Facility Maintenance and Operation Technical Committee - Model Aquatic Health Code

Leadership

Chairperson: Michael Beatty, Disney’s Caribbean Beach and Pop Century Resorts
Vice Chairperson: Darby van Conover, Splash Universe Indoor Waterpark Resorts
Steering Committee Liaison: Lee Tate, CDC

Members

Susan Campbell, Oklahoma City/County Health Department
James Cunningham, Interstate Hotels and Resorts
Carvin DiGiovanni, Association of Pool and Spa Professionals
Deborah Fennel, Smugglers Notch Resort
Bob Foster, Florida Department of Health
James Hogan, Dectron, Inc.
Jeffrey Kosik, Walt Disney World Company
John McIlhargy, USA Swimming
Garth Miner, Utah Department of Public Health
David Roberts, Penn State University
Geoff Rogers, The Morey Organization
David Schwartz, Water’s Edge Aquatic Design

Scope of Work

The Facility Maintenance & Operation Technical Committee examines all aspects that are required for the aquatic facility to be maintained and operated in a safe and sanitary manner to reduce illnesses and injuries. These aspects include: preventive maintenance; maintaining structural integrity of the facility; providing recommendations for seasonal start-up and closure procedures; routine maintenance procedures during the operating season for facility cleaning and disinfection, including food and beverage service areas; ensuring proper operation and maintenance of disinfection, lighting, ventilation, and electrical equipment; and record keeping requirements.