6.48 - Public Swimming Pool Licensing § 6.48
Section 6.48: Public Swimming Pool Licensing
Subdivision 1. Definitions
The terms "swimming pool', "public swimming pool" and "private swimming pool"
shall have the meanings established in Section 4.08 of the City Code.
Subdivision 2. License Required
A person shall not operate or maintain public swimming pools, hot tubs, spas or
fixed-in-place wading pools unless the operator has obtained a Public Pool License
to operate it. A license issued expires on April 30 of each year unless otherwise
revoked for cause. A license applicant and licensee shall comply with this section
and applicable Minnesota Department of Health rules in order to receive and retain
a license. A license is valid only for the person to whom it is issued, and no licensee
may transfer or attempt to transfer its license to another person. License fees shall
be established by Ordinance of the City Council.
Subdivision 3. Health and Safety
A. Public swimming pools, spas and hot tubs shall be installed, operated and
maintained in accordance with rules and regulations of the Minnesota
Department of Health relating to public swimming pools and entitled Public
Swimming Pool Rules, Chapter 4717.
B. A public swimming pool shall be under the supervision of the licensee who is
responsible for compliance with this section.
C. When the swimming pool is not open for use, access to the pool shall be
prohibited.
Subdivision 4. Operations
A. The licensee of each public swimming pool shall keep a daily record of
operational information including disinfectant residuals, pH, maintenance
procedures, recirculation, and other data as may be required by the City and
the Minnesota Department of Health Public Swimming Pool Rules, Chapter
4717. This data shall be kept on file by the licensee for six (6) months and
shall be made available for review by the City upon request.
B. The pumps, filter, disinfectant and chemical feeders, and related
appurtenances shall be kept in operation whenever the public swimming pool
is in use and for such additional periods as needed to keep the pool water
clear and of satisfactory bacterial quality. For swimming pools having a
capacity of two hundred thousand (200,000) gallons or more, this equipment
shall be continually operated during periods of regular use.
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C. When any of the following conditions are found, a public swimming pool shall
be immediately closed when ordered by the City and placarded to indicate
that it has been closed:
1) the proper number of safety equipment units, as required by the
Minnesota Department of Health rules, are not provided;
2) the water clarity is such that a black disc, six (6) inches in diameter, is
not readily visible when placed on a white field at the deepest point of the
pool;
3) the disinfectant residual is found to be below the acceptable levels
established in the Minnesota Department of Health rules; or
4) any other condition which endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the
public.
The pool shall remain closed until the conditions are corrected and verified by
the City.
Subdivision 5. Inspections
The City has the right of entry at any reasonable hour to inspect a public swimming
pool, its related equipment, and the adjacent areas to ensure compliance with all
provisions of this section.
Subdivision 6. Enforcement
The City Manager or his/her designee is authorized to enforce the maintenance,
operation and licensing provisions of this section.
Source: Ordinance No. 294, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 4-30-04
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