§ 15.08.040. Residential building code amendments.

(a)

A new section AG101.1.1 is hereby added to Appendix Chapter G (Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs) of the Residential Building Code and shall read as follows:

Section AG101.1.1—Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs.

(1)

Equipment shall be so installed as to provide ready accessibility for cleaning, operating maintenance, and servicing.

(2)

Any swimming pool constructed after the effective date of the requirements set forth in this section shall be constructed so that there are at least five feet between the swimming pool and:

a.

The main building.

b.

Any lot line.

c.

Any building (including auxiliary buildings) unless the swimming pool is specially designed to maintain the structural integrity of the buildings or structure involved, even though they are within five feet of the pool.

(3)

The owner of any swimming pool may request approval of modifications or variances from the fencing requirement by submitting to the building official written application, setting forth a description of the pool and an alternate safeguard or condition of the site by which entry into the swimming pool may be restricted or prevented. The building official may approve such alternate safeguard or obstruction upon finding that one of the following conditions exists:

a.

That the physical conditions of the site would make the erection of a fence or wall impractical or purposeless:

b.

That the proposed limitation of access or conditions of control thereof which would be continuously effective would accomplish the intent of the enclosure requirements; or

c.

That the degree of protection afforded by the substitute devises or structures is not less than the protection afforded by the enclosure and/or safety features, which are required by the code.

(b)

Section AG105.2.1 (Barrier Requirements) of Appendix Chapter G (Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs) of the Residential Building Code is amended as follows:

The top of the barrier is to be 60 inches above grade. The remainder of the section remains the same.

( Ord. No. 950-2017, § 1, 1-17-2017 )