For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BATHER.
Any person using the facility and adjoining area for the purpose of therapy, relaxation, recreation or related activities.
BOARD.
The Fort Wayne-Allen County Board of Public Health.
DEPARTMENT.
The Fort Wayne-Allen County Board of Public Health.
HEALTH OFFICER.
The duly appointed, qualified and acting Health Commissioner of Fort Wayne-Allen County or his authorized representative.
HOT TUB OR SPA.
A hydrotherapy unit used primarily for therapeutic or relaxation purposes which is not drained, cleaned or refilled for each individual use. It does not apply to any hot tub or spa used in a medical treatment facility which is:
(A) Under the direct supervision of qualified medical personnel; and
(B) Drained after each use.
IMMINENT HEALTH HAZARD.
Any event, circumstance or situation which, in the sole discretion of the Health Officer, presents a serious and present health risk to a person or the public at large.
OWNER.
Includes, but is not limited to, any person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership, association, business organization or any other group acting as a unit, as well as a trust or estate or the agent or legal representative thereof who shall hold title to the real estate upon which the pool is placed or who shall be legally responsible for the operations of the swimming pool or who shall be so designated as the owner on the permit application.
PERMIT.
A certificate of a size and style previously approved and issued by the Health Officer.
PERSON.
Any individual, partnership, firm, company, corporation, association, municipality, other division of government or his or its legal representative or agent.
PUBLIC.
Used by persons other than the owner of a private single family residence, members of its household and house guests.
SWIMMING POOL.
Any structure, basin, chamber or tank containing a body of water for swimming, diving, therapeutic or recreational bathing.
SWIMMING POOL
also shall include hot tubs, spas, auxiliary structures including dressing and locker rooms, toilets, showers and other areas and enclosures that are intended for the use of persons using the pool, but shall not include pools and auxiliary structures and equipment at private single family residences intended only for the use of the owner, his household and house guests.
('74 Code, § 27-22) (Ord. G-24-90, passed 9-11-90; Am. Ord. G-29-96, passed 12-3-96)