HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1185 12/13/1966
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ORDINANCE NO. 1185
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
REGULATING THE INSPECTION OF SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS,
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SANITATION AND SAFETY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: Chapter 19 of the Municipal Code of Mount
Prospect of 1957, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding thereto,
after Article III, a new Article IV, the said added Article IV to be and
read as follows:
ARTICLE IV: Public Swimming Pool Regulation
19.501: Definitions: The following definitions shall apply
in the interpretation and the enforcement of this Ordinance:
A. "Swimming Pool" - as used in this Ordinance shall mean
any indoor or outdoor pool of water and auxiliary
structures, if present, including dresser and locker
rooms, toilets, showers and other areas and enclosures
that are intended for the use of persons using the
pool, and shall include all swimming pools other than
those operated for use by 3 families or less.
B. "Health Inspector" shall mean the Health Inspecto~ of
the Village of Mount Prospect, or any of his authorized
representatives.
C. "Person" shall mean any person, firm, corporation,
partnership or other association.
D. "Pool Area" shall mean the apron immediately adjacent
to the pool extending to a minimum of 5 feet from the
pool.
19.'502:: Inspection: Outdoor swimminr pools shall be
inspected by the Health Inspector prior to opening each year and at
least twice a month during the operating season. Indoor pools shall
be inspected at least twice a month en a year round basis. In case the
Health Inspector discovers the violation of any item of sanitation,
he shall give written notice setting forth the specific violation
indicating time period for compliance, no longer than 3 days. The
second inspection shall be used as the basis for compliance with this
Ordinance. Failure to comply may result in suspension of the permit
by the Health Inspector and immediate closinp cf the pool.
19. 5p~: Construction: All swimminp pools constructed
within the Village shall meet the construction requirements of the
State of Illinois Department of Public Health and Villape of Mount
Prospect Buildinp Department. All pools shall be inspected by the
Health Inspector upon completion of construction.
19 .5U4:: Sanitation Requirements: All swimminr pocls shall
have an attendant present during operation and o~erated so as to
comply with the followinp items of sanitation:
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1. Personal Rer,ulations:
(a) Admission to the pool shall be refused to all
persons havinp, but not limited to, the
followinp: venereal disease, contarious
disease, infectious conditions such as colds,
rinrworm, fevers, foot infections, skin lesions,
carbuncles, inf1ammed eyes, ear discharres, or
any other conditions which have the appearance
of beinp infectious. Persons with excessive
sunburn, abrasion which has not healed, cern
plasters, bunion Dads, adhesive tape, rubber
bandapes, or other bandares of any kind shall
not be admitted.
(b) No food, drink, rum or tobacco shall be allowed
in the pool area.
(c) All persons shall be required to take a nude
shower with hand scap or deterrent and warm
water before beinp allowed in the ::>oel area. If
poolside showers are not available, private
showers shall be used.
(d) Women, pirls, and anyone desipnated by the pool
attendant shall be required to wear caps while
in the pool.
(e) Only people in bathinr attire or attendants shall
be allowed in the pool area. No animals shall
be allowec in the peel area.
(f) Personal conduct in the ~ool and bathhouses shall
be such that the safety of self and others is
not jeopardized.
(r) Expectoration, spoutinp of water, rouphness and
rowdyism, shall not be permitted.
(h) Manapement may make necessary rules and repulations
not inconsistent with the health and safety
standards established by this Ordinance.
2. Swimminp Pool Maintenance:
(a) The swimminp pcol and nuxiliary structures shall be
well lifhtec and shall be ventilated sr as tc be
reasonably free from odors anc condensation.
(b) Walls, ceilings, doers and wincrws shall be washed
as necessary to maintain a clean, attractive
appearance, and mirrors shall be kert clean.
(c) Lavatories, toilets and urinals shall be cleanec
and disinfected at least twice daily by approved
treatment methods.
(d) Adequate waste receptacles shall be provided.
(e) Floors of showers and dressinp rooms shall be
thorouphly cleaned and disinfected at least twice
daily, more often with heavy usuape, usinp
procedures recommended in the State of Illinois
Department of Public Health Circular No. N822, P.17,
or its revision ('r re['lacement. Floor boards anc
mats shall n0t be used. Divinp heard mats shell ~e
disinfected daily.
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Pool walks and overflow troughs shall be
maintained free from dirt, algae, oil, insects,
cigarette butts, leaves, and other debris.
