New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Chapter I - State Sanitary Code
Part 6 - Swimming Pools, Bathing Beaches And Recreational Aquatic Spray Grounds
Subpart 6-1 - Swimming Pools
Operation, Supervision and Maintenance
Section 6-1.24 - General requirements

Universal Citation: 10 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 6-1.24

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

(a) Care of suits and towels. All bathing suits and towels furnished or rented shall be washed with a detergent in hot water, rinsed and thoroughly dried after each use.

(b) Pollution of swimming pool prohibited. Urinating, discharge of fecal matter, expectorating or blowing the nose in any swimming pool is prohibited.

(c) Posting regulations. Placards reciting the contents of subdivisions (b), (d) and (e) (where applicable), inclusive, of this section shall be posted conspicuously at the swimming pool or enclosure and in the dressing rooms and offices of all swimming pools.

(d) Deck slides.

(1) Sliding shall not occur in water less than four feet deep.

(2) Sliding shall be performed only in a feet forward position.

(e) Starting blocks. Use of starting blocks is prohibited except during competitive swimming or swimmer-training activities.

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