CAP. 132] Swimming Pools (Urban Council) Bylaws

(1989 Ed.

[Subsidiary]

(a) in the case of a covered pool, not less than once in every 4 hours;

and

(b) in the case of an open air pool, not less than once in every 6 hours.

10. Quality of water

Every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause the water therein to be maintained at all times to a standard--

(a) of purity, not less than B. coli absent in 100 cm3 of water; and

(b) of clarity, such that a black and white object, not less in size than 100 mm square or, if such object is round, 100 mm in diameter, placed on the bottom of the swimming pool at the deepest point is clearly visible from the surface of the water; and (L.N. 89 of 1979)

(c) of hydrogen-ion concentration, not greater than pH 8.0.

11. Annual emptying of swimming pools

Every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause the pool to be emptied of water and thoroughly cleaned not less than once in every year and at such other times as the Council may require by notice in writing served upon the licensee.

12. Life saving and first aid attendants

Every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause to be in attendance at the pool, at all times during which such pool is open to bathers, not less than 2 life saving attendants possessing valid certificates of competency in life saving and first aid issued by an association approved by the Council for that purpose and certifying a standard of competency not less than that of a holder of the bronze medallion of the Royal Life Saving Society:

Provided that the Council may upon application modify or waive all or any of the requirements of this bylaw in any particular case. (G.N.A. 119 of 1961)

13. General repair and cleanliness of pool, equipment and premises

(1) Every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause the pool, all machinery, equipment and fittings ancillary thereto, all sidewalks or open spaces surrounding the same and all dressing, shower, bathing, washing or latrine accommodation provided thereat to be, at all times, maintained in proper repair, in a clean condition and free from noxious matter.

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CAP. 132] Swimming Pools (Urban Council) Bylaws

(1989 Ed.

[Subsidiary]

(a) in the case of a covered pool, not less than once in every 4 hours;

and

(b) in the case of an open air pool, not less than once in every 6 hours.

10. Quality of water

Every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause the water therein to be maintained at all times to a standard--

(a) of purity, not less than B. coli absent in 100 cm3 of water; and

(b) of clarity, such that a black and white object, not less in size than 100 mm square or, if such object is round, 100 mm in diameter, placed on the bottom of the swimming pool at the deepest point is clearly visible from the surface of the water; and (L.N. 89 of 1979)

(c) of hydrogen-ion concentration, not greater than pH 8.0.

11. Annual emptying of swimming pools

Every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause the pool to be emptied of water and thoroughly cleaned not less than once in every year and at such other times as the Council may require by notice in writing served upon the licensee.

12. Life saving and first aid attendants

Every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause to be in attendance at the pool, at all times during which such pool is open to bathers, not less than 2 life saving attendants possessing valid certificates of competency in life saving and first aid issued by an association approved by the Council for that purpose and certifying a standard of competency not less than that of a holder of the bronze medallion of the Royal Life Saving Society:

Provided that the Council may upon application modify or waive all or any of the requirements of this bylaw in any particular case. (G.N.A. 119 of 1961)

13. General repair and cleanliness of pool, equipment and premises

(1) Every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause the pool, all machinery, equipment and fittings ancillary thereto, all sidewalks or open spaces surrounding the same and all dressing, shower, bathing, washing or latrine accommodation provided thereat to be, at all times, maintained in proper repair, in a clean condition and free from noxious matter.

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