HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 Feb 13 - Memo Re: Pool Variance RequirementsTOWN OF YARMOUTH
1146 ROUTE 28 SOUTH YARMOUTH MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4451
Telephone (508) 398-2231, Ext. 241 — Fax (508) 398-2365
BOARD OF HEALTH
To: Semi -Public Pools with Board of Health Variances
From: David D. Flaherty Jr., R.S.
Health Inspector
Town of Yarmouth
Date: February 13, 2003
Re: Pool Variance Requirements
The below excerpt is from 105 CMR 435.000 "Minimum Standards for Swimming Pools, State
Sanitary Code, Chapter V"
105 CMR & 435.23 Lifeguards
(1) The operator shall provide one or more lifeguards 16 years of age or older if the Board of Health
determines that they are necessary for the safe use of the swimming or wading pool. The Board, when
determining whether there is a need for one or more lifeguards and the number of on -duty lifeguards to be
present at the pool at any one time, shall take into account the size, shape and capacity of the swimming
or wading pool.
(2) If no lifeguards are required by the Board of Health, a warning shall be posted in a conspicuous
location and shall state "WARNING - NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" in easy to read, legible letters which
are at least four inches (ten cm) high. In addition, there shall be signs which are readily visible stating
"CHILDREN UNDER AGE 16 SHOULD NOT USE SWIMNIING POOL WITHOUT AN ADULT IN
ATTENDANCE" and "ADULTS SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE."
As an establishment with a semi-public pool that has received a Yarmouth Board of Health
variance from this code, you must ask for this variance in writing for this and every year
AND provide an annual report answering the following:
1. Is access limited to owners and guests only?
2. Are gates locked at all times, either keyed entry or combination? Are gates self -closing and
self -latching?
3. Has a "Swimmer's Log" of daily bather load been maintained during the season and the
results submitted (with the next year's application) to the Health Dept.?
4. Has a "Safety Log" of any reported accidents (if any) been maintained during the season and
the results submitted (with the next year's application) to the Health Department?
5. Has the Certified Pool Operator (CPO) supervised chemical and physical maintenance of the
pool and signed the "Daily Pool Log" for chemical balance on a weekly basis?
6. Was the Water Chemistry tested for balance four (4) times per day of use?
7. Was Bacteriological Testing for coliform bacteria and Pseudomonas performed by an
accredited lab before the pool was opened? Were the results acceptable? If not, was there
immediate remediation with a follow up sample tested? Was:testing done again in August as
per State Code? Ll Printed on
Recycled
Paper
8. Was a formal inspection by the Yarmouth Health Department along with the CPO performed
before the pool was opened?
9. Is -all -First -Aid -and -Safety equipment as described in -the State Code present on site and
readily available?
10. Were all safety signs posted as required by the Town of Yarmouth?
11. Were all safety signs posted as required by the State of Massachusetts?
12. Was the pool in compliance with all other local and State Swimming Pool regulations?
Appearance before the Yarmouth Board of health is not necessary to process your
application. Please submit these reports as soon as possible to ensure a timely opening of
your pool when the season begins.
If you have any questions regarding this matter or any Health Department related issue please do
not hesitate to contact this office weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (508) 398-2231 ext. 242.
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