Douglas County Rules and Regulations for Swimming Pools - Cobb ...

“Listed suction outlet cover/grate” means a s uction outlet cover/grate that has been tested,certified, and listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory in accordance with the mostrecent edition of ANSI/ASME A112.19.8 Suction fittings for swimming and wading pools,spas, hot tubs and whirlpool bathtub appliances.“Maximum system flow rate” means t he f low r esulting f rom the low est pos sible tot aldynamic head (TDH) for a circulation system.“Modification” means a ny r epair, c hange, a lteration or s ubstitution m ade t o t he pool , poolequipment, decking, bathhouse, or any other area or facility related thereof.(1) “Major modi fication” i ncludes, but i s not l imited t o, de ck and/or p ool surfacerefinishing; filter, pump or ch emical feeder r eplacement; ba thhouse f loorreplacement; plumbing or hydraulic alterations or similar changes that would requirea permit.(2) “Minor modi fication” i ncludes, but i s not l imited t o, r eplacement of pressuregauges and flow meters, or similar changes that normally would not require a permit.“Multi-purpose pool” means a pool which is designed and constructed with a combination ofbathing features which includes, but is not limited to, a waterslide, diving well, zero-depthentry, and/or other similar features.“Natural bathing place” means a bathing facility or area together with associated buildings,appurtenances and equipment, on artificial or natural ponds, springs, lakes, streams, or otherbodies of water where the public is allowed to bathe or swim.“Not open” m eans a ny pool t hat ha s be en c losed b y t he poo l ow ner, pe rmit hol der orauthorized agent with all entry points secured and posted with a conspicuous sign that reads“Pool Closed”.“Nuisance” means any condition in a pool that is conducive to the breeding of mosquitoes orother insects, or any other condition that adversely affects public health or safety.“Permit holder” m eans t he pe rson or entity that possesses a va lid permit t o operate aswimming pool and is legally responsible for the operation of the swimming pool including,but not limited to, the p ool ow ner, a gent f or t he pool ow ner, or ot her s uch a uthorized ordesignated person.“Person” m eans any i ndividual, ow ner, pa rtnership, c orporation, e ntity or a ssociation, ordesignee, including governmental entities.“Pool Operator” means a person who:(1) has been trained as a pool operator; and(2) is responsible for the pool operation; and(3) is familiar with the pool’s systems and this article.Cobb and Douglas County Public HealthDouglas Rules and Regs for Swimming Pools5