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For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

A. Enclosure” means a fence, wall or other barrier that completely surrounds a swimming pool lot or premises.

B. Exit alarms” means devices that make audible, continuous alarm sounds when any door that permits access from the residence to the pool area, that is without any intervening enclosure, is opened or is left ajar. “Exit alarms” may be battery-operated or may be connected to the electrical wiring of the building.

C. Public swimming pool” means a swimming pool operated for the use of the general public with or without charge, or for the use of the members and guests of a private club. “Public swimming pool” does not include a swimming pool located on the grounds of a private single-family home.

D. Swimming pool” or “pool” means any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 18 inches deep. “Swimming pool” includes in-ground and aboveground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools. (Ord. 2724 § 1, 1998; prior code § 29.1).