Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R392 - Population Health, Environmental Health
Rule R392-302 - Design, Construction and Operation of Public Pools
Section R392-302-30 - Lifeguard and Safety Related Equipment

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 392-302-30

Current through Bulletin 2023-24, December 15, 2023

(1) The manager shall ensure that each pool facility has the following lifesaving equipment provided for each 2,000 square feet of pool water surface area or fraction thereof:

(a) a Coast Guard approved ring buoy with an attached rope equal in length to the maximum width of the pool plus ten feet; and

(b) a life pole or shepherd's crook type pole with blunted ends and a minimum length of 12 feet.

(2) The manager shall ensure that the lifesaving equipment required in Subsection (1) is

(a) mounted;

(b) readily accessible;

(c) conspicuously located;

(d) in the pool area;

(e) in good repair; and

(f) maintained in an operable condition.

(3) Where lifeguard service is provided, the manager may substitute a rescue tube for the lifesaving equipment required in Subsection (1).

(4) The manager shall ensure that each pool facility is equipped with a first aid kit that:

(a) is accessible to bathers;

(b) is stored in a manner that prevents contamination;

(c) is restocked as needed; and

(d) includes a minimum of the following unexpired items:
(i) adhesive bandages of various sizes and applications;

(ii) compression bandages;

(iii) sterile gauze pads;

(iv) medical tape;

(v) scissors;

(vi) instant cold packs;

(vii) antiseptic wipes;

(viii) sting relief wipes;

(ix) eyewash solution;

(x) single-use gloves; and

(xi) tweezers.

(5) The manager shall ensure that each pool facility has a sign that meets the requirements of a two-inch safety sign as described in Subsection R392-302-32(1), that includes a heading containing a safety signal such as warning, caution, or attention, posted in the pool area that states the emergency telephone number including 911 or other local emergency numbers.

(6) Where lifeguard service is provided as required in Subsection R392-302-29(2), the manager shall provide:

(a) a minimum number of elevated lifeguard stations in accordance with Table 6 that:
(i) are located to provide a clear, unobstructed view of the pool floor by the lifeguards on duty; and

(ii) provide safe access and egress for the lifeguard;

(b) at least one backboard designed with straps and head stabilization capability; and

(c) a readily accessible area designated for first aid equipment and emergency first aid care.

(7) In areas of a pool with water depth greater than six feet or a maximum width greater than 40 feet and a depth greater than four feet, the manager shall provide for a minimum number of elevated lifeguard stations in accordance with Table 6.

(8) Where lifeguard service is not provided, the manager shall ensure that:

(a) a warning sign that meets the requirements of a four-inch safety sign, as described in Subsection R392-302-32(1), is posted that states: "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty"; and

(b) in addition to the sign required in Subsection (8)(a), a sign that meets the requirements of two-inch safety sign, as described in Subsection R392-302-32(1), is posted that states:
(i) "Bathers should not swim alone"; and

(ii) "Children aged 14 years and under shall not use pool without responsible adult supervision".

TABLE 6

Lifesaving Equipment

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

POOLS WITH LIFEGUARD

POOLS WITH NO LIFEGUARD

Elevated lifeguard station

One per 2,000 square feet of pool area or fraction thereof

None

Backboard

One per facility

None

Room for Emergency Care

One per facility

None

Ring Buoy with and attached rope equal in length to the maximum width of the pool plus ten feet

None

One per 2,000 square feet or pool area or fraction thereof

Rescue Tube used as a substitute for ring buoys, shepherd crook, and life pole when lifeguards are present

One per 2,000 square feet of pool area or fraction thereof

None

Life pole or shepherd's crook

None

One per 2,000 square feet of pool area of fraction thereof

First Aid Kit

One per facility

One per facility

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-12, effective 6/1/2017

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-12, effective 5/24/2018

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-05, effective 2/26/2020

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-16, effective 8/10/2020

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/21/2023

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