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The following requirements shall apply to all outdoor swimming pools, spas and hot tubs heretofore or hereafter constructed or presently under construction within the city. Each such pool, spa, or hot tub shall be designed per the 2018 International Building Code Section 3109.1 when applicable, as amended by the state of Washington, or Section 305 of the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as amended by the state of Washington, whichever shall apply to the primary use and structure with which the pool, spa, or hot tub is associated.

Exception: Any outdoor swimming pool, spa or hot tub which was constructed prior to adoption of the International Building Code or the International Residential Code under Chapter 23.10 or 23.12 BCC need not comply with the terms of this section if such swimming pool, hot tub or spa is enclosed with a pool or yard fence which complies with the applicable Bellevue City Code provision regarding pool, spa, or hot tub enclosures which was in effect at the time the enclosure was constructed. (Ord. 6531 § 8, 2020; Ord. 6291 § 8, 2016; Ord. 6113 § 8, 2013; Ord. 5951 § 73, 2010; Ord. 5750 § 4, 2007; Ord. 5528 § 9, 2004; Ord. 5085 § 5, 1998; Ord. 4778 § 14, 1995; Ord. 4409 § 1, 1992; Ord. 4073 §§ 27, 28, 1989; 1961 code § 16.24.010.)