(a) It shall be unlawful to operate a water recreation facility unless it is under the immediate control of a person trained in the basics of swimming pool operation and who possesses a valid pool operator's certificate accepted by the Director, with valid photo identification and that person is on the premises during operation of the water recreation facility.
(b) A spa pool shall not be in violation of this subsection if it is under the control of a person who possesses a valid pool operator's certificate with valid photo identification. That person need not be on the premises during the operation of the spa provided that he/she is available on-call and the on-call telephone number is posted in view of the patrons.
(c) The pool operator shall have the original pool operator's certificate or documentation with valid photo identification available for inspection during the operation of the water recreation facility. The original or a copy of the original documentation of certifications shall be on display at the pool facility in a place where it is readily observable by the public using the facility.
(d) A pool operator shall be at least sixteen years of age and shall have successfully passed an approved course of instruction and examination that is administered or sanctioned by a nationally recognized training organization, and whose course is accepted by the Director.
(e) A pool operator's certificate shall be issued only to the person who has passed the operator's certification examination and shall not be transferable, and shall be valid only for a period not to exceed three years from the date of issuance. Expired certificates must be reissued in accordance with Section 838.10(d).
(f) Water recreation facilities operating, without a trained pool operator on the premises or with an operator unable to satisfactorily demonstrate basic knowledge of swimming pool operation or in a manner that adversely impacts the public health and safety are subject to immediate closure and permit suspension.
(Ord. 07-14. Passed 12-18-07.)