Alexandria |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 11. Health, Environmental and Sanitary Regulations |
Chapter 11. Swimming Pools, Spa Pools and Health Clubs |
Article B. Swimming Pools; Design and Construction |
§ 11-11-53. Wading pools.
Wading pools shall meet all applicable requirements of this chapter, and the following additional requirements:
(a)
the slope of the bottom of any wading pool shall be no greater than one to 12 nor less than one to 40.
(b)
Wading pools shall be separated from any other swimming pool or spa pool by a fence approved by the director. The fence shall be at least three feet in height with a self-latching, self-closing, three foot high gate that opens outward or away from the wading pool. The gate width and maneuverability area shall comply with ADA requirements.
(c)
a separate recirculation system shall be provided exclusively for the wading pool.
(d)
wading pool skimmers and main drain outlets shall be interconnected with equal diameter piping.
(e)
the distance from the deck to the water level shall be six inches or less. (Ord. No. 4649, 3/13/10, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 5010, 5/14/16, Sec. 1)