Or. Admin. Code § 414-320-0930 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Swimming Pools and Other Water Hazards

(1) A certified ONB program must not use a swimming pool unless it has been licensed by the Oregon Health Authority or delegated agent pursuant to Oregon Health Authority administrative rule Chapter 333, Division 60. (Also see OAR 414-320-0840, Prevention and Management of Hazards regarding access to pools and other bodies of water.)

(a) A swimming pool must not be used if the main drain cover is missing.

(b) Swimming pools must be maintained, cleaned, and sanitized according to manufacturer instructions and Oregon Health Authority or local health jurisdiction guidelines.

(c) When a swimming pool is located on the certified ONB program premises, emergency telephone numbers and the program's address must be posted near an immediately accessible telephone in the pool area.

(2) The following bodies of water must be inaccessible to children in care by using a physical barrier at least four feet tall with a locking mechanism:

(a) Swimming pools when not in use as part of the certified ONB program; and

(b) Uncovered wells, septic tanks, wastewater, wastewater tanks, below grade storage tanks, farm manure ponds, or other similar hazards.

(3) A certified ONB program must not permit children to use or have access to a hot tub, spa, portable wading pool, or other similar equipment. Hot tubs and spas must be secured by a locking cover or physical barrier.

(4) A certified ONB program operating near a natural body of water must provide a physical barrier or physical boundary to adjacent bodies of water pursuant to OAR 414-320-0920(4), Outdoor Areas, and must provide supervision pursuant to OAR 414-320-0500, Supervision of Children.

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Or. Admin. Code § 414-320-0930

DELC 2-2025, adopt filed 03/26/2025, effective 7/1/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280