This chapter is to regulate public and semi-public swimming pools, wading pools, interactive play attractions, and spas with regard to the health and welfare of people in public and semi-public water settings. It is also to provide for the orderly, consistent, and effective implementation of the Indiana State Board of Health Rule 410 IAC 6-2.1, as amended.
(Ord. 2016-3-7, passed 3-7-2016)
The following definitions shall be defined in this chapter as written unless context indicates or requires a different meaning. The definitions set forth in 410 IAC 6-2.1 shall be incorporated herein and shall apply to the application of this chapter as well.
DEPARTMENT. Putnam County Health Department.
FACILITY. Any entity that includes a public pool, semi-public pool, wading pool, 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, wading pool, or spa that operates for more than six months per calendar year.
HABITUAL NON-COMPLIANCE. Any repeat violation shown on three consecutive Putnam County inspection report forms.
HEALTH OFFICER. The Putnam County Health Officer or his/her designee or authorized representative.
INTERACTIVE PLAY ATTRACTION. A water attraction, including devices using sprayed, jetted, or other water sources contacting the users and not incorporating a basin and standing or captured water as part of the user activity area, such as splash pads and spray pads.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. An organization exempt from the Indiana Gross Income Tax under I.C. 6-2.1-3-20 through I.C. 6-2.1-3-22.
PUBLIC POOL. Any pool, other than those pools defined as 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 article 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.
(1) 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:
(a) Hotels, motels, apartments, condominiums, bed and breakfasts, or similar lodgings;
(b) Camps or mobile home parks; or
(c) Membership clubs or associations.
(2) Nothing in this article 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, which 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.
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.
(Ord. 2016-3-7, passed 3-7-2016)
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a public or semi-public swimming pool, public or semi-public wading pool or public or semi-public spa or interactive play attraction in Putnam County, who does not possess a valid permit from the Health Officer; except when the entire operation is receiving inspections by an appropriate state or Federal governmental agency. Valid Putnam County pool/spa permits shall be posted in a conspicuous place at all times.
(B) Only persons who comply with the applicable requirements of Rule 410 IAC 6-2.1, Rule 675 IAC 20, and this chapter shall be entitled to receive and retain such a permit.
(C) The permit for a full time pool shall be due by January 1 of each calendar year. The permit for a seasonal pool shall be due by May 15 of each calendar year or prior to pool opening if the pool should open prior to that date. All permits expire on December 31 of each year and must be renewed thereafter on an annual basis on the dates described above.
(D) Any permit issued by the Health Officer shall contain the name and address of the facility, and any other pertinent data as required by the Health Officer.
(E) Required permits shall be provided by the Putnam County Health Officer if a completed application and appropriate fee are presented and the swimming pool, wading pool, interactive play attraction, or spa complies with all applicable requirements of Rule 410 IAC 6-2.1, Rule 675 IAC 20, and this chapter.
(F) Any permit issued under this ordinance is not transferable from one person to another person, from one facility to another, or from one type of operation to another.
(G) No permit fee shall be required for swimming pools, wading pools, interactive play attraction, or spas operated by a not-for-profit organizations. Such establishments shall comply with all other provision of this chapter.
(H) All public and/or semi-public swimming pools, public or semi-public wading pool, interactive play attraction, or public or semi-public spa in Putnam County constructed or renovated after the effective date of this chapter shall comply with Rule 675 IAC 20 Swimming Pool Construction Code, Rule 410 IAC 6-2.1 public and semi-public swimming pools rule, and this chapter. Newly constructed or newly renovated public and/or semi-public swimming pools, public or semi-public wading pool, interactive play attraction, or public or semi-public spa in Putnam County must obtain a permit from the Putnam County Health Department prior to opening.
(Ord. 2016-3-7, passed 3-7-2016)
(A) Each public and/or semi-public swimming pool, wading pool, interactive play attraction, or spa shall comply with the minimum requirements specified in Indiana Administrative Code 410 IAC 6-2.1.
(B) In addition to the requirements set forth above, each public and/or semi-public swimming pool, wading pool and/or spa shall comply with the following conditions:
(1) All shower rooms, dressing rooms, equipment rooms, and appurtenant facilities shall be kept clean at all times. Daily disinfection of the areas may be required.
(2) When a bathing area is in such condition as to pose an imminent threat to the health of the public, the Department may order the bathing area to be closed temporarily until such time as conditions are brought into compliance with minimum requirements. This action may be taken by issuing an order in writing.
(Ord. 2016-3-7, passed 3-7-2016)
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