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4.b) Amendment to the Development Code pertaining to swimming pools for allowing automatic safety covers instead of a fence. Jeff and Bea Melby, Applicants. . � �) 444 Cedar Street,Suite 1500 Saint Paul,MN 55101 651.292.4400 � tkda.com TKDA Memorandum To: Scandia Planning Reference: Melby Code Amendment Commission Request Kristina Handt, City Administrator Copies To: Jeff and Bea Melby, Applicants Keith Wille, Building Inspector Project No.: 15253.005 From: Sherri Buss, Planner Routing: Date: March 26, 2013 SUBJECT: Melby Request for Development Code Amendment MEETING DATE: April 2, 2013 LOCATION: 19450 Parkview Lane North Scandia, Minnesota APPLICANT: Jeff and Bea Melby ZONING: General Rural (GR) District 60-DAY PERIOD: May 13, 2013 ITEMS REVIEWED: Application and related information submitted March 14, 2013 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST: The applicants are proposing to install an in-ground pool at their residence. They wish to use an automatic pool safety cover in place of the fence required by the City's ordinance. The applicants are requesting that the City amend its Development Code to allow the use of pool safety covers as an alternative to the Code's fence requirement. CURRENT CODE REQUIREMENT The construction and perFormance standards for swimming pools are included in Chapter 2 of the Development Code, Section 4.24. Item I of that section requires that `A structure or safety An employee owned company promoting affirmotive oction and equal opportunity � �� Melby Code Amendment Scandia Planning Commission Page 2 April 2, 2013 fence of a non-climbable type at least 4 feet in height, with a self-closing and latching gate shall completely enclose the pool, but shall not be located within any required yard areas." The City reviewed the fencing requirement approximately five years ago when another resident requested that a cover be allowed as an alternative to the required fence. The Planning Commission recommended no change in the requirement at that time. The applicants suggest that recent changes in the design of automated pool covers have made them an acceptable alternative to a fence in many communities, and request that the City consider changing its ordinance to allow this alternative. CURRENT CODES IN OTHER COMMUNITIES Many cities and townships in the Metro Area, including Forest Lake, Stillwater and Stillwater Township, now allow alternatives to the fencing previously required for swimming pools. A list of communities that allow an automated safety cover without fencing is included in the packet of materials that the applicants submitted. The ordinance changes to allow alternatives have been made as pool cover technology has changed to make the covers safer. Local examples include the following: • City of Stillwater. Stillwater's ordinance 33-2 related to construction of swimming pools is attached. The ordinance includes a definition of the type of cover permitted: "Power safety cover—means a barrier which can be placed over the water area and removed with a motorized mechanism actuated by a suitable control mechanism." Stillwater allows the use of power safety covers as an alternative to fences or other barriers when o The cover is approved by the building inspector. o When the cover provides a degree of protection that is similar to a fence and is of sufficient density and strength so that it is impenetrable. • City of Forest Lake. Keith Wille, the Building Inspector for Scandia and Forest Lake, indicated that Forest Lake allows the Building Inspector to approve automated safety covers as an alternative to fencing for swimming pools. He indicated that he is comfortable with safety covers that meet ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) Standard F1346. A copy of the ASTM standard is included in the attachments provided by the applicants. • Town of May. May Township's code allows the use of a pool cover as an acceptable enclosure if it complies with the ASTM Standard F1346. A copy of the ordinance is attached. The ordinance states that `A pool cover or other protective device approved by the Town Building Official shall be an acceptable enclosure so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substituted devices or structures is not less than the protection afforded by the enclosure, gafe and latch described above (for fences) and complies with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) in compliance with standard F1346-91(2003), and is sufficient to support the weight of 5001bs minimum and completely cover or enclose the pool. The substitution with such a pool cover or other protective device shall be done by the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance or Building Permit. • Stillwater Township. Stillwater Township's ordinance (copy attached) is similar to the City of Stillwater ordinance. It requires safeguards to prevent children from gaining 1 r ' Melby Code Amendment Scandia Planning Commission Page 3 April 2, 2013 uncontrolled access to the pool, and allows a cover, fencing or other enclosures. The Building Inspector reported that he approves covers that meet the ASTM Standard F 1346. Other Washington County communities permit the use of automated pool covers, but require a fence in addition to the cover, including Woodbury and Hugo. The Building officials in those communities indicate that they do not believe that the automated covers provide the same degree of protection as the fences required in their community ordinances. BUILDING INSPECTOR RECOMMENDATIONS Keith Wille, Scandia's Building Official, indicated to the Planner that he is comfortable with the use of safety covers for swimming pools as an alternative to the fencing currently required in the code, as long as the requirements include the following: • The code should specify that the cover allowed is an "Automatic Swimming Pool Cover" rather than covers that use straps and springs to hold it in place. • The code should require that the covers allowed meet the ASTM F1346-91 (2003) standard for safety covers for swimming pools PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the zoning amendment request at its meeting on April 2. The applicants and their pool contractor will attend the meeting and provide information about the proposed safety cover described in their application. The Planning Commission should listen to the testimony, discuss the information included with the staff report, and make a recommendation regarding the request. If the Commission recommends that a change be made in the ordinance, the Planner will draft a revised ordinance based on the Commission's recommendations. The revised ordinance could be scheduled for a public hearing in May. 1 /' File No. ��3 ��7 APPLICATION FOR PLANNING AND ZONING REQUEST City of Scandia, Minnesota 14727 209th Street North,Scandia,MN 55073 Phone 651/433-2274 Fax 651/433-5112 Web http://www.ci.scandia.mn.us Please read before completing: The City will not begin processing an application that is incomplete. Detailed submission requirements may be found in the Scandia Development Code,available at the City office and website(www.ci.scandia.mn.us)and in the checklist forms for the particular type of application. Application fees are due at the time of application and are not refundable. 1. Property Locatio (st eet a�dress, if applicable) g \,,_ / � � � �Q U P' �n SCQ h0'��0. r 1') l7 �Jr � �'J� 2. Washington County Parcel ID: , � 583� � U �2C� o0 S" 3. Complete Legal Description: (attach if necessa ) • - � ``m�`RRJ f-j IGt-S �o-f- /'� ��c� l ,�u��iv�s�a � C dl 9/y�� v S U%3 Td �c�--Frt� �cts`� � n W Lr r� �e re�� 4. O�e�r(s): � � � �� Phone: � � �0. �h> �S� -�' ��r �� (�S��- � ��— a��-2 (b) Street Address: �9��0 ��-�1 e 1,� Lh lv E-Mail:�rn e�by_�J C �OI lmce� f,, G � City/State: SG��d� 1 q � � n Zip: Jr�� 5. ApplicanbContact Person: Phone: �e-� rn��y�/ B�. �rn �l b c�� 5� -� �� -q�� ,� �si - �C�3 - o��-2 Street Address (Mailing): �QLJ�r'p nC3,v�,U/� L y� IV E-Mail: rn�)�j�/•J� Ct. �01 �.I , • La . bcza�-msZ1b�G'� ��'m�i I � G � City/State: sGu�n�l Q � h Zip: SS'O�-� 6. Requested Aetion(s): (check all that apply) Variance _ Administrative Permit � Amendment (Development Code) Variance Extension ��e� — _ Amendment(Comp.Plan) Conditional Use Permit(CUP) _ Site Plan Revicw (type� _ Subdivision,Minor CUP Exttnsion CUP/Open Space Subdivision. Site Plan Modification Subdivision,Preliminary Plat/Major CUP/Planned Unit Development Site Plan Extension _ Subdivision,Final Plat Interim Use Permit(IiJP) _ Sign(Permanent) Environmental Review � Wetland Review 7. Brief Description of Request: (attach separate sheet if necessa,_v) G c5 � �'f'• ' �r� �i �s •�� v P :.� c� �n G S"i.��r L�Y� G � � I s a• � l�o�r S � l^c�' r j. ti n .s 6ms v� cn� a � tv s a �hc 11c� I o� � i'eS i � � ' � Gt1� � � �i G �j� � h(x, G 6 Y h(A c�rd t �. cu r,C e s �'`cs ��.e� � V►s_t� �..o v Q r� c� Q C,o v e� S. Projg ,ct e: � �� I hereby apply for consideration of the above described request and declare that the information and materials submitted with this applicarion are complete and accurate. I understand that no application shall be considered complete unless accompanied by fees as required by city ordinance. Applications for projec[s requiring more than one type of review shall include the cumulative total of all application fees specified for each type of review. ] understand that applicants are required to reimburse the city for all out-of-pocket costs incurred for processing,reviewing and hearing the applicarion.These costs shall include,but are not limited to:parcel searches; publication and mailing of notices;review by the city's engineering,planning and other consultants;legal costs,and recording fees. An escrow deposit to cover these costs will be collected by the city at the time of application. The minimum escrow deposit shal]be cumulative total of all minimium escrow deposits for each type of review required for the project,unless reduced as provided for by ordinance. The city may increase the amount of the required escrow deposit at any time if the city's costs are reasonably expected to exceed the minimum amount. Any balance remaining atter review is complete will be refunded to the applicant. No interest is paid on escrow deposits. PLEASE NOTE: If the fee owner is not the applicant,the applicant must provide written authorization by the fee owner in order for this applicarion to be considered complete. Prop�t�F� , r Si h�re(s) Date: � �3 �3 � �yr AP,��%�� e Date: � �� !