§ 10-3-3-11 SUITS AND TOWELS.

   (A)   Laundering of Suits and Towels. Provisions shall be made for laundering, rinsing and drying of all suits and towels supplied by the management. All suits and towels owned by the management shall be laundered with a detergent or soap by one of the following methods:

      (1)   In 100° F. water for fifteen minutes;

      (2)   In 170° F. water for eight minutes;

      (3)   In 212° F. water for three minutes.

   (B)   Storing of Clean Suits and Towels. Clean suits and towels shall be kept separate from those which have been used.

('74 Code, § 11-5-7B.10) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)

§ 10-3-3-12 TOXIC MATERIALS.

   (A)   The disinfection system shall be designed and installed to minimize all hazards to health, safety, and welfare. Gas chlorinators and chlorine gas cylinders shall be housed in an enclosure separated by a tight partition wall from the swimming pool, corridors, dressing rooms and other space used by bathers. The floor of the enclosure shall not be below the grade surrounding the enclosure. Heat sources shall not pose any hazard to the gas chlorinators and chlorine gas cylinders. In the room where the chlorine gas is stored, a door to the outside shall be provided with a sign posted on the outside of the door noting use of chlorine gas within. The device feeding gaseous disinfectants shall not be readily accessible to any public room. Such room shall be provided with an air intake and exhaust ventilation system to remove contaminated air and replace with fresh air. The exhaust fan intake shall be located near the floor level and the fan shall cause four complete air changes per minute and discharge directly to the outside air.

   (B)   Emergency pull chains which activate the exhaust fans and shut down the comfort ventilation system on the premises shall be installed and located outside of and near the entrance to the chlorine room. An automatic alarm or public address system shall be provided to expedite evacuation in case of a chlorine gas emergency.

   (C)   Chlorine cylinders shall be secured so that they cannot fall. A valve stem wrench (no longer than six inches on ton containers) shall be maintained on the chlorine cylinder at all times so the supply can be quickly shut off in case of an emergency. The valve protection hood shall be kept in place except when the chlorine cylinder is connected. The chlorine feeding device shall be designed so that during accident or interruption in the water supply, leaking chlorine gas will be vented to the outside of the building in a safe manner.

   (D)   Respiratory protection apparatus designed for use in a chlorine atmosphere approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health shall be provided at each location or given to each employee. Each individual employee's apparatus must have been properly fitted and adjusted and plainly marked with the employee's name. Replacement canisters for apparatus shall be provided, and a service record shall be maintained. Use of respiratory protection shall conform to Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. The respirator apparatus shall be located outside of the room where the chlorinator is housed and shall be easily accessible for use.

   (E)   Corrosives and oxidizers shall be stored and used in a manner which prevents chemical reactions. Organic chemicals shall be stored separate from inorganic chemicals. All chemicals shall be stored off the floor in a clean, dry location, in their original, closed containers and away from heat sources. Chemical containers shall not be stacked on top of each other in an unsafe manner.

('74 Code, § 11-5-7B.11) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)

§ 10-3-3-13 WATER SUPPLY.

   Any person owning or operating a pool shall insure that the water used to fill or add to a pool shall be both from a supply approved by the Enforcement Authority and properly located, protected, and operated. Water shall be easily accessible, adequate, and of safe and sanitary quality.

('74 Code, § 11-5-7B.12) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)

§ 10-3-3-14 WATER QUALITY.

   Pool water samples containing 100 milliliter portions shall be collected when the pool is in operation, as often as is reasonably necessary, as determined by the Enforcement Authority. The samples shall be submitted to a laboratory approved by the Enforcement Authority. If a nonconforming sample is obtained, additional samples shall be submitted to an approved laboratory as soon as possible. Two consecutive nonconforming samples shall constitute grounds for suspension and/or revocation of the operating permit as provided in this article unless evidence of correction of this deficiency is provided to the satisfaction of the Enforcement Authority.

('74 Code, § 11-5-7B.13) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)

PART 4: ADMINISTRATION; PERMITS

§ 10-3-4-1 ENFORCEMENT AND APPLICATION.

   This article does not apply to non-public pools. The Enforcement Authority shall be responsible for the enforcement of this article. This article shall apply to any structures designed to contain water and which may reasonably be construed to be used by persons for body immersion to a significant degree or other water treatment in which all water is not removed after each use, if the Enforcement Authority determines the use of the structure may be a public health concern. If the use of a swimming pool changes, the Enforcement Authority may require changes in the structure, treatment or operation of the swimming pool so the new use of the pool will be in compliance with this article. Any swimming pool which by design and/or operation manifests characteristics of multiple classes of swimming pools as defined by this article shall adhere to the most restrictive requirements of each class. Rules and regulations based on the standards created in this article may be prescribed by the Enforcement Authority to carry out the intent and purpose of this article.

('74 Code, § 11-5-4A) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 26-1980; Am. Ord. 55-1981; Am. Ord. 12-1993)

§ 10-3-4-2 RIGHT OF ENTRY.

   Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this article or whenever the Enforcement Authority has reasonable cause to believe that there exists any condition which makes such swimming pool a hazard to the public health, welfare or safety, the Enforcement Authority may enter such premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the Enforcement Authority by this article. Reasonable times shall mean at any time the pool is open for use or maintenance or at any time the person in charge is on the premises.

('74 Code, § 11-5-4B) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 26-1980; Am. Ord. 55-1981; Am. Ord. 12-1993)

§ 10-3-4-3 FAILURE TO ADMIT.

   If an owner or occupant or any other person in charge of a swimming pool fails or neglects to allow entry by the Enforcement Authority for the purposes of inspection and examination pursuant to this article after the Enforcement Authority has presented proper identification then the permit to operate the swimming pool shall be suspended immediately. Refusal to allow entry of the Enforcement Authority is a violation of this article.

('74 Code, § 11-5-4C) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 26-1980; Am. Ord. 55-1981; Am. Ord. 12-1993)

§ 10-3-4-4 VARIANCES.

   (A)   Excepting §§ 10-3-2-3 and 10-3-2-9, the Enforcement Authority may grant an individual variance from the limitations prescribed in this article whenever the Enforcement Authority finds upon presentation of adequate proof that:

      (1)   Compliance with that specific part of this article will impose an unreasonable burden or hardship upon the pool owner or user; and

      (2)   Granting of the variance will not result in a condition hazardous to the public health, safety or welfare.

   (B)   Any person seeking a variance shall do so in writing, setting forth his or her reasons for the variance and stating the length of time for which they seek the variance. The Enforcement Authority shall promptly investigate the request and make a determination as to the disposition thereof. In granting a variance, the Enforcement Authority may impose limitations or conditions upon the approval. The person seeking this variance shall be given a written decision within ten working days following receipt of the request by the Enforcement Authority.

   (C)   Voiding of Variances.

      (1)   An approved variance shall be void one year after the date of approval if the rights and privileges granted thereby have not been utilized. If the Enforcement Authority voids a variance for any reason, the Enforcement Authority will serve written notice on the permit holder.

      (2)   The Enforcement Authority may void a variance if subsequent events show that the variance has created or may create a condition hazardous to the public health, safety or welfare.

      (3)   An approved variance shall be void if it is utilized in a way materially in violation of the terms of the variance. Voiding a variance is in addition to and not instead of other remedies available to the city at any time for violation of this article.

   (D)   Any person who has been granted a variance shall sign an indemnification and release of liability statement form which has been approved by the City Attorney's Office.

('74 Code, § 11-5-4D) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 26-1980; Am. Ord. 55-1981; Am. Ord. 12-1993)