Standards regulating and controlling swimming pools and all recreational bathing facilities, including hot tubs and spas, except private bathing places as defined in N.J.A.C. 8:26-1.3, being Chapter IX, of the State Sanitary Code, Public Recreational Bathing, are in force and effect in the Township of Hanover.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Health of the Township of Hanover 5-13-1957 by Ord. No. BH7-57; amended in its entirety 10-14-1988 by Ord. No. BH1-88. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 4-9-1980 by Ord. No. BH2-80]
Copies of said New Jersey State Sanitary Code, Chapter IX, Public Recreational Bathing [N.J.A.C. 8:26-1 et seq. (1987)], have been placed on file in the office of the Secretary of this Board of Health and will remain on file in said office for the use and examination of the public.
No person shall locate and construct, alter or operate a swimming pool, hot tub or spa until permits or licenses therefor shall have been issued by this Board of Health.
Licenses issued shall expire annually on March 31 of each year, and application for the renewal thereof shall be submitted, together with the required fee, prior to March 1 of each year.
A.
Permits or licenses required by this chapter or code may be denied or suspended by this Board of Health for failure to comply with this chapter or code.
B.
This Board of Health shall afford the person whose permit or license to locate and construct, alter or operate has been denied or suspended an opportunity to be heard in public hearing and, following this, to be informed of the Board's decision.
A.
Any person or persons, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the New Jersey State Sanitary Code, Chapter IX, Public Recreational Bathing, shall, upon conviction thereof, pay a penalty of not less than $2 nor more than $500 for each violation.
B.
Each day that a particular violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.