§ 39-1. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section, except as otherwise provided in this chapter:

Certified operator. The individual responsible for the everyday operation of a public swimming pool and who has successfully passed a course approved by the health department in proper pool operation and maintenance.

Disinfectant. Any chemical that kills or neutralizes the organisms that cause disease and/or infection and is readily measurable.

Fence. A close type vertical barrier not less than four (4) feet in height above ground or more than two (2) inches from the ground at the bottom. A woven wire, chain link, picket or solid board type fence or a fence of similar construction which will prevent the smallest of children from getting through and which has a gate capable of being locked shall be construed as being within this definition.

Free available (residual) chlorine. The portion of the total chlorine remaining in water that is not combined with ammonia or nitrogen compounds and will react chemically with undesirable or pathogenic organisms.

Hazard. Any condition or situation which exists within a pool or pool area that poses a risk of injury or harm to the patron(s).

Health officer. The director of public health of the city or his duly authorized representative.

Hot tub. A hydrotherapy spa constructed of wood with sides and bottoms formed separately; and the whole shaped to join together by pressure from the surrounding hoops, bands or rods; as distinct from spa units formed of plastic, concrete, metal and other materials.

Hydrotherapy spa. A unit designed for recreational and therapeutic use which is not drained, cleaned or refilled for each user. It may include but not be limited to hydrojet circulation, hot water, cold water mineral baths, air induction bubbles, or some combination thereof. Industry terminology for a spa includes but is not limited to "therapeutic pool," "hydrotherapy pool," "whirlpool," "hot spa," "hot tubs," etc.

Maximum load. Maximum or design load, determined by dividing the total square footage of swimming pool surface area by twenty-seven (27).

Operator or manager. The individual responsible for the operation and management of a public swimming pool.

Person. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, governmental agency, club, school or organization of any kind.

Pool area. That area immediately surrounding and adjacent to the swimming pool to include all areas within the fence, if required, or within the walls of the room in which the pool is located if it is an indoor pool.

Private residential swimming pool. Any swimming pool located on private residential property under the control of the homeowner or a tenant, the use of which is limited to swimming by members of the homeowner's or tenant's family and their guests.

Public spa and hot tubs. Any spa and/or hot tub, other than a residential spa or hot tub, which is intended solely for bathing and is operated by an owner, lessee, operator, licensee, or concessionaire, regardless of whether a fee is charged for such use. Public spas and hot tubs may be individual units or may be integrated into a larger swimming pool or bathing pool.

Public swimming pool. Any swimming pool intended to be used collectively by persons, whether they be owners, lessees, operators or concessionaires, regardless of whether a fee is charged for such use. Such term shall include, but not be limited to, a swimming pool owned and operated by a private club or association, a civic club or any other association. "Public swimming pool" shall include public spas and hot tubs.

Spa. A hydrotherapy unit (see "hydrotherapy spa") of irregular or geometric shell design.

Swimming pool. Any swimming, wading or spray pool, including all appurtenant equipment, structures and facilities, constructed for the purpose of providing a swimming or wading place for any person or persons.

Turnover rate. The amount of time required by a filtration system to filter the equivalent of the entire volume of a pool or spa.

(Ord. No. 4739-95)

(Ord. No. 4739-95)