N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-8.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 8:26-8.2 - Inspection of public swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs, spas, aquatic recreation facilities, or bathing beaches

(a) The health authority shall review the Checklist for Public Recreational Bathing Facilities submitted by the facility's trained pool operator to determine if the swimming pool, wading pool, hot tub, spa, or aquatic recreation facility needs to be inspected before opening. Approval to open may be based on the Checklist for Public Recreational Bathing Facilities for existing facilities.

(b) The health authority shall inspect every bathing beach prior to opening.

1. This inspection can be an onsite inspection or;

2. A review of the Checklist for Public Recreational Bathing Facilities submitted by the facility's trained pool operator or beach operator.

3. All new and/or altered facilities preoperational inspection shall receive an onsite inspection in addition to the review of the Checklist for Public Recreational Bathing Facilities submitted by the facility.

(c) The health authority shall inspect every seasonal swimming pool, wading pool, hot tub, spa, aquatic recreation facility, or bathing beach at least once during the season after opening.

(d) The health authority shall inspect every year-round swimming pool, wading pool, hot tub, spa, or aquatic recreation facility at least two times during the year.

(e) The health authority shall inspect new swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs, spas, aquatic recreation facilities, and bathing beaches prior to opening.

(f) The facility operator shall permit access to the health authority and Department of Health representatives to all parts of the establishment.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-8.2

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 481(b), effective 1/16/2018