2000-309; s. 108, ch. To be certified, an individual must demonstrate knowledge of public pools which includes, but is not limited to: pool cleaning; general pool maintenance; source of the water supply; bacteriological, chemical, and physical quality of water; and water purification, testing, treatment, and disinfection procedures. 96-407; s. 225, ch. 2012-184; s. 14, ch. Permittee: means a person who applies for and is granted a permit under this chapter and who is ultimately responsible for the operation of the mobile home, lodging, or recreational vehicle park or the recreational camp and the compliance of the park or camp with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 6, 13, 14, ch. 2018 Florida Statutes. As used in this chapter:(1) “Department” means the Department of Health. 77-457; ss. Upon correction of such circumstances, an applicant previously denied permission to operate a public swimming pool or bathing place may reapply for a permit.Operating permits shall not be required for coastal or intracoastal beaches.Operating permits may be transferred from one name or owner to another. The department shall review and revise such rules as necessary, but not less than biennially. Sanitation and safety standards shall be limited to matters relating to source of water supply; microbiological, chemical, and physical quality of water in the pool or bathing area; method of water purification, treatment, and disinfection; lifesaving apparatus; and measures to ensure safety of bathers.The department may not establish by rule any regulation governing the design, alteration, modification, or repair of public swimming pools and bathing places which has no impact on sanitation and safety of persons using public swimming pools and bathing places. The department shall deem certified any individual who is certified by a course of national recognition or any person licensed under s. 489.105(3)(j), (k), or (l). 85-173; s. 4, ch. 85-173; s. 4, ch. 2018 florida statutes. 85-173; s. 65, ch. Definitions. 98-151; s. 109, ch. Florida Statutes Title XXXIII Chapter 514 - Public Swimming And Bathing Facilities 514.011 - Definitions. Lifeguards must be currently certified in lifeguarding, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.In addition to any other remedies available to the department, the department may sue to enjoin the operation of any public swimming pool that uses any swimming instructor or lifeguard in violation of subsection (1).The department shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section which shall include, but not be limited to, defining the terms “swimming instructor,” “lifeguard,” and “nationally recognized aquatic training program.”Certification of swimming instructors for people who have developmental disabilities.Any person working at a swimming pool who holds himself or herself out as a swimming instructor specializing in training people who have developmental disabilities, as defined in s. 393.063, may be certified by the Dan Marino Foundation, Inc., in addition to being certified under s. 514.071. 91-429; s. 154, ch. 77-457; ss. 2014-154; s. 13, ch.
2012-5; s. 18, ch. 19, 35, ch. 78-356; s. 2, ch. The report shall be legible and readily accessible to members or potential members. 7825, 1919; CGL 3770; ss. 5, ch. 2012-184.Sampling of beach waters; and public bathing places; health advisories.As used in this section, the term “beach waters” means the waters along the coastal and intracoastal beaches and shores of the state, and includes salt water and brackish water.The department may adopt and enforce rules to protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons using the beach waters and public bathing places of the state. title xxxiii regulation of trade, commerce, investments, and solicitations. Exemptions from supervision or regulation; variances. 85-173; s. 4, ch. Chapter 514 PUBLIC SWIMMING AND BATHING FACILITIES. Membership on the committee shall consist of equal numbers of staff of the Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Protection with expertise in the subject matter of the study. chapter 514. 2000-367; s. 34, ch. 1, 14, ch. The department shall provide technical assistance to the commission in updating the construction standards of the Florida Building Code which govern public swimming pools. Exemptions from supervision or regulation; variances. 77-147; s. 1, ch. The department may also grant, pursuant to procedures adopted by department rule, variances from the provisions of the Florida Building Code specifically pertaining to public swimming pools and bathing places when requested by the pool owner or the pool owner’s representative to relieve hardship in cases involving deviations from the Florida Building Code provisions, when it is shown that the hardship was not caused intentionally by the action of the applicant, where no reasonable alternative exists, and the health and safety of the pool patrons is not at risk.ss. 87-225; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 9, ch. Members shall be appointed by the State Surgeon General and the Secretary of Environmental Protection.
Local governments or local enforcement districts may conduct plan reviews and inspections of public swimming pools and public bathing places for this purpose.s. 2012-184; s. 10, ch.
2000-309; s. 107, ch. When the ownership or name of an existing public swimming pool is changed and such establishment is operating at the time of the change with a valid permit from the department, the new owner of the establishment shall apply to the department, upon forms provided by the department, within 30 days after such a change.Each such operating permit shall be renewed annually and the permit must be posted in a conspicuous place.An owner or operator of a public swimming pool, including, but not limited to, a spa, wading, or special purpose pool, to which admittance is obtained by membership for a fee shall post in a prominent location within the facility the most recent pool inspection report issued by the department pertaining to the health and safety conditions of such facility.