/ For City Use Only pAI D Application Fees: � �� Escrow Deposit: � 5 Q Q MAR 14 2013 Atlantis Pool & S a p 432168�Ave.N. Brooklyn Center,MN 55429 763-560-0103 info@atlantispoolsinc.com To whom it may concern. The Coverstars automatic safety cover system is a specialty cover designed in accordance with ASTM standards for swimming pool safeTy to help prevent accidental and non-authorized entry into a swimming pool by children,adults,pets, or animals. The Swimwise cover is a fully ASTM certified safety cover and as such meets all national standards as a safety barrier when used appropriately and according to the manufacturers standards. (please review the attached ASTM safety requirements for pool covers) The system utilizes an electric motor drive attached to fully reinforced ultra guard,safety fabric. As per the ASTM requirement,the cover will withstand a static load of 4851b. It is thus capable of securing multiple individuals at the same time. ASTM defines this as 2 adults and 1 child. The cover has a locking key switch to open the cover system and will retract or cover the pool in approximately 45 seconds. Once closed,the cover cannotbe removed or accessed without the key,securing the pool. The safety cover acts as a supplemental barrier across the pool itself. Helping to secure the pool whether an individual is coming from outside the yard or inside the house. In order to access the pool surface a key is required and an operator must unlock the secured switch cover,as well as holding the operating switch in the open position until the cover is rolled back. The covers are designed to be utilized at all times when a homeowner is not swimming in the pool and must be covering the pool in accordance with the manufactures instruction. Sincerely, Atlantis pools 763-560-0103 Cities in the metro not requiring a fence with auto cover. Orono Deep Haven Buffalo Medina Corcoran Greenwood Grant Otsego Rogers Miesville Cannon falls Hampton Hampton township Castlerock township Farmington Invergrove heights Maplewood (by approval) Hudson township Summerset New Richmond Credit river twnshp Cedar twnshp �u r e�j` �.ct�c�„ +��;�Ny Designation: F 1346—91 (Reapproved 2003) , .'.11l�_..-- ;��no,�. Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs' Tttis standazd is issued imder the 5xed desi�aaGon F 13J6;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption o�,in the case of revision,the yeaz o!last revision.A numtxr in parentl�eses indicales the year o!iast reapproval.A supe�script epsilon(e)indicates an ediWriat change si�e the last reviaion or reapprovaL 1. Scope 3.1.2 automalic cover—a cover which can be placed over 1.1 This specification establishes requirements for safety �e water area and removed with a motorized mechanism covers for swimming pools,spas,hot tubs, and wading pools Rctuated by a suitable eontrol mechanism. See also power (hereinafier referred to as pools, unless otherwise specified). safety cover(PSC},other cover(OC). When correcdy installed and used in accordance with d�e 3.1�3 barrier—something tliat restrains or obstructs access mamdacturer's instrucdons, this specificatian is intended to to the body of water. reciuce the risk of drowning by inhibiting the access of children 3.1.4 blanket—a material used for thermal insulation. See uuder 6vc years of age to the x�ater. also solar energ_y blanket. 1.2 Tlus specification includes pedormauce tests to demon- 3.1.5 cover—something that covers,protects or shelters,or strate the compliauce ar noncompliance to requirements herein a combination thereof,a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. stated for safety covers.It also includes marking reqiurements 3.1.6 debru cover—a cover with anendant appurtenances for all co�•ers. positioned over the pool area cvhich permits the cover to l.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded prevent debris,such as foIiage,dirt, w�indblowu trash,and the as tbe standard. The values in parentheses are given for lil:e from entering the pool. It is intended to be crnnpletely information only. removed before the entry of bathers. See also other coNers 1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the (OC). test methods secaon, Section 9, of this specification: This 3.1.7 dec�ts—those areas abutting a pool,spa,ar hot tub that standard does not purport to address all of rhe safety concerns, are specifically cons�ucted or installed(for example,of wood, if cuty,arsociaied with its use.It is the responsrbilit}�of the user concrete, brick, stone, and the like) for use by bathers for of tlus standard io establish appropriate safety tu►d health sitting, standing or walking and may also act as a basc for practices and determine the appldcability of regulatory limita- �PPo� for covers. tions prior to use. 3.1.8 dome—a semipermanent enclosure supported by misses, or positive air pressure erectecl over the pool area to 2. Referenced Documents provide temperature and atmospheric control over the pool 2.1 NFPA Docurrie�tt: enviranment. National Electrical Code,Article 680-262 3.1.9 energy conservntion—the reduction of heat loss from pool water through air convection or evaporative cooling, or 3. Terminology �m, 3.1 Deftnitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 3.1.10 hot tub—a spa constructed of wood with sidos and 3.1.1 appurtenances—subordinate parts or adjunct acces- bottoms formed separately; and the whole shape joined to- sory components to the cover such as hardware including gether by pressure from surrounding hoops, bands or rods;as buckles, straps, ties, springs, anchors, tracks, rollers, lifting disanct from spa units formed of plastic, concrete, metal, or atms,and the lilce. other materials. 3.1.11 inaccessible locations—a location at least 5 ft (1.5 m) above the ground with no other access such as hand or 'This specification is tmder the jurisdidion of ASTM CortuniUee F15 on footholds which would permit a child to reach the location. consumer�oa,��a��s�ainc��espoa5ibiury or s�ncommiuee F15.28 on 3.1.12 �nanual cover—a cover wlvch requires it to be placed Co�ers for Pools,Spas,and Ha Tabs. Curtent edition approved Feb. t0. 2003. Pablished May 20Q3. Ori�nally OVei ttle �i'ater area by hand. See e1S0 7lDAJlt![tl SCtf¢ly COVCT a�rovcd in 1991.Last pmvious editi�apptoved in 14J6 as F 1346-91(1996). (��SC�,and other covers(OC). 2 Available from Nadonal Fire Protection Assoc.,Batterymareb Part� Quiucy, MA 02269. Copynght i�ASiM M4ernalfanel,100 Ban Harba Drlve,PO Box C700,Weat CaiehWqckan,PA 18428-2858.Uriled States. 1 �t' F 1346 -91 (2003) 3.1.13 markings—the application of numbers, lettcrs, la- 4. Cover Classifications and Minimum Qualification bels, tags, symbols or colars to provide idendfication aud Criteria safety n�fonnation aud to expedi�e handling during shipment 4.1 Yower Safe�y Cover (PSC)—Provides a high level of and storagc. safety for children iu�der the age of five by inlubiting thcir 3.1.14 manr�al safety cover (A�ISC)—a barrier which re- acccss to the water. quires it to be placed over the«•ater m�uivally.Provides a high 4.1.1 Must satisfy 5.1-5.3, 6.1-6.5, 7.1-7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.4- level of safety for clviclren under die age of five by inhibiting 8.12,9.1-9.4, 10.1-10.4,and all subsections. their access to the watet 4.2 Manual Safet�� Cover(MSC)—Provides a high level of 3.1.15 other co�°ers (OC)—includes any cover type not safety for children under the age of five by inhibiting their incorporated in die other two classifications;PSC,NISC.They access to the water. Niay require a longer period of time �o be are not intended to serve as a barrier for children under the age fully secured. of five. 4.2.1 Must satisfy 5.1-5.3, 6.1-6.5, 7.1-7.4, 8.1, 8.2, $.4 3.1.1G power safery cover (PSC)—a barrier wlaich can be $•12,9.1-9.4,and all subsections. placed over the water area and removed with a motorized 43 Other Covers(OC)—Iucludes auy cover type not incor- porated in the other two categories MSC, PSC. They are not mechanisin achiated by a suitable conOrol mechanisni.Provides intended to serve as a barrier for children under the age of five. a high level of safety for children under the age of five by Design characteristics may be hazardous when used in the inlubiting their access to the water. presence of children uuder the age of five. 3.1.17 scfety cover—a barrier (intended to be completely 4.3.1 Shall satisf��5.1-5.3,8.1-8.3,8.5-8.12,and all subsec- reinoveci before enUy of bathers), for swimming pools, spas, uo�. hot atbs or wading pools, attendant appurtenaaces and/or anchoiing mechanisms wluch reduces—when properly la- 5. Materials and Manufacture beled, iastalled, used aud maintained in accordance w•ith the S.1 Only materials not known to be harmful to health, manufacturers'published instructions—the risk of drowniug ol' K,ithin the intended application, shall be used. children under five years of age, by iuhibiting iheir access to 5.2 A!1 materials xnd components shall bc durable and the contained body of water,and by providing for the removal satisfactory for the intended purpose under the conditions of any substantially hazardous level of collected surface water. normally prevailing at the site. See also pomer safery cover (PSC), aud manual scifety cover 53 The cover shall be manufactured or fabricated,or both, (MSC}, in accordance with geuerally accepted, good manufacturing 3.1.18 solar energy blankets—a cover which is a floating practices. translucent (not transparent) heat insulating sheet incorporat- ing,for eaample,eucapsulated air bubbles or similaz low heat 6. General Requirements for Safety Covers transfer (floating) sheet material whose purpose is to inhibit 6.1 InstallatiordUse of safety covers—Uiiless installed by heat dissipation from the pool water surface through air �e manufacturer, or responsible parties, or both, detailed convection or evaporative cooling.'The sheet inaterial,custom- ��ictions for installation shall be given in a form included in arily translucent(�t transparent)to pernut the transfer of�solar �e packaging or a label,or both, attached to[he cover. racliatiov energ�� direcdy to the pool water at all depths and 6.2 Iabels attached to the cover shall meet the general intended for day and night use,is cut to the shape of the pool requirements described in 8.5.1 and 8.8-8.8.2. and is not �xed to the pool structtire. It is intended to be 63 Markings for safety covers shaZl include: completely removed before the entry of bathers. 