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Chapter 93: Swimming
Pools and Hot Tubs
§ 93-1. Definitions.
§ 93-2. Permit
required.
§ 93-3. Permit
fee.
§ 93-4. Permitted
location.
§ 93-5. Plumbing.
§ 93-6. Electrical
installations.
§ 93-7. Fencing.
[HISTORY: Adopted by
the Board of Trustees of the Village of Williamsville 1-8-90 as L.L. No.
2-1990. Sections 93-5A and 93 7A(1) amended at time of adoption of Code;
see Ch, 1, General Provisions, Art I. Other amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Fire prevention and building
code administration--See Ch. 28 .
§ 93-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter,
the following terms shall have the meaning indicated:
HOT TUB - A permanent
structure intended for groin bathing, provided with a recirculating and/or
controlled water supply and located either within a dwelling unit or out-
doors.
SWIMMING POOL - A structure
intended for bathing, swimming or diving purposes, made of impervious mater
and provided with a recirculating and/or controlled water supply. For purposes
of this chapter, the following shall be deemed a "swimming pool":
A. WADING POOL - Any
pool having a water depth of twenty-four (24) inches or less.
B. ABOVEGROUND POOL -
Any pool having a water depth greater than twenty-four (24) inches, the
base of which is located above finished grade level.
C. IN-GROUND POOL - A
pool having any water depth, which is located totally or partially below
finished grade level.
§
93-2. Permit required.
A. The installation of any
private swimming pool or hot tub having a water depth greater than twenty-four
(24) inches and having a capacity greater than three hundred (300) cubic
feet of water, whether wholly or partially above or below finished grade
level, shall require a building permit and a separate plumbing permit for
all plumbing and drainage connected therewith.
B. Permit applications
shall be made to the Building Department and shall be accompanied by the
following:
(1) A current survey
of the property, indicating the proposed location of the pool or hot tub.
(2) Manufacturer's brochure
and installation specifications for any proposed aboveground pool.
(3) Two (2) sets of plans,
sealed by a licensed New York state professional engineer or architect,
for any proposed in-ground pool of capacity greater than one thousand eight
hundred (1,800) cubic feet.
(4) Two (2) sets of plans,
sealed by a licensed New York State professional engineer or architect,
and a copy of manufacturer's installation specifications for any proposed
hot tub.
§ 93-3. Permit fee.
Each application shall be
accompanied by a permit fee as established by resolution of the Board of
Trustees.
§ 93-4. Permitted location.
A. A swimming pool or outdoor
hot tub is permitted only as an accessory structure. No swimming pool or
hot tub shall be constructed in a required front yard or exterior side
yard.
B. No pool or hot tub,
including aboveground decking, shall be located closer than four (4) feet
to any property line nor with ten (10) feet of any structure or part thereof,
nor cover more than ten percent (10%) of the total lot.
C. No pool or hot tub
shall be located within a horizontal distance of ten (10) feet from an
overhead service-drop conductor or any other open overhead wiring.
§ 93-5. Plumbing.
A. All plumbing and drainage
connected with an in-ground pool or hot tub shall be done by a plumber
licensed by the village and shall conform to the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code and shall require a plumbing permit issued
by the Building Department and inspection by the Code Enforcement Official.(1)
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code; see Ch. 1, General
Provision.
B. No person shall discharge
or cause to be discharged any waste from any pool or hot tub onto a public
sidewalk, street or onto any adjacent properties.
C. Backwash and drain
water from any pool or hot tub should drain into the sanitary sewer system.
D. If an outside faucet
is used for pool-fill, a vacuum breaker is to be installed on the hose
thread of the faucet closest to the pool or hot tub.
§ 93-6. Electrical
installations.
A. All electrical equipment,
wiring and appurtenances shall conform to the National Electric Code and
shall, upon completion, be inspected by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters.
B. Ground fault interrupters
shall be required on all circuits.
§ 93-77. Fencing.
A. Swimming pool.
(1) All swimming pools
shall be provided with fencing which conforms to the requirements of the
New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.(2) Editor's Note:
Amended at time of adoption of Code; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art.
I.
(2) In no case shall
the fence exceed six (6) feet in height.
(3) All fencing shall
completely surround the pool and shall be not less than three (3) feet
from any pool edge.
(4) A substitute fence
material which affords the same degree of security from unauthorized entry
may be used upon first securing approval in writing from the Code Enforcement
Official.
B. Hot tub. Any outdoor
hot tub shall afford the same degree of security from unauthorized entry
as a swimming pool.
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