§ 18.24

The city council adopts the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, for the construction and maintenance (including related construction) of swimming pools and spas (one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the building official), are referred to, and are adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections of the chapter (bearing the same numerical sections, designations and titles as appear in the ISPSC), except insofar as the terms and provisions of the code are modified, altered, amplified and extended by the provisions of this chapter.

(a)

Application for permits for public and/or semipublic pools shall be accompanied by a certificate of acceptance by the county department of health, plans, calculations and specifications, in duplicate, and shall be in sufficient detail to show the following:

(1)

Plot plan, including all easements and overhead utilities adjacent to pool area or over the property;

(2)

Pool dimensions, depths, and volume in gallons;

(3)

Type and size of filter system, filtration and backwash capacities;

(4)

Pool piping layout with all pipe sizes shown and type of material;

(5)

Pool pump capacity;

(6)

Waste disposal system;

(7)

Other pertinent data as may be required by the building official.

(Ord. No. 2175, § 3(Att. 6), 2-18-2014; Ord. No. 2290, § 4(Exh. A-4), 11-15-2022)

18.24.030 - General construction requirements for permanently installed pools.

(a)

Water Treating Devices. Where devices for chemically treating the water to be used in the pool are installed, they shall meet the requirements of the county department of environmental health.

(b)

Filter and Re-circulation System. All pools shall be equipped with an efficient and dependable circulation and purification system, consisting of circulation pumps and piping arranged for optimum circulation in the pool, and a filter with the usual and necessary appurtenances as approved by the building official. Such system shall be operated at all times when the pool is in use. There shall be provided a complete turnover of the pool water in twenty-four hours or less for private pools, and eight hours or less for semipublic or public pools.

(c)

Underwater Lighting. Each public and semipublic pool shall have installed at least one underwater lighting fixture.

(d)

Steps and Stairways. Steps and stairways for entering and leaving the pool shall be of such construction as to minimize danger. Convex, semicircular or triangular steps shall have rounded corners. Public and semipublic pools shall meet all disability requirements of California State Title 24.

There shall be at least one stairway or ladder for exiting or entering the pool, located in the shallow end. There may be at least one ladder or shelf for entering or exiting the pool at the deep end. Treads of ladders and/or steps shall be of non-slip construction.

(e)

Runways or Decks. Runways, at least thirty inches wide for private pools and four feet wide for public pools, shall be placed adjacent to the pool. Runways shall be sloped one-fourth inch to the foot away from the pool, and should be of a material approved by the building official, which shall be of non-slip texture and easily cleaned. Grading around the pool area shall be such that the surface runoff shall be diverted from the pool.

(f)

Scum Gutters and Skimmers. Scum gutters and skimmers shall conform to the requirements of the state Department of Health. Inlets for fresh or re-purified water shall be located to produce a reasonably uniform circulation of water throughout the entire pool without the existence of "dead" spots.

(g)

Clearances. No private pool shall have its water line closer than five feet from any property or building line, except pools may be no closer than thirty inches to the building if satisfactory evidence is submitted to show that no damage to the building will occur or any other hazardous or unsafe condition will be created. No semipublic or public pool shall have its water line closer than five feet from any property line or four feet from any building line. All related pool equipment shall be located in the rear yard and shall be located no closer than five feet from any property line, except when enclosed by a sound barrier, for which drawings have been approved by the building department, in which case the setback may be six inches. Overhead electrical power lines and service conductors shall maintain clearance between wire and water surface compliant to Article 680 California Electrical code.

(h)

Walls and Floors. The walls and floors shall be of an approved, engineered design and constructed to be structurally sound under the conditions of the site. The pool walls and floor shall be constructed of smooth, nonabsorbent materials, free from cracks, light in color and so constructed as to be properly drained through one or more metal-grated openings. A tight, leak-proof pool with easily cleaned surfaces shall be provided. The inner surface of the pool must be coved, rounded or bull- nosed at all joints, corners, angles of bases, walls, floors or curbs. No sharp corners or projections will be permitted. Floor drains shall be

flush with the finished surface. The materials used in wall and floor construction shall conform to the provisions of the building code of the city.

(Ord. No. 2175, § 3(Att. 6), 2-18-2014; Ord. No. 2290, § 4(Exh. A-4), 11-15-2022)

Subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of Section 18.24.030 shall apply to the construction of storable pools. Storable pools shall be installed as per manufacturer's instructions.

(Ord. No. 2175, § 3(Att. 6), 2-18-2014)

In addition to the remainder of the requirements in this chapter, indoor swimming pools shall have windows or a skylight equal to at least one-half of the surface area of the pool; provided, that artificial light may be used in lieu thereof if approved by the building official.

(Ord. No. 2175, § 3(Att. 6), 2-18-2014)

All portions of the construction of the pool shall be inspected by the building official or his representative to insure compliance with the required codes of the city. A final inspection to allow occupancy cannot be made until the pool is completed, filled with water and the filter system is in operation and that all phases function correctly.

(Ord. No. 2175, § 3(Att. 6), 2-18-2014)

Note— Prior history: Ords. 1470, 1407 and prior code §§ 8105.3, 8105.6 and 8105.7 (Back)

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