[Adopted 3-5-1974 by
Art. 5; amended in its entirety11-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-05]
Every person owning land in the Town of Bedford on which there
is situated a swimming pool which contains 24 inches or more of water
in depth at any point shall erect and maintain thereon an adequate
enclosure either surrounding the property or pool area, sufficient
to make such body of water inaccessible to small children.
A. Enclosure specifications. Such enclosure, including gates therein, must be not less
than four feet above the underlying ground; and
B. Gates specifications. All gates must be self-latching with latches placed four
feet above the underlying ground or otherwise made inaccessible from
the outside to small children.
This article shall be enforced by the Town Council.
The penalty for violation of this article shall be a fine of
$100 for each offense. Each day during which this article is not complied
with shall constitute a separate offense.
[Adopted 11-14-2007;
amended in its entirety 11-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-05]
In addition to any requirements provided under Chapter
275, Zoning, site plan review regulations, or any other local, state or federal law, all new facilities meeting the criteria of a public bathing facility/place shall secure plan review and construction approval from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.
Where terms are not specifically defined in this article, their
meanings shall be derived from adopted codes. Where a term is not
defined under any adopted code, its meaning shall be the ordinarily
accepted meaning within the context that the term is used.
HEALTH AUTHORITY
The Health Officer of the Town of Bedford, whose appointment
shall be under the jurisdiction of RSA 128:1, or his designee.
PUBLIC BATHING FACILITY
A public bathing place that comprises a water-containing
structure and associated buildings and equipment, intended or used
for bathing, swimming, or diving purposes.
PUBLIC BATHING FACILITY OPERATOR
The individual who has responsibility for the daily operation
of a public bathing place and who is trained in the sanitation, safety,
and proper maintenance of the public bathing place and all physical
and mechanical equipment associated therewith.
PUBLIC BATHING PLACE
A place or location, together with buildings and equipment,
intended or used for recreational or therapeutic bathing, swimming,
or diving, and operated by or for any governmental subdivision, public
or private corporation, partnership, association, or educational institution
open to the public, members, or students, whether on a fee or free
basis. The term includes public bathing facilities, flow-through bathing
places, and designated beaches. The term does not include any bathing
place that serves three or fewer living units and that is used only
by the residents of the living units and their guests.
SENSORY DEPRIVATION TANKS (FLOAT TANKS)
A self-contained unit containing water with dissolved magnesium
sulfate having an approximate specific gravity of 1.25. Intended to
isolate an individual from external stimulation by creating a weightless
environment. Cabin is usually light and soundproof as well.