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What is NYC RCNY § 165.39?

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(a) Pools. The owner or person in charge of a pool shall maintain daily operational records and log book which shall include the following information: number of bathers; quantity of water added; length of time pumps and filters are in operation; time when each filter is backwashed or cleaned; quantity of each chemical

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§ 165.39 Record Keeping.

RCNY § 165.39

(a)Pools. The owner or person in charge of a pool shall maintain daily operational records and log book which shall include the following information: number of bathers; quantity of water added; length of time pumps and filters are in operation; time when each filter is backwashed or cleaned; quantity of each chemical added; time when the bottom and sides of the pool are cleaned; the results of all tests for hydrogen ion and residual chlorine; and other information the Department may require to demonstrate compliance with this Code. A copy of the daily operational records shall be forwarded to the Department at monthly intervals. Copies of the records shall also be kept at the bathing establishment for inspection by the Department for a period of six months from the date of the creation of the record.

(b)Sauna and steam rooms. The person in charge of a sauna or steam room shall maintain a daily log of quarter-hour inspections, unless a one-hour timer is provided pursuant to 24 RCNY Health Code §§ 165.15(c) and 165.63(c). Copies of the records shall be readily available for inspection by the department at the facility for a period of six months from the date of the creation of the record.

(c)Spray Grounds. The owner or person in charge of a spray ground shall maintain a daily operational record and log book which shall include the following information: quantity of water added; length of time pumps and filters are in operation; time when each filter is backwashed or cleaned; quantity of each chemical added; time when the spray pad and treatment tank are cleaned; the results of all tests for hydrogen ion and residual chlorine; dates and type of light cleaning maintenance and lamp replacement work for ultraviolet light system and other information the Department may require to demonstrate compliance with this Code. A copy of the daily operational records shall be forwarded to the Department at monthly intervals. Copies of the records shall also be kept at the bathing establishment for inspection by the Department for a period of twelve months from the date of the creation of the record.

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