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'SWIMMING POOLS § '20-12 (c) The requirements of this section shall not apply to swimming pool which is con- structed as an integral part of a residence or housed in a separate structure with walls and roof, nor to pools constructed on the water side of waterfront structures. (d) A required fence shall be constructed so as to come within two (2) inches of the ground at the bottom, and shall be at least four (4) feet from the edge of the pool at any point. (e) A violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) or confinement in jail for not more than thirty (30) days, or byboth such fine and confinement. (Ord. of 5-10-77, § 9-L6) State law reference--Authority for above section, Code of Virginia, § 15.1-29. Sec. 20-8. Operation records. Daily records of the operation of a swimming pool shall be maintained. These records shall include pH, the free chlorine residual, water clarity, cleanliness, safety and such other matters as may be required, for the health and safety of the bathers, by the director of public health. These records shall be kept on file for a period of one year. (Ord. of 5-10-77, § 9-1.811]) Sec. 20-9. Location. The location of a swimming pool shall in no way hinder the operation for which it is designed nor adversely affect the bathers' safety or the water quality. (Ord. of 5-10-77, § 9-1.512]) Sec. 20-10. Water supply. All water used in swimming pools shall be from sources that are approved by the director of public health. No piping arrangements shall exist which, under 'any conditions, will permit sewage or waste water to enter the swimming pool Isystem, or water from the swimming pool to enter the make-up supply. (Ord. of 5-10-77, § 9-1.511]) Cross reference--Water generally, Ch. 23. Sec. 20-11. Disposal of waste water; outlet drain to be covered. Direct connection of a swimming pool to a sanitary sewer or septic tank shall not be permitted. Disposal of waste water to a storm sewer or natural watercourse shall be subject to approval of the state water control board, the director of public health and the building official, having regard for the health, safety and public welfare. The outlet drain shall be covered with a grate of such design that it cannot be readily removed by, or produce any hazard to, the bathers. (Ord. of 5-10-77, § 9-1.518]) Sect; 20-12. General requirements for shells. Swimming pool shells shall be of reinforced concrete, or its equivalent in strength and durability, designed and built to withstand anticipated stresses, shall be of watertight con- 1189