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3. Pools shall not be located within 20 feet of any septic tanlddrainfield nor within six feet of any principal structure or frost footing. Pools shall not be located within any required front or side yard setbacks. 4. Pools shall not be located beneath overhead utility lines nor over underground utility lines of any type. 5. Pools shall not be located within any private or public utility, walkway, drainageway, or other easements. 6. In the case of underground pools, the necessary precautions shall be taken during the construction to: a. Avoid damage, hazards, or inconvenience to adjacent or nearby property; and b. Ensure that proper care shall be taken in stockpiling excavated material to avoid erosion, dust, or other infringements upon adjacent property. 7. All access for construction shall be over the owner's land and due care shall be taken to avoid damage to public streets and adjacent private or public property. a. To the extent feasible, back -flush water or water from pool drainage shall be directed onto the owner's property or into approved public drainageways. b. Water shall not drain onto adjacent or nearby private land. 8. The filter unit, pump, heating unit, and any other noise -making mechanical equipment shall be located at least 50 feet from any adjacent or nearby residential structure and not closer than ten feet to any lot line. e. Pool piping. Pool piping systems shall be constructed of materials prescribed in the city plumbing code. Installation of the piping, including the pool water supply line, shall be inspected by the building official prior to covering the piping. f Main outlets. Pools shall be equipped with facilities for completely emptying the pool and effecting surface drainage (by gravity, if elevations permit). The drainage system shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of the city plumbing code. g. Water supply. Water supplies serving all swimming pools shall be of a safe sanitary quality and be acceptable to the county health officer. The installation of the pool water supply piping and connection to the source of supply shall be in accordance with the city plumbing code. h. Electrical requirements. All electrical installations provided for, installed, and used in conjunction with residential swimming pools shall conform with the state electrical code and shall be inspected and approved by the state electrical inspector. No current -carrying electrical conductors shall cross residential swimming pools, either overhead or underground or within 15 feet of the pools, except as necessary for pool lighting or pool accessories. i. Heating requirements. Permits shall be required for all heating units used in conjunction with swimming pools. Installation shall be made in accordance with the city heating building code in effect at the time of installation. j. Pressure relief valves. Pools shall be designed and constructed with under -drain systems and pressure relief valves to prevent pool flotation, where the building official determines the same to be necessary. k. Shield lights. Lights used to illuminate any swimming pool shall be so arranged and shielded so as to reflect light away from adjoining properties.