83-8962 Buildings(Published in The Salina Journal 1983)
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION AND FENCING OF
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS IN THE CITY OF SALINA, ENACTING
SECTIONS 8-461 THROUGH 8-468 OF THE SALINA CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. That The Salina Code is hereby amended by adding the
following sections to -wit:
ARTICLE XIV
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS
"Section 8-461. Definitions.
For the purpose of this article, certain terms shall have the
meanings respectively ascribed to them:
(1). Private swimming pool shall mean that it is not open to the
public, that it is not publicly owned or not otherwise regulated by the
State of Kansas, either by Statute or by rules and regulations by one o
its administrative bodies.
(2). Swimming pool shall mean any artifically constructed
permanent or portable pool capable of being used for swimming or
bathing, having a depth of two (2) feet or more at any point.
"Section 8-462. Permit required.
It shall be unlawful to construct or establish a private swimming
pool either in or upon the ground without first having obtained a
permit therefor from the Permits and Inspections Division.
"Section 8-463. Application for permit.
Application for maintenance and construction of a private swimming
pool shall be made to the Permits and Inspections Division by the owner
of the property or the contractor. The application shall be accompanied
by plans, specifications and a plot plan of the property. The plot
plan shall show the accurate location of the proposed swimming pool on
the property.
"Section 8-464. Construction and desian aenerallv.
Construction and design of private swimming pools shall be such
that they may be maintained and operated as clean and sanitary pools
at all times.
(1). Maintenance generally. The owner of every private swimming
pool shall be responsible for maintaining said pool in good sanitary
condition and shall prevent breaks in the pool and water from the pool
overflowing onto adjacent public or private property.
"Section 8-465. Compliance with the plumbing code.
All piping, drains and water purification equipment shall be
installed in accordance with the provisions of the Plumbing Code of
the city.
(1). Source of water supply. No source of water other than that
secured from the city water distribution system shall be used in
private swimming pools.
(2). Backflow prevention required. All water inlet pipes shall
be equipped with approved backflow protection.
(3). Discharge�� _system. All private swimming pools hereafter
constructed shall be provided with at least one drainage outlet
extending from the pool to either a storm sewer or other drainage area
which shall be approved by the Permits and Inspections Division.
"Section 8-466. Compliance with the electrical code.
All electrical installations provided or installed in conjunction
with private swimming pools shall be installed in conformance with the
National Electrical Code.
(1) Lighting. No artificial lighting shall be maintained or
operated in such a manner as to be a nuisance to the neighboring
properties.
"Section 8-467. Location of pools.
Outside or open air swimming pools shall be located in compliance
with the Chapter 42 of the Salina Code.
"Section 8-468. Enclosure of pools.
Every private swimming pool shall be completely enclosed by a
fence or wall not less than six (6) feet in height. The design of
such wall may be solid or shall be designed so that no portion of the
fence or wall shall permit the passing of a six (6) inch sphere through
the fence or wall. In addition the fence or wall shall not be designed
with features which could be used for climbing over said fence or wall.
Gates shall be self-closing and shall have a latch or other mechanism
which shall engage automatically on closing. Exception: The door of a
dwelling which opens onto a pool enclosure need not be equipped with
such a device."
Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force
from and after its adoption and publication once in the official city newspaper.
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(SEAL)
ATTEST:
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
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Introduced: April 25, 1983
Passed: May 2, 1983
John F. Burgess, LlYor