(A) Rules of construction. All terms of this chapter, unless defined or otherwise apparent from the context in which they are used, shall be construed in terms of their plain and ordinary meaning. Masculine terms shall be construed so as to include the feminine and singular terms shall include the plural.
(B) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FACILITY. Any entity that includes a public pool, semi-public pool or spa, or any combination thereof, at one address or location, operating either semi-annually or annually, under one pool permit.
FULL TIME POOL. Any public or semi-public pool that operates for more than six months per calendar year.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT. The County Health Department.
HEALTH OFFICER. The County Health Officer or his or her designee or authorized representative.
PUBLIC POOL. Any pool, including a wading 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 section 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, including a wading 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 section 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 pool designed for recreational and/ or therapeutic use, commonly known as a hot tub or therapy pool which is not drained, cleaned, and refilled after each use. The term may include, but is not limited to:
(a) Hydrojet circulation;
(b) Hot water;
(c) Cold water;
(d) Mineral baths;
(e) Sir induction systems; or
(f) Any combination thereof.
(C) 419 I.A.C. 6-2.1. The definitions set forth in 410 I.A.C. 6-2.1 shall be incorporated herein and shall apply to the application of this chapter.
(Ord. 4-1-9, passed 11-4-2013)