§ 1115-11. Ohio Residential Code Chapter Deleted.

Chapter 1, General Administration, of the Ohio Residential Code is deleted from this Code.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 282-2001, eff. Sept. 6, 2001)

§ 1115-13. Swimming Pools.

Family (residential) swimming pools shall conform to the requirements of this Section.

1115-13.1 Permits. Permits are required as follows:

1.

Building permits are required for all family (residential) swimming pools more than 24 inches in depth at any point, or greater than 150 sq. ft. in surface area. Pools not requiring building permits may require permits as listed in (2) and (3) below.

2.

Plumbing permits are required for all pools served by a permanent water supply and/or permanent draining system.

3.

Electrical permits are required for all pools which utilize electrical apparatus or equipment, in conjunction with the cleaning, servicing or operation of the pool. (Copy of electrical permit required at application.)

4.

Separate permits are not required for fences used as pool enclosure devices. (See Par. (D) under this section.

5.

All permits require that certain in-process inspections and a final inspection must be accomplished before the pool is filled. The permit holder is responsible for final inspection. Prior to the final inspection, the required enclosure shall be installed and the electrical work shall be approved. No work requiring inspection shall be permanently covered, before such inspection is accomplished.

1115-13.2 Location on lot. The family (residential) swimming pool walls shall be a minimum of 3'-0" from property lines, unless regulated differently by zoning regulations.

1115-13.3 Design and Construction.

1.

In-ground swimming pools:

a.

Minimum Standards—the standards to be used in determining compliance to this section shall be the most current copy of Standards for Residential Swimming Pools.

2.

Above ground/on ground swimming pools:

a.

Minimum Standards—the standards to be used in determining compliance to this section shall be the most current copy of Standard for Above Ground/On Ground Residential Swimming Pools.

1115-13.4 Enclosure Devices. Every person owning land on which a family (residential) swimming pool is situated, which constitutes an obvious hazard, or which is more than 24 inches in depth at any point or greater than 150 sq. ft. in surface area, shall erect and maintain thereon an enclosure surrounding the pool area, sufficient to make such a body of water inaccessible to small children.

Pool enclosures, including gates, must be not less than 48 inches tall measured from the grade four (4) feet beyond the enclosure.

All gates must be self-closing and self-latching with all latches placed on the inside of the enclosure high enough to render the gate inoperable by small children.

All enclosure shall have intermediate rails or ornamental closures which will not allow passage of an object 4 inches or more in diameter.

Exceptions:

1.

Pools with walls 48 inches or higher above grade require no enclosure. (Grade should prevail for at least four feet beyond the pool wall.)

2.

Above ground pools with walls 48 inches or higher and with decks and removable ladders as the sole means of access need no enclosure, if the ladder is removed to render the pool inaccessible to small children when not in use.

3.

Pools with fencing attached to the top of the wall making the total height over 48 inches high.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 282-2001, eff. Sept. 6, 2001)