§ 58-203. Operation of a pool, spa or interactive water feature.  


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  • (a)

    It shall be the responsibility of an operator to ensure that an aquatic structure is in full compliance with the applicable provisions of this article and the terms and conditions of any permit issued under this article.

    (b)

    Each operator of a facility shall ensure that a person in charge is available during all hours of operation. The responsibilities of the operator under this subsection shall also apply to any other person having possession or control of the operation of the facility.

    (c)

    The terms of this section shall not be construed to alter the terms of any lease or other agreement between landlord and tenant relating to property that is subject to this article; provided, however, that no lease or other agreement between landlord and tenant relating to property that is subject to this article shall be construed to excuse compliance by any person with this article or any applicable state or federal law, rule or regulation regarding pool safety.

    (d)

    An aquatic structure may not be constructed so as to discharge its wastes into a sanitary sewer or other public drainage system unless such discharge is approved in writing by the health authority and the utility official.

    (e)

    All portions of the water distribution system of an aquatic structure shall be protected against backflow from the water into the city's water supply system. The fill line used to introduce water to the aquatic structure shall have a backflow device on the discharge side of the last gate valve or a six-inch air gap at the end of the fill line. The fill line shall not be connected directly to any of the piping or equipment of the circulation system. A fill line from the water supply to prime the pump shall not be allowed.

    (f)

    The operator of a facility shall maintain on site a water quality testing device or kit capable of accurately testing for and measuring pH and disinfectant levels within certain chemical ranges in accordance with section 58-199 of this Code. Operational records of testing results and maintenance activities, including documentation of approved drain covers, shall be retained on site at a facility for not less than two years. However, to the extent that state or federal law requires a more lengthy record retention period, the records shall be retained for the entirety of the state or federally mandated period.

    (g)

    A pool or spa shall be equipped with approved drain covers.

(Ord. No. O-05-16 , § I, 3-14-2016)