[R.O. 2005 §24-1; CC 1997 §24-1]
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this Section:
Any body of water used collectively by numbers of persons
for swimming and recreational bathing, together with the shores, structures
and equipment, other areas and enclosures pertaining to such bathing
place; but shall not include baths, where the object is the cleansing
of the body or the practice of healing under medical supervision,
unless such baths contain pools or tanks which are used collectively
by a number of individuals.
An artificial pool of water, wading pool or spray pool and
auxiliary structures including dressing and locker rooms, toilets,
showers and other areas and enclosures that are intended for the use
of persons using the pool; but shall not include pools and auxiliary
structures and equipment at private residences intended only for the
use of the owner and guests.
[R.O. 2005 §24-2; CC 1997 §24-2]
A.
Adoption. The rules and regulations of the County Health
Commissioner are hereby adopted by the City to carry out the purpose
and intent of this Chapter to protect the public health. Such rules
and regulations shall become effective upon approval by the County
Council and shall be filed with the County Clerk as public record.
Such rules and regulations may provide:
1.
The
minimum sanitary requirements for the design, equipment, maintenance
and operation of swimming pools and bathing places;
2.
The
minimum number of lifeguards and attendants required to be in attendance
at any swimming pool or bathing place;
3.
The
qualifications of any lifeguard or attendant at any swimming pool
or bathing place;
4.
The
minimum safety facilities and apparatus to be installed and maintained
at any swimming pool or bathing place;
5.
A maximum
bathing load of any swimming pool or bathing place;
6.
The
minimum sanitary standards of operation for any wading pool or spray
pool;
7.
The
data to be submitted with any application for construction, alteration,
extension or modification of swimming pools or bathing places and
the manner and terms upon which approval shall be granted or modified.
B.
Minimum Standards. Any such rule or regulation shall meet
the minimum standards of the Missouri Division of Health; provided,
nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the County Health Commissioner
from requiring compliance with higher requirements where such higher
requirements are essential to maintain a sanitary condition.
C.
Filing. A copy of the swimming pool rules and regulations
as adopted and amended by this County are on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
[R.O. 2005 §24-3; CC 1997 §24-3]
Prior to presentation of any rule or regulation for approval
to the County Council, the County Health Commissioner shall give appropriate
notice of the proposed regulations, setting the time and place of
a public hearing and conduct a public hearing on any proposed rule
or regulation. Any hearing required or authorized herein may be conducted
by the County Health Commissioner or such officer or agent or employee
of the County Health Department as the County Health Commissioner
may designate. Any such rule or regulation may be amended or repealed
in the same manner as provided for approval.
[R.O. 2005 §24-4; CC 1997 §24-4]
No swimming pool or bathing place shall be constructed, altered, extended or modified unless and until the plans, specifications and any additional information relating to such swimming pool or bathing place, as may be requested by the County Health Commissioner, shall be submitted to such County Health Commissioner and after review by same found to comply with the minimum sanitary requirements provided under Section 240.020 and written approval for the construction, alteration, extension or modification of the swimming pool or bathing place shall be issued by the County Health Commissioner. The review of the plans by the County Health Commissioner shall relate only to insuring adequate protection to the public health. Any such swimming pool or bathing place approved by the County Health Commissioner shall be constructed, altered, extended or modified in accordance with the provisions of the County Building Code and the County Plumbing Code.
[R.O. 2005 §24-5; CC 1997 §24-5]
Any swimming pool or bathing place shall have such equipment and shall be so operated as to comply with the minimum sanitary requirements provided under Section 240.020. Swimming pools or bathing places constructed or operated prior to the effective date of this Chapter, which do not fully comply with the minimum sanitary requirements regarding the design and construction, may be continued in use for a period of five (5) years, provided the equipment and operation of such swimming pools or bathing places comply with the minimum sanitary requirements adopted hereunder.
[R.O. 2005 §24-6; CC 1997 §24-6]
It shall be the duty of any person owning or operating a swimming
pool or bathing place to submit such operation and analytical records
as may be requested by the County Health Commissioner to determine
the sanitary conditions of the swimming pool or bathing place.
[R.O. 2005 §24-7; CC 1997 §24-7]
Every person owning, operating or maintaining a swimming pool
or bathing place shall be required to hold an unrevoked permit from
the County Health Department. The permit shall be displayed in a conspicuous
place in full view of any patron, together with the current certification
of the County Health Commissioner as to the satisfactory sanitary
condition of the swimming pool or bathing place.
[R.O. 2005 §24-8; CC 1997 §24-8]
Every permit required under Section 240.070 shall be issued by the County Health Commissioner, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, and upon payment of an annual fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) payable to the County Treasurer and to be deposited by him/her in the Health Center Maintenance Fund. The permit shall expire on May fifteenth (15th) of any calendar year.
[R.O. 2005 §24-9; CC 1997 §24-9]
If and when the County Health Commissioner, upon inspection
and investigation of a swimming pool or bathing place, determines
that the conditions are such as to warrant prompt closing of such
swimming pool or bathing place until the provisions of this Chapter
and any rules or regulations hereunder are complied with, he/she shall
immediately suspend the permit and notify the owner or operator of
such action and require the owner or operator to prohibit any person
from using such swimming pool or bathing place and upon notification
to the Sheriff and Constables, it shall be their duty to see that
the notice of the County Health Commissioner shall be enforced. At
such time as the owner or operator of the swimming pool or bathing
place has met the provisions of this Chapter, the County Health Commissioner
shall, in writing, authorize the use again of such swimming pool or
bathing place.
[R.O. 2005 §24-10; CC 1997 §24-10]
Prior to issuing any annual permit and before any swimming pool
or bathing place is opened for public use, the County Health Commissioner
shall make such inspections as are necessary to determine compliance
with the minimum sanitary provisions of this Chapter and any rule
or regulation hereunder.
[R.O. 2005 §24-11; CC 1997 §24-11]
The County Health Commissioner shall make such inspections,
as may be necessary, of any swimming pool or bathing place that may
be open for public use. At least once each week or as frequently as
may be necessary, he/she shall collect and analyze water samples to
determine that the water shall be of satisfactory bacterial, chemical
and physical quality to insure continued compliance with the minimum
sanitary requirements of this Chapter and any rule or regulation hereunder.
[R.O. 2005 §24-12; CC 1997 §24-12]
All pools and auxiliary structures and equipment at private
residences intended only for the use of the owners and their guests
shall comply with the City Building Code, a copy of which is on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
