Inspections, Examinations.

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35-28-107. Inspections, examinations.

(a) For purposes of enforcement of this act, the director may, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the owner, operator or agent in charge:

(i) Enter at a reasonable time any public pool or spa; and

(ii) Inspect at any reasonable time and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner any public pool or spa and all pertinent equipment, finished and unfinished materials and obtain samples necessary for the enforcement of this act. The frequency of inspections shall be based on the relative risk to public health and safety, with no such facility receiving less than one (1) inspection per year.

(b) Upon completion of any inspection under this section but before leaving the premises, the director shall give to the owner, operator or agent in charge a report in writing setting forth any conditions or practices observed by him which in his judgment indicate that any public pool or spa:

(i) Is not being maintained in whole or in part in a clean and sanitary condition, in good repair and free of safety hazards;

(ii) Through testing, contains water which does not comply with the requirements set forth in the regulations;

(iii) Is failing to meet generally accepted health practices for pool and spa operation in compliance with the laws and rules pertaining to public pools and spas;

(iv) Is failing to keep and maintain records pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the public pool or spa as required by the regulations.


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