SEC. 14-1000. ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE:
On July 16, 1999, there were filed in the office of the City Clerk, three (3), copies of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 1997 Edition, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. Said code is hereby incorporated in this Code by reference.
(Amended by Ordinance 014-109C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Amended by Ordinance 032-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 10, 1992) (Amended by Ordinance 074-89C.S. — Effective Dec. 21, 1989) (Amended by Ordinance 091-86C.S. — Effective Jan. 22, 1987) (Amended by Ordinance 3897C.S. — Effective July 11, 1985)
SEC. 14-1001. EFFECT OF CODE PROVISIONS:
(Repealed by Ordinance 045-02C.S. – Effective Nov 21, 2002) (Amended by Ordinance 014-109C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Amended by Ordinance 032-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 10, 1992) (Amended by Ordinance 074-89C.S. — Effective Dec. 21, 1989) (Amended by Ordinance 091-86C.S. — Effective Jan. 22, 1987) (Amended by Ordinance 3897C.S. — Effective July 11, 1985)
SEC. 14-1002. SWIMMING POOLS:
Pools wholly or partially below grade maintaining in excess of twenty-four inches ( 24") depth of water shall for the purpose of the Building Code constitute a structure as defined by this Code except for purposes of zoning as covered under Chapter 16 of this Code. Construction and location requirements shall conform to applicable Code requirements with the following exceptions:
(1) Pools shall be located to allow for adequate fencing as per Section 14-1044.4 and the location of such fencing or enclosure shall be indicated on drawing provided with each permit application.
(2) Poured concrete shall be minimum of two thousand (2000) psi @28 days and pneumatically placed concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of two thousand five hundred (2500) pounds based upon an approved design mix with special inspection waived. All pneumatically placed concrete work shall be done in a continuous operation.
(3) Provide drainage away from pool at ground level so as to flow away from pool and other structures as required by this Code.
(4) All pools shall be provided with construction features such as underground drainage, surrounding expansion joints or collars, any drywell systems engineered to overcome possible damage caused by expansive soil conditions.
(5) Construction shall generally conform to all Code requirements for similar work including general construction, electrical and plumbing requirements as deemed applicable by the Department of Community Development.
(6) Pool equipment shall not be located in required front or side yards and shall be screened from view when viewed from off the property.
(Added by Ordinance 3024-C.S. — Effective Feb. 9, 1979)
(PART X, originally numbered PART IX, amended by Ordinance 045-02C.S. – Effective Nov 21, 2002)
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