§ 31-45-7. Notification for Inspection
A permittee shall notify the county board of health at the time of completion of the construction of a public swimming pool to permit inspection before the pool is placed in operation. History. Code 1981, § 31-45-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 549, § 3. Code Commission notes. Ga. L. 2000, p. 126, […]
§ 31-45-8. Inspections by the County Board of Health
Each public swimming pool shall be inspected by the county board of health to determine compliance with this chapter and with the rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Public Health. Pools which open on or after April 1 and which close on or before October 31 shall be inspected at least once during […]
§ 31-45-9. Suspension or Revocation of Permit
A permit for a public swimming pool may be suspended or revoked by the county board of health for failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Public Health. History. Code 1981, § 31-45-9 , enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 549, § 3; […]
§ 31-45-10. Rules and Regulations
The Department of Public Health shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations concerning the construction and operation of public swimming pools. The Department of Public Health shall classify public swimming pools on the basis of size, usage, type, or any other appropriate factor and shall adopt requirements for each classification. The rules shall include requirements […]
§ 31-45-11. Enforcement of Rules and Regulations
Each county board of health and its duly authorized agents are authorized and empowered to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations relating to public swimming pools adopted and promulgated by the Department of Public Health and, in connection therewith, to enter upon and inspect the premises of a […]
§ 31-45-12. Inspection of Unregulated Pools
Notwithstanding any provision of Code Section 31-45-13 regarding the applicability of this chapter to the contrary, a resident or owner of an apartment complex that is not subject to regulation under this chapter or local ordinance may request that the county board of health inspect a pool at such apartment complex. Upon receipt of such […]
§ 31-45-13. Applicability of Chapter
The provisions of this chapter shall apply only in those counties where local rules and regulations governing public swimming pools are not in effect on December 31, 2000. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the authority of a county to adopt an ordinance or resolution regarding public swimming pools that applies to […]
§ 31-45-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term “public swimming pool,” “swimming pool,” or “pool” means any structure, chamber, or tank containing an artificial body of water used by the public for swimming, diving, wading, recreation, or therapy, together with buildings, appurtenances, and equipment used in connection with the body of water, regardless of whether a […]
§ 31-45-4. Issuance of Permits; Terms of Expiration
On or after December 31, 2000, a permit shall be obtained from the county board of health in the county in which a public swimming pool is located prior to construction or continued operation of a public swimming pool. When the ownership of a public swimming pool changes or if the pool is leased by […]
§ 31-45-5. Operation Permit Required for Each Public Swimming Pool
A separate application for an operation permit must be submitted for each public swimming pool. The owner or operator shall apply annually to the county board of health for an operator’s permit. A form must be obtained from the county board of health to provide: The owner’s name, address, and telephone number; The operator’s name, […]