[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Monroe 11-28-2016. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Director of Health shall have the authority to enforce provisions
of this chapter.
A.
As used in this chapter, the term "public pool" shall have the same
meaning as defined in the Connecticut Public Health Code.
B.
CONNECTICUT PUBLIC HEALTH CODE
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH
PERSON
PERSON IN CHARGE
POOL OPERATOR
PUBLIC POOL
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
The Public Health Code of the State of Connecticut.
The local Director of Health of the Town of Monroe, or his/her
duly authorized agent.
Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company, municipality, political subdivision, community governmental
agency, club, organization, or other entity owning or operating a
pool.
Any individual present at the public pool who is the apparent
supervisor of the public pool at the time of the inspection. If no
individual claims to be the supervisor, then any employee present
is deemed to be the person in charge for the purposes of this chapter.
A person at least 18 years of age who is responsible for
the daily operation of the public pool and who shall be held responsible
for compliance with all applicable provisions of the Town of Monroe,
Public Pool Code and the Public Health Code of the State of Connecticut.
An artificial basin as defined in Section 19-13-B33b of the
Public Health Code of the State of Connecticut.
A.
No person, firm, corporation, or association shall operate a public
swimming pool within the Town of Monroe unless in possession of a
valid license issued by the Director of Health. Only a person who
complies with the requirements of this regulation and Section 19-13-B33b
of the Public Health Code of the State of Connecticut shall be entitled
to receive and retain such a license.
B.
Any person desiring to operate a public swimming pool shall make
written application for a license, at least 10 business days prior
to opening a new public pool, or prior to the expiration of an existing
license, or change of ownership, on forms provided by Director of
Health. Such application shall include but not be limited to, the
name and address of the swimming pool operator(s) of the public swimming
pool, the type and location of the pool and the signature of each
owner or authorized representative.
C.
The application shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee.
D.
Each public pool at a single location which has its own recirculation
and water treatment system shall be deemed to be a separate pool and
shall be required to have a separate permit.
E.
Prior to the issuance of final approval for a license, the Director
of Health shall inspect the swimming pool to determine compliance
with the provisions of this chapter, the Connecticut Public Health
Code of the State of Connecticut, any other applicable codes, regulations
or statutes.
F.
The Director of Health shall issue a license to the applicant if
the inspection reveals that the swimming pool complies with the requirements
of this chapter, the Connecticut Public Health Code of the State of
Connecticut, and any other applicable codes, regulations or statutes.
G.
All licenses shall expire on April 30 of each year, unless otherwise
indicated, and may be renewed for another year upon application and
payment of an annual fee provided that the swimming pool is in compliance
with this chapter, the Connecticut Public Health Code of the State
of Connecticut, and any other applicable codes, regulations or statutes.
H.
In the case of a transfer of ownership of an existing swimming pool
to a new owner, the new owner shall submit an application for a license
on forms provided by the Health Department. The swimming pool shall
be brought into compliance with this chapter, the Connecticut Public
Health Code and any other applicable codes, regulations or statutes
by correcting all violations before a license to operate can be issued.
The license is not transferable.
Every pool shall be under the immediate supervision of a swimming
pool operator at least 18 years of age who shall be responsible for
compliance with all provisions and regulations relating to equipment,
pool operation, maintenance, testing, and the safety of bathers. The
operator shall be knowledgeable in the operation of the pool and in
pool chemistry and testing. This person must be certified as a "certified
pool operator" or successfully complete equivalent training in pool
operations acceptable to the Director of Health.
A.
The Director of Health may require the pool operator obtain additional
training if inspection(s) of the pool demonstrate that the pool operator
lacks knowledge to properly and safely operate the pool.
B.
Information on how to contact the swimming pool operator shall be
posted at the swimming pool whenever the operator is not on the premises
where the public pool is located. The names(s) of the swimming pool
operator(s) shall be submitted to the Director of Health at the time
of application for a license and shall be kept updated whenever there
is a change in personnel.
A.
Prior to the issuance of an initial license and periodically thereafter,
the Health Department shall visit every public pool within the Town
of Monroe to make as many inspections as necessary, but at least one
annually, for the enforcement of this chapter and the Public Health
Code of the State of Connecticut, and shall be permitted to examine
all records pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the public
pool.
B.
Such inspections shall be performed during regular business hours
whenever possible, or at any reasonable time upon request of the Health
Department.
When it comes to the attention of the Director of Health that
a public pool is operating without a valid license, the Director of
Health shall order the public pool to close immediately.
A.
The Director of Health may suspend any license to operate a public
swimming pool if the license holder does not comply with the requirements
of this chapter, the Connecticut Public Health Code or any other applicable
code, regulation or statute.
B.
In the event that the Director of Health or his duly authorized representative
finds unsanitary or other conditions in the operation of the public
swimming pool which in his judgment constitutes a violation of this
chapter, the Connecticut Public Health Code or any other applicable
code, regulation or statute, the Director of Health may issue a written
notice of intent to suspend the license to the license holder or operator
citing such conditions, specifying the corrective action to be taken
and specifying the time period within which such action shall be taken
and, if deemed necessary, order immediate pool correction.
C.
If correction is not made in the allotted time, the license shall
be suspended and a written order issued to the owner or operator to
cease operation of the public swimming pool. The pool shall immediately
close upon receipt of the order.
D.
