§ 15-30. General safety provisions and security.

(a)

All chemicals, cleaning compounds, and similar materials shall be stored in a cool, dry, and well ventilated place, out of reach from children, and in a locked space. All chemicals used in pool water treatment shall be stored in their original containers.

(1)

There shall be no smoking in any areas where pool chemicals are stored;

(2)

All persons while handling pool chemicals which may be strongly acidic or basic, or which may be strong oxidizing agents, shall wear protective eyewear and other protective clothing as deemed necessary by the health director or as recommended by the chemical manufacturer;

(3)

All persons before handling pool chemicals shall read thoroughly the manufacturer's recommendations for proper use and adhere to those recommendations; and

(4)

Disinfectants and oxidizing chemicals shall be stored in a physically separate manner from other chemicals such as acids or base compounds.

(b)

Swimming facilities shall be maintained in a manner which will not create a nuisance or hazard to the public safety and well-being, and the pool area shall be adequately secured against unauthorized entry by the public in general. The impounded water shall, at all times, be treated in a manner which will prevent the growth of algae and the breeding of mosquitoes or other vermin.

(c)

All swimming pools which are located outdoors shall be protected by a fence, wall, building, or other enclosure, or any combination thereof, which completely encloses the swimming pool area such that all the following conditions are complied with:

(1)

Constructed of materials which are impenetrable by children under the age of three (3) years;

(2)

A four-foot minimum height is provided entirely around the swimming pool;

(3)

The horizontal space between vertical members of the enclosure shall not exceed two (2) inches;

(4)

The height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall not exceed two (2) inches;

(5)

All gates and doors shall be equipped with self-closing and positive self-catching closures and mechanisms which shall be located at a height at least three feet, and shall be equipped with permanent locking devices.

(6)

Swimming shall not be permitted when lightning is seen, or thunder is heard, or within fifteen (15) minutes after such times.

(Ord. No. 33839, § 2, 6-1-98)

(Ord. No. 33839, § 2, 6-1-98)