Ordinance 16201
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ORDINANCE NO. 1620
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITE OF
CUPERTINO AMENDING CHAPTER 16.32, SWIMMING POOLS,
OF THE CUPERTINO MUMCIPAL CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO EIEREHY ORDAIIV3
that Chapter 16.32, Swimming Pools, of the Cupertino Municipal Code, shall be
amended to read as per the attached Exhibit "A".
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
this 15th .day of March , 1993, and ENACTED at a regular meriting
of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this 6th day of April , 1993,
by the following vote:
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AYES: Dean, Goldman, Koppel, Sorensen, Szabo
NOES: None '
ABSENT: None ;:
ABSTAIIV: None
ATTEST: _ APPROVED:
City Jerk Mayor, City of Cupertino ~, `,,
Chapter 16.32
SWIMMING POOIS*
Sections: 1.
16.32.010 Purpose.
16.32.020 Definitions.
16J2.030 Scope and application.
16.32.040 Safety requirements.
16.32.050 New construction requirements.
16.32.060 Enforcement authority.
16.32.071 Application for permit.
16.32.072 Cost of permit.
16.32.073 Schedule of fees.
16.32.080 Violation-Penalty.
16.32.090 Severability.
1ti.32.100 Effective date.
16.32.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for
the protection of the public health, welfare and
safety by prescribing minimum standards for the
design, construction or installation, repair or
alterations of swimming pools or other pools of
.vatcr. public or private, and equipment related
thereto; requiring a permit and inspection there-
for; providing for the administration and
enforcement set forth herein; providing for the
qualification and registration ofpersons engaged
in the business of swimming pool installation or
alterations or equipment related thereto; and
prescribing for penalties for violation thereof.
16.32.020 Definitions.
I. "Approved" means accepted or acceptable
under an applicable specification stated or cited
in this chapter, or accepted as suitable for the
proposed use under procedures and power of the
Administrative Authority.
2. "Approved testing agency" means an orga-
nization primarily established for the purpose of
testing to approved standards and approved by
the Administrative Authority.
3. "Administrative Authority" is the indi-
vidual official, board, department, or agency
established and authorized by a state, county,
city or other political subdivision created by law
to administer and enforce the provisions of the
swimming pool code as adopted or amended.
4. "Backwash piping:' see "Filter waste dis-
charge piping".
5. "Body feed" means filter aid fed into n
diatomite-type filter throughout the filtering
cycle:''
6. "'Cartridge filter" means a filter using car-
tridge type filter elements.
7. "Chemical piping" means piping which
conveys concentrated chemical solutions from a
feeding apparatus to the circulation piping.
8. "Circulation piping system" means the
piping between the pot structure and the
mechanical equipment. Circulation piping sys-
tem usually includes suction piping, face piping
and return piping.
9. "Combination valve" means a muhipart
valve intended to perform more than one func-
tion.
10. "Design head" means the total head
requirement of the circulation system at the
design rate of flow.
II. "Diatomite" (Diatomaceous earth)
means's type of filter aid.
12. "Diatomite type filter" means a filter
designed to be used with filter aid.
13. "Face piping" means the piping, with all
valves and fittings, which is used to connect the
filter system together as a unit.
l4. "Filter" means any apparatus by which
water is clarified.
IS. "Filter aid" means anon-permanent type
of filter media or aid such as diatomite, alum, etc.
l6. "Filter cartridge" means a disposable or
renewable filter element which generally
employs no filter aid.
17. "Filter element" means that part ofa filter
which retains the filter media.
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18. "Filter media" means the fine material
which entraps the suspended particles and
removes them from the water.
19. "blur rate" means the average rate of
flow per square foot of filter area.
20. "Filter rack" means specially graded rock
and gravel used to support filter sand.
21. "Filter sand" means a specially. graded
type of permanent filter media.
22. "Filter septum" means that part of the
filter element in a diatomite type filter upon
which a cake of diatomite or other non-perma-
neni filter aid may be deposited.
23. "Filter waste discharge piping" means
piping that conducts waste water from a titter to a
drainage system. Connection to drainage system
is made through an air gap or other approved
methods.
