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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Critical items” means those aspects of operation or conditions of facilities or equipment which, if in violation, constitute the greatest hazards to health and safety, including imminent health hazards. These include:
(A) Restriction of employees with infection;
(B) Approved water supply of hot and cold running water under pressure;
(C) Sewage and liquid waste disposal;
(D) No cross-connection or back-siphonage;
(E) Safety;
(F) Excessive turbidity;
(G) Failure to maintain proper chemical levels;
(H) Failure or lack of filtration, sanitizing, and cleaning equipment and chemicals; and
(I) Absence or lack of required supervisory personnel;
(2) [Repealed by Acts of 2019, Act 389, § 49, eff. July 24, 2019.]
(3) “Imminent health hazard” means any condition, deficiency, or practice which, if not corrected, is very likely to result in illness, injury, or loss of life to any person;
(4) “Person” means any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, agency, municipality, state or political subdivision, or the United States Government and its agencies and departments; and
(5)(A) “Public swimming pool” means a structure of man-made materials, located either indoors or outdoors, used for bathing or swimming, together with buildings, appurtenances, and equipment used in connection therewith. Included are spa-type, wading, or special purpose pools or water recreation attractions, including, but not limited to, those operated at camps, childcare facilities, cities, clubs, subdivisions, apartment buildings, counties, institutions, schools, motels, hotels, and mobile home parks, to which admission may be gained with or without payment of a fee.
(B) “Public swimming pool” shall not apply to private pools at single-family residences.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-30-101. Definitions - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-30-101/
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