Code of Colorado Regulations
1400 - Department of Early Childhood
1402 - Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration
8 CCR 1402-1 - CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSING RULES AND REGULATIONS
WATER ACTIVITIES
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.606 - BOATING, CANOEING, SAILING, AND KAYAKING ON FLATWATER

Universal Citation: 1400 CO Code Regs 8 CCR 1402-1-2.606

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024

A. The boating supervisor shall hold, at a minimum:

1. A current Red Cross life guard training certificate or equivalent;

2. Boy Scout certificate;

3. Basic small craft instructor, small craft safety, or paddle safety certificate for the type of craft which is to be supervised; or

4. Documentation of experience indicating knowledge and skill in teaching and supervision specific to the watercraft activities to be conducted.

B. The boating supervisor, or staff member equally qualified who has been trained by the boating supervisor, must be on site during the activity.

C. Other staff members shall have appropriate experience and training for the type of craft to be utilized.

D. Whenever children are on the water they shall be wearing a United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device appropriate to the weight of the child.

E. There shall be a minimum of two (2) lookout staff members at the shoreline and/or on the water at any time when children are on the water in boating, canoeing, kayaking or sailing activities. Hazards such as the size of the lake, the skill of the children, the conditions of the water, and the temperature of the water, shall be taken into account by the supervisor of the activity when determining the number and location of lookout staff necessary with the children, but there shall never be fewer staff with the children than those required in rule section 2.412 of the Rules Regulating Children's Resident Camps; rule section 2.509 of the Rules Regulating School Age Child Care; and rule section 2.217 of the Rules Regulating Child Care Centers.

F. Except for kayaking, there shall be a staff member in any boat which holds one or more children under seven years old.

G. At no time shall the occupancy of the craft exceed the capacity established for the craft by the manufacturer.

H. There shall be a warning device, such as a loud whistle, air horn, or other audible signal device, which can be heard by persons on the water that indicates the need for children and staff to return to the shore

I. Where the size and depth of the body of water indicates, there shall be a rescue boat in close proximity to where the activity takes place. This rescue boat shall be in good repair and shall contain appropriate equipment, such as a rescue tube, reach pole, extra oar, or paddle.

J. Water crafts shall not enter a swimming area when swimmers are in the water.

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