R392-303-3. General Requirements

(1) This rule applies to geothermal pools and geothermal bathing places that:

(a) are partially or completely filled with geothermal water that has a source temperature of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit, 21.1 degrees Celsius; and

(b) are offered to the public for bathing or recreation.

(2) This rule does not apply to an unsupervised geothermal bathing place that the owner explicitly or tacitly allows anyone at any time to use without a fee.

(3) This rule does not apply to a geothermal pool or geothermal bathing place that is used only by a single household or only by a single group of multiple living units of four or fewer households.

(4) Except as otherwise stated in this rule, geothermal pools and geothermal bathing places , are exempt from the requirements of R392-302.

(5) This rule does not require an owner or operator to modify any portion of an existing geothermal pool facility or existing geothermal bathing place. If an owner or operator modifies any system or part of a geothermal pool or geothermal bathing place, the modified system or part must meet the requirements of this rule. However, if the Executive Director or the Local Health Officer determines that any facility is dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary, or a nuisance or menace to life, health or property, the Executive Director or the Local Health Officer may order modification consistent with the requirements of this rule.