For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates of requires a different meaning.
AIR GAP.
(1) The unobstructed vertical distance through atmosphere between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the receiving unit; and
(2) Is at least two times the diameter of the water supply outlet or pipe or six inches, whichever is the smaller distance.
BATHER LOAD. The total number of bathers within the pool enclosure.
BREAKPOINT CHLORINATION. The point in a rising chlorine residual at which the concentration of available chlorine becomes great enough to completely oxidize all organic matter and ammonia compounds (combined chlorine) in a pool.
CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR. A person who is certified by the National Swimming Pool Foundation, who demonstrates knowledge of pool operation, and has shown proficiency in the safe and effective operation and maintenance of pool water through the Certified Pool Training Program of the National Swimming Pool Foundation.
COMPETITION POOL. Any pool intended for use for accredited competitive aquatic events. COMPETITION POOLS may also be used for recreation and instruction.
CT INACTIVATION VALUE. The concentration (C) of free chlorine in ppm (or mg/l) multiplied by time (T) in minutes at a specific pH and temperature.
DEEP AREAS. Areas of the pool exceeding five feet in depth.
DEPARTMENT. The Indiana State Department of Health.
DIVING POOL. Any pool that is designed and constructed primarily for diving and does not have a shallow end.
FULL STOMACH VOMIT. The emptying of all of the stomach’s contents as a result of an illness as opposed to vomit from swallowing too much water, overexertion, or play.
MAXIMUM BATHER LOAD. The maximum usage of the pool calculated based on the following, whichever is applicable:
Shallow or wading areas (A) | Deep areas, not including diving areas (B) | Diving areas (per board) (C) | |
If the deck is less than the surface area of the pool | 15 sq. ft. of pool surface area per bather | 20 sq. ft. of pool surface per bather | 300 sq. ft. of pool surface area per bather |
If the deck is equal to or larger than the surface area of the pool | 12 sq. ft. of pool surface area per bather | 15 sq. ft. of pool surface per bather | 300 sq. ft. of pool surface per bather |
If the deck is twice the surface area of the pool | 8 sq. ft. of pool surface per bather | 10 sq. ft. of pool surface per bather | 300 sq. ft. of pool surface area per bather |
A+B+C= Maximum bather load. If the diving board(s) is closed, an additional 10 bathers are permitted. | |||
mg/l (Repealed). (Repealed by Indiana State Department of Health.)
PERSON.
(1) Any individual, firm, partnership, company, corporation, trustee, association, municipality, county, authority, estate, or public or private entity; and
(2) Its or their successors, assigns, or agents.
PLUNGE POOL. A pool located at the exit end of a waterslide flume and is intended and designed to receive sliders emerging the flume.
POOL. A structure, basin, chamber, or tank containing an artificial body of water for swimming, bathing, competition, relaxation, or recreational use.
POOLS WITH WADING AREAS. Any pool that has a portion of the shallow end with a maximum depth of 24 inches.
PPM. Parts per million. Equivalent to milligrams per liter when the medium is water.
PUBLIC POOL. Any pool, other than those pools defined as a semi-public pool, which is intended to be used for swimming or bathing and is operated by a concessionaire, owner, lessee, operator, or licensee, regardless of whether a fee is charged for use. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as applying to any pool, constructed at a one- or two-family dwelling, and maintained by an individual for the sole use of the household and house guests.
PUBLIC SEWER. A sewage disposal facility provided by a utility, municipality, conservancy district, or regional sewer district.
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY. Water supplied by a utility, municipality, conservancy district, regional water district, or water corporation.
SANITARY FACILITIES. Flush toilets, hand washing lavatories, and showers.
SEMI-PUBLIC POOL. Any pool restricted for use by residents, members, or registered guests that is intended to be used for swimming or bathing and is operated solely for and in conjunction with:
(1) Hotels, motels, apartments, condominiums, bed and breakfasts, tourist homes, or similar facilities associated with lodgings;
(2) Camps or mobile home parks; or
(3) Membership clubs, churches, or associations.
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as applying to any pool, constructed at a one- or two-family dwelling, and maintained by an individual for the sole use of the household and house guests.
SHALLOW AREAS. Those portions of a pool ranging in water depth from two to five feet.
SPA. A pool designed for recreational or therapeutic, or both, use, commonly known as a hot tub or therapy pool, that is not drained, cleaned, and refilled after each use. The term may include, but is not limited to:
(1) Hydrojet circulation;
(2) Hot water;
(3) Cold water;
(4) Mineral baths;
(5) Air induction systems; or
(6) Any combination thereof.
STANDARD METHODS. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 21st edition, published by the American Public Health Association, Inc., 2005, specifically Part 9000, Microbiological Examination of Water.
SWIMMING POOL SLIDE. Any device used to enter a pool by sliding down an inclined plane or equipment similar to a playground slide.
TOURIST. A person who has a home address somewhere else other than where he or she is spending the night.
TOURIST HOME. A structure constructed as a single-family dwelling that is rented or otherwise contracted for overnight lodging to a tourist for more than three times per year or more than ten days per year, total.
TURNOVER RATE. The period of time, expressed in hours, required to circulate a volume of water equal to the maximum pool-water capacity through the pool-water treatment system.
WADING AREA. Those portions of the pool with water depth ranging from zero to two feet.
WADING POOL. A pool used for bathing that has a maximum depth of two feet.
WATERSLIDE. A recreational ride that is a sloped trough-like or tubular structure using water as a lubricant and method of regulating rider velocity and terminates in a plunge pool, swimming pool, or a specifically designed deceleration structure.
WAVE POOL. Any pool having a bottom sloped upward from the deep end to the surface at the shallow end with equipment installed at the deep end to create wave motions in the water.
ZERO DEPTH POOL. Any pool with a bottom sloped upward from the deep end to the surface level at the shallow end.
(Ord. 2018-12B, passed 12-18-18)