24. "Fresh water" means those waters having
a specific conductivity less than a solution con-
tainfngsix thousand parts per million of sodium
chloride.
25. "High rate sand filter" means a sand filter
designed for flows in excess of five gallons per
minute per square Foot.
26. "inlet fitting" means the fitting or fixture
through which circulated water enters the pool.
27. "Main outlet" means the outlet(s~ at the
deep portion of the pool through which the main
flow of water leaves the pool when being drained
or circulated.
28. "Pool" means a body of water sixteen
inches or more in depth used for other than
swimming.
29. "Pool depths" means the distance
between the (loot of pool and the maximum
operating water level.
30. "Pool plumbing" means all chemical, cir-
culation, filter wash discharge piping, deck
drainage and water filling system.
31. "Portable pool" means a prefabricated
pool which may be erected at the point of
intended use and which may be subsequer-tly
disassembled and reemted at a new location.
Generally installed on the surface of the ground
and without excavation.
32. "Precool," in a diatomite-type filter,
means the initial coating or filter aid placed on
the filter septum at the start of the filter cycle.
33. "Rapid sand filter" means a filter
designed to be used with sand az the filter media
and for flows not to exceed five gallons per min-
ute per square foot.
34. "Receptor" morns an approved plumb-
ingfixture ordevice of such material, shape and
capacity az to adequately receive the discharge
from indirect waste piping, so constructed and
located as to be readily cleaned.
35. "Return piping" means that portion of
the circulation piping which extends from the
outlet side of the filters to the pool.
36. "Saline water' means those waters having
a specific conductivity in excess of a solution
containing six thousand parts per million, of
sodium chloride.
37. "Separation tank" means a device used to
clarify filter rinse or wastewater. Sometimes
called a reclamation tank.
38. "Skim-filter" means a surface skimmer
combined with a vacuum diatomite filter.
39. "Suction piping" means that portion of
the circulation piping located between the pool
structure and the inlet side oC the pump and
usually includes the following: Main outlet pip-
ing, skimmer piping, vacuum piping and surge
tank piping.
40. "Surface skimmer" means a device gener-
allylocated inthe pool wall which ski ms the pool
surface by drawing pool water over aself-adjust-
ingweir.
41. "Swimming pool"meansanyconstructed
or prefabricated pool used for swimming or
bathing, over sixteen inches in depth.
42. "Swimming pool -private" includes all
constructed pools which arc used az a swimming
pool in connection with a single family resi-
dence, and available only to the family of the
householder and his private guau.
43. "Swimming pool • public" means any
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swimming pool other than a private swimming
pool
44. "Turnover time" means the time in
hours, required for the circulation system to filter
and recirculate a volume of water equal to the
pool volume.
ItiJ2.030 Scope and applirntion.
A. Administration.
I. Administrative Authority and Assistants.
Whenever the term "AdministrativtAuthorfty"
is used in this chapter it shall be construed to
mean the Building Official or his authorized rep-
resentative.
:. Department Having Jurisdiction. Unless
otherwise provided for by law, the office of the
Administrative Authority shall be part of the
Planning and Development Department.
3. Duties of the Administrative Authority.
The Administrative Authority shall maintain
public office hours necessary to efficiently
administer the provisions of this chapter and
amendments thereto and shall perform the fol-
lowing duties:
a. Require submission of, examine and check
plans. specifications, drawings, descriptions or
diagrams where necessary to show clearly the
character, kind and extent of pool work covered
by applications for a permit and upon approval
thereof shall issue the permit applied therefor,
b. Collect all fees for permits issued as pro-
vided by this chapter, issue receipts therefor in
duplicate, the duplicate copy of which shall be
maintained as a record of his office;
c. Administer and enforce the provisions of
this chapter in a manner consistent with the
intent thereof and inspect all pool work autho-
rized by any permit to assure compliance with
provisions of this chapter, approving or con-
demningsaid work in whole or in part as condi-
tions require;
d. Issue upon request a certificate of approval
for any work approved by him;
e. Condemn and reject all work done or mate-
rials used or being used which do not in all
respects comply with the provisions of this chap-
ter,
f. Order changes in workmanship or mate-
rials orboth essential to obtain compliance with
all provisions of this chapter,
g. Invtsiigate any construction or work regu-
lated by this chapter and issue such notices and
orders as provided in Section 16.32.0608 and C;
h. Keep a record of all essential transactions
of his office;
i. Transfer all fees collected by him to the
proper authority provided by law to receive such
funds;
