The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
"AQUATIC FACILITY." A pool, spa, special aquatic activity device, public interactive water feature, fountain or venue that may be used for swimming or bathing, or other regulated water body as defined by state aquatic facility regulations.
“AUTHORIZED AGENT OR EMPLOYEE.” The Director of Health of the regulatory authority, which shall have the enforcement responsibility for this chapter.
"CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR." A person who:
(1) Possesses a valid and current certificate of accreditation; and
(2) Obtains certification by completion of one of the following courses or other nationally recognized course in aquatic facility operation, safety and management, and:
(a) NRPA, "Aquatic Facility Operator" (A.F.O.);
(b) NSPF, "Certified Pool-Spa Operator" (C.P.O);
(c) Y.M.C.A., "Pool Operator on Location" (P.O.O.L.);
(d) NSPI, "Professional Pool and Spa Operator" (P.P.S.O.);
(e) ASPSA, "Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician" (L.A.F.T.); or
(f) Other training at discretion of the Director of Health.
“COLIFORM TESTING.” Refers to total coliform not fecal coliform.
"ENCLOSURE." A fence, wall, or combination of fences, walls, gates, windows, or doors that completely surround an aquatic facility.
"EXTENSIVELY REMODELED." The replacement of or modification to an aquatic facility structure or its enclosure, its circulation system or its appurtenances, so that the design, configuration or operation is different from the original design, configuration or operation, including the installation of new deck detail or tile work that is different from the original design. This term does not include the normal maintenance and repair or the replacement of equipment which has been previously approved if the size, type, or operation of the equipment is not substantially different from the original equipment.
“MANAGER OF OPERATIONS.” The person primarily responsible for the safe, sanitary maintenance of a public pool, spa, or other water-related activity.
“PERMIT HOLDER.” A local person who has the ultimate responsibility for the operation of any pool, spa, or other related water activity regulated in this chapter, and who shall, in all respects, act as the representative for any entity having an ownership interest in the same.
"PRIVATE AQUATIC FACILITY" Any aquatic facility located on private, single-family residential property under the control of the homeowner or tenant, the use of which is limited to members of the homeowner's or tenant's family or invited guests.
"PUBLIC AQUATIC FACILITY." Any aquatic facility which is intended to be used by the general public for swimming, bathing or other related purposes and is operated by an owner, lessee, operator, licensee or concessionaire, regardless of whether a fee is charged for use.
“REGULATORY AUTHORITY.” The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District.
"SECURED." That an enclosure during normal operation is maintained so that all gates and entrances are maintained closed with functioning self-latching and self-closing mechanisms, and that the enclosure is not allowed to maintain gaps large enough to allow the passage of a four-inch sphere or provide any feature that may be easily climbed to gain access to the aquatic facility. The enclosure during times when the aquatic facility is closed to the public must maintain the above conditions, but the gates or entrances to the enclosure must also be locked so that no person may enter the gates or entrances without the authorization of the certified pool operator and/or the person in charge.
"SEMI-PUBLIC AQUATIC FACILITY." Any aquatic facility which is not included within the definition of either "private aquatic facility" or "public aquatic facility" as those terms are defined in this section.
"SERVICE ANIMAL." A dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability.
"STATE AQUATIC FACILITY REGULATIONS." The regulations adopted by the State of Texas to regulate public pools and spas, and includes the following, as amended from time to time:
(1) Tex. Health and Safety Code Title 5, § 341.064, "Swimming Pools and Bathhouses;"
(2) Tex. Health and Safety Code Chapter 757, "Pool Yard Enclosures;"
(3) Tex. Administrative Code Title 25, Part I, Chapter 265 Subchapter L, "Standards of Public Pools and Spas;" and
(4) Tex. Administrative Code Title 25, Part I, Chapter 265 Subchapter M, "Public Interactive Water Features and Fountains."
(Ord. 781, passed 5-17-10; Am. Ord. 948, passed 5-30-19)