12.20.070 Safety features (8/6/02).
No swimming pool shall be installed or maintained unless:
(a) In the case of an in-ground pool, there shall be erected and maintained a good quality safety fence not less than four feet in height completely surrounding the pool or surrounding the yard in which the pool is located.
(b) In the case of an above ground pool, one of the following must be met:
1. Erect and maintain a good quality safety fence of not less than four feet in height completely surrounding the pool or surrounding the yard in which the pool is located, or
2. The total wall height of the pool and surrounding deck/railing must be at least six feet above yard grade.
(c) In the case of a spa/hot tub, a locked safety cover meeting American Society for Testing Materials Specifications may be used, or a spa must be completely enclosed in a structure with locking windows and doors.
(d) Safety fencing must be so constructed as not to have voids, holes or openings larger than four inches in one dimension.
(e) Every gate or other opening in the fence enclosing the pool or yard (including spa safety covers) except an opening to the dwelling or other building shall be kept securely closed and locked at all times when the owner or occupant of the premises is not present at such pool/spa. All gates shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices placed at the top of the gate.
(f) The swimming pool shall not be filled with water until all safety features are in place. [Code § 12.17-7.]