Darien |
Code of Ordinances |
Appendix C. ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS |
Article VII. PUBLIC POOL REGULATIONS |
Division 1. GENERALLY |
§ 30R-8-7. Closure of public pools.
(a)
The director of health or his authorized agent may order a pool to cease operation when it is found that any one or several of the following conditions exists:
(1)
The amount of residual disinfectant is less than the minimum amount specified in Section 19-13-B33b(b)(5) of the public health code or this section.
(2)
The pH of the water does not comply with the provisions of Section 19-13-B33b(b)(6) of the public health code.
(3)
The clarity of the water does not comply with the provisions of Section 19-13-B33b(b)(4) of the public health code.
(4)
The temperature of the pool water exceeds 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
(5)
There is a malfunction or nonfunction of the pool recirculating system.
(6)
The safety equipment required by Section 19-13-33b(b)(10)(14)(16)(18)(c)(1)(3)(4) of the public health code or section 30R-7-8 is not provided.
(7)
The public pool does not have a valid permit issued by the director of health.
(8)
The director of health or his authorized agent finds any other condition, which constitutes a public health or safety hazard or a health nuisance to bathers or pool patrons.
(b)
Procedure for closure.
(1)
Closure under this article shall be effective immediately upon the delivery of written notice to the person in charge at the public pool by the director of health or his authorized agent.
(2)
Public pools closed under this article shall remain closed until written approval to reopen has been issued by the director of health or his authorized agent.
(3)
Any person who is aggrieved by an order to close a public pool may, within 48 hours of the receipt of such order, file a written request for a hearing with the director of health. If a written request for a hearing is filed with the director of health by the permit holder or person in charge within 48 hours following the service of such notice, the director of health shall thereupon immediately examine the merits of such closure and may sustain, modify or rescind such closure. The permit holder or person in charge who is aggrieved by such action of the director of health may, within 48 hours after the making of such decision, appeal to the commissioner of health who shall thereupon immediately notify the authority from whose decision the appeal was taken and examine into the merits of such case and may sustain, modify or rescind such action.
(4)
An appeal of an order of the director of health to close a public pool issued pursuant to this section shall not stay enforcement of the closure order unless granted in writing by the director of health.
(Amd. of 3-29-2010)