For the purpose of this code, certain terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this section and elsewhere in this chapter where specific definitions are provided. Definitions listed in Nevada administrative code 444.010 through 444.097 and 444.310 through 444.410 shall also be applicable to this chapter.
ACCESS BARRIER: A fence, wall, building wall or combination thereof that completely encloses a pool or spa and obstructs access.
ACCESSIBLE: When applied to a fixture, connection, appliance or equipment shall mean having access thereto, but which may require the removal of an access panel, door or similar obstruction without damaging the structure or finish.
ACCESSIBLE, READILY: When applied to a fixture, connection, appliance or equipment shall mean having direct access without the necessity to remove an access panel, door or similar obstruction.
APPROVED: Approval by the city of Elko as the result of investigation and tests conducted by the city of Elko, or by reason of accepted principles or tests by recognized authorities, technical or scientific organizations.
GATE OR DOOR: A single movable panel that swings or hinges, rotates or slides used for entrance into or closing off an opening in the required barrier.
HEALTH DISTRICT: Department of human resources, Nevada state health division hereinafter "health authority".
LISTED AND LISTING: Equipment or materials included in a list published by an approved testing laboratory, inspection agency or other organization concerned with product evaluation that maintains periodic inspection of current productions of listed equipment or materials. The published list shall state that the material or equipment complies with approved nationally recognized codes, standards or tests and has been tested or evaluated and found suitable for use in a specified manner.
MANUFACTURED: A pool or spa that is manufactured or constructed at another location, transported to the property, and placed and/or assembled at the property.
NORMAL OPERATING WATER LEVEL: The overflow point on overflow gutters or the midpoint in the throat of skimmers.
POOL: See definition of Swimming Pool.
POOL DEPTH: The distance between the lowest point of the pool floor and the normal operating water level.
PORTABLE POOL (NONPERMANENTLY INSTALLED POOL): A pool that may be readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity, and is not permanently attached to plumbing or electrical services.
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL OR SPA: All artificially constructed swimming pools or spas which are used in conjunction with and appurtenant to a single-family residence, and available only to the family of the residence or their private guests.
PUBLIC POOL OR SPA: Any swimming pool or spa, other than a private pool or spa, which is intended to be used for swimming or bathing, and is operated by an owner, lessee, operator, licensee, or concessionaire regardless of whether a fee is charged for use.
SLIP RESISTANT: A surface that has been so treated or constructed as to significantly reduce the chance of a user slipping when wet.
SPA: A permanently installed artificial body of water in excess of twenty four inches (24") in depth designed for recreation or therapeutic use that is not drained, cleaned or refilled for each individual user.
STAIR, RECESSED TREAD, LADDER: A means of entry and exit to and from the pool or spa that may be used in conjunction with each other.
Ladder: A series of vertically separated treads or rungs connected by vertical rail members or independently fastened to an adjacent vertical wall.
Recessed Tread: A series of vertically spaced cavities in the pool or spa wall creating tread areas for step holes.
Stair: A riser/tread or series of risers/treads extending down from the deck into the pool/spa area.
SWIMMING POOL: A permanently installed artificial body of water in excess of twenty four inches (24") in depth which includes all equipment necessary for its use.
WASTEWATER: Water from filter cleansing, draining of a pool or spa, or lowering of the water level in a pool or spa.
WATERSCAPE: Any structure that is used in conjunction with and appurtenant with a swimming pool or spa (i.e., waterfalls, creeks, caves, fountains, rock structures, etc.).
WIDTH OR LENGTH: The actual dimension taken at the maximum location from inner wall to inner wall at the normal operating water level of a pool or spa. (Ord. 696, 5-27-2008; amd. Ord. 721, 2-8-2011)