§ 34-593. Indoor-outdoor pools.

(a)

Application. All sections of this article for swimming pools shall apply to indoor-outdoor pools with the following additional provisions:

(b)

Construction.

(1)

Separations. Removable, underwater separations between indoor-outdoor pools shall be constructed of a clearly marked, solid barrier made of inert material approved by the board of health. The barrier shall be smooth, unbreakable, and shall not have any openings except for an opening to allow bathers to swim through.

(2)

Connecting channels. The connecting channel at the separation or barrier for bathers to swim through shall be a minimum of three feet in depth and three feet in height, as measured from the pool water's normal level, and a minimum of four feet in width as measured at the normal water level. The edges of the opening for bathers to swim through shall be smooth and rounded, or have an approved, permanently installed protective sleeve along the entire edge. If the separation between the indoor-outdoor pools extends below the normal water level, then an approved, protective sleeve shall completely encase the entire edge of the separation at a minimum height of 12 inches. The protective sleeve and the separation or barrier combined shall extend below the normal water level less than 12 inches.

(3)

Separate pools. If each pool is designed to be physically separated, then each portion of an indoor-outdoor pool shall be considered as a separate pool, and each portion or pool shall be designed and constructed with its own, separate circulation system, appurtenances, decking, safety equipment, and other required equipment in accordance with this article.

(4)

Ingress and egress. Except at the indoor pool-outdoor pool junction, a deck, complying with section 34-573(h) (decks), shall completely surround both pools. The pools, deck and the physical separation between the two pools shall be designed and constructed to enable ready access and egress. The deck-to-deck distance at the separation or barrier shall not exceed six feet, and an approved, taut, secured safety rope or handrail shall be attached to the entire length of the separation or barrier. The rope or handrail shall be installed above, and within, six inches of the normal water level.

(Ord. No. 09-0120, 1-7-09; Ord. No. 18-0340, Att. A, 5-16-18)