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 1402-1-2.607 - BOATING, CANOEING, TUBING, AND KAYAKING ON CLASS I OR II MOVING WATER

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

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

1. Current Red Cross life guard training certificate or equivalent;

2. Boy Scout certificate;

3. Basic small craft instructor 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 must be on site during the activity.

C. Children shall only canoe, tube, or kayak on Class II or less water.

D. Supervising staff must be experienced and knowledgeable about the river being used, including the height and speed of the river.

E. The child care facility must have a written policy on evaluating the safety of the river. Supervising staff must be trained on the policy.

F. Each child shall wear a Unites States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device whenever they are on the moving water.

G. The supervisor of this activity shall be trained in Red Cross standard First Aid and safety, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

H. The supervisor shall be familiar with rescue techniques with canoes, kayaks, and tubes on moving water and shall train children in these techniques.

I. Rescue equipment appropriate to the activity shall be available, such as rope throw bag and rescue tubes.

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