6.3.1 the manufacturer's name, 3.1.19 energy coiuervation bla�rket—a cover which is a 6.32 date manufactured or installed,and floating heat insulating sheet material incorpox•ating, for ex- 63.3 instruc6ons to consumers to inspect the cover for ample, a cellular foam or similar low-heat transfer material prematute wear or deterioration. whose purpose is to inluMt heat loss from the covered water, 63.4 Labels attached to co��ers sliall meet the general througl� air convection or evaporative cooling, or both. Such requiremenis describeci in 8.4.1,8.7-8.8.1, and 8.9. materials are customarily cut to the shape of ihe pool and are 6.4 Fasteneng mechanisms or devices—Ties, auachment intended for a vight covering.'I'he blat�et is not ai&xed to the points, anchors, anchorage, and controls for automatic eove� pool strvcture. It is intended to be completely removed before or other means of fastemng a cover shall include pro��sions the entry of buthers. such as keys, combinadon locks, special tools, devices, or 3.1.20 wading pool—a shallow pool intended for wad'u�g, �accessible locations, and the like, to inlubit children under not swimming. five years of age from removing or operating the cover.VVhen 3.1.21 waterline—the waterline shall be definecl in one of subjected to tlie load and perimeter deflection tests described in 9.1 and 9.2,all fastening devices shall remain in their intended, the followiug ways: secured or closed,or both,position.After the test,the iutended 3.1.22 skimmer syslem—the water line shall be at the ��'ormance of the device should not be impaired. inid-point of the operating rauge of the skimmers. 6.5 Openings—The cover shall be desigrted in such a way 3.1.23 over�ow system—the waterline shall be at the top o}' that,when it is tested by the test method described in 9.4,any the overflow oudet. opening in the majar compcment or between the edge of the � c�' F 1346—91 (2003) cover aud the deck surfacc or coping wall,or bc�tl�,and the top private label distributors), or both. Labels attached to co�ers surface of the spa or pool does not allow the test object to pass shall meet the general requirements described in 8.5.1 and through."I'he test object shall not gaiu ac:cess to the water,or be 8.8-8.8.2. subject to eutrapment. 82 Wcvning Labels—All covers shall be required to have 6.6 Seams,ties or welds in die cover shall shon�no signs of attached tt�e following wanung label: damage,which will impair intended performance of die device 8,2,� Signtd Word—WARMNG. k�hen the cover is tested by the metl�ods descrilx;d in 9.1-9.4. 5.22 ,Sc�fety Alert Symbol—Preceding the signal word there shall be triaugle with an exclamation point inside the lriangle. 7. Performance Requirements for Safety Covers g,?,2,1 Word Message—The standazd word message sttall 7.1 Slatic Load—In the case of a pool with a width or be AVOID DROW1vING RISK wlrich shall be the fust mes- diameter greater than 8 ft(2.4 m)from the periphery,the cover sage to appear directly undcr the signal word. shall be able to hold a weight of 4851b(22Q0 kg)(2 adults and g,2.2.2 Additional Word Message Statemen�—Covers with 1 child) to pennit a rescuc operation. any of the ouQined hazards in �g. 1 shall list all applicable 7.1.1 In the case of a pool with a width or diameter not warning scatements on the label. b eater than 8 ft(2.4 m)the co�•er shall withstand the Fveight of g.3 Color—Non-safety cover waruing label. 275 lb (1�5 kg) (weight of a child and an adult). Compliance g.3.1 Signal Word—Black letters with orange back�round. shall be detenuined by the test method ciescribed in 9.1. g,3.2 Safety Alert Symbol—Black triangle with orange ex- 7.2 Perimeter Deflection—"Ihe cover shall be designed in such a«�ay that,when it is tested by the test method described clamaiion point. in 9.2,deflection of the cover does not allow the test object to 8•33 Word Messc�ge—Black leuering on white background pass between the cover and the side of the pool, or to gaiu or white letters on black background. access to the water. 8.4 Color—Safety cover waming label. 7.3 Surface Drainage—T1ie co��er shall be so constructed, 8.4•1 Colors assigned to the signal word panel may also be or incorporate a systen�,or have an awtiliary system pro�7ded, used for the message word panel provided the panel colors that when used in accordance with die manufaeturer's instruc- contmst with the lettering of the label. T1vs is applicable to 6ons,shall drain substantially all standing water from the cover covers confrnming with the PSC and MSC classifications only. wichin a period of 30 min after cessation of nonnal rainfall. 8.5 Warning Lcrbel—Letter size. Compliance sl�all be determiued by Qie test ui 9.3. 8.S.1 Lettering shall be of a size that enables a person with 7.4 Openi�eg Tesu—The tests shall be conducted by the test normal vision, including eorreeted vision, to read tlie safety method desciibed in 9.4 to demonstrate that any opening in the sign or label at a safe viewing distance from the hnzard. major component or between the edge of the cover and the Considentions should be given to enviroumental variables that deck surface or coping wall,or both,and the top surface of the will afl'ect readability. pool or the top surface of' the spa is suf�iciently small and g.j,2 Signal Word—I.etter height shall be at Ieast 50°c strong to prevent the opening from being forced to a size that g�eater than the selected height of the message panel wording. will allow the test object to pass through. 8.5.3 Safery Alert Symbol—Safety alert symbol,when used with the signal word shall prececie the signal word.The base of 8. Miaimum Label Requiremenfs for All Covers for �e safety alert symbol shall be on the same horizontal line as Swimming Pools,Spas,and Hot Ttibs the base of the letters of the signal word. The height of tt�e 8.1 Product Label—All covers shall be labeledlmarked to safety alert symbol shall ecriu►1 or exceed the signal word letter identify manufacturers or other responsible parties (such as height. `NAZARDlWARNINCi 3TATEMENT CHART" If Thts Hazard E�dsts: Add This Warning Statement: 'Will not support weigM(as deflned In thla apecricatlon)Nonsecured or 'Stay ofl cover—wi�nd support weighL Improperry securetl�rs "Concealment by slipping under cover 'Keep chiWren away.Chddren or objeds cannot be seen under cover. 'Drowning on top d oover fn accumulated surface water(as defined In ihis 'Remove Standing Water—child can drown on top oi cover. specklcatlon) �Concealment,Entrepmem—Drowning under cover 'Remove cover(s)completey befwe entry ot bathers—entrapment poss�le. 'Generel requlrement iw all wvers 'Non-secured or impropery secured covers are a hazard. 'OpUon to above for Satety Covers "Fallure to fotlow aA Instrudions may resull In Injury or drorming. 'Cover doea not meet ell requlrements d ihis specAicatlon Iw PSC.MSC. 'This Is�ot a 8atety Cover. FIG.1 Hazard/Warning Statement Chart 3 c�' F 1346—91 (2003) 8.5.� �'4'ord message letter height shall be as defined in Table described in 82-8.6.3 shall be placed on the printed side of the 1. package inlended for display and�or consumer infonnation. 8.6 Lettcr style: The label shall be printed on or��ed to the package and not 8.6.1 Signal Word shall be in sans serif letters in upper case easily removable. on13. 8.11.1 �'�'hen special circumstances limit use of label colors 8.6.2 Message Panel shall bc in sans serif letters. Ixtters to two colors,the colors assigned�o the signal«�ord panel may maj� be in npper case only. also be used for the message word panel provided that the 8.6.3 Examples of acceplable lettering styles are: medium panel colors contrast with background color of packaging. or bold belvetica,or news gothic bold. 8.12 Compliance I.abeling—All labels shall note the spe- 8.7 Placement—Locntion shall be such that tUe message cific cover classification. will: 8.7.1 Be readily visible to the intended viewer, ttiku�g into 9. Test Methods For Safety Covers consideration all possible viewing angles,and 9.1 Staric Load Test: 8.7.2 ,Alert the viewer to the potenLial hazard in time to take 9.1.1 Ttvs test shall be conducted to demonscrate that thc appropriate action. cover is capable of supporting a weight of (a) 48> Ibs 8.7.3 Label must be located so as not lo be removed in the (composed of one 210-1b,one 225-1b or one 50-1b weight)for fitting process. pools or spas within a width or diameter greater than 8 ft or(b) 8.8 Life Expectancy—The label shall have a reasonable 2751bs (composed of one 2�Ib and one 50-]b weight)for a ezpected life with good color stability and worci message pool or a spa with a width or diameter equal to or less than 8 legibility when viewed as sta[ed in 8.5.1. Reasonable ezpect- ft distributed over 1 ftZ each, all of which are within a 3-ft ancy shall be taken into consideration in accordance with the radius without the test objects causing damage which would expected life of the product. allow any of the test objects to pass through the cover. Ihving 8.8.1 Protection—V�'hen possibie, placemeut of label tlus tesl there shail be no requirement for the absence of water should provide protection from foreseeable damage,fading,or appearing on the surface of the cover. visual obstruction caused by abrasian, ultraviolet light or 9.1.2 Procedure—The pool shall bc filled to i1s waterline substances such as chemicals or dirt. and the cover fitted in accordance with the cover mam�factur- 8.82 Attnchment—The label shall be attached permanendy er's inshucdons.The test objects shall be placed on the surface to the product or so that it canuot bc easily removed. of the cover at the following critical points: $.9 Rep7crcement—ProducWVamiug labels shoutd be re- 9.12.1 The center point of ihe cover. placed Uy die product user when thcy no longer meet]egibility 9.1.22 Betweeu atcachment points and a distance of at least reqiurements for safe viewing distance described in 8.5.1 and �ft(1.2 m)but not to e�ceed 6 ft from the side of the pool. 8.7.1. In cases where products have an extensive expected life 9.12.3 The test objects shall remain in each test posi[ion for or where exposed to eztreme conditions, the product user a periocl of�min. should be able to obtain replacement labels from the mani�'ac- 9.2 Yerimeter De�tection Tesr huer ar responsible party. 