Utah Admin. Code R392-302-29 - Supervision of Bathers and Lifeguard Requirements

(1) The manager shall ensure that access to a pool is prohibited for bathers when the pool is not open.

(2) The manager shall ensure that lifeguard service is provided at a pool if direct fees are charged, or public funds support the operation of the pool.

(3) The manager shall ensure that lifeguard service is provided at a pool if direct fees are not charged or public funds do not support the operation of the pool, except when signs are clearly posted indicating that lifeguard service is not provided.

(4) For a pool as described in Subsection (3), the manager shall ensure that lifeguard service is provided during the period of use that would require lifeguard as described in Subsection (2).

(5) Each lifeguard training program provider shall:

(a) before providing training or certification to a lifeguard, apply to the department for approval by submitting;

(i) a completed application;

(ii) a written summary describing how the training program meets each training objective listed in the application;

(iii) a copy of the course curriculum, including slides, handouts, talking points, script, videos, brochures, or any additional information used during the course, or full access to the online course; and

(iv) a copy of the exam questions, if applicable; and

(b) every five years from the date of initial approval by the department, submit an application to the department for training program revalidation.

(6) A lifeguard shall:

(a) obtain training and certification in:

(i) lifeguarding by the American Red Cross or an equivalent program approved by the department as described in Subsection (5);

(ii) CPR, automated external defibrillator use, and other resuscitation skills consistent with the American Heart Association Guidelines; and

(iii) first aid consistent with the American Heart Association Guidelines;

(b) be on duty any time when the pool is open for use by bathers, except as provided in Subsection (3).

(7) A lifeguard on duty shall only perform responsibilities related to the supervision, health, and safety of bathers.

(8) Where lifeguard service is required, the manager shall ensure that the number of lifeguards is sufficient to allow for continuous supervision of bathers, and surveillance over each pool floor area in use.

(9) The manager shall ensure that lifeguards:

(a) operate in a manner to provide an alternation of tasks such that no lifeguard conducts bather surveillance activities for more than 60 continuous minutes; and

(b) maintain coverage of the zone of bather surveillance during a lifeguard rotation.

(10) An alternation of tasks, as described in Subsection (9)(a), may include any one of the following:

(a) a change of bather surveillance zone where the lifeguard must walk or be transported to another bather surveillance zone; or

(b) a period of at least 10 minutes of non-bather surveillance activity such as:

(i) taking a break;

(ii) conducting maintenance; or

(iii) conducting slide or ride dispatch.

(11) The manager or lifeguard staff shall ensure that:

(a) any child under three years old, any child not toilet trained, or anyone who lacks control of defecation wears a water-resistant swim diaper and waterproof swimwear that has waist and leg openings fitted such that they are in contact with the waist and leg around the entire circumference; and

(b) diapers are changed only in restrooms.

(12) Each bather shall comply with the following personal hygiene and behavior rules:

(a) a bather using the facility shall take a cleansing shower before entering the pool enclosure;

(b) any bather diagnosed with a communicable disease transmissible by water shall not use the pool;

(c) a bather with diarrhea within the last two weeks caused by an unknown source or from any communicable or fecal-borne disease shall not use the pool;

(d) any person who changes a diaper washes hands thoroughly with soap before returning to the pool.

(e) running, boisterous play, or rough play, except supervised water sports, are prohibited;

(f) where no lifeguard service is provided, children aged 14 years and under shall not use a pool without responsible adult supervision; and

(g) children aged five years and under shall not use a spa or hot tub.

(13) The manager shall ensure a sign that meets the requirements of a rule sign in Subsection R392-302-32(1) is conspicuously posted in the pool enclosure, in each dressing room, and each lifeguard room that includes rules of personal hygiene and behavior, as described in Subsection (12).

(14) The local health officer may approve alternative but equivalent signage language than those required in Subsection (13).

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R392-302-29

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-12, effective 6/1/2017 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-12, effective 5/24/2018 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-05, effective 2/26/2020 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-16, effective 8/10/2020 Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/21/2023