The public pool shall not resume operations without written approval
or re-instatement of the license by the Director of Health. A suspended
license shall be removed from the premises by the Director of Health
or his/her designee.
E.
One copy of the order for pool closure shall be posted by the owner
upon the inner surface of the window of the front entrance door of
the public swimming pool, or upon the nearest window thereto, or upon
the entrance gate in such a manner as to be clearly visible to the
general public from the exterior of such facility. Said order to close
pool shall not be defaced or removed by any person except the Director
of Health.
F.
The Director of Health may immediately suspend, without warning,
prior notice, or hearing, any license to operate a public pool if
the owner, operator or person in charge has interfered with the performance
of the Director of Health's duties or if the pool operation constitutes
a significant health nuisance or imminent safety hazard to the public.
A significant health nuisance or imminent safety hazard to the public
shall include, but not be limited to, any of the following:
(1)
The clarity of the water does not comply with the provisions of Section
19-13-B33b(b)(4) of the Connecticut Public Health Code, as amended.
(2)
The amount or residual disinfection is less than the minimum amount
specified in Section 19-13-33b(b)5 of the Connecticut Public Health
Code, as amended.
(3)
Severe structural deficiencies and/or disrepair of the public pool
presents a substantial safety hazard to patrons. This includes the
malfunction or nonfunction of the pool recirculating system.
(4)
The safety equipment required by Section 19-13-B33b(b)(10), (14),
(16), (18), (c)(1)(3)(4) of the Connecticut Public Health Code, as
amended, is not provided.
(5)
Discharge of fecal or vomit matter into the pool has occurred.
(6)
The temperature of the pool exceeds 104º F. in a public whirlpool
spa, Section 19-13-B33b(e)(2), as amended.
(7)
The pH of the water does not comply with the provisions of Section
19-13-B33b(b)(6) of the Connecticut Public Health Code, as amended.
G.
A written order to cease and desist, issued to the license holder
of the public pool from the Director of Health, will follow within
24 hours. When a license is suspended, pool closure under this chapter
shall be effective immediately upon delivery of written notice to
the person in charge at the pool by the Director of Health and shall
not resume until written approval has been issued by the Director
of Health.
The Director of Health may after providing opportunity for hearing
and appeal, revoke or refuse to renew any license to operate a public
pool for unsanitary or injurious conditions or an imminent health
hazard to the public, or repeated violations of provisions of this
chapter or the Connecticut Public Health Code, or for interference
with the Director of Health in the performance of their duties. Prior
to revocation, the Director of Health shall notify the license holder
or person in charge, in writing, of the reasons for which the license
is subject to revocation and that the license shall be revoked at
the end of 10 days following service of such notice unless an appeal
is filed with the Director of Health by the license holder within
48 business hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Town holidays)
of receipt of the notice. If no appeal is filed within these 48 business
hours, the revocation of the license becomes final. A revoked license
shall be removed from the premises by the Director of Health.
Written notices and orders provided for in this chapter shall
be deemed to have been properly served when a copy of the notice or
order has been delivered personally or sent by certified mail, return
receipt requested, to the owner, permit holder or person in charge
of the public swimming pool. Such written notices and orders shall
also be deemed to have been properly served provided it has been posted
on the front entrance door of the public swimming pool or upon the
nearest window or entrance gate thereto in such a manner as to be
clearly visible to the general public from the exterior of the facility.
Said notice shall not be defaced or removed by any person except the
Director of Health. A copy of any such notice or order shall be filed
in the records of the Director of Health.
The Director of Health shall conduct the hearings provided for
in this chapter at a designated place and time. The Director of Health
shall make a final finding based upon the complete hearing record,
and shall sustain, modify or rescind any notice or order considered
in the hearing. The Director of Health shall furnish a copy of the
written report of the hearing decision to the license holder within
10 calendar days of the hearing date.
The owner of a public pool aggrieved by any written notice or
order may, within 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Town
holidays) after the receipt of such notice and/or order, appeal to
the Director of Health who shall thereupon examine the merits of such
case and may vacate, modify or affirm such written notice or order.
The owner or operator of a public pool who is aggrieved by such action
of the Director of Health may, no later than three business days after
the date of receipt of such notice or order, appeal to the State of
Connecticut Commission of Health who shall thereupon immediately notify
the authority from whose order the appeal was taken and examine the
merits of such case and may vacate, modify or affirm such action in
accordance with the Connecticut State Statutes.
A.
Subsequent to suspension: Whenever a license has been suspended,
the holder of the suspended license may make a request for license
reinstatement. Within five days following receipt of such request,
the Director of Health shall make a reinspection. If the applicant
is found to be in compliance with the requirements of this chapter,
the Connecticut Public Health Code, other applicable codes, regulations
or statutes, and the conditions responsible for the suspension have
been corrected, the license shall be reinstated and returned to the
license holder.
B.
Subsequent to revocation: After a period of 30 days from the date
of revocation, a written application may be made for the issuance
of a new license. Procedures delineated in this chapter for obtaining
a new license shall be followed.
When provision is made for serving food and/or beverages at
the pool, no containers of glass or other material, which might cause
a hazard to bathers, shall be used. The pool facility shall be so
arranged and posted to permit consumption of food and beverages only
in a specified area. Any food service area shall comply with the Connecticut
Public Health Code and the Code of the Town of Monroe.
Domestic animals are prohibited, unless otherwise permitted
by law, at a public swimming pool or within the pool barrier during
swim season.