9.2.1 This test shall be conducted to demonstrate the fol- 8.10 InstruciionlUse Label—Any prociuct instructions or lowing: if a cluld under the age of five were to fall outo the use label not attached to the product,intended to be viewed by cover neither that cluld nor another child could slip through the consumerluser sliall contain in its contents the sanie any openings that may cecur between the cover and die side of applicahle warning labei as set forth in 8.2-8.6.3. the pool. 8.10.1 W hen specir�l circwnstances limit use of label colors 9.2.2 Perimeter Deflection Test Object—Test object shall be to two colors, the colors assigned to the message word panel 3.7 in.(0.09 m)by 5.7 in.(0.14 in)by a minimum 12 in.length may also be used for the signal word panel provided that the and a weight of 36.6 Ibs in au ellipsoidal shape. See Fig. 2. panel colors contrast with background color of inslruction/use 9.2.3 Procedure—VVith 50 lbs (22.7 kg) on the cover at a label. distance of at least 4 ft,but not exceeding 6 ft from the side of 8.11 Pcurkaging Label—If pacl:xging is intended for product die pool, the same cocet sliall not deflect to allow a perimeter display to the consumerluser, applicable warning lAbel as test object to pass through, gain access to the water or be subject to entrapment between the cover and the side of the TABLE 1 Word Messaga Letter Height Sizea �1� 9.3 Surface Drni�rage Test: s�re v�wu�9 Minimum Letler Height lor Minimum Letter Helght lor g�,l Sur nce Draina e Test Ob'ect—Timm�,3 a e uivalent Di�ance FAVORABLE Reading UNFAVORABLE Reading f g � J Q cond��«,s Conditlons (32 in. length by 9 in. �ridth by 5 in. deep by 36.6 lbs torso-shaped object) shall be placed on the pool cover in a less than 24 In. HegM�in� _ ��W—�� He�gnt pn.j = � supine position,faceup,within two to three feei of and p�rallel witl�the pool's edge."I�ree minutes later there shall not be an v�ew��s�ance v�ew o��. ��e amount of water.An unsafe amount of�vater is defined 2a to 96 In. Helght(�.) � �� Height pn,) - �- Height(in.) _ �W�� Height(in.) _ � greater than 96 In. �•'1'(mmy"is a�R mauaequin,three year old boy;availabk from Simulaids Inc.,P.O.Box 807,D'uon Avenue,Woodstock h`Y 12489. 4 c�' F 1346—91 (2003) 9.4.2 Openings test object—A solid faced sphere test object widi a maximiun breadtli of 4.5 in. 9.4.3 Procedure-7'he cover shall be fitted in accordance �vith the cover manufacturer's instr�ctions. The test object shall be placed at or into any ezisting opening and apply a force 3 7b"' of 40 Ibs (plus or minus 1 pouud) steadily to ensure the test object cannot pass ihrough at lhe following critical openings: 9.43.1 Any opening between die edge of the cover and the deck surface and coping k�all,or both,or the top surface of the spa or pool. 9.4.3� Any opening in the uiajor component of the cover. ]0. Operating Controls, Safety Covers 3.70�� 10.1 The open-closc switch shall be spring-loaded or of the momentary contact type,so tl�at wlien released,the cover stops Nars 1—Area=16.6 in.� operation unmediately at any point in thc open or closed cycle Nozt 2—Perimeter= 15.0 in. �ri� FlG.2 Template for Swimming Pool Cover Standard 10.2 The cover shall be re��ersible in direction from a full stop at any point in its cravcl withovt having to complete the as auy quantity of K�ater which completely covers the torso of full open or closed cycle. the surface drainage test object. 10.3 Electrically operated conirol switches and motors shaIl 9.3.2 Pmcedure—Test tbe cover by spra}�ug water evenly be installed in accordance a�ith the National IIectrical Code over ihe area at an application rate of 10 gal/min per 1000 ftZ Article 680-26. (9.29 m2)of pool area for a period of 30 uuu.Dwiug this test, 10.4 The type of pool covering operating conuols shall be all equipment shall operate iu accordance with co�-er manufac- such that: turer's instructions. Thirty minutes af'ter completion of this 10.4.1 Its fixed location is in the line of sight of the procedure, the cover shall pass the test methcxi in 9.3. At all complete pool cover,or by its operatine process.T'his ensures times duiing the procedure, maintain the pool level at the that the operator shall be in complete view of the cover at all wateriine. times during die closing or pool coveriug process. 9.� Openings Test: 10.4.2 Switching devices sl�all be key-operated or locked 9.4.1 T'hese tests shall be conducted to demonstrate that any away or able to be de-acuvated or otherwise located in u► opeuings remxin s�nall enough to pre��ent a small child's head inaccessible location. An inaccessible locaRon shall be at a from gaining access to the water. heigl�t of at least five feet above the deck. ANNEX (Mandatory Information) Al. RATIONALE A1.1 Scope A1.3 Terminology A 1.1.1 Although the majority� of child-drowniug and near- A 1.3.1 Consumers and new manufacturers may uot be drowniug wlrich were reported did not involve safety covers, familiar with the technolo�cal langvage used within the text. those who purport to provide a level of safety should be held �g section also pro��ides definitions for new terms created for to a higher level of reliability. Injury reports made available �g standard. from CPSC indicate that male children,one and two years of age,living in a home with an in-ground pool are at the lughest A1.4 Cover Classi6cations and Minimum Quatification risk of being involved in a submersiou incident that requires �terl�a medical care. A1.4.1 By defining both the level of safety afforded and A1.2 Referenced Dceuments s�� requirements to be satisfied, manufacturer and con- A1.2.1 Allows docuu�ent reviewers the necessary informa- sumer will be able to define their needs and properly inteipret tion to validate the text of the standard. 5 �' F 1346—91 (2003) the staudard. This seccion also allows manufacnirers to re- A 1.7.11 Packaging is,at times,the consumers first exposure seazch and develop uew technology whitch�vhen applied could to prociuct informatiou. Information contained on the warning change their designation. label is necessary ibr making informed ch�ices. A1.7_12 :�11 labels sl�all note that the product meets the A15 Materials and Manufacture requirements describcd in Specification F 1346. A1.5.1 Varying lead times for material availability restrict or delay immediate compliance with this standard. A1.8 General Requirements For Safety Covers A1.6 Performance Requirements For Safety Covers A 1.8.1 Installation can be a key factor in the eil'ectiveness of a safety cover whether it is mauuall}�or power installed A1.6.1 Specified load factors represent the 95th percentile A1.82 Manufacturer's markings are necessary to allow a for a child under the age of five as well as one male adult and �ntintuty for second owners and consumerimauufaeturer con- one female adult tact. A1.62 If one cluld should gain access to the siuface of the A1.8.3 Tl�e mechanisms which secure the cover are an cover, another child in the area of the pool should not face ��.� component tliat help to defeat a child's enh-y to the increased risk. watcr. A 1.6.3 Recognizing that some residual water will remain A 1.8.4 Openings shell not be so large that the purpose of the after the surfacc water is removed,the test has Ueen devised to ��er is defeated. ensure that the level can be maintained below that deemed A1.8.5 Structiu�al integrity is necessary to provide safety. substantially hazatdous to a child of three based on data received from the Consumer Product Safety Comnnission. A1.9 Test Methods For Safety Covers A1.6.4 Openings in tl�e majar component or horizoutal openings between tbe cover and solid structure of the pool area �1.9.1 The rescue operation may require two adults and the should remain small enouah to prevent the head of a small cover shall support the total combined weight to avoid possible child from gaining entrance. 1he head breadth for a Slh �J�7' to chose in the rescue attempt. The 95th percentile is percentile of a'7 month old is about 4.5 in.