1989 Ed.]
Swimming Pools (Urban Council) Bylaws
[CAP. 132 CA 5
[Subsidiary]
in the pool, either by circulation through a filtration system or by renewing the water from source, not less than once in every 4 hours in the case of a covered pool or once in every 6 hours in the case of an open air pool; and
(k) where underwater electric lighting is provided-
(i) all underwater lights are supplied at a voltage not exceeding 25;
(ii) such low voltage supply is given by a double wound transformer in an earthed metal casing, with the centre point of the low voltage winding earthed and the transformer located at a safe distance from the pool and completely inaccessible to bathers; and
(iii) all wiring from the transformer to the underwater lights is carried out in screwed galvanized conduit or mineral insulated copper covered cable.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(h), the number of persons who may be accommodated in any swimming pool shall be based on the maximum capacity of the pool and determined at the rate of one person for every 3 m2 of the water surface of the pool. (L.N. 89 of 1979)
7.
Restriction on alterations after grant of a licence
After the grant or renewal of any such licence, no licensee shall, save with the permission in writing of the Council, cause or permit to be made in respect of the swimming pool to which the licence relates—
8.
(a) any alteration or addition which would result in a material deviation from the plan approved under bylaw 5; or
(b) any material alteration in respect of any matter referred to in bylaw 6.
Safety precautions relating to electrical equipment
No person shall place, or permit to be placed, any electrical equipment, fitting or wiring in such a position that it is likely to-
9.
(a) come into contact with the water in any swimming pool; or
(b) be accessible to any person bathing in any swimming pool or standing on any part of the sidewalk surrounding any swimming pool or on any diving board, chute or other like structure used by bathers.
Changing of water
Every licensee of a swimming pool shall, at all times during which the swimming pool is in use by bathers, cause the water therein to be completely changed by circulation through a filtration system or by renewal from source-
Page 5
Page 6