Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Subchapter Q - RECREATION ACTIVITIES
Division 2 - SWIMMING ACTIVITIES
Section 748.3751 - Must a certified lifeguard be on duty during a swimming activity?
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 748.3751
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) A certified lifeguard must supervise children at all times during a swimming activity involving a body of water two feet deep or more which occurs at your operation.
(b) At all times during a swimming activity sponsored by the operation involving a body of water two feet deep or more which occurs away from your operation:
(1) If there are six or fewer children participating in the
swimming activity, at least one adult counted in the swimming child/adult ratio
must be able to swim or must be trained to carry out a water rescue;
and
(2) If more than six children
are participating in the swimming activity, a certified lifeguard must also be
on duty.
(c) A child in your care who is a certified lifeguard may act as the lifeguard if he is:
(1) At least 16 years old; and
(2) Not counted as an adult or caregiver in
the required child/adult swimming ratio.
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