`17ie stnallest mobile rePresented by the 225-1b male,210-1b female and SO-lb cluld. child would be about 7 months old since at tlus age 50�% of A 1.9.2 T'his test was devised to avoid an opening large childr�n can creep ou hands and knees. enougb for one child or another etuld to fall between the edge of the coti cr and the edge of the pool when one child of SO lb A1.7 Minimum Label Requirements For All Covers For is already on the cover. Swimming Pools,Spas, and Hot 11�bs A1.9.3 Reco�izing that some residual��ater remains after A 1.7.1 Labeling on the product allows for vansfer of the �e surface water is removed,this test is devised to ensure that informadon to second owneis and temporary users. the level is maintained belo�v a level deemeci substantially A1.7.2 'I'he combination of Signal Word,Safety Alert S}nn- �rdous to a child under three years d age. bol and Word Messnge provides a trigher level of�vaming than A1.9.4 No opening shall ezist in the cover or at any point any single e$'ort. thlt the cover joins the stuface of the pool scructure or deck A1.7.3 An effort is being made nationally to make consis- �a(which would allow a small cluld's head to gain access to tent the cdors used to alert consumers to potenrial hazards. �e water or become entrapped). The head breadih for a Sth A1.7.4 Contrast of colors betweeu letter colors and labels Percentile 7 manth old is about�.5 in. are necessary in order to ata-act users' attention to label and enable readability. A 1.10 Operating Conh-ol,Safety Covers A1.7.5 I.etter size is an important factor in waiYwig legibil- A1.10.1 Operator controlled momentary contact ty-pe ity so the consu�er can recognize and avoid the hazard. switches aff'ord greater coutrol in the event of an emergency. A1.'7.6 Style of lettering affects the readability of the A1.10.2 Should a child enter the water during the closure waming message. process,the co��er shall be able to reverse without total closure. A1.7.7 Warning labels can be more effective if they allow A1.10.3 It is important in the case of au electrical installa- for reaction time on the part of the cons�mier. rion to protect children and a11 swimmers from the possibility A1.7.8 Damaged labels would no[ provide as strong a of electrocution,which is the purpose of Article 680-26 of the message as necessary. National I:lectrical Code. A1.7.9 Due to eztended life expectancy of cover products, A 1.10.4 Operator observation of the pool during ihe closing labels cannot be expected to muntain their ori�nal appear- process is necessary to ensure that another person dces not ance. enter the w•ater during the process.Addirionally,the locati�of A 1.7.10 I abeling messages and format should be consisteni the activating device or the ability to render it ivactive is from point of purcl�ase to i�ve andlor applicaaon of cover. necessary to avoid unauthorized opening of the cor•er. 6 c�' F 134fi—91 (2003) ASTM Intemationa!fakes no posRlon respeding the vaHdtry o!any patent rlghts a&serted Jn connection wlth any Rem mentloned In IhFs sfandard.Users ol!h!s standerd are exprassly advlsed that determtnatlon of fhe va�dpy o!any such palent rights,and the risft of M/tingement of such righfs,are enfire/y their own responsrDlNfy. This slandard Is subject to revislon at any time by t�e responslble technica!commRlee end mu.ai be revlewed euaryltve yeers end I/noi reNsed,aXher reapproved or wlfhdrawn.Your comrnents a�e/nviled eRher lor revisbn o1 thls standard a la addltbnal standards and shoufd be addressed fo ASTM Intemational Neadquarters. Yow comments w!N ra[�iva carelul cbnslderatbn at a meettng of the responsible technlcaf commRtee,whlch you may a►lend.tl you lee/ihet your comrnents have no!recelved a/alr hearing you shou/d make}rour vlews known!o the ASTM Commlttee on 3fandards,at the address shown belaw. 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By Scatt M.Kelly � wimming pools are wonderfitl Rules,Chapter 4717).Applicable to late private residential pools.While pro- sources of backyard entertaimnent public pools,some of the Minnesota visions of the pool code�nay be a good and a valued component of any pool code regulations include plan template to follow when crafting city's parks and recreation program. submittal,review,and approval;inspec- city ordinances,a Minnesota city,alone, Unfortunately,too many afternoons tions;construction in accordance with determines what,if any,fencing or other spent poolside turn tragic with applicable standards;personnel training; safety standards are required for private drowning and near-drowning recordkeeping and reporting;lifesaving pools within its city limits.According incidents. equipment and signage;water sanitation to the CPSC,a successful barrier will After reviewing materials on drown- and conditioning;access and fencing prevent children from going over,under ings,child behavior,pools,and pool requirernenu. or through the fencing in order to gain fencing,the U.S.Consuiner Product Minnesota cities must ensure that water access. �. Safety Comnussion(CPSC)recoinmends any current or planned pool facilities A residential pool ordinance may � that all pools owners construct and comply with all applicable construction, require: znaintain proper barriers to prevent inspection,and operation requirements. ■ Residents to apply for and obtain young children's access.While Minne- Generally,access to a public pool must permits prior to construcrion. sota requires certain,specific safety pre- be designed and maintained to effectively ■ Submitting a fencing plan as part of cautions on"public"swimming pools, prevent the unauthorized entrance of the pernvtting process. cities currendy have sole authority to children.Among the required standards, ■ The use of approved,temporary£enc- � determine what will be required for new fencing must: ing throughout pool construction. "private"pools. ■ Be at least five-feet high. ■ Erecting permanent feucing prior to What's a pooll A poo]is broadly ■ Be equipped with self-closing,self- fillitig the pool with water. defined by Minnesota Rules as any latching gates capable ofbeing locked. ■ Fencing without hand or footholds structure,chamber or tank containing ■ Have latches four feet above the for climbing to meet minimum- an artificial body of water for swimming, ground. height requiremenu. diving,relaxation or recreational use, ■ Not have any openings within die ■ IVfinunal clearance to prevent crawl- including swimming pools,lap pools,spa fencing greater than four inches in ing under fencing. pools (whirlpools),water parks,plunge diameter. ■ Gates opening outward away from pools,water therapy pools,flume water ■ N�t have any opening below the the pool area that are equipped with slides,wave pools,splash pools,and fencing greater than two inches, locking devices located above a various other special-purpose pools. ■ Be desi ed to revent eas access b A"private residentia]pool"is a pool � p Y Y young child's reach. connected to a single-family residence climbing over the fencing. ■ Power safety covers that are abie to Wading poolslChildcare facilities. withstand the weight of severa]adulte, (or owner-occupied duplex),under the Since 2002,the use of wadin ools is I control of the homeowner,the use of g P used as either an additional or alter- pernutted in licensed childcare facilities. native means of protection. � which is limited to family members or The ools must Ue inaccessible to chil- invited guests.A"public pool"is any p Cities should adopt ordinances that pool (other than a private residential dren except during supervised use.The effectively address resident safety con- childcare facility must be staffed by an cerns in light of their budget,staff and pool) intended to be used collecrively individual who has successfull com- by a number or persons,whether or not Y enforcement capabilities. pleted a swimming pool operator train- For more information.For additional a fee is charged for use. ing course and is proficient in rirst Aid information (including sample ordi- A public pool includes,but is not and CPR.Finall a child ma not use limited to pools at a city park,school, y' Y nances),contact the League's Research a portable wading pool uiiless a parent Department at (651) 281-1220 or (S00) I � licensed childcare facility,group home, or legal guardian has provided written 925-1222,or the Minnesota Depart- � hotel/motel/resort,campground,club, consent. 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' ? .. � �,t:^: Y�:c„" •�Y� , •� . , „r ' . . '�. :��. ` ,r..� '� � �`��y � ��i�� Y , �1..+ . � !A�r+: �� !��... • '��1� :�� `�!y I I��^�� . sQ, • � ++ u �. .� . . _ � # . ,."��" .. .. .Y�._:,� .. . r r � Municode Page 1 of 3 �� -�� Sec. 33-2. - Construction of swimming pools. Subd. Permit nequired. No person, corporation, partnership or firm must construct, repair, enlarge, 1. alter, change, remodel or othervvise significantly improve a swimming pool without first having obtained a permit from the city. Subd. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have 2• the meanings ascribed to them in this subdivision, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Power safety cov r means a barrier which can be placed over the water area and removed with a m ize mechanism actuated by a suitable control mechanism. Public orsemipublic swimming poo!means any swimming pool other than a private swimming pool. Residentia!swimming pool means any pool used or intended to be used as a swimming pool in connection with a single-family residence and which is available only to the family of the householder and private guests. Swimming pool means any permanently located pool, used for swimming or bathing which is over 24 inches in depth or which has a surface area exceeding 150 square feet. Subd. Approva!by building offrcial; building permif. Before work is commenced on the construction 3. of a swimming pool or any major alteration, addition, remodeling or other improvement is done to an existing swimming pool, detailed plans and specifications must be approved by the building official before a building permit is issued. Subd. Plans to be submifted. Plans, specifications and explanatory data that must be submitted 4• with an application for a permit to construct a swimming pool or for any major alteration, addition or other improvement to a pool must contain the following information: (�) The general layout of the lot on which the pool is to be located. {2) The distances of the pool from the lot lines. (3) Water supply systems, buried sewers and sewage disposal systems, other utilities and any sources of possibfe contamination of the pool. �4) A description of the pool's infiltration and chlorination equipment. (5) All dimensions, including the length, width, depth of the pool,the size of the pool deck and the liquid capacity of the pool. Plans must be drawn to a scale of not smaller than one-fourth of an inch to one foot. �6) Additional information may be requested by the building official. Subd. permit fees. Permit fees will be set by resolution adopted by the city council from time to 5� time. Subd. pool piping. Pool piping systems must be constructed of materials prescribed in the state 6� plumbing code. Installation of the piping including the pool water supply line must be done by a licensed plumber and must be inspected by the city plumbing inspector prior to covering the piping. Subd. Main outlets. Pools must be equipped with facilities for completely emptying the pool and �• effecting