§ 420.21. Health and safety.

(Amended, Bill No. 1992-9)

(a)

No person having a communicable disease shall be employed to work at a public swimming pool. All patrons or swimmers suspected of having an infectious disease shall be excluded.

(b)

Appropriate facilities shall be provided for the safety of bathers as may be required by the health authority. This shall include lifesaving equipment, safety devices, lifebuoys, lifehooks, first-aid kits, telephone, with adequate staff during swimming periods who are competent in lifesaving and artificial resuscitation. Competent lifeguards shall be on duty during all swimming periods when so ordered by the health officer or when a use fee is charged.

(c)

Every swimming pool shall be under the supervision of a capable individual who shall assume the responsibility for compliance with all parts of this Section relating to pool operation and maintenance and safety of bathers.

(d)

When the swimming pool is not open for use, access to the pool shall be prevented.

(e)

Not more than the maximum design bather load shall be permitted in the swimming pool at any one (1) time.