(g)
Water treatment and pool maintenance shall be done
as prescribed by the State of Illinois Department
of Public Health Circular No. N822 or its
revision or replacement.
Operation:
The person in charge of a public swimming pool or
a responsible person designated by him shall be
well trained and capable of operating the puri-
fication equipment, the water recirculating system,
safety equipment, the pool and other appurtenances
connected with the pool and shall be responsible
for maintaining public health standards set forth
in paragraph 19.404.
(b)
At least one unit of safety equipment shall be
provided at every swimming pool. One unit of
safety equipment shall consist of the following:
A ring buoy not more than 15 inches in diemeter
to which shall be attached a 60 foot length of
three-sixteenth inch manila rope; a life pole
or shepherd's crook type of pole having blunted
ends with minimum length of 12 feet; a separate
throwing line of one-quarter inch rope with
length not less than 1-1/2 times the maximum
width of the peol. This equipment shall be
mounted in conspicious places, distributed around
the swimming peol area, readily accessible, its
functicn plainly marked, and kept in goC'd reT"'air
and ready condition. No one shall use this
equipment for any purpc.se ether than its intended
use, or remove such equipment from its established
location.
(c)
All public swimming pools shall be operated acc0rd-
ine to the following restrictions: No child under
fourteen years cf age shall be permitted within
the pool area unless accompanied by a parent or an
adult in responsible charp,e of the child. This anc
other restrictions shall be posted in a conspicious
place at the entrance to the pool area.
19.'5:06.: Report of Accidents:
Within 24 hours after drowninp, or serious accident at a
public swimming pool, the owner or person in charre shall report the
incident to the Health Inspector and shall furnish such information as
the Health Inspector may require.
19.5.07:
(a)
(b)
Permits:
No person shall operate or maintain a swimmin>; peol
without a permit issued by the Villare of Mrunt
Prospect. Before a permit is issuec for a swimminr
pool, such poel shall be in compliance with all
health, safety, and construction reruletions of the
Villap,e of Mcunt Prospect.
All permits issued hereunder shall be prominently
displayec: anG shall expire on the 30th c~y !if each
September, irrespective of the cate of issuance 2nr
shall not be transferable.
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Fees: Fees for Dermits shall be as determined by the
Board of Trustees of the Villape of Mount Prospect.
19.508:
(a)
Enforcement:
For the purpose of enforcement of this rerulation,
the Health Inspector shall have the rirht to enter
any swimminp pcol and all rcoms and places ccnnected
therewith and no on~ shall interfere with him in
discharre of his official duty.
(b)
All alterations to existinp ~cols shall comply
with this Orcinance and all ether Villape Ordinances.
(c)
Should any secticn, rararranh, sentence, clause cr
phrase of this Ordinance be declarec uncrnstitutional
cr invalid f,-,r any reascn the remainder of si1id
Ordinance shall net be affectec thereby.
19.509: Hearinp Upon Susrensicn Under Sectirn 19.402:
A permit hclcer unGer this Ordinance shall be entitled to
a hearinp, before the Boare of Health en decisions 0f the Health Inspectcr
in reeard to sanitation and health standards. Apnlicatirn fcr such
hearinp shall be made through the Villape Clerk's office, and the Beard
of Health shall meet within five (5) cays to ccnsider an apDeal rf the
suspension. Failure of the Beard of Health to rather 2 quorum shall
result in autcmatic liftinp of the suspensicn until such time es the
Board of Health meets and acts on the apneal. Permit holder sh?ll be
allowed to introduoe evidence at this hearinp to support his pnsition
as may the Health Inspector. The Board of Health shall have the newer
to lift the suspension or recommend ccntinuin:-- suspension or revcci"'ticn
to the Board of Trustees e.f the Villare rf Mount Prcsj)ect at the next
recular meetinp of the Board of Trustees of the Villare cf Mcunt Prcsnect.
19.~10: Penalties:
Any person who shall violate any provision cf this Orcin2nce
and fails to comply with any of the requirements therecf, shall be
puilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of net less than $25.00 and
not more than $500.00, and each day such vicl2ticn is permitted to exist
shall constitute a se~arate offense.
SECTION TWO: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passape, approval, and publication in the manner
provided by law.
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
PASSED this 13 day of December 1966.
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APPROVED this 13 day of December /' ,1966.
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