| (B) The lifeguard(s) shall hold a current and have available on request the American Red Cross (ARC) "Lifeguard Training" certificate or the equivalent certification from an aquatic safety organization, which also includes training in (ARC) "Adult, Infant, and Child CPR" and "Community First Aid" or their equivalent. Management at each facility will maintain a current file on each staff's current certification including expiration dates. (C) An additional lifeguard, or second responder who is monitoring and readily available at the pool, who has a minimum training in (ARC) "Adult, Infant, and Child CPR" and "Community First Aid" certificate or equivalent certificate, shall also be in the pool area when the pool is in use. (D) Lifeguard(s) conducting surveillance of pool users shall not be subject to duties that would distract their attention from proper observation of the patrons, or that would prevent immediate assistance to persons in distress in the water. (E) Pool facilities shall provide alertness/response drills and other training including documentation of the following: (i) a pre-season training program; (ii) a continual "in-service" training programs for all lifeguards, and other aquatic personnel totaling a minimum 60 minutes per week; and (iii) performance "audits" based on the 10/20 rule as recommended by the ARC or YMCA or equivalent aquatic safety organization certification. (F) Owners shall maintain an emergency action plan similar to the one outlined by the ARC or YMCA or equivalent aquatic safety organization. All lifeguards and second responders shall receive training in the application of effective pool emergency procedures for events such as submersions, suspected spinal injury, medical emergencies, missing persons, bad weather, etc. Such training will be reviewed as necessary and kept current. Each lifeguard's ability to meet the 10/20 rule shall be evaluated and documented. Each lifeguard shall be given an assigned surveillance area commensurate to ability. (G) Owners shall allow lifeguards to have sufficient break time from guarding activities as recommended by the ARC or YMCA or equivalent aquatic safety organization. It is recommended that a lifeguard not guard for more than one hour without a break of at least ten minutes. It is recommended that when multiple guards are on duty they rotate stations every 30 minutes. (H) When a lifeguard is conducting active surveillance to meet the 10/20 rule, he/she shall not be in the water except in the line of duty. (g) Lifeguard chairs and lifeguard equipment. New and existing pools shall comply with the following requirements, as applicable. (1) A new pool that has a diving board(s) shall have at least one elevated lifeguard chair, located to provide a clear unobstructed view of the pool bottom in the diving area. (A) The seat of the lifeguard chair in the diving water area shall be located at an elevation at least four feet above the pool deck. The lifeguard chair may be the portable type so that its location can be optimized to prevent glare and provide proper supervision. (B) Where a pool width is 45 feet or more, an additional elevated chair or station shall be provided and shall be located in the diving area on the opposite side of the pool. (C) Such lifeguard platforms or chairs shall be placed in locations to reduce sun glare on the water, and in positions which allow complete visual coverage of the pool and the pool bottom within a field of view no greater than 90 degrees on either side of a line of sight extending straight out from the platform or chair. (2) At new and existing pools. At new and existing pools, lifeguard(s) shall have standard rescue tube(s) or buoy(s) and attached rope/strap in sufficient numbers, and other equipment as necessary for use by the lifeguard(s), immediately accessible at all times as recommended by the ARC or YMCA or equivalent organization. At new and existing pools, lifeguard(s) and second responder shall be dressed in swimming attire so that they are readily identifiable as members of the staff. (h) Pool safety equipment for new and existing pools. New and existing pools shall comply with the following standards. (1) Lifesaving equipment at new and existing Class C pools. At a new and existing Class C pool, at least one of each of the following items of lifesaving equipment shall be mounted in a conspicuous place or places around the pool deck within 20 feet of the pool, and kept in good repair and ready condition. One unit shall be presumed to be adequate for 2,000 square feet of water surface area. At Class C pools where lifeguards are not provided, one additional unit shall be provided for each additional 2,000 square feet of water surface area or major fraction thereof as follows: (A) a light, strong, non-telescopic reaching pole not less than 12 feet long, including a body hook or shepherd's crook type of pole, having blunted ends. This pole shall be constructed of fiberglass or some other electrically non-conducting material; and (B) 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch diameter throwing rope a length of two-thirds the maximum width of the pool to which has been firmly attached a United States Coast Guard approved ring buoy with an outside diameter of 15 to 24 inches. (2) Backboards at new and existing pools. New and existing Class A and B pools and Class C pools which have diving board(s) and/or slide(s), or lifeguards shall have one or more backboards with a minimum of three tie down straps and head immobilizer for back and neck injuries. (3) First aid kits at new and existing pools. New and existing Class A and B pools and other pools with lifeguards shall be equipped with a first-aid kit meeting OSHA requirements. First aid kits shall be housed in a durable weather resistant container and kept filled and ready for use (including disease transmission barriers and cleansing kits that meet OSHA standards). Pools and spas shall be equipped with a standard 24-unit first aid kit which shall be kept filled and ready for use. At Class C pools, first aid kits are recommended but not required. (i) Telephones at new and existing pools and spas. New and existing pools and spas shall have a telephone or other electronic means capable of immediately summoning emergency service readily accessible within 200 feet unimpeded distance (an unlocked door or gate shall not be considered an impediment) of the pool or spa water. A sign in plain view of the pool or spa shall state in letters at least one inch high: "In case of emergency, call 911 (or other appropriate emergency number or action)." If the location of the telephone or other electronic means is not readily visible from the pool or spa, the sign shall include a concise description of the location of the telephone or other electronic means. If other electronic means are provided, clear instructions regarding their use shall be provided. (j) Lighting for new pools and spas. Lighting as described in this subsection shall be provided if a new pool or spa is open for use after sunset and before sunrise or during periods of low illumination. It is recommended that pool or spa lighting systems be designed by lighting professionals whose practice includes pool and spa lighting. (1) Underwater lighting of not less than 0.5 watts (incandescent equivalent) per square foot of pool water surface area shall be provided. Such lights shall be spaced to provide illumination so that all portions of the pool or spa, including the bottom, may be readily seen without glare. Additionally, underwater lighting system design shall be consistent with IESNA RP-6, 1988. (2) Overhead lighting shall comply with IESNA RP-6, 1988, standards. (k) Indoor ventilation for new pools and spas. A new pool or spas that is constructed indoors shall be constructed to meet ASHRAE 62-1989 "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality" standards. |