surface drainage{by gravity if elevations permit). The drainage system must be constructed in conformance with the provisions of the state plumbing code and under the http://library,municode.con�/print.aspx?h=&clientID=13056&HTMRequest=http%3 a%2f... 3/27/2013 , � Municode Page 2 of 3 supervision of a licensed plumber, and shall not discharge directly on the land of an adjoining neighbor or in a manner that threatens or endangers fish or wildlife. Subd. �yatersupply. Water supplies serving all swimming pools must be safe, sanitary and be 8• acceptable to the public health authority. The installation of the pool water supply piping and connection to the source of supply must be under the supervision of a licensed plumber. Subd. Electrica!requirements. All electrical installations provided for, installed and used in 9• conjunction with residential swimming pools must conform to the state electrical code and must be inspected and approved by the state electrical inspector. No current-carrying � + electrical conductors must cross residential swimming pools, either overhead or underground, or within 15 feet of a pool, except as necessary for pool lighting or pool accessories. Subd. Heating requirements. Permits are required for all heating units used in conjunction with 10. swimming pools. Installation must be made by installers licensed by the city and in accordance with any lawful code in effect at the time of installation. Subd. pressure relief valves. Pool contractors must certify that they have examined the 11. construction site with respect to the water table level and potential soil saturation. If it is determined to be necessary, in the opinion of the building official, pools must be designed and constructed with underdrain systems and pressure relief valves to prevent pool flotation. Subd. Shrelding lights. Lights used to illuminate swimming pools must be arranged and shielded to 12� reflect light away from adjoining properties. Subd. Locafion. All swimming pools or appurtenances must be located in the rear yard at a 13. distance of at least ten feet from any property line. ...� Subd. Safety barriers. All swimming pQols must be provided with safeguards to prevent children 14. under the age of five from gaining uncontrolled access. All swimming pool safeguards must be approved by the building official prior to issuance of a permit to construct the swimming pool. The swimming pool safeguarding may be accomplished with fencing,walls, natural barriers such as bluffs, rivers, or lakes that would provide a similar degree of protection as a fence, or other enclosure of sufficient density and strength as to be impenetrable. Above grade pools and their above grade decks that have sides at least four feet high above grade and are not readily climbable need only have a safety enclosure around the means of access. Any above grade pool equipment must be at least 10 feet away from the pool and above grade deck, or the equipment must be surrounded by a non-climbable four-foot tall safety enclosure. If fencing is used, all fence openings or points of entry into the pool area must be equipped with gates. The fence and gates must be at least four feet in height and constructed of woven-wire mesh, corrosion-resistant material or other material approved by the building official. All gates must be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices placed at the top of the gate or otherwise be inaccessible to small children. All fence posts must be decay or corrosion-resistant and set in concrete bases or other suitable protection. The openings between the bottom of the fence and the -� ground or other surface may not be more than four inches. ;rn0;7;Any swimming pool built between June 21, 2005 and the effective date of Ord. No. 1021 that uses a power safety cover instead of a fence is allowed to continue to use a power safety cover. Subd. Safety equipment. Every swimming pool must be equipped with one or more throwing ring 15. buoys not more than 15 inches in diameter and having 60 feet of 3I16 of an inch manila line, or its equivalent, attached. Subd. Aboveground swimming pools. Ladders or stairs which are attached to or placed against the 16. outside of aboveground tank type swimming pools having a depth of 24 inches or more must http://library.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=13056&HTMRequest=http%3 a%2f... 3/27/2013 Municode � Page 3 of 3 be removed from the outside of the pool when the pool is not being used. In addition, aboveground pools are subject to the requirements of subdivisions 12 and 13 of this section. Subd. public or semipublic swimming poo/s. Swimming pools other than residential pools must be ��- constructed and operated in conformance with standards for installation promulgated by the state board of health. In addition, prior to the beginning of any construction, a copy of the report prepared and issued by the state health department showing approval of the plans must be filed with the building official. Stafe!aw reference—Publrc pools, Minn. Stat.§ 144.1222. Subd. Operation and maintenance. Pool contractors shall instruct the pool owner in the operation 18. and maintenance of the pool and its filtration and chlorination equipment and the procedures to be followed in preparing the pool for winter. (Code 1980, §33.02;Ord. No. 961, § 1, 6-29-05;Ord. No. 1021,§§ 1,2, 91-16-10;Ord. No. 1021, §§ 1, 2, 19-16- 10) , http://library.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientI D-13056&HTMRequest=http%3 a%2f... 3/27/2013 M� ��rN�� (a) Enclosures. Every person owning land within the Town of May upon which there is presently situated an above or below ground swimming pool or who constructs such a swimming pool after the effective date of this ordinance which is intended to be used for swimming, shall erect and maintain thereon an adequate fence either surrounding the property or pool area, sufficient to make such body of water inaccessible to children. Such enclosure, including gates therein, shell be not less than 5 feet above the underlying ground and not in any required areas. All gates shall be self-closing and self-latching with latches placed 4 feet above the underlying ground and otherwise made inaccessible from the outside to children. The openings between the bottom of the fence and the ground shall not exceed 4 inches. Said fence shall be constructed in conformance with applicable state building codes and approved and inspected by the Town Building Official. (b) Protective Devices. A pool cover or other protective device approved by the Town Building Official shall be an acceptable enclosure so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substituted devices or structures is not less than the protection afforded by the enclosure, gate and latch described above and complies with the American Society for Testing and Materials(ASTM)in compliance with standard F1346- 91(2003),and is sufficient to support the weight of 500 Ibs.minimum and completely cover or enclose the pool.The substitution with such a pool cover or other protective device shall be done by the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance or Building Permit. 3. Fences located within the buildable area of a lot of eight(8)feet or more frorn the rear lot line may be a maximum of eight(8)feet in height. D. Permitted Encroachments on Required Yards. The following shall be permitted encroachments into setback and height requirements, except as restricted by other sections of this Article. 1. In any yards: posts,off-street open parking, flues, leaders,skills,pilasters, lintels,cornices,eaves(up to three (3)feet),gutters,awnings,open terraces, steps,chimneys,flag poles,fences, essential services,exposed ramps (wheelchair),uncovered porches, stoops or similar features provided they do not extend above the height of the ground floor level of the principal structure or to a distance less than three(3) feet from any lot line nor less than one(1) foot from any existing or proposed driveway; yard lights and nameplate signs; trees,shrubs,plants; floodlights or other sources of light illustrating authorized illuminated signs or light standards for illuminating parking areas, loading areas or yards for safety and security reasons,provided the direct Chapter 7—Zoning Regulations Art. 705: Permitted Uses and Dimensional Standards in Zoning Districts 7-48 . � ,VY�V� " � ORDINANCE 135 STILLWATER TOWNSHIP WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDIl�G ORDINANCE NO.51 REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF SWIIVIMING PaOLS THE BOARU OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOW1V OF STILLWATER ORDAlNS: Section 1. Ordinance No. 51, Section 2(11)is hereby amended to read as follows: . (11) All swimming pools must be provided with safeguards to prevent children from gaining uncontrolled access. This may be accomplished with a cover, fencing, or other enclosure or any combination thereof of sufficient density and strength as to be inapenetrable. Section 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. �1DOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of Stillwater Townshi this �i 0 da of P Y � ,2005. 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' �� = �' - ` `v�j�= =�_f V �� U.S CONSUMER PRODI?C`t'� � �_� ��'�-'�� ~ �_�'�r r." ��-- � •• � ` SAFETY COMMISSIONf� � � `' �� !+ �� pub. No. 362 ` r�� `r� �r .