In this title, the following words have the meanings indicated.
(1) "Health club" means a "health club or spa" as defined in § 18-1-101 of this Code.
(2) "Health Officer" means the Anne Arundel County Health Officer or the Health Officer's designee.
(3) "Operator" means a person designated by the owner of a pool to be in immediate control of the pool.
(4) "Owner" means any person under whose authority a pool is being constructed, remodeled, reconstructed, or operated.
(5) "Private swimming pool" means a swimming pool at a single-family dwelling located on private property under the control of a homeowner or tenant, the use of which is limited to members of the homeowner's or tenant's family and nonpaying invited guests.
(6) "Public pool" means a pool or spa other than a private or semi-public swimming pool that is intended to be used for swimming or bathing.
(7) "Semi-public pool" means a swimming pool for use by residents of a development restricted to adults aged 55 or older with a maximum surface area of 2,500 sq. ft. and maximum depth of five feet.
(8) "Spa" means a pool, hot tub, or whirlpool that is primarily designed for relaxation or therapeutic use and not for swimming; not more than four feet in depth; equipped with built-in seats or benches; and usually equipped with hydrotherapy jets, heated water, an air injection system, or some combination of these features.
(9) "Therapy pool" means a pool that is exclusively used in the physical treatment of a disease, injury, or disorder.
(10) "Wading pool" means a pool with a water depth of 24 inches or less that is intended for use by children.
(1985 Code, Art. 16, § 16-101) (Bill No. 16-85; Bill No. 89-97; Bill No. 49-12; Bill No. 65-18)