§ 4-127. Adopted.

(a)

The swimming pool chapters included in the International Residential Code 2003 edition are hereby adopted by reference as though fully copied herein. These adopted documents shall be utilized by the relevant design professional.

(b)

The following amendments and/or exceptions apply:

Connection limitations. Indirect connection shall be made between any storm drain, storm sewer or other drainage system (approved by the administrative authority) for above ground pools. All direct connections shall comply with the provisions of this Code. It shall be unlawful to discharge or overflow any pool water in a manner to cause runoff on to adjacent properties.

(c)

In addition to these provisions, the following shall also apply:

(1)

Any pool system intended to be temporary or portable that does not exceed a depth of two (2) feet and regardless of width or diameter shall not be erected for a period of more than six (6) months without being disassembled and stored away out of site of public view.

(2)

Any pool system of design that may be intended to be temporary or portable but that does exceed a depth of two (2) feet and regardless of width or diameter shall be required to be enclosed by a four-foot opaque fence as provided for in this Code. In this case, such pools may remain erected as if permanent.

(3)

Any inground pool system shall be located at a distance of ten (10) feet minimum from any exterior face of a residence or any other building on the property. In the event, a pool cannot be placed in this manner on a site, a letter from a licensed engineer (authorized to practice in Mississippi) verifying that the foundations of all structures within ten (10) feet of the subject pool are not compromised shall be required before a permit shall be issued.

(Ord. of 4-16-96(1), § VII; Ord. of 4-21-98; Ord. of 8-15-00; Amd. of 4-20-04(2), § 9)