j. Maintain an official register of all persons,
firms or corporations lawfully entitled to carry
on or en~e ~ ~ ,
B. Application.
t. No provisions of this chapter shall be
deemed to require a change in any portion of a
pool system or any other work regulated by this
chapter in or on an existing pool when such work
was installed in accordance with the law prior to
the effective date of the ordinance codified i n this
chapter; except when any pool system or code
work regulated by this chapter is determined by
the Administrative Authority to be, in fact, dan-
gerous, unsafe and a menace to life, health or
property.
2. The provisionsofthischaptershallapplyto
all new construction, to any alterations, repairs
or reconstruction, except as provided in this
chapter.
C. Repairs and Alterations. On existing
premises on which pool installations are to be
altered, repaired or renovated, deviations from
the provisions of this chapter are permitted, pro-
vided such deviations are found to be necessary
and are first approved by the Administrative
Authority.
D. Public Pools. Requirements for public
pools shall comply with Division 20, Chapter 1,
Sections 24100 to 24(09 inclusive of the Califor-
nia Health and Safety Code, and Chapter 5, Sub•
chapter 1, Group 6, Sections 7774 to 7833
inclusive, California Administrative Code, Title
. 17, Public Health, and Chapter 90 of the
Uniform Building Code, and plans shall
be reviewed by the Santa Clara County
Health Department. Structural plans,
site location, and structure relating to
public pools shall meet the rcquitemrnts
of other sections of this chapter.
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1632.040 Safety requirements.
A. Every person who owns or is in possession
of any premises, whether as purchaser under
contract, lessee, tenant or licensee. on which
there is now situated or at any time hereafter may
be situated a swimming pool, fish pond, wading
pool or any other body of water regulated by this
chapter, any portion of which is sixteen inches or
more is depth, shall maintain on the lot or prem-
ises upon which such swimming pool, fish pond,
wading pool or other artificial body of water is
located, and completely surrounding such body
of water, fence, wall or other structure
88 than five feet in height, nor more than six feet in
height; provided however, that except for doors
or gates, the horizontal dimension of any open-
ing, holes or gaps in said fence, wall or other
structure shaA not exceed thm inches and chat
no offset Perptndieular to the horizontal dimen-
sion shall exceed one-half inch; and provided
further, that an apartment house, dwelling house
or accessory building may be used as a part of
such enclosure. All gates or doom opening
through such enclosure shall be equipped with a
sell-closiaa sad self-latching device designed to
keep, sad being ppable otktepiag, such door or
gate securely closed at all times when not in
actual use, with such latching either placed five
feet above ground level. or otherwise made inac-
cessible from the outside to childrca; provided
however, War the door of any dwelling unit
occupied by human beings sad forming any part
of the enclosure herciaabove ttquir'ed need not
~ so MuiPDed. All such gates or doom shall be
kept dosed or latched when We pool or body of
watu is not under We constant supervision of a
qualified adult guard.
i' B. Manmade decorative pools of water
looted within a commercial or iadustda! devel-
opment or withla a planned unit development
project where the pool will be owned and main-
tained by a Homeowners Association may tx
maintained at a depth in excess ofsizteea inches
provided that the design of the pool has all of the
following safety featura:
1. Then should be no large abrupt changes in
water depth in uw of uncontrolled access.
2. Slopes should be controlled to insure good
footing for persons is the water, regardless oC
whethu or not entry to the water is allowed or
prohibited. No slope steeper than five to one (one
vertical foot for each five feet horizontal) shall be
allowed without approval by the Administrative
Authority.
3. All slope areas should be designed and con-
structed to prevent or ratrict weed and insect
growth with minimum turbidity problems. [n
general, this requires some Corm of hardened
surface on We slopes.
