As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ARTIFICIAL BATHING PLACE
An artificially constructed impounding basin for surface
water which is to be used for bathing or swimming by a considerable
number of persons other than the immediate family of the owner or
proprietor.
PUBLIC BATHING ESTABLISHMENT
As used in this chapter, shall include the grounds, bath
houses, toilets and other appurtenances of any bathing establishment
on or near any stream, natural or artificial pond, or tidal water,
where bath houses for the use of the public are maintained either
for free or for hire.
PUBLIC POOL
An artificial basin constructed of concrete, steel, fiberglass
or other relatively impervious material intended for recreational
bathing, swimming, diving, or therapeutic purposes which is located
either indoors or outdoors and is provided by a controlled water supply
and which is not used or intended to be used as a pool at a single-family
residence. The term also includes a pool located at a single-family
residence which is used or intended to be used for commercial or business
purposes. The term "public pool" includes any related equipment, structures,
areas, and enclosures that are intended for the use of the pool patrons
or pool staff, such as toilet, dressing, locker, shower, and pool
equipment rooms. Public pools shall be classified as follows:
A.
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLSConventional pools used or intended to be used for recreational bathing, swimming and water recreation activities.
B.
PUBLIC WADING POOLSPools principally used or intended to be used for wading and recreational bathing by small children.
C.
PUBLIC SPAS, WHIRLPOOLS or HOT TUBSPools used for recreational bathing which are used in conjunction with high-velocity air systems, high-velocity water recirculation systems, hot water, cold water, mineral baths or any combination of these items.
E.
SPECIAL PURPOSE PUBLIC POOLSPools used exclusively for a particular purpose, including but not limited to water flumes, pools for scuba diving instruction, therapeutic pools, hydrotherapy pools, flotation vessels and pools used in aquatic programs for handicapped persons.