§ 15-26. Rules and regulations for design, construction, and equipment of public swimming pools.

(a)

The Department of Health shall have the power to promulgate, adopt and enforce, rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this article and other ordinances, governing the design, construction, equipment, and operation of all swimming pools.

(b)

Any public swimming pool constructed, reconstructed, or extensively altered after the effective date of this article shall meet the following requirements:

(1)

All equipment shall be maintained in a satisfactory operating condition during the operation of the public swimming pool.

(2)

The recirculation system shall be equipped with a filtration system that consists of a pump or pumps, piping, a filter or filters, chemical feeding equipment, rate of flow meter, or other accessory equipment that will filter the entire contents of the pool at a rate of at least every six (6) to eight (8) hours.

(3)

The filtration system shall have sufficient clarifying capacity so as to permit the main drain to be clearly visible from the pool deck.

(4)

All filters shall be designed and installed so as to provide easy accessibility for back washing, operation, maintenance, and servicing.

(5)

A permanent placard shall be conspicuously displayed on or adjacent to the filter and shall be adequately lighted and readily legible. The following information shall be included on the placard: name of facility; owner's name and street address; date of construction; capacity in gallons; water surface area in square feet or meters; turnover rate in hours; rate of flow in gallons per minute; and maximum swimming pool capacity. Said placard should also set forth pool operating procedures, which shall include instructions on proper operation of pumps and filters; instructions on proper back washing procedures; and instructions for emergency procedures to be followed in case of contact with hazardous chemicals.

(6)

An anti-vortex drain cover must be provided for all public swimming pool and wading pool drains.

(Ord. No. 33839, § 1, 6-1-98)

(Ord. No. 33839, § 1, 6-1-98)