4, Shoreline erosion should be prevented to
preserve the safety conditiotu built into a project.
The Administrative Authority may rcquirr.
the applicant to obtain and submit a safety report
from a safety consultant to assure that all safety
aspects of such pool have been considered.
C. Fencing to provide adequate protection,
when required in this section, shall tx installed
immediately alter excavation.
D. Exception. Nothing in this section shall
aDPIY to anY body of water owned or operated by
the Gty.
1632.050 New construction requirements.
Unless otherwise specified in this chapter. all
piping, equipment and materials used is We
plumbing system shall conform to We current
Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the latu-
national Association of Plumbing Officials, as
adopted by the City.
A. Approvals. AU materials, piping, valets,
equipment or appliances entering into the
construction ofpools or portions thercofshall be
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of a type complying with this chapter or of a type
recommended and approved by a nationally rec-
ognized testing agency or to other recognized
standard acceptable to the Administrative
Authority. For any items not specificallycovered
in these requirements, the Administrative
Authority is authorized to requite that all equip-
ment, materials, methods of construction and
design features shall be proven to function ade-
quately, effectively and without excessive main-
tenance and operational difficulties.
It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to
provide such data, tests or other adequate proof
that the device, material or product will satisfac-
torily perform the function for which it is
intended, before such item shall be approved or
accepted for tests.
B. Alternate Materials and Methods of
Construction.
1. The provisions of this chapter are not
intended to prevent the use of any alternate
material, method of construction, appliance or
equipment provided any such alternate has been
first approved and its use authorized by the
Administrative Authority.
2. When there is insu[licient evidence to sub-
stantiate claims for alternates, the Admin-
istrative Authority may require tesu, as proof of
compliance, to be made by an approved agency
at the expense of the applicant...
C. Engineering Design. Alt design,
construction and workmanship shall be in con-
Cotmitywith accepted engineering practices and
shall be of such character as to secure the results
sought to be obtained by this chapter.
L Every pool shall be equipped complete with
approved mechanical equipment consisting of
filter, pump, piping, valves and component
parts. EXCEPTION: Pools with a supply of fresh
water equivalent to the volume of the pool in the
specified turnover time will be allowed.
2. Except where inlet jets arc used, the pool
piping shall be sized so that the water velocity will
not exceed ten feet per second for the pool design
Flow, except that the water velocity shall not
exceed eight feet per second in copper piping.
D. Pumps.
1. Pool circulating pumps shall be equipped
on the inlet side with an approved type hair and
lint strainer when used with a pressure filter.
2. Pumps shall be mounted on a substantial
base in a manner that will eliminate strain on
P-Ping.
3. Pumps shall have design capacity at the
following heads:
a. Pressure diatomaceous earth, at least sixty
feet;
b. Vacuum diatomaceous earth, twenty
inches vacuum on the suction side and Corty feet
total head;
c. Rapid sand, at least forty-five feet;
d. High rate, at least sixty feet.
E. FuUway Gate Valves.
t. Fullway gate valves shall be installed to
insure proper functioning of the filtration and
piping system.
a. When the pump is located below the over-
flowrim ofthe pool, a valve shall be installed on
the discharge outlet and the suction line. The
valves shall be located in an accessible place.
b. Valves shall be made of materials that arc
approved in the Uniform Plumbing Code.
NOTE: Combination valves may be installed
when approved by the Administrative Authority.
F. Water Supply. Unless an approved type of
filling system is installed, any water supply
which. in the judgmeat of the Administrative
Authority may be used to fill the pool, shall be
equipped with backflow protection. No over the
rim fill spout shall. be accepted unless located
under a diving board. or properly guarded.
G. Waste Water Disposal. No direct or indi-
rect connectioashall bemade between anystorm
drain, sewer, drainage system, seepage pit,
underground leaching pit, or subsoil drainage
line, and any line rnnnected to a pool unle
approved by the Administrative Authority.
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H. Separation Tank. A separation tank of an
approved type may be used in lieu of the afore-
mentioned means of waste water disposal when ,.
connected as a reclamation system.
