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(c) Aplot plan showingthe position ofthe pool in relation to buildings andlot lines; (d) Across section of scum gutters, skimmers or overflow [roughs, where used; (e) Pipe diagrams showing size ofall pipes, inlets, outlets, rnake~~up water lines, vacuum lines, waste and discharge lines, circulation, backflow protecton and other piping; (f) The pool equipment layout, showing filters, pumps, chlorinators, hair and lint interceptors, and their location and other pertinent information; (g) The liquid capacity ofthe pool; (h) The liquid capacity of an accessory wading pool, if any; (if The kind, number and size offilters, including the square footage of the Etter area in each unit; fl) Top capacity in gallons per minute for the recirculating system; (Ic) The method of chlorination to be used; (1) The type and mega oftes[ing equipment; (m) The Type, design and location of the enclosing fence; (n) A deseriptiov and plan of lightlng facilities. 1722.10 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. The Building Commissioner shalt not issue a permit to construct any family swimming pool or any alteration„ addition, remodeling or other improvement thereto, unless the following design and construction requirements are observed. Within one year of the effectlve date of this section every existing family swimming pool shall be in conformance to the provisions of this chapter Family swimming pools shall be constructed and maintained in wnformity with the following requirements: (a) Material. The water-containing surface of artificial pools shall be light in color, impervious and provide a tight tank with smooth and easily cleaned surfaces. Sand or dirt bottoms are prohibited. (b) De th M k' gs Conspicuous markings shall be provided at regular intervals showing the depth ofthe pool. Special markings for large and odd shaped pools shall be as prescribed by the Building Commissioner (e) Water Sup rLly d O tl t Each pool shall be equipped with water iNets and outlets of sufficient size and proper location to provide a uniform circulation of water in all parts ofthe pool. All water inlets shell ba located not less than one foot above the floor rim ofthe pool, or shall be provided with a vacuum brake sufficient in size to prevent backflow in the event of lowered pressure in the public water lines. All drainage ofthe pool shall be into a storm outlet only (d) Watkwavs The pool shall be completely surrounded by a walkway at least four feet in width which shall be dmined away from the pool, except that a walkway may be reduced to a minimum of three fee[ on any side of the pool thaz has a fence immediately adjacent thereto. (e) Water in Pool. The water in the pool shall be from the city water supply (f) Recirculation For new pools provision shall be made for complete circulation of water through all parts ofthe pool. The system shall be equipped with a water recirculating system of sufficient capacity to provide a complete turnover of water at leas[ once in eight hours. The installation ofnew pools of the "fill and draw" type shall not be permitted. A satisfaROry recirculating system for the pool shall be installed consisting offilters, circulating pumps, float valve control on water supply, hair and lint catcher, piping connections to inlets and outlets, hackflow protection and all other necessary fixtures and connections. All equipment must be readily accessible and every pool shall be provided with necessary equipment for the measurement of acidity or alkalinity and for residual determinatlons, (g) Indicatine Recordinc Tot I' ' I st [ ' Et When necessary, in the opinion ofthe Building Commissioneq indicating recording and totalizing instruments, flow~meters or indicators and pressure gauges shall be installed at such points as may be designated by the Building Commissioner (h) Hose. Hose connections and hoses must be of ample size and pressure to clean all ofthe pool azea. (i) Towers and St Steps and ladders must be made of an impervious, corrosion resistant material, with a uniform rise not to exceed twelve inches. The decks of diving towers which are overone meter high shall be protected with suitable railings to prevent falling except into the water Q) Li htin . Where a family pool is used during the hours of darkness, illumination of the pool surface, and for a distance often feet from the edge ofthe pool, shall he maintained between the limits of two and five foot-candles of light (approximately one-half watt per squaze foot ofthe area required to be illuminated, where lights are placed not over ten feet above and within the limits ofthe area). All lighting and wiring shall 6e in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all fixtures and equipment shall be "UL" or equivalently approved. 172241 FAMII.Y WADING POOLS. (a) Portable Wadinn Pools (1) Material The water-containing surface of a portable wading pool shall be impervious and provide a tight tank, smooth and easily cleaned. (2) Water suooly Water for the pool shall be from the City water supply. (3) CleaNiness of oool and environs All family wading pools shall be dmined after each day of use and at all times when not in use. Before refilling the pool, It shall be thoroughly cleansed and all sediment and other foreign matter 36