Terms Used In Iowa Code 135I.2

  • Board: means the board of hearing aid specialists. See Iowa Code 154A.1
  • Department: means the Iowa department of public health. See Iowa Code 135I.1
  • Local board of health: means a city, county, or district board of health as defined in section 137. See Iowa Code 135I.1
  • Spa: means a bathing facility such as a hot tub or whirlpool designed for recreational or therapeutic use. See Iowa Code 135I.1
  • State: means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. See Iowa Code 152E.3
  • Swimming pool: means an artificial basin and its appurtenances, either constructed or operated for swimming, wading, or diving, and includes a swimming pool, wading pool, waterslide, or associated bathhouse. See Iowa Code 135I.1
 This chapter applies to all swimming pools and spas owned or operated by local or state government, or commercial interests or private entities including but not limited to facilities operated by cities, counties, public or private school corporations, hotels, motels, camps, apartments, condominiums, and health or country clubs. This chapter does not apply to facilities intended for single family use or to a swimming pool or spa operated by a homeowners’ association representing seventy-two or fewer dwelling units if the association’s bylaws, which also apply to a rental agreement relative to any of the dwelling units, include an exemption from the requirements of this chapter, provide for inspection of the swimming pool or spa by an entity other than the department or local board of health, and assume any liability associated with operation of the swimming pool or spa. This chapter does not apply to a swimming pool or spa used exclusively for therapy under the direct supervision of qualified medical personnel. To avoid duplication and promote coordination of inspection activities, the department may enter into written agreements with a local board of health to provide for inspection and enforcement in accordance with this chapter.