HOME    SEARCH    ABOUT US    CONTACT US    HELP   
           
This is an obsolete version of the rule. Please click on the rule number to view the current version.

37.115.2001    INSPECTIONS

(1) Any agent of the department or any other regulatory authority that has jurisdiction over an aspect of the operation of a swimming pool, spa, or other water feature may, after showing proper identification, enter any facilities associated with the operation of the public swimming pool, spa, or other water feature at any time the facility has staff present or is operating, and may conduct an inspection to determine compliance with the requirements of these or other applicable rules. The inspecting agent shall be permitted to examine any records pertaining to the operation, maintenance, or personnel employed at the facility and collect water samples.

(2) Whenever an inspection of a public swimming pool, spa, or other water feature or related facility is made to determine compliance with these rules, the findings shall be recorded on an inspection form provided by the department.

(3) If the inspecting agent determines that one or more violations exist, the inspection form shall be marked to designate the violation the inspector has identified, any correction which needs to be made, and the date by which the correction must be made.

(4) A copy of the completed inspection report form shall be furnished to the person in charge of the swimming pool, spa, or other water feature at the conclusion of the inspection. Except for portions of a completed inspection form, which implicate an individual right of privacy, the completed inspection form is a public document that shall be available for public review or distribution to any person upon request and upon payment of a reasonable copying fee.

(5) The department may close any public swimming pool, spa, or other water feature not operating in conformity with these rules.

History: 50-53-103, MCA; IMP, 50-53-104, 50-53-105, 50-53-107, 50-53-108, MCA; NEW, 2010 MAR p. 80, Eff. 1/15/10.

Home  |   Search  |   About Us  |   Contact Us  |   Help  |   Disclaimer  |   Privacy & Security