Utah Admin. Code R392-303-8 - SCUBA diving

(1) A geothermal pool or geothermal bathing place used only for SCUBA diving or snorkeling is exempt from the requirements of Subsections R392-302-30(4) through R392-302-30(6).

(2) A geothermal pool or geothermal bathing place used only for SCUBA diving or snorkeling is exempt from requirements of Sections R392-303-11 through R392-302-15, and Section R392-303-24 if each bather signs a document acknowledging that the bather has read the list of inherent physical and environmental dangers that the geothermal pool or geothermal bathing place has, which are not in compliance with Sections R392-303-11 through R392-303-15, and Section R392-303-19, and to which the bather may be exposed upon entering or using the geothermal pool or geothermal bathing place.

(3) The operator shall ensure that:

(a) a lifeguard is not more than a one-minute walk away from the area that is being used for SCUBA diving or snorkeling;

(b) a person that is SCUBA diving or snorkeling has another bather in attendance capable of alerting a lifeguard;

(c) bathers sign a form that explains:

(i) constant lifeguard surveillance will not be provided; and

(ii) the bather must be accompanied by another bather at all times; and

(d) a sign is placed where no head-first diving is allowed, that states "NO HEAD-FIRST ENTRY" in accordance with Sections R392-303-29, R392-303-30 and R392-303-31.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R392-303-8

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-02, effective 1/3/2022