The Model Aquatic Health Code

If pH testing equipment doesn’t measure below 6.5, pH level must be at or below the lowest value of the test equipment.

If pH testing equipment doesn’t measure above 8.0, pH level must be at or above the highest value of the test equipment.

Where an imminent public health hazard is found and remains uncorrected, the AQUATIC VENUE shall be placarded to prohibit use until the hazard is corrected in order to protect the public health or SAFETY of BATHERS.

When a placard is used, it shall be conspicuously posted at each entrance leading to the AQUATIC VENUE.

When placed by the AHJ, the placard shall state the authority responsible for its placement.

When placed by the AHJ, the placard shall indicate that concealment, mutilation, alteration, or removal of it by any person without permission of the AHJ shall constitute a violation of this CODE.

Within 15 days of the AHJ placarding an AQUATIC FACILITY, the operator of such AQUATIC FACILITY shall be provided with an opportunity to be heard and present proof that continued operation of the facility does not constitute a danger to the public health.

If the IMMINENT HEALTH HAZARD(s) have been corrected, the operator may contact the AHJ prior to the hearing and request a follow-up inspection.

The hearing shall be conducted by the AHJ.

The AHJ shall inspect the premises within two working days of notification that the hazard has been eliminated to remove the placards after verifying correction.

The AHJ may accept other evidence of correction of the hazard in lieu of inspecting the premises.

It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to comply with any of the regulations promulgated pursuant to this CODE.

Any person who fails to comply with any such regulation shall be in violation of this CODE.

For each such offense, violators shall be liable for a potential civil penalty.

Each day, or any part thereof, during which a willful violation of this CODE exists or persists shall constitute a separate violation of this CODE.

Falsifying or presenting to the AHJ falsified documentation and or certificates shall be a civil violation as specified by the AHJ.

Upon determining that one or more violations of this CODE exists, the AHJ shall cause a written notice of the violation or violations to be delivered to the owner or operator of the AQUATIC FACILITY that is in violation of this CODE.