§ 7.72.180. Plans and specifications for construction.

No person shall begin construction of a regulated swimming pool, regulated spa pool, wading pool or other recreational water feature or shall substantially alter or reconstruct any regulated swimming pool, regulated spa pool, or other recreational water feature, without first having submitted plans and specifications to the health officer for review, and without receiving a copy of these submitted plans and specifications approved by the health officer. At least two copies of the plans and specifications shall be submitted to the health officer with at least one copy being returned. The plans shall be drawn to scale and accompanied by proper specifications so as to permit a comprehensive, review of the plans, including the piping and hydraulic details. The plans shall include design drawings and sectional views showing all necessary dimensions of both the pool and surrounding area. The plans shall also include a piping diagram showing all inlets and outlets; filtration, aeration and recirculation systems; water supply and waste water disposal, in sufficient detail, as well as pertinent elevations and data to permit a hydraulic analysis of the system. The specifications shall contain details on all treatment equipment including catalog identification of pumps, chlorinators, chemical feeders, filters, strainers, interceptors, and related equipment. The plans shall also show details on all electrical equipment, decks and steps. The basis of plans review of regulated swimming pools, wading pools and regulated spa pools by the health officer shall be the Proposed Minimum Standards for Public Pools (and Public Spas) published by the National Spa and Pool Institute. The basis of plans review for recreational water features shall be Section 7.72.191 of the city code. Regulated swimming pools, wading pools, regulated spa pools and recreational water features and facilities shall be built in accordance with the plans as approved unless subsequent approval of changes has been given in writing by the health officer.

All parts of the regulated swimming pool, wading pool, regulated spa pool or recreational water feature must be designed, constructed, maintained and operated so there are no slip, trip or fall hazards or other conditions that may pose a safety hazard. If night operation is proposed, at least six foot-candles of light shall be provided to any regulated pool deck and area, the recreational water feature floor and the water feature area. Lighting that may be exposed to the water of such pool or feature shall not exceed fifteen volts, shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and be approved for such use by UL or NSF.

(Ord. No. 46-592 § 1 (part))