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SANTA CLARA COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES: Division B18 SWIMMING POOLS*

Copyrighted by SANTA CLARA COUNTY CODE & Municipal Code Corporation, 1998.

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Division B18
SWIMMING POOLS*

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State law reference(s)--Swimming pool safety, Health and Safety Code § 115920 et seq.

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CHAPTER I.
IN GENERAL

Sec. B18-1. "Private swimming pool" defined; exclusion as to hot tub or spa.

A "private swimming pool" is defined for purposes of this chapter as a swimming pool, wading pool, fish and or other outside body of water created by artificial means maintained in connection with a single-family or multifamily residence, apartment house motel or hotel which has any depth in excess of 24 inches, whether above or below grade, and whether intended to be temporary or permanent in nature. A hot tub or spa is excluded from the definition of a "private swimming pool" herein, provided that it is equipped with a lockable solid covering, or its equivalent.

(Code 1954, § 6.6.1-1; Ord. No. NS-620, § 1, 7-17-61; Ord. No. NS-620.1, § 1, 6-19-84)

Sec. B18-2. Enclosure required.

A private swimming pool as defined herein shall be completely enclosed by a fence, wall or other structure not less than five feet in height; provided, however, that except for doors or gates, either the horizontal or vertical dimension of any opening, hole or gap in said enclosure shall not exceed four inches; and provided further that a dwelling house or accessory building may be used as a part of said enclosure. An automatic pool cover capable of supporting a concentrated load of 150 pounds at any point is an acceptable alternative to a fence if the parcel size is larger than 2.5 acres gross. Every person who owns or occupies a premises on which a private swimming pool is situated shall be responsible for maintaining said enclosure or cover.

(Code 1954, § 6.6.1-2; Ord. No. NS-620, 1, 7-17-61; Ord. No. NS-620.2, § 1, 1-19-88)

Sec. B18-3. Gates, doors, pool covers.

Any gate or door that is a part of the enclosure required by Section B18-2 shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device designed to keep such gate or door securely closed at all times, with the latching device either placed at least four feet, nine inches above ground level or otherwise made inaccessible from the outside to children. The controls of any automatic pool cover approved pursuant to Section B18-2 shall be equipped with a locking device placed at least four feet, nine inches above ground level or otherwise made inaccessible to children.

(Code 1954, § 6.6.1-2; Ord. No. NS-620, § 1, 7-17-61; Ord. No. NS-620.2, § 2, 1-19-88)

Sec. B18-4. Compliance by existing pools.

Existing private swimming pools shall within six months of the effective date of this chapter comply with the requirements of Sections B18-2 and B18-3.

(Code 1954, § 6.6.1-3; Ord. No. NS-620, § 1, 7-17-61)

Sec. B18-5. Inspection, approval of enclosure.

The enclosure referred to in Sections B18-2 and B18-3 shall be deemed to be a structure within the meaning of the term as it is used in the building code for the County. Final inspection and approval of all private swimming pools shall be withheld until all requirements of Sections B18-2 and B18-3 have been complied with.

(Code 1954, § 6.6.1-4; Ord. No. NS-620, § 1, 7-17-61)

Sec. B18-6. Enforcement.

All regulations concerning the enclosing of private swimming pools as defined herein shall be enforced by the Director of the Building Inspection Division of the Transportation Agency.

(Code 1954, § 6.6.1-5; Ord. No. NS-620, § 1, 7-17-61; Ord. No. NS-3.16, § 25, 10-8-74)

Secs. B18-7--B18-15. Reserved.

CHAPTER II.
RESERVED*

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Editor's note--Ord. No. NS-514.2, adopted Feb. 12, 2002, repealed Ch. II, §§ B18-16--B18-49, which pertained to swimming pool services. See the Code Comparative Table.

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Secs. B18-16--B18-49. Reserved.

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