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1989 Ed.] Swimming Pools (Regional Council) Bylaws [CAP. 132

13. Life saving and first aid attendants

BZ 7

[Subsidiary]

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause to be in attendance at the pool, at all times during which the pool is open to bathers, not less than 2 life saving attendants.

(2) The Council may upon application modify or waive all or any of the requirements of this bylaw in any particular case.

(3) In paragraph (1), a 'life saving attendant' means a person possessing a valid certificate of competency in life saving and first aid issued by an association approved by the Council and certifying a standard of competency not less than that of a holder of the bronze medallion of the Royal Life Saving Society.

14. General repair and cleanliness of swimming pool, equipment and premises

(10 of 1986 s. 32(2))

(1) Every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause the swimming 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.

(2) If, in the opinion of the Council, any swimming pool has become, or is likely to become, injurious to health by reason of any structural defect or want of repair or by reason of defective filtration or purification plant, the Council may cause a notice in writing to be served upon the licensee thereof requiring him

(a) to carry out, within such time as may be specified in the notice, such work as may be necessary to remove the risk of injury to health; and

(b) if it appears to the Council to be necessary, to close such swimming pool until such work has been carried out to its satisfaction.

(10 of 1986 s. 32(2))

15. Prevention of spitting

(1) No person shall spit in any swimming pool or on any part of the premises pertaining thereto, except into a latrine or into a spittoon or other receptacle provided for the purpose.

(2) Where spittoons or receptacles are provided, the licensee of the swimming pool shall cause each such spittoon or receptacle to contain a disinfectant fluid and to be cleansed, and the fluid renewed, not less than once in every 24 hours.

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1989 Ed.] Swimming Pools (Regional Council) Bylaws [CAP. 132 13. Life saving and first aid attendants BZ 7 [Subsidiary] (1) Subject to paragraph (2), every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause to be in attendance at the pool, at all times during which the pool is open to bathers, not less than 2 life saving attendants. (2) The Council may upon application modify or waive all or any of the requirements of this bylaw in any particular case. (3) In paragraph (1), a 'life saving attendant' means a person possessing a valid certificate of competency in life saving and first aid issued by an association approved by the Council and certifying a standard of competency not less than that of a holder of the bronze medallion of the Royal Life Saving Society. 14. General repair and cleanliness of swimming pool, equipment and premises (10 of 1986 s. 32(2)) (1) Every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause the swimming 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. (2) If, in the opinion of the Council, any swimming pool has become, or is likely to become, injurious to health by reason of any structural defect or want of repair or by reason of defective filtration or purification plant, the Council may cause a notice in writing to be served upon the licensee thereof requiring him (a) to carry out, within such time as may be specified in the notice, such work as may be necessary to remove the risk of injury to health; and (b) if it appears to the Council to be necessary, to close such swimming pool until such work has been carried out to its satisfaction. (10 of 1986 s. 32(2)) 15. Prevention of spitting (1) No person shall spit in any swimming pool or on any part of the premises pertaining thereto, except into a latrine or into a spittoon or other receptacle provided for the purpose. (2) Where spittoons or receptacles are provided, the licensee of the swimming pool shall cause each such spittoon or receptacle to contain a disinfectant fluid and to be cleansed, and the fluid renewed, not less than once in every 24 hours.
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1989 Ed.] Swimming Pools (Regional Council) Bylaws [CAP. 132 13. Life saving and first aid attendants BZ 7 [Subsidiary] (1) Subject to paragraph (2), every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause to be in attendance at the pool, at all times during which the pool is open to bathers, not less than 2 life saving attendants. (2) The Council may upon application modify or waive all or any of the requirements of this bylaw in any particular case. (3) In paragraph (1), a 'life saving attendant' means a person possessing a valid certificate of competency in life saving and first aid issued by an association approved by the Council and certifying a standard of competency not less than that of a holder of the bronze medallion of the Royal Life Saving Society. 14. General repair and cleanliness of swimming pool, equipment and premises (10 of 1986 s. 32(2)) (1) Every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause the swimming 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. (2) If, in the opinion of the Council, any swimming pool has become, or is likely to become, injurious to health by reason of any structural defect or want of repair or by reason of defective filtration or purification plant, the Council may cause a notice in writing to be served upon the licensee thereof requiring him (a) to carry out, within such time as may be specified in the notice, such work as may be necessary to remove the risk of injury to health; and (b) if it appears to the Council to be necessary, to close such swimming pool until such work has been carried out to its satisfaction. (10 of 1986 s. 32(2) } 15. Prevention of spitting (1) No person shall spit in any swimming pool or on any part of the premises pertaining thereto, except into a latrine or into a spittoon or other receptacle provided for the purpose. (2) Where spittoons or receptacles are provided, the licensee of the swimming pool shall cause each such spittoon or receptacle to contain a disinfectant fluid and to be cleansed, and the fluid renewed, not less than once in every 24 hours.
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1989 Ed.] Swimming Pools (Regional Council) Bylaws [CAP. 132

13. Life saving and first aid attendants

BZ 7

[Subsidiary]

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause to be in attendance at the pool, at all times during which the pool is open to bathers, not less than 2 life saving attendants.

(2) The Council may upon application modify or waive all or any of the requirements of this bylaw in any particular case.

(3) In paragraph (1), a 'life saving attendant' means a person possessing a valid certificate of competency in life saving and first aid issued by an association approved by the Council and certifying a standard of competency not less than that of a holder of the bronze medallion of the Royal Life Saving Society.

14. General repair and cleanliness of swimming

pool, equipment and premises

(10 of 1986 s. 32(2))

(1) Every licensee of a swimming pool shall cause the swimming 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.

(2) If, in the opinion of the Council, any swimming pool has become, or is likely to become, injurious to health by reason of any structural defect or want of repair or by reason of defective filtration or purification plant, the Council may cause a notice in writing to be served upon the licensee thereof requiring him

(a) to carry out, within such time as may be specified in the notice, such work as may be necessary to remove the risk of injury to health; and

(b) if it appears to the Council to be necessary, to close such swimming pool until such work has been carried out to its satisfaction.

(10 of 1986 s. 32(2) }

15. Prevention of spitting

(1) No person shall spit in any swimming pool or on any part of the premises pertaining thereto, except into a latrine or into a spittoon or other receptacle provided for the purpose.

(2) Where spittoons or receptacles are provided, the licensee of the swimming pool shall cause each such spittoon or receptacle to contain a disinfectant fluid and to be cleansed, and the fluid renewed, not less than once in every 24 hours.

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