§ 18-1197. Water quality.

(a)

All spas, classified as public swimming pools, shall have water quality at all times consistent with the following requirements:

(1)

Algae. Spa water, floors, walls and surrounding decks and overflow gutters shall be kept free of algae;

(2)

Acidity, alkalinity. The spa water of a spa classified as a public swimming pool shall be maintained in an alkaline condition so that the pH of the water shall not be less than 7.2 or more than 8.0;

(3)

Clarity of water. The spa water shall be sufficiently clear so that the drain in the deepest part of the spa is clearly visible from the edge of such spa nearest the drain; and

(4)

Disinfectant. There shall be introduced into a spa, classified as a public swimming pool, sufficient state-approved disinfectant to maintain at all times a free chlorine residual of not less than 2.0 ppm, as shown by the standard ortho-toluidine test or an equivalent, which level shall be maintained in all parts of the spa.

(b)

A person commits an offense if he, with criminal negligence, operates a spa that does not meet the applicable requirements and standards set forth in subsection (a) of this section.

(c)

It shall be presumed that the operator acted with criminal negligence if he fails to test for and detect, if present, one or more of the following:

(1)

Free residual chlorine below 2.0 ppm or equivalent;

(2)

pH below 7.2 or exceeding 8.0;

(3)

Water that is not clear at all times so as to see the drains and bottom; or

(4)

The presence of coliform or algae.

(Code 1967, § 28-20; Ord. No. 7721, § 1, 6-13-96)