(1)
The manager shall ensure that each pool facility has the following lifesaving
equipment provided for each 2,000 square feet of pool water surface area or
fraction thereof:
(a) a Coast Guard approved
ring buoy with an attached rope equal in length to the maximum width of the
pool plus ten feet; and
(b) a life
pole or shepherd's crook type pole with blunted ends and a minimum length of 12
feet.
(2) The manager
shall ensure that the lifesaving equipment required in Subsection (1) is
(a) mounted;
(b) readily accessible;
(c) conspicuously located;
(d) in the pool area;
(e) in good repair; and
(f) maintained in an operable
condition.
(3) Where
lifeguard service is provided, the manager may substitute a rescue tube for the
lifesaving equipment required in Subsection (1).
(4) The manager shall ensure that each pool
facility is equipped with a first aid kit that:
(a) is accessible to bathers;
(b) is stored in a manner that prevents
contamination;
(c) is restocked as
needed; and
(d) includes a minimum
of the following unexpired items:
(i)
adhesive bandages of various sizes and applications;
(ii) compression bandages;
(iii) sterile gauze pads;
(iv) medical tape;
(v) scissors;
(vi) instant cold packs;
(vii) antiseptic wipes;
(viii) sting relief wipes;
(ix) eyewash solution;
(x) single-use gloves; and
(xi) tweezers.
(5) The manager shall ensure that each pool
facility has a sign that meets the requirements of a two-inch safety sign as
described in Subsection
R392-302-32(1),
that includes a heading containing a safety signal such as warning, caution, or
attention, posted in the pool area that states the emergency telephone number
including 911 or other local emergency numbers.
(6) Where lifeguard service is provided as
required in Subsection
R392-302-29(2),
the manager shall provide:
(a) a minimum
number of elevated lifeguard stations in accordance with Table 6 that:
(i) are located to provide a clear,
unobstructed view of the pool floor by the lifeguards on duty; and
(ii) provide safe access and egress for the
lifeguard;
(b) at least
one backboard designed with straps and head stabilization capability;
and
(c) a readily accessible area
designated for first aid equipment and emergency first aid care.
(7) In areas of a pool with water
depth greater than six feet or a maximum width greater than 40 feet and a depth
greater than four feet, the manager shall provide for a minimum number of
elevated lifeguard stations in accordance with Table 6.
(8) Where lifeguard service is not provided,
the manager shall ensure that:
(a) a warning
sign that meets the requirements of a four-inch safety sign, as described in
Subsection
R392-302-32(1),
is posted that states: "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty"; and
(b) in addition to the sign required in
Subsection (8)(a), a sign that meets the requirements of two-inch safety sign,
as described in Subsection
R392-302-32(1),
is posted that states:
(i) "Bathers should not
swim alone"; and
(ii) "Children aged
14 years and under shall not use pool without responsible adult supervision".
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TABLE 6
Lifesaving Equipment
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT
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POOLS WITH LIFEGUARD
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POOLS WITH NO LIFEGUARD
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Elevated lifeguard station
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One per 2,000 square feet of pool area or fraction
thereof
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None
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Backboard
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One per facility
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None
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Room for Emergency Care
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One per facility
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None
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Ring Buoy with and attached rope equal in length to
the maximum width of the pool plus ten feet
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None
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One per 2,000 square feet or pool area or fraction
thereof
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Rescue Tube used as a substitute for ring buoys,
shepherd crook, and life pole when lifeguards are present
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One per 2,000 square feet of pool area or fraction
thereof
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None
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Life pole or shepherd's crook
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None
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One per 2,000 square feet of pool area of fraction
thereof
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First Aid Kit
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One per facility
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One per facility
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Notes
Utah Admin. Code
R392-302-30
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
