§ 66-116. Regulations incorporated by reference and definitions.

(a)

The provisions and definitions of Chapter 64E-9 of the Florida Administrative Code in effect on the effective date of this article, and future amendments to Chapter 64E-9 or to any successor in function to Chapter 64E-9 which regulates public swimming pools and/or public bathing places are incorporated by reference into this article as though set out fully herein.

(b)

For the purpose of this article, the following terms are defined:

Health department shall mean the county health department, a subdivision of the Florida Department Of Health.

Public swimming pool shall mean any swimming pool, spa-type pool, wading pool, special purpose pool, or water recreation attraction, together with buildings, appurtenances and equipment used in connection therewith. A public swimming pool, where admission is gained with or without payment of any fee for admission, operated by or serving a camp, church, city, county, day care center, group home facility for eight or more clients, health spa, institution, park, state or federal agency, school, subdivision; or cooperative type living project of five or more living units, such as an apartment or condominium, boarding house, mobile home park, recreational vehicle park, townhouse, or transient living location (such as a motel or hotel) or where the public is allowed to swim.

Course shall mean a course of study in the care, maintenance and operation of public swimming pools as the course is approved and administered by the health department.

Transient lodging shall mean a building, facility, or portion thereof (excluding inpatient medical care facilities) which contains one or more dwelling units or sleeping accommodations, including, but not limited to, a resort, group home, hotel, motel, or dormitory.

Barrier shall mean fence, wall, building wall, or combination thereof, which completely or surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs unauthorized access to/or from the swimming pool.

(Ord. No. 77-51, § 1; Ord. No. 99-65, § 1, 9-14-99)