Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 444 - Sanitation
PUBLIC BATHING PLACES
Natural Bathing Places
Section 444.250 - Lifeguards

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 444.250

Current through September 16, 2024

1. There must be at least one lifeguard on duty for each 400 feet (122 meters) of beach front or major fraction thereof.

2. One lifeguard tower must be provided for each 600 feet (183 meters) of beach front or major fraction thereof. Each lifeguard tower must be equipped with a 20 inch (51 centimeter) lifesaving ring with 100 feet (30.5 meters) minimum of line, and a torpedo buoy with 50 feet (15.2 meters) of line.

3. The lifeguard must have the qualifications stated in NAC 444.274. If bathing is permitted beyond a depth of 5 feet (1.5 meters), a suitable boat equipped with a life ring, oars, and oarlocks or a paddle board must be provided for each 1,000 feet (304.8 meters) of beach or major fraction thereof.

4. At least one lifeguard must be stationed on the tower at all times while other lifeguards may be patrolling on the beach or in boats.

Bd. of Health, Public Bathing Places Reg. Art. 46 §§ 46.12-46.15, eff. 5-21-74

NRS 439.200, 444.070

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