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pools and installation of related equipment. A violation of any other provision of this chapter shall constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor and every failure, refusal or neglect to fully and completely comply with the provisions of this chapter and each day's continuance thereof beyond the time specified shall constitute a separate offense. Sec. 34-10. Pool management companies; duties. Ail pool management companies, within ten (10) days after commencing operation of a public pool, shall provide the administrative authority with the names and locations of all public pools they operate in Portsmouth and the names, telephone numbers and addresses of their operating personnel. Such companies shall be responsible for assuring compliance with sections 34-5 and 34-7 of this chapter. Sec. 34-11. Applicability of chapter to existing pools. The structural and equipment provisions and requirements of this chapter shall not apply to any public pool constructed prior to the effective date of this ordinance, except as follows: (i) Any alteration,' placement or replacement of any equipment shall comply with such requirements. (2) The provisions and requirements of this chapter with respect to operational procedures and standards, chemical feeding equipment, flow meters, pressure gauges and lifeguards shall be complied with by all public swimming pools, regardless of date of construction. (3) The administrative authority may grant modifications to any of the provisions of this chapter which are not under the jurisdiction of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Sec. 34-12. Severability clause. Should any article, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the chapter in its entirety or of any part thereof other than that so declared to be invalid.