�_ � � Washington, DC 20207 �` �•, =�l�r +` �.,. � :��•�� !,. � `� – wimming pools should always be happy places. tJnfortunately,each year thousands of American fiamilies confront swimming pool tragedies— drownings and near-drownings of young children. These tragedies are preventable.This U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC)handbook offers guidelines for pool barriers that can help prevent most submersion incidents involving young children. This handbook is designed for use by owners, purchasers, and builders of residential pools, spas, and hot tubs. The swimming pool barrier guidelines are not a CPSC standard and are not mandatory requirements. Therefore,the Commission does not endorse these guidelines as the sole method to minimize pool drownings of young children. The Commission believcs, however,that the safety features recom- mended in this handbook will help make pools safer. Publication of this handbook is expected to promote pool safety awareness among owners, purchasers and builders of swimming pools. Some localities have incorporated the guidelines in this handbook into their building codes.Check with your local authorities to see whether these guidelines are included in your area's building code or in other regulations. � , ' . S� ', 'Y� � _ � � \ Why the Swimming Pool Guidelines Were Developed Each year,hundreds of young chil- • Most of the victims were being super- Swimming pool drownings of young dren die and thousands come close vised by one or both parents when the children have another particularly insidi- to death due to submersion in resi- swimming pool accident occurred. ous feature:these are silent deaths. It is dential swimming pools. CPSC has esti- unlikely that splashing or screaming will mated that each year about 300 children • Nearly half of the child victims were occur to alert a parent or caregiver that a under 5 years old drown in swimming last seen in the house before the pool child is in trouble. pools. The Commission estimates hospital accident occurred. In addition, 23 percent CPSC staff have reviewed a great emergency room treatment is required for of the accident victims were last seen on deal of data on drownings and child more than 2,000 children under 5 years of the porch or patio, or in the yard. behavior, as well as information on pool age who were submerged in residential and pool barrier construction.The staff pools. • This means that fully 69 percent of the concluded that the best way to reduce CPSC did an extensive study of children who became victims in swim- child drownings in residential pools was swimming pool accidents, both fatal ming pool accidents were not expected to for pool owners to construct and maintain drownings and near-fatal submersions, in be in or at the pool, but were found barriers that would prevent young chil- California,Arizona and Florida, states in drowned or submerged in the water. dren from gaining access to pools. which home swimming pools are very However, there are no substitutes for dili- popular and in use during much of the • 65 percent of the accidents occurred in gent supervision. year.The findings from that study led a pool owned by the victim's immediate Commission staff to develop the guide- family, and 33 percent of the accidents lines in this handbook. occurred in pools owned by relatives or friends. • In California,Arizona and Florida, drowning was the leading cause of acci- • Fewer than 2 percent of the pool acci- dental death in and around the home for dents were a result of children trespassing children under the age of 5 years. on property where they didn't live or belong. • 75 percent of the children involved in swimming pool submersion or drowning • 77 percent of the swimming pool acci- accidents were between 1 and 3 years old. dent victims had been missing for five minutes or]ess when they were found in • Boys between 1 and 3 years old were the pool drowned or submerged. the most likely victims of fatal drownings The speed with which swimming poo] and near-fatal submersions in residential drownings and submersions can occur is a swimming pools. special concem: by the time a child's absence is noted,the child may have drowned.Anyone who has cared for a toddler knows how fast young children can move.Toddlers are inquisitive and impulsive and lack a realistic sense of danger. These behaviors, coupled with a child's ability to move quickly and unpre- dictably make swimming pools particular- ly hazardous for ho�seholds with young children. 1 The Swimming Pool Barrier Guidelines How to Prevent a Child from Getting OVER a Pool Barrier This section explains the CPSC swimming pool barrier �young child can get For a Solid Barrier: guidelines with illustrated descriptions of pool barriers. over a pool barrier if No indentations or protrusions Definitions of terms used in the guidelines are provided the barrier is too low or should be present, other than on page 6. if the barrier has handholds or norma] construction toler- The definition of pool includes spas and hot tubs;the foothoids for a child to use ances and masonry joints. swimming pool barrier guidelines therefore apply to these when climbing. structures as well as to conventional swimming pools. The guidelines recom- mend that the top of a pool barrier be at least 48 inches above grade, measured on the A successful pool barrier prevents side of the barrier which faces - a child from getting OVER, away from the swimming _ UNDER, or THROUGH and pool. keeps the child from gaining access to the pool except when For a Barrier(Fence)Made supervising adults are present. Up of Horizontal and Vertical Members: If the distance between the 48" tops of the horizontal mem- bers is less than 45 inches,the horizontal members should be � on the swimming poo] side of the fence.The spacing of the vertical members should not exceed l-3/4 inches.This size � � is based on the foot width of a ,r {�, young child and is intended to •,�, ,„• - reduce the potential for a �� , child to gain a foothold. If there are any decorative cut- Guidelines recommend outs in the fence,the space eliminating handholds and �'�thin the cutouts should not footholds and minimizing the exceed 1-3/4 inches. size of�openings in a barrier's construction. 1�/a" ��1 s/a" � � � � � � � Less than 4 " .�s _ _ air 2 If the distance between the For a Chain Link Feuce: For Aboveground Pools: tops of the horizontal members The mesh size should not is more than 45 inches,the exceed l-1/4 inches square horizontal members can be on unless slats,fastened at the top the side of the fence facing or bottom of the fence, are i� � away from the pool.The spac- used to reduce mesh openings ing between vertical members to no more than 1-3/4 inches. � should not exceed 4 inches. n 1��1��...�.��1��' �� _ This size is based on the head � breadth and chest depth of a � young child and is intended to 0 prevent a child from passing ~'�' . �� p through an opening.Again, if �� : there are any decorative . cutouts in the fence,the space � Aboveground pools within the cutouts should not should have barriers. The pool exceed l-3/4 inches. structure itself serves as a bar- ��''�'�'�'� '�'+'�y'"1e1 '�"�' rier or a barrier is mounted on � n top of the pool structure. 13/a" 4"�— Then,there are two possi- � �� o ble ways to prevent young children from climbing up into i an aboveground pool.The O 1 � 1 q �� I I steps or ladder can be designed �� or to be secured, locked or m re removed to prevent access, or the steps or ladder can be sur- ��I� � �� rounded by a barrier such as C �,,�m�.. those described above. � For a Fence Made Up of � Diagonal Members �o _ �r' (Latticework): The maximum opening in the lattice should not exceed 1-3/4 inches. � 3 How to Prevent a Child from Getting UNDER How to Preveot a Child from Getting a Pool Barrier THROUGH a Pool Barrier For any pool barrier, the reventing a child from Gates: When the release mecha- inaximum clearance at �getting through a pool There are two kinds of nism of the self-latching the bottom of the barrier 1 barrier can be done 6� gates which might be found on device is less than 54 inches should not exceed 4 inches restricting the sizes of open- a residentia] property.Both from the bottom of the gate, above grade,when the meas- ings in a barrier and by using can play a part in the design of the release mechanism for the urement is done on the side of self-closing and self-latching a swimming pool barrier. gate should be at least 3 inches the barrier facing away from gates. below the top of the gate on the pool. To prevent a young child Pedestrian Gates: the side facing the pool. from getting through a fence These are the gates people Placing the release mechanism or other barrier, all openings walk through. Swimming pool at this height prevents a young should be small enough so that barriers should be equipped child from reaching over the a 4-inch diameter sphere can- with a gate or gates which top of a gate and releasing the not pass through.This size is restrict access to the pool.A ]atch. based on the head breadth and locking device should be chest depth of a young child. included in the gate design ��„ �� 3„ Gates should open out from the pool and should be self- � � � 4 closing and self-latching. If a �: gate is properly designed,even � - if the gate is not completely � latched, a young child pushing / 4�� on the gate in order to enter �$� Aboveground Pool with ) the pool area will at least close � � � Barrier on Top of Pool: the gate and may actually If an aboveground pool engage the latch. has a barrier on the top of the pool,the maximum vertical clearance between the top of Also,the gate and barrier the pool and the bottom of the should have no opening barrier should not exceed greater than 1/2 inch within l 8 inches of the latch release 4 inches. mechanism. This prevents a young child from reaching i' through the gate and releasing the latch. J � All Other Gates(Vehicle � Entrances,Etc.): Other gates should be 4� equipped with self-latching devices.The self-latching devices should be installed as � f� described for pedestrian gates. � 4 When the House Wall Forms meet the requirements of UL doors which give ready access Part of the Pool Barrier: 2017 General-Purpose to a swimming pool. In many homes, doors Signaling Devices and open directly onto the pool Systems, Section 77. Indoor Pools: area or onto a patio which The alarm should be loud: When a pool is located leads to the pool. at least 85 dBA(decibels) completely within a house,the when measured l0 feet away walls that surround the pool from the alarm mechanism. should be equipped to serve as The alarm sound should be pool safety barriers. Measures \�\ \ \ distinct from other sounds in recommended above where a � the house, such as the tele- house wall serves as part of a \� �'` � phone, doorbell and smoke safety barrier also apply for all alarm.The alarm should have