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Home My WebLink About0473 Ord (Construction of Swimming Pools)846 • • ORDINANCE NO. 473 ORDINANCE REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SWIMMING POOLS. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER ORDAINS: Section 1. General. No person, corporation, partnership, or firm shall construct, repair, enlarge, alter, change, remodel, or otherwise significantly improve a swimming pool without first having obtained a permit from the City of Stillwater to do so in the manner and for the fees prescribed herein. Section 2. Definitions. Subdivision 2.1. Swimming Pool is any permanently located pool, used for swimming and/or bathing which is over 24 inches in depth, or which has a surface area exceeding 150 square feet. Subdivision 2.2. Residential swiminq pool is any pool which is used, or intended to be used, as a swimming pool in connection with a single family residence, and which is available only to tha family of the householder and private guests. Subdivision 2.3. Public or semi-public swimming pool is any swimming pool other than a private swimming pool. Section 3. Approval by Building Inspector. Construction Permit. Before work is commenced on the construction of a swimming pool, or any major alter- ation, addition, remodeling or other improvement is done to an existing swimming pool, a set of detailed plans and specifications and pertinent explanatory data shall be submitted to the Building Inspector for his approval, and the issuance of a Building Permit. Section 4. Plans to be Submitted. Plans, specifications and pertinent explanatory data required to be submitted with an application for a permit to construct a swimming pool or for any major alteration, addition or other improve- ment to a pool shall comply with the provisions of this ordinance and shall show the following: Subdivision 4.1. The general layout of the lot on which the pool is to be located. the lot lines. Subdivision 4.2. The distances of the pool from Subdivision 4.3. Water supply systems, buried sewers and sewage disposal systems, other utilities and proximate sources of possible contamination of the pool. Subdivision 4.4. A desorption of the pool's filtration and chorination equipment. Sub -division 4.5. All dimensions, including the length, width, depth of the pool, the size of the pool deck and the liquid capacity of the pool. Plans shall be drawn to a scale of not smaller than one-fourth inch to one foot. Subdivision 4.6. Similar items as may be requested by the Building Inspector. Section 5. Permit Fees. The fee for a permit for the erection of Con- struction of a swimming pool shall be $5.00 for the first 500 square feet of surface area and $1.00 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof. Section 6. Pool Piping. Pool piping systems shall be constructed of materials prescribed in the City Plumbing Code. Installation of the piping including the pool water supply line must be done by a licensed p'•,mber and shall be inspected by the City Plumbing Inspector prior to covering the piping. • • • (Ordinance No. 473 continued) Section 7. Main Outlets. Pools shall be equipped with facilities for completely emptying the pool and effecting surface drainage (by gravity if elevations permit). The drainage system shall be constructed in conformance with the provisions of the City Plumbing Code and under the supervision of a licensed plumber. Section 8. Water Supply. Water supplies serving all swimming pools shall be of a safe sanitary quality and be acceptable to the City Health Officer. The installation of the pool water supply piping and connection to the source of supply shall be under the supervision of a licensed plumber. Section 9. Electrical Requirements. All electrical installations provided for, installed and used in conjunction with residential swimming pools shall conform with the State Electrical Code and shall be inspected and approved by the State Electrical Inspector. No current -carrying electrical conductors shall cross residential swimming pools, either overhead or underground or within 15 feet of such pools, except as necessary for pool lighting or pool accessories. Section 10. Heating Requirements. Permits shall be required for all heat- ing units used in conjunction with swimming pools. Installation shall be made only by installers licensed by the City and in accordance with the City Heating Code in effect at the time of installation. Section 11. Pressure Relief Valves. Pool contractors shall certify that they have examined the construction site with respect to the water table level and potential soil saturation. If it is determined to be necessary, pools shall be designed and constructed with under -drain systems and pressure relief valves to prevent pool flotation. Section 12. Shielding Lights. Lights used to illuminate any swimming pool shall be so arranged and shielded so as to reflect light away from adjoining properties. Section 13. Location. All winning pools or appurtenances thereto shall be located in the rear yard at a distance of at least ten feet from any property line. Requests for a variance from the provisions of this section shall be referred first to the Planning Commission for its study and recommendation and then to the City Council. Section 14. Fences. All swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a non -climbing type fence. All fence openings or points of entry into the pool area shall be equipped with gates. The fence and gates shall be at least four feet in height and shall be constrpged of a minimum number eleven gauge woven wire mesh corrosion -resistant material or other material approved by the Building Inspector. All gates shall be equipped with self -closing and self -latching devices placed at the top of the gate or otherwise be inaccessible to small children. All fence posts shall be decay or corrosion resistant and shall be set in concrete bases or other suitable protection. The openings between the bottom of the fence and the ground or other surface shall not be more than four inches. Section 15. Safety Equipment. Every swimming pool shall be equipped with one or more throwing ring buoys not more than 15 inches in diameter and having sixty (60) feet of 3/16 inch manila line (or equivalent) attached. Section 16. Above Ground Swimming pools. Ladders or stairs which are attached to or placed against the outside of above ground tank -type swimming pools having a depth of 24 inches or more shall be removed from the outside of the pool when it is not being used by the owner or his authorized guest. In addition such pools shall be subject to the requirements of Sections 12 and 13 of this Ordinance. (continued in next page) • Q • 048 (Ordinance No. 473 - continued) • r Section 17. Public or Semi -Public Swimmine Pools. Swimming pools other than residential pools shall be constructed and operated in conformance with standards for such installations promulgated under Minnesota State Board of Health Regulation No. 10874. in addition, the parson, firm, corporation or agency proposing the construction of a swimming pool other than residential shall file with the Building Inspector, prior to the beginning of any con- struction, a copy of the report prepared and issued by the Minnesota State Health Department showing approval of the plans, and one set of pool plans upon which such approval is indicated by stamp, seal or other official marking of that agency. Section 18. operation and Maintenance. Pool contractors shall instruct the pool owner in the operation and maintenance of the pool and its filtration and chlorination equipment and in the procedures to be following in preparing the pool for the winter. Section 19. Penalties. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction therefor, maybe punished by imprisonment for not longer than 90 days and a fine not to exceed $300.00. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. Section 20. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council this 22nd day of June,_ 1971. published: June 30, 1971. Attest:( G"i^--- Ci Coordinator L2CQG,eaXi ' 04* Mayor PO 3C w (Ordinance No. 473 - continued) Section 17. Public or Semi -Public Swimming Pools. Swimming pools other than residential pools shall be constructed and operated in conformance with standards for such installations promulgated under Minnesota State Board of Health Regulation No. 10874. In addition, the person, firm, corporation or agency proposing the construction of a swimming pool other than residential shall file with the Building Inspector, prior to the beginning of any con- struction, a copy of the report prepared and issued by the Minnesota State Health Department showidg approval of the plans, and one set of pool plans upon which such approval is indicated by stamp, seal or other official marking of that agency. Section 18. Operation and Maintenance. Pool contractors shall instruct the pool owner in the operation and maintenance of the pool and its filtration and chlorination equipment and in the procedures to be following in preparing the pool for the winter. Section 19. Penalties. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall beguilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction therefor, maybe punished by imprisonment for not longer than 90 days and a fine not to exceed $300.00. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. Section 20. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council this 22nd day of Juns,. 1971. Published: June 30, 1971. Attest: Ci Coordinator �iGfQLees%Ci �'C� Mayor st • •