(A) The requirements of Rule 410 IAC 6-2, as amended, "Swimming and Wading Pool Operation" of the state Board of Health are hereby incorporated by reference as part of this subchapter; all swimming pools shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the terms and provisions of such Rule.
(B) The requirements of Rule 410 IAC 6.2, as amended, are hereby incorporated by reference as part of this subchapter; all swimming pools shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the terms and provisions of such Rule.
(C) The requirements of Rule 675 IAC 20, as amended, are hereby incorporated by reference as part of this subchapter; all swimming pools shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the terms and provisions of such Rule.
(D) The continued use of a wooden hot tub or spa which was installed prior to the effective date of this rule shall be permitted provided that it is maintained in a sanitary condition. The installation of a wooden hot tub or spa after the effective date of this rule shall not be permitted.
(E) A pool that does not meet the applicable bacteriological quality standards enumerated in Rule 410 IAC 6.2 and Rule 675 IAC 20, as amended, shall be deemed a health hazard and shall constitute grounds for closure.
(F) Bacteriological sampling shall start at least three days prior to the opening of a swimming pool.
(G) All circulated water in a spa and hot tub shall go through a filtration system and an erosion type mechanical chemical feeder prior to injection into the spa or hot tub.
(H) When chlorine is used in a spa or hot tub, a free chlorine residual of at least 3.0 mg/l shall be maintained throughout the spa or hot tub water. When other halogens are used, residuals of equivalent disinfecting strength shall be maintained. When other residue disinfectant level falls below the minimum designated level, the public spa or hot tub shall be closed and kept free of bathers until the minimum level has been restored.
(I) The temperature of a spa or hot tub shall not exceed 104° F. or 40° C. A thermometer capable of accurately measuring temperatures in the range of 80° F. or 27° C. to 120° F. or 49° C. shall be provided at each spa or hot tub facility. The thermostat controlling the water temperatures of a spa or hot tub shall be located in such a way that it cannot be adjusted by customers while seated in the spa or hot tub.
(J) Visible dirt at the bottom of a spa or hot tub shall be removed every 24 hours or more frequently as required. Scum or floating matter on a spa or hot tub surface shall be removed continuously by skimming, flushing or other effective means. A spa or hot tub shall be drained and scrubbed with a disinfectant agent at least once every two weeks or more frequently if there are indications of poor water quality or clarity. The deck and cover of a spa or hot tub shall be cleaned and scrubbed with a disinfecting agent at least once every week. Such disinfecting agent shall be compatible with other pool chemicals used and have a concentration when applied which is equivalent to 100 mg/l available chlorine.
(K) Daily operating records shall be maintained and recorded each day while the spa or hot tub is open for use. It shall include the following: total bather loads, water temperature, volume of fresh water added, operating periods of recirculating pumps and filters and corresponding rate of flow meter readings, amounts and type of chemicals used, disinfectant residual, pH readings, maintenance and malfunction of equipment, if any, results of bacteriological examinations and reports of accidents, injuries, illness or complaints related to spa or hot tub operation. Operators shall keep daily operating records for a minimum of one year. Daily operating records shall be open to inspection by the Health Commissioner and weekly summaries of these records shall be submitted to the Department on forms prepared by the Health Commissioner.
('74 Code, § 27-24) (Ord. G-24-90, passed 9-11-90; Am. Ord. G-29-96, passed 12-3-96)