§ 34-599. Watercourse pools.

(a)

Application. All elements of this article that apply to swimming pools shall apply to watercourse pools with the following additional provisions:

(1)

Handrails, steps, stairs, booster inlets. Handrails, steps, stairs, and booster inlets for watercourse pools must not protrude into the watercourse.

(2)

Shape. The watercourse must not be narrower than eight feet and not deeper than 3½ feet at any point.

(3)

Egress. An approved method of exiting the watercourse must be provided at least every 200 feet along the watercourse.

(4)

Deck. An approved deck must be provided along at least one side of the entire watercourse in accordance with section 34-573(h) (decks).

(5)

Circulation. The turnover rate for watercourse pools shall be a minimum of four hours.

(6)

Velocity. The design velocity of the water in the watercourse must not exceed two miles per hour.

(Ord. No. 09-0120, 1-7-09)