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SEcTION 18 SWIMMING POOL REQUIREMENTS SEcTION: 18 SWIMMING POOL REQUIREMENTS

18.1 cONSTRUcTION MATERIALS 18.4 SWIMMING POOL SYSTEMS (figure -77)
A swimming pool and its apparatuses shall be constructed of materials 18.4.1 Overflow Gutters: Over flow gutters extending completely around a
which are non- toxic to humans, inert, impervious, durable and shall be swimming pool, should be provided on all pools having water surface
capable of withstanding the design stresses of the particular swimming area of 380.0 square meters or more.
pool to be constructed, and a water-tight tank with a smooth, easily
cleanable surface shall be provided. 18.4.2 Surface Skimmers: Skimmers of an approved design are permitted
in swimming pools having a water surface of less than 380.0 square
meters.
18.2 STRUcTURAL DESIGN AND STABILITY
18.2.1 A swimming pool shall be constructed in such a shape and size, in
order to be safely patrolled and to provide good circulation of water.
0.2 - 0.34 m
18.2.2 Swimming pools shall be designed and constructed to withstand
the anticipated structural load when full or empty, and that the
design and materials used shall be in accordance with generally
accepted good structural engineering practices.

18.3 FENcES AND ENcLOSURES Overflow Gutter
The wall of a swimming pool shall be at least 1.8 meter setback from all
plot limits and from all adjacent structures (figure -76). Swimming pool
requirements for covered rooftop is specified in section-11 of these regulations. 0.20 m.
All filters, pumps, chemical feeding apparatus and other mechanical
equipment shall be secured and protected by an appropriate enclosure,
separate and apart from the enclosure of the swimming pool.

Walkway
≥ 1.2 m Plot Limit
Surface Skimmers
≥ 1.8 m Setback Figure-77 Swimming Pool Systems

Swimming Pool Gutter Width 18.5 DEcK AND WALKWAY
18.5.1 A continuous unobstructed deck or walkway at least 1.2 meter wide
≥ 1.8 m Setback excluding the width of the coping or the interior portion of a gutter
shall extend completely around swimming pools. The walkway or
Adjacent Structure ≥ 1.8 m deck shall be immediately adjacent to the pool (figure -76).
Setback
18.5.2 The deck or walkway shall be constructed in concrete non-slip tile
or other equally impervious material with a smooth, but non-slip,
easily cleanable surface.
Figure-76 Swimming Pool Setback and Walkway Requirements

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