L Tests. >
1. Alt pool piping shall be inspected and ~~~' ~
approved before being covered or concealed. It `
shall be tested and proved tight to the satisfaction ( .
of the Administrative Authority, under a static sr,„, ,
water or air pressure test of not less than 35 PSI ,
for fifteen minutes.
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2. All drainage and waste piping shall be ~~ s ~~
tested as required by the curcent .Uniform „ ~~~ ,,.,,
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J. Drain Piping.
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I. Drainage piping serving gravity overflow , -
gutter drains and deck drains shall be installed to „ {
provide continuous grade to point of discharge. ,, J e E, ;
2. Joints and connections shall be made as
required by the current adopted Uniform
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K. Water Heating Equipment. Pool water ,-
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heating equipment shall conform to the design,
construction and installation requirements as set
forth in the latest adopted edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code,
shall bear the A.G.A. label, and shall include a ,,; ,
considemtionofcombustionair,ventingandgas ,:,;.~, ,
supply requirements for water heaters and in ,.,., .~r .`. ,„
addition the following shall be required: ,
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1. An approved permanent by-pass or anti-
syphon device shall be installed to provide a
positive means of retaining water in the heater
when the pump is not in operation.
2. When the heater is installed in a pit, the pit
shall be provided with approved drainage facili-
ties.
3. All water heating equipment shall be
installed with flanges or union connection adja-
cent to the heater.
4. When water heating equipment which is
installed in a closed system has a valve between
the appliance and the pool, a pressure relief valve
shall be installed on the discharge side of the
water heating equipment. For units up to and
including 200,000 B.T.U./hr. input the relief
valve shall be A.G.A. rated and for inputs over
200,000 B.T.U./hr., the valve shall be A.S.M.E.
rated.
5. A check valve shall be located to prevent
backtlow of hot water from the heater.
L. Gas Piping. Gas piping shall comply with
the current adopted Uniform Plumbing Code.
M. Final Inspection. Alt pool installations
must be completed. The pool shall be completely
filled with water and in operation before final
inspection.
N. Setback Requirements.
I. Five Ceet required between property line
and pool.
Z. Five feet required between structures and
pool.
The above setbacks are to water line except
when easements are present that prohibit
encroachment; the five feet dimension shall be to
back of pool structure.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. The five feet requirement between house
and pool may be reduced if the design is
approved by a registered professional engineer.
2. A portable pool containing 600 gallons or
less and erected or placed on the surface of the
ground or concrete base may be located within
one foot from structures and three feet from
property line. The threedoot setback distance
from aportable-pool to a property line may be
reduced or eliminated if the affected adjoining
property ownersigns a written statement
approving the reduction.
16.32.060 Enforcement authority.
A. Right of Entry. The Administrative
Authority and assistants shall carry proper cre-
dentials ofthe respective office, upon exhibition
of which they shall have the right of entry, duri ng
usual business hours, to inspect any and all pools
or portion thereof in the performance of their
duties.
B. Dangerous Construction. Whenever
brought to the attention of the department hav- .
ing jurisdiction that any construction or work
regulated by this chapter is hazardous, dan-
gerous, unsafe or a menace to life, health or
property or otherwise in violation of this chapter,
the department may request an investigation by
the Administrative Authority who, upon deter-
mining such information to be Fact, shall order
any person, firm or corporation, using or main-
tainingany such condition or responsible for the
use or maintenance thereof to discontinue the
use of or maintenance thereof or to repair, alter
or change the same as he may consider necessary
for the proper protection of lift, health or prop-
erty. Every such order shall be in writing,
addressed to the owner, agent or person responsi-
ble for the premises on which such condition
exists and shall specify the date or time when
such order shall be complied with, which shall
allow ten days in which such order shall be com-
plied with by the person, firm or corporation
receiving such order, but shall never exceed the
maximum period for which such construction
can be safely used or maintained in the judgment
of the Administrative Authority.
Refusal, failure or neglect to comply with such
notice or order shall be considered a violation of
this chapter.
