Bergenfield regulates public whirlpools and hot tubs through the Health Department, requiring formal licensing before any operation begins on the premises.
Under Bergenfield's Pools and Whirlpools provisions, public swimming pools and whirlpools (hot tubs) shall not be operated until the Health Department has given formal approval by issuing an appropriate license. A license cannot be issued until a properly executed application has been submitted to and approved by the Health Officer. Residential hot tubs deeper than 18 inches generally fall under Chapter 277 swimming pool barrier rules, requiring four-foot enclosures or equivalent approved safety covers.
Operating public whirlpool without license; missing Health Department approval; no barrier on residential spa.
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