[Code 1991, § 10-116]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
OPERATOR and MANAGER
The individual responsible for operation and management of
the swimming facility.
SWIMMING FACILITY
Any swimming pool, wading pool, or spray pool entirely of
artificial construction and for use by the general public or the occupants
or members of any institution, school, association, or group.
SWIMMING POOL
An artificial permanent basin or tank, including all appurtenant
equipment, structures and facilities, for the purpose of impounding
water to a depth of more than three feet for the immersion or partial
immersion therein of human beings.
[Code 1991, § 10-118]
The primary purposes of this article in its application to swimming
facilities are to:
A. Ensure that the water in such swimming facility is sufficiently clear,
free from dirt or other foreign substances and properly treated by
approved chemicals to make it free from undue hazard to the health
of its patrons and the citizens of the City.
B. Ensure that the appurtenances of such swimming facility are so organized
and operated that they promote and protect the safety of its patrons
and of the citizens of the City.
C. Provide the Health Officer with a means of ensuring that these objectives
are carried out and made effective both with respect to existing swimming
facilities and for those which may be built in the future.
[Code 1991, § 10-119]
A violation of any provision of this article shall constitute
a misdemeanor. Any person, upon conviction therefor, shall be fined
not less than $10 and not more than $1,000. Each day that any person
remains in violation of any provision of this article shall constitute
a separate offense.
[Code 1991, § 10-120]
When the Health Officer finds that the provisions of this article are not met and that any condition exists that endangers the life, health, or safety of the users of any swimming facility, he may order the facility closed until the condition is corrected. Failure to comply with such order of the Health Officer shall be cause for cancellation of the license described in §
50-96.
[Code 1991, § 10-121]
No person shall operate a swimming facility unless an annual
license has been secured from the Commissioner of the Revenue. This
license shall be issued only after the approval of the Health Officer
and payment of a fee of $25 to the City Treasurer. The license fee
shall not be prorated. The operation and maintenance of any swimming
facility in a manner not in accordance with the provisions of this
article shall be justification for cancellation of this license. The
license fee shall be nonrefundable, in whole or in part, for any cause
whatsoever, including but not limited to cancellation of the license.
[Code 1991, § 10-122]
No person shall operate a swimming facility unless it is under
the immediate control of an operator holding an operator's permit
issued by the Health Officer. Operator's permits shall be issued
only to individuals. An applicant for an operator's permit shall:
A. Have basic knowledge of the water treatment processes in swimming
facilities.
B. Know proper technique for collection of water samples for bacteriological
analysis.
C. Be capable of performing the chemical tests necessary to effect control
of swimming facilities.
D. Have a certificate of successful completion from a recognized short
course school for swimming pool operators and managers approved by
the Health Officer.