C. Authority to Stap Work. Whenever any
construction regulated by this chapter is being or
has been done contrary to the requirements of
this chapter, the Administrative Authority may
order all work stopped on that portion of the
installation on which such violation hasoccurred
and to order the removal or correction on which
the violation has occurred. Every such order shall
be in writing, stating the nature of the violation
and fixing a time limit for compliance. No per-
son shall do any work on any portion of the
equipment regulated by this chapter after a stop
terrier has peen issued, except in conformance
''~"~wnn a~r+ ec ons of the Administrative Authority.
16.32.070 Permit-Required.
A. No pool installation, alteration or repair
work shall be commenced until a permit to do
such work has first been obtained from the
Administrative Authority.
B: All bodies of water sixteen inches in depth
or greater require permits.
1. The issuance of a permit, based upon sub-
mitted plans and specifications shall not prevent
the Administrative Authority From thereafter
requiring the correction of errors in said plans
and specifications, or from preventing construc-
tion operations being carried on thereunder,
when in violation of this chapter or any other
pertinent ordinance or from revoking any
approval when issued in error.
2. No person shall permit any other person to
do or cause or permit to be done any pool work
under any permit secured by such persons,
except licensed subcontractors in his employ.
16.32.071 Application for permit.
A. Any person legally entitled to apply for and
receive a permit shall make such application on
forms provided for that purpose. He shall give a
description of the character ofthe work proposed
to be done and the location, ownership, occu-
pancy and use of the premises in connection
therewith. The Administrative Authority
requires plans, specifications or drawings and
such other information as he may deem neees-
saryand as prescribed in Section 16.32.070.
B. Application for permits for new construc-
tionshall beaccompanied byplans and specifica-
tions in duplicate and in sufficient detail
including the following:
Plot plan with site grades, dimensioned, and
drawn to a scale of not less than one-eighth inch
per foot, and showing at least the following:
I. Property lines, easements and rights-of--way
of record;
2. Existing structures, fencing, retaining
walls, and other relevant characteristics. Any
portion of a pool which is constructed below
grade as regulated by this chapter shall be
designed and constructed for this type ofinsialla-
tion and for possible surcharge from a structure
on the premises or from a structure located at
property lines or adjacent properties;
3. Proposed pool shape, dimensioned, and
located to show setbacks, sideyards and clear-
ance from existing structures;
4. Proposed mechanical equipment pad,
dimensions and location. All heaters, pumps,
filters, and related equipment shall be bolted to a
one-piece, three inch slab or thicker, if weight of
equipment dictates;
5. Proposed deckwork configuration showing
its anticipated drainage;
6. Anticipated overall drainage of pool site.
The contractor shall provide an elevation at pool
and at a fixed point in the vicinity of the pool to
correlate height with overall yard drainage;
7. Volume, system flow rate in gallons per
minutes, and turnover in hours;
8. Type and size of filtration system and
means of wale disposal;
' 9. Type and size of pool heater if included,
including method of venting and provisions for
combustion air,
10. Pool piping layout with all sizes shown
and types of material to be used, and showing the
location of the main outlet, surface skimmers
and inlets;
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piping shall have an approved ~,vrap and be bur-
ied aminimum oftwelve inches unless protected
by concrete walks or decks;
!4. Show location of any overhead electrical
service drops.. The required clearance of over-
head electripl service wires shall conform to the
current National Electrical Code, az adopted by
the City;
IS. Pool contractor shall provide information
on pool excavator, City of Cupertino shall pro-
vide forms. Sce Appendix A.
C. Engincering Requirements for All Pools.
1. Plans are required showing structural steel
design and layoutsuppotted by calculations. The
design shall comply with the currant Uniform
Building Code, az adopted by the City. Plans and
calculations shall be signed by the engineer of
record.
2. The engineer of record shall indicate
acknowledgment of site and soil conditions for
hillside pool installations.
E. Ground Fault Interrupters. Electric power
extended to rear yard or new added receptacle
outlets for storable or portable pools shall be
placed on an electrical circuit protected by a
ground fault interrupter to conform with the
current adopted National Electrical Code of the
City.
