2018-727 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-727
An ordinance amending and creating new requirements for swimming pools, with penalties
for violations thereof as set forth in JGO 15.80.110.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JANESVILLE DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The main paragraph of Section 15.01.280 B. of the Code of General Ordinances
of the City of Janesville is hereby amended to read as follows:
"B. Every outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and spa with a side wall height of, or capable
of a height of greater than 30 inches or-me-Fe shall be enclosed with a fence or wall, not less than
four (4') feet in height and of such design and construction that it cannot be climbed through or
over or under. Fencing that is chain link shall be constructed of not less than thirteen (13) gauge
corrosion resistant wire or other equivalent material and the fence posts shall be decay and
corrosion resistant, set in concrete bases. Entrance shall be by means of a suitable gate or door
or the same construction and height as the enclosure, which gate or door shall be kept closed and
securely locked at all times when adequate supervision is not inside or within the enclosure.
These requirements shall apply to outdoor swimming pools whether permanent or temporary".
SECTION II. JGO subsections 15.01.280 B. 5 and 6 are hereby created to read as follows:
"(5) Permit - A City pool permit is required for pools which are greater than 30 inches in
height.
(6) Electrical connections serving pool pumps shall be installed in accordance with
State of Wisconsin and National Electrical Code requirements. (The use of electrical extension
cords is not allowed.)"
SECTION III. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the Common Council,
the public health, welfare, peace, tranquility, good order, public benefit, and police power so
requiring.
ADOPTED: July 23, 2018 Motion by: Gruber
Second by: Jorgensen
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Conley X
/ / A.L Farrell X
Mark A. reitag, City Manager Gruber X
Jorgensen X
ATT- / Marklein X
�� Williams X
Wolfe X
vid T. Godek, City lerk-Treasurer -
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Building Division
Prepared by: Building Division