Baldwin Park Municipal Code Ch. 151 Swimming Pools

Section

Uniform Swimming Pool Code

Fence Requirements

UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE

Subject to certain changes, deletions and amendments as hereinafter set forth, the “Uniform Swimming Pool Code, 1997 Edition” (hereafter the “Code”), which Code consists of a published compilation of rules and standards for the construction and repair of swimming pools, is hereby adopted as the swimming pool regulations for the city. The Uniform Swimming Pool Code is made a part of this chapter as if set forth in full in this chapter.

('83 Code, § 15.40.010 (part)) (Ord. 1051, passed - -91; Am. Ord. 1108, passed 12-6-95; Am. Ord. 1135, passed 11-4-98) Penalty, see § 150.999

Sections of the Uniform Swimming Pool code, as adopted in § 151.01, are amended as set out in this section.

('83 Code, § 15.40.020)

(A) Administrative authority. Section 1.0 of the Uniform Swimming Pool Code is amended to read as follows:

Whenever the term ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY is used in this code it shall be construed to mean the Building Official or his authorized representative.

('83 Code, § 15.40.030)

(B) Department. Section 1.1 of the Uniform Swimming Pool Code is amended to read as follows.

Unless otherwise provided for by law the office of the Administrative Authority shall be part of the Public Works Department.

('83 Code, § 15.40.040)

(C) Section 1.11 of the Uniform Swimming Pool Code shall be changed by adding the words "Three-hundred," "County" and "Three" in the spaces provided.

('83 Code, § 15.40.050)

(D) Notwithstanding the adoption of the code, Section 1.8 thereof is deleted. Permit fees with reference to the code shall be required in the time and manner as set forth in the Uniform Building Code adopted in § 150.001.

('83 Code, § 15.40.010 (part)) (Ord. 845, passed - -82) Penalty, see § 150.999

FENCE REQUIREMENTS

(A) Every person who owns or is in possession of any premises on which there is situated a swimming pool, fish pool, wading pool, or any other outside body of water created by artificial means, designed or used for swimming or other immersion purposes, by men, women, or children, any portion of which is two or more feet in depth, shall maintain, on the lot or premises upon which the swimming pool, fish pond, wading pool or other artificial body of water is located, completely surrounding such body of water, lot, or premises, a fence, wall, or other structure not less than six feet in height with no openings therein, except door or gates constructed in accordance with that which is set out in this subchapter.

(B) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a violation of this section shall be deemed to be an infraction.

('83 Code, § 15.40.060) Penalty, see § 10.99

Wood fences shall have posts not less than three inches by three inches, spaced not over ten feet on centers, and imbedded at least 18 inches into the ground. Posts, other than redwood, shall be treated with a preservative. Fencing shall be at least one-half inch in thickness and fastened securely to at least two rails not less than two inches by three inches cross-section.

('83 Code, § 15.40.070) Penalty, see § 10.99

Wire fences shall be constructed of mesh not less than 11 gauge galvanized steel wire supported on one and one quarter inch diameter galvanized pipe spaced not over ten inches on centers. Posts shall be imbedded at least 12 inches into concrete fill-in holes not less than six inches in diameter and 18 inches in depth. The aggregate of individual openings in the fence shall not scale more than two and one-half inches when measured in any direction. Gates and doors excepted.

('83 Code, § 15.40.080) Penalty, see § 10.99

Masonry fences shall be constructed in accordance with the city's building regulations.

('83 Code, § 15.40.090) Penalty, see § 10.99

Cross-reference:

Building code adopted, see § 150.001

If the Director of Public Works finds that any other type of construction has resulted in, or will result in, a fence in all respects the equivalent in strength and durability to a fence constructed as provided in this subchapter, such type of construction may be authorized by him.

('83 Code, § 15.40.100) (Ord. 845, passed - -82)

In lieu of maintaining a fence, the owner of the premises may provide a competent person who shall keep the pool under observation at all time while water is kept in the pool.

('83 Code, § 15.40.110)

(A) All gates or doors opening through the fence or structure protecting a swimming pool as required by this chapter, shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices not less than four feet above grade capable of keeping such gate or door securely closed at all times not in actual use.

(B) All doors or gates shall be of such size as to completely fill any opening in the fence or wall. The owner or person in possession of the premises on which the swimming pool exists shall keep such doors and gates closed and securely latched at all times when the swimming pool is not in use.

(C) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a violation of this section shall be deemed to be an infraction.

('83 Code, § 15.40.120) Penalty, see § 10.99