F. Bonding. All provisions For bonding of
metttllicequipment, pool lighting, miscellaneous
valves, piping, diving boards, slides, ladders, rail-
ings shall be clamped, brazed or welded to pool
reinforcing.
G. If the Administrative Authority deter-
mines that the plans, specifications, drawings,
descriptions or information furnished by the
applicant is in compliance with this chapter, he
shall issue the permit applied for upon payment
of the required fee az hereinafter fixed.
The above requirements shall not void any
requirements by any otherdepartment oragency
having jurisdiction.
1632.072 Cost of permit.
A. Every applicant for a permit to install, alter
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or repair a pool system or part thereof shall state
in writing on the application form provided for
that purpose the character oCwork proposed to
be done and the amount and kind in connection
therewith, togetherwith such information perti-
nent thereto azmay be required.
B. Such applicant shall pay for each permit
issued a fee in accordance with the schedule
referred to in Section 16.32.072 and at the rate
provided foreach classification shown therein. A
plan check fee shall be paid upon presentation of
plans for plan checking.
C. Any person who commences any pool
work for which a permit is required by this chap-
ter without f rst having obtained a permit there-
for shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a
permit, pay double the permit Cee fixed by Sec-
tion 16.32.072 for such work; provided however,
that this provision shall not apply to emergency
work when it is demonstrated to the satisfaction
of the Administrative Authority that such work
was urgently necessary and that it was not prac-
tical to obtain a permit therefor before the com-
mencement of the work. In all such cases, a
permit must be obtained az soon az it is practical
to do so, and if there is an unreasonable delay in
obtaining such permit, a double fee az herein
provided shall be charged.
1632.073 Schedule of fees.
Fees shall be based on valuation and conform
to the schedule az listed under the current Uni-
form Building Code, and in addition, one-half
the permit will be charged for a plan check.
A. All Work to Be Inspected. All pool installa-
tions oralterations thereto including equipment,
piping and appliances related thereto shall be
inspected by the Administrative Authority to
insure compliance with the requirements of this
chapter.
B. Called Inspections. It shall be the duty of
the person doing the work authorized by the
permit to notify the Administrative Authority
that said work is ready for inspection. Such noti-
fication shall be given not less than twenty-four
hours before the work is to be inspected. The
Administrative Authority may waive the
requirement of written notice.
1. Pregunite inspection is required when all
steel is in place, piping from the pool area is in
with pressure test, all steel and related attach-
menuare properly bonded and underwater light
housing is installed;
2. An inspection is required for all conduit
and gas piping under slabs before decks are
poured;
3. Final inspection is required after all equip-
ment is in place and operating, the pool is filled
with water and all fences and gates arc installed;
4. A reinspection fee of fivedollars per inspec-
tion will be charged for each inspection over two
where the work is not ready or rnrrections have
not been completed;
5. The owner shall arrange with the Building
Department for inspectors to enter the property
to make necessary inspections in connection
with the pool
16.32.080 Violation-Penalty.
A. Any person who violates the provisions of
this chapter shalt be guilty of an infraction and
upon conviction thereof shall be punished as
provided in Chapter 1.12.
B. The issuance of a permit upon plans and
specifications shall not prevent the Admin-
istrative Authority from thereafter requiring the
correction of errors in said plans and specifica-
tions orfrom preventing construction operations
being carried on thereunder when in violation of
this chapter or of any other ordinance or from
revoking any certificate of approval when issued
in error.
C. Every permit issued by the Administrative
Authority under the provisions of this chapter
shall expire by limitation and becomes null and
void if the work authorized by such permit is not
commenced within sixty days from the date of
such permit, or if the work authorized by such
permit is suspended or abandoned at any time
after the work is commenced for a period ofsixty
days. Before such work can be recommenced, a
new permit shall be first obtained.
16.32.090 Severability.
If any provision of this chapter or application
thereof to any person or circumstances is held
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other
provisions or applications of this chapter which
can be given effect without the invalid provision
or appligtion, and to this end the provisions of
this chapter are declared to be severable.-
!632.100 Effective date.
The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be
effective and operative thirty days from and after
the date of its adoption.
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