(A) For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FULL-TIME POOL. Any public, or semi-public, pool that operates for more than six months per calendar year.
HABITUAL NON-COMPLIANCE. Any repeat violation shown on three consecutive county inspection report forms.
HEALTH OFFICER. The Executive Officer of the County Health Department, or the HEALTH OFFICER’S authorized representative.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. An organization recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as a non-profit, and files a non-profit application for sales tax exemption, and timely files a non-profit organization’s annual report with the State Department of Revenue.
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 definition 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.
SEASONAL POOL. Any public or semi-public pool that is operated outdoors for less than six months each year.
SEMI-PUBLIC POOL.
(a) Any pool that is intended to be used for swimming or bathing, and is operated solely for, and in conjunction with:
1. Schools, universities, and colleges;
2. Hotels, motels, apartments, condominiums, bed and breakfasts, or similar lodgings;
3. Camps or mobile home parks; or
4. Membership clubs or associations.
(b) Nothing in this definition 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.
SPA.
(a) A pool designed for recreational and/or therapeutic use, which is not drained, cleaned, and refilled after each use.
(b) The term may include, but is not limited to:
1. Hydro-jet circulation;
2. Hot water;
3. Cold water;
4. Mineral baths;
5. Air induction systems; or
6. Any combination thereof.
SWIMMING POOL. Any structure, basin, chamber, or tank containing water for swimming, diving, or recreational bathing. This term includes diving pools, therapeutic pools, and wave pools.
WADING POOL. A pool used for bathing that has a maximum depth of two feet.
(B) However, nothing in this section shall be construed as applying to any swimming pool, wading pool, or spa constructed at, and maintained by, an individual for the sole use of the household and house guests.
(Ord. 2018-14, passed 8-14-2018)