the walls surrounding an an automatic reset feature. indoor pool. Because adults will want —�-''�+ 54" to pass through house doors in the pool barrier without setting ; \ �� off the alarm,the alarm should � � j have a switch that allows � ,,� adults to temporarily deacti- a vate the alarm for up to 15 a I seconds. The deactivation �� In such cases,the wall of switch could be a touchpad rl the house is an important part (keypad)or a manual switch, i v of the pool barrier, and pas- and should be located at least sage through any doors in the 54 inches above the threshold i � � house wall should be con- of the door covered by the trolled by security measures. alarm.This height was select- "'� � The importance of controlling ed based on the reaching abili- a young child's movement tY of young children. from house to pool is demon- power safety covers can strated by the statistics be installed on pools to serve obtained during CPSC's study as security barriers.Power of pool incidents in California, safety covers should conform Arizona and Florida: almost to the specifications in ASTM half(46 percent)of the chil- F 1346-91. This standard spec- dren who became victims of �fies safety performance pool accidents were last seen requirements for pool covers in the house just before they to protect young children from were found in the pool. drowning. All doors which give If you wish further infor- access to a swimming pool mation on this standard, con- should be equipped with an tact ASTM, lnc., Philadelphia, audible alarm which sounds Pa. (formerly the American when the door and/or screen Society for Testing& are opened. The alarm should Materials),directly. sound for 30 seconds or more Self-closing doors with within 7 seconds after the self-latching devices could door is opened.Alarms should also be used to safeguard 5 Barriers for Residential Swimming Pool, Spas, and Hot Tubs he preceding explanations of the Application Swimming pool,indoor.A swimming TU.S. Consumer Product Safety pool which is totally contained within a The guidelines presented in this document Commission's pool barrier guide- structure and surrounded on all four sides are intended to provide a means of protec- lines were provided in order to make it tion against potential drownings and near- by walls of said structure. easier for pool owners,purchasers, drownings to children under 5 years of builders,technicians and others to under- Swimming pool,outdoor.Any swim- age by restricting access to residential stand and apply the guidelines them- swimming pools, spas,and hot tubs. ming pool which is not an indoor pool. selves. Detailed guidelines follow. Reading the following guidelines in con- GUl(�e11IleS junction with the diagrams previously Definitions Above round/on round ooL See defi- Section I.Outdoor Swimmiog Pool provided may be especially helpful. For g g � further information, consult your local nition of swimming pool. An outdoor swimming pool, including an building department or code authority. inground,aboveground, or onground pool, Barrier.A fence, a wall,a building wall or a combination thereof which complete- hot tub, or spa, should be provided with a ly surrounds the swimming pool and barrier which complies with the obstructs access to the swimming pool. following: Hot tub. See definition of swimming 1.The top of the barrier should be at least pool. 48 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from Inground pool. See definition of swim- the swimming pool.The ma�cimum verti- ming pool. cal clearance between grade and the bot- tom of the barrier should be 4 inches Residential.That which is situated measured on the side of the barrier which on the premises of a detached one- ar faces away from the swimming pool. two-family dwelling or a one-family �ere the top of the pool structure is townhouse not more than three stories in above grade, such as an aboveground height. pool,the barrier may be at ground level, such as the pool structure, or mounted on Spa,nonportable. See definition of top of the pool structure.Where the barri- swimming pool. er is mounted on top of the pool structure, the ma�cimum vertical clearance between Spa,portable.A non-permanent structure the top of the pool structure and the bot- intended for recreational bathing, in tom of the barrier should be 4 inches. which all controls, water-heating,and water-circulating equipment are an inte- 2• Openings in the barrier should not gral part of the product and which is cord- allow passage of a 4-inch diameter connected(not permanently electrically sphere. wired). 3. Solid barriers,which do not have open- Swimming pool.Any structure �ngs,such as a masonry or stone wall, intended for swimming or recreational should not contain indentations or protru- bathing that contains water over 24 inches sions except for normal construction tol- deep.This includes inground, above- erances and tooled masonry joints. ground, and onground swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas. 6 4.Where the barrier is composed of hori- and(b)the gate and barrier should have mounted on top of the pool structure, and zontal and vertical members and the dis- no opening greater than 1/2 inch within the means of access is a ladder or steps, tance between the tops of the horizontal 18 inches of the release mechanism. then(a)the ladder to the pool or steps members is less than 45 inches,the hori- should be capable of being secured, zontal members should be located on the 9.Where a wall of a dwelling serves as locked or removed to prevent access, or swimming poo] side of the fence. Spacing part of the barrier, one of the following (b)the ladder or steps should be surround- between vertical members should not should apply: ed by a barrier which meets Section I, exceed 1-3/4 inchesin width. Wherethere Paragraphs 1 through 9. When theladder are decorative cutouts, spacing within the (a)All doors with direct access to the pool or steps are secured, locked, or removed, cutouts should not exceed 1-3/4 inches in through that wall should be equipped with any opening created should not allow the width. an alarm which produces an audible warn- passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere. ing when the door and its screen, if pres- 5. Where the barrier is composed of hori- ent, are opened. The alarm should sound Section IL Indoor Swimming Pool. zontal and vertical members and the dis- continuously for a minimum of 30 sec- tance between the tops of the horizontal onds within 7 seconds after the All walls surrounding an indoor swim- members is 45 inches or more, spacing door is opened.Alarms should meet the ming pool should comply with Section I, between vertical members should not reguirements oj UL 2017 General- Paragraph 9. exceed 4 inches. Where there are decora- Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, tive cutouts, spacing within the cutouts Section 77. The alarm should have a mini- Section III. Barrier Locations. should not exceed l-3/4 inches in width. mum sound pressure rating of 85 dBA at 10 feet and the sound of the alarm should Barriers should be located so as to prohib- 6. Maximum mesh size for chain link be distinctive from other household it permanent structures, equipment or sim- fences should not exceed 1-3/4 inch sounds, such as smoke alarms, telephones, ilar objects from being used to climb the square unless the fence is provided with and door bells. The alarm should automat- baniers. slats fastened at the top or the bottom ically reset under all conditions. The which reduce the openings to no more alarm should be equipped with manual Exemptions than 1-3/4 inches. means, such as touchpads or switches,to A portable spa with a safety cover temporarily deactivate the alarm for a sin- �,hich complies with ASTM F1346-91 7. Where the barrier is composed of diag- gle opening of the door from either direo- �isted below should be exempt from the onal members, such as a lattice fence,the tion. Such deactivation should]ast for no guidelines presented in this document. maximum opening formed by the diagonal more than ]5 seconds. The deactivation gut, swimming pools, hot tubs, and non- members should be no more than 1-3/4 touchpads or switches should be located at portable spas with safety covers should inches. least 54 inches above the threshold of the not be exempt from the provisions of this door. 8.Access gates to the pool should comply document. with Section I, Paragraphs 1 through 7, (b)The pool should be equipped with a ASTM F1346-91. Standard Performance and should be equipped to accommodate a power safety cover which complies with Specification for Safety Covers and locking device. Pedestrian access gates ASTM Fl 346-91 listed below. Labeling Requirements for All Covers for should open outward, away from the pool, Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs. and shoald be self-closing and have a self- (c)Other means of protection, such as latching device. Gates other than pedestri- self-closing doors with self-latching an access gates should have a self-latching devices, are acceptable so long as the device. Where the release mechanism of degree of protection afforded is not less the self-latching device is located less than the protection afforded by(a)or(b) than 54 inches from the bottom of the described above. gate, (a)the release mechanism should be located on the pool side of the gate at 10. Where an aboveground pool structure least 3 inches below the top of the gate is used as a barrier or where the barrier is 7 For further information, write: This document is in the public domain. Therefore it may U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission be reproduced, in part or in whole,without permission by an Washington,D.C.20207 individual or organization. However, if it is reproduced,the Web site: www.cpsc.gov Commission would appreciate knowing how it is used. Write the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, To report a product hazard or a product-related injury, Office of Information and Public Affairs, write to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207. 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