Sec. 5-36. - "Swimming pool" defined.
Sec. 5-37. - Application of article.
Sec. 5-39. - Construction permit required.
Sec. 5-40. - Prerequisites to permit issuance.
Sec. 5-36. - "Swimming pool" defined.
The term "swimming pool," as herein used, means a body of water of artificial construction, used for swimming or recreational bathing, together with the sides or bottom of the pool, buildings and equipment appurtenant thereto, having a depth of thirty (30) inches at any point.
(Comp. 1961, p. 132, § 1)
Sec. 5-37. - Application of article.
This article shall not apply to indoor swimming pools, to portable wading pools less than thirty (30) inches in depth or to swimming pools regulated or maintained by the State of North Carolina either by statute or by rules and regulations of one of its administrative agencies.
(Comp. 1961, p. 132, § 2)
A swimming pool and any accessory building which houses pumping and filtering equipment shall be considered as an accessory structure and such structure shall comply with all requirements of the zoning ordinance; provided, however, that no swimming pool or swimming pool accessory structure shall be located nearer than six (6) feet to the side or rear lot lines or to any house, building or residence.
(Comp. 1961, p. 132, § 2)
Cross reference— Zoning, Ch. 24.
Sec. 5-39. - Construction permit required.
No person, firm, association, or club, shall construct or cause to be constructed or commence construction on a public or private swimming pool in the town without first having obtained a permit from the building inspector of the town.
(Comp. 1961, p. 132, § 2)
Sec. 5-40. - Prerequisites to permit issuance.
The application for a swimming pool building permit shall be accompanied by a complete and detailed set of plans and specifications and shall be approved by the building inspector and the county health department. No permit for such construction shall be issued unless the application therefor shows that such pool, upon completion of construction, shall meet the requirements of section 5-42.
(Comp. 1961, p. 132, § 3)
All applications for a swimming pool permit shall be accompanied by a deposit of ten dollars ($10.00).
(Comp. 1961, p. 132, § 3)
It shall be unlawful to construct, install, maintain or operate a swimming pool within the town, either an already existing one or one newly constructed, without constructing and maintaining around the entire perimeter thereof a fence not less than four (4) feet in height and of sufficient strength to eliminate unobstructed access thereto except at properly constructed entrance gates. The gates shall be of a self-closing type with the latch on the inside of the gate, not readily available for children to open. It is the intent and purpose of this section to provide protection to children against injury or mishap resulting from construction and maintenance of swimming pools. However, if the entire premises of the residence is enclosed, then this provision may be waived by the building inspector upon inspection and approval of the residence enclosure.
(Comp. 1961, p. 132, § 4)