner and Plumbing Inspector.
D.
Drain
and waste piping shall be at least one-fourth (¼) inch fall
per foot.
E.
Drainage
and piping to which individual gravity scum gutter outlets are connected
shall be sized as follows:
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Number of Outlets
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Size of Drain
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1 — 12
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3 inches
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13 — 30
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4 inches
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[R.O. 2009 §515.140; Ord. No. 90 §15, 6-3-1958]
Water heating equipment shall conform in design, construction
and installation with the Plumbing code governing domestic water heaters.
[R.O. 2009 §515.150; Ord. No. 90 §16, 6-3-1958]
The walls of the pool shall be vertical, of light color, with
conspicuous markings showing location and depth of shallow and deep
water. The slope of the floor at the shallow end shall not exceed
one (1) foot vertical to seven (7) feet horizontal.
[R.O. 2009 §515.160; Ord. No. 90 §17, 6-3-1958]
All swimming pools, public and private, shall be effectively
protected by either a metal or wood fence not less than six (6) feet
in height of a design and construction approved by the Building Commissioner
equipped with doors or gates with self-latching lock which can only
be opened at direction of owner and shall be securely locked when
owners are away from premises, so as to minimize danger of accident.
Any and all reasonable safety precautions prescribed by the Building
Commissioner shall be complied with, both in original construction
and maintenance.
[R.O. 2009 §515.170; Ord. No. 508 §3, 6-17-1997]
All swimming pools shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary
manner in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth in this
Chapter; all swimming pools shall be kept free of debris.
