(a) The owner, operator or manager of a recreational aquatic spray ground shall examine the facility at least once during each operating day to ensure that:
(1) The spray pad surface is undamaged, clean and free of debris;
(2) The deck and all associated buildings, appurtenances and facilities, (including but not limited to, dressing and locker rooms, toilets and showers) are in good repair and do not pose a threat to public health or safety;
(3) Pumps and filters are functioning properly and water is flowing at the prescribed rate;
(4) Water pH level is within the required range;
(5) Chemical disinfectant levels are within prescribed range and metering equipment is operating properly; and
(6) Ultraviolet sanitization unit is functioning properly and intensity of light being emitted is within prescribed range.
(b) The owner, operator or manager of a recreational aquatic spray ground shall examine the facility at least once during each operating week to ensure that:
(1) Any required ground fault circuit interrupters are functioning properly; and
(2) Fencing around the RASG is in good repair.
(c) The owner, operator or manager of a recreational aquatic spray ground shall have the water from each circulation system tested and analyzed in accordance with the requirements of this subsection (c).
(1) Water testing must be performed by an agency or entity that is not affiliated with the RASG. Testing by a government entity, including but not limited to the city, shall satisfy this requirement.
(2) Initial testing shall be conducted at the conclusion of the first operating day of each year.
(3) Periodic testing shall be conducted at least once every 90 days following the first operating day of each year.
(4) The testing must include analysis to determine whether fecal coliforms are present.
(5) The testing process must include analysis for any additional physical, chemical or microbiological parameters required by the director.
(6) Results of all water testing shall be filed with the director.
(d) If any analysis required under subsection (c) above indicates the presence of fecal coliforms or any other contaminant that poses a threat to human health, a person with knowledge of such analysis is under a duty to notify the director within 24 hours.
(e) Notations shall be made regarding the results of all examinations and tests required under subsections (a), (b) and (c) above. These records shall be maintained for a minimum of 24 months from the date of the examination or test and shall be provided to the director on request.
(f) The owner, operator or manager of a RASG shall promptly correct or repair any defect or problem discovered in the course of an examination under subsection (a) or (b) above. The owner, operator or manager must record all repairs and maintain such records for a minimum of 24 months from the date of the examination. These records shall be provided to the director on request.
(g) A person commits an offense if the person knows of the presence in RASG water of any organism or contaminant that poses a threat to human health and fails to notify the director within 24 hours.
(h) A person commits an offense if the person owns, operates or manages a RASG and fails to conduct the examinations or testing or fails to maintain the records required by this section.
(i) A person who owns, operates or manages a RASG commits an offense if the person fails to make required records available to the director immediately upon request.
(Ord. 18521-03-2009, § 2, passed 3-31-2009)