§ 1117-73. Swimming Pool Safety Devices.

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Structures designed as or intended to be used as a swimming pool that can contain 24 inches or more of water in depth at any point, shall have an adequate enclosure surrounding the pool area.

Exception: Above ground pools with continuous walls 48 inches above adjacent grade need not be enclosed. Provided, however, all access points shall be protected in a manner equivalent to the enclosure described below.

Enclosure: The enclosure shall extend not less than 48 inches above the ground, measured from the outside of the enclosure, at all points around the pool. All gates shall be self-closing and self-latching with latches placed at least 48 inches above the ground, measured from the outside of the enclosure.

Construction: The enclosure shall be constructed so as to prohibit the passage of a sphere larger than 4 inches in diameter through any opening or under the enclosure. The enclosure shall be designed to withstand a horizontal concentrated load of 200 pounds applied on a one-square-foot area at any point of the fence.

(Ord. No. 357-1998, eff. Oct. 16, 1998; a. Ord. No. 59-2002, eff. March 28, 2002)

                    
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