Section 178-2-002 - DEFINITIONSThe following definitions apply:
002.01.ADDITIONAL INSPECTION. Inspections required to determine if violations discovered in previous inspections have been corrected.002.02BATHHOUSE. Any dressing, shower, and sanitary facilities used by the swimmers and bathers.002.03BOUNDARY LINE. A line between the shallow and deep areas marked in contrasting color and at least four inches wide on the floor and walls of the pool, and by a safety rope and floats equipped with float keepers.002.04CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY. A certificate obtained as a result of attendance and successful completion, by passing a test, of a Nebraska swimming pool operator's training clinic approved by the Department. 002.05CLASS A POOL. A pool operated by a municipality, political subdivision, or governmental agency; or a pool used for accredited competitive aquatic events.002.06CLASS B POOL. A swimming pool operated at a facility including, but not limited to, an apartment, a condominium, a property owner association, a child care facility, and lodgings such as hotels and motels.002.07CLASS C POOL. A spa, hot tub, or whirlpool which is not intended to be drained, cleaned, and refilled after each use.002.08CLASS D POOL. A wading pool that is no more than 24 inches deep.002.09CLASS E POOL. A spray park providing recirculated water to spray features with no permanent standing water accessible to pool patrons designed so that users have full body contact with the water.002.10CLASS F POOL. A swimming pool at a health club, fitness center, or community fitness center.002.11DECK. The area surrounding a pool, which is specifically constructed or installed for use by bathers.002.12DEEP AREA. Those areas of a swimming pool where the water is greater than 5 feet deep.002.13DEPARTMENT. The Department of Health and Human Services.002.14DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. A professional engineer or professional architect registered by the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects to practice in the State of Nebraska.002.15DROP SLIDE. A slide that discharges to a pool with a drop more than two inches to the water surface.002.16MAIN DRAIN. A submerged suction outlet located at the bottom of a pool to conduct water to a recirculating pump.002.17MODIFICATION OR IMPROVEMENT. Construction that changes the depth, shape, piping, pumping, or other basic design features of a public swimming pool in a manner that affects pool patron safety or recirculation system design; changes a pool's deck; changes the basic design of a diving board; or adds a special feature. Work not considered to be a substantial modification or improvement includes maintenance and repairs or replacement of the exact make and model. Maintenance does not include total shell replacement.002.18NEBRASKA SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR. An individual who has a current certificate of competency.002.19OWNER. A person, individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, municipality, political subdivision, community, government agency, club, organization, or other entity owning a pool.002.20PATRON. A person using a public swimming pool.002.21PATRON LOAD. The maximum number of persons that may use the pool at one time.002.22SPECIAL PURPOSE POOL. A swimming pool that is operated for special purposes and incorporates features distinguishing it from a traditional swimming pool.002.23SUCTION OUTLET. A fitting, fitting assembly, cover or grate, and related components that provide a localized low pressure area for the transfer of water from a swimming pool.002.24VARIANCE. Written approval from the Department to allow a design, modification, or improvement that does not conform to the requirements in 178 NAC 2.002.25WADING POOL. A pool no more than 24 inches deep.178 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 002
Amended effective 7/27/2020