Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
RECREATIONAL WATER
Chapter 246-260 - Water recreation facilities
Section 246-260-001 - Purpose and authority

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-260-001

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

(1) The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of users of water recreation facilities (WRF). This chapter is established per RCW 70.90.120.

(2) This chapter does not apply to:

(a) Any water recreation facility for the sole use of residents and invited guests at a single-family dwelling;

(b) Any water recreation facility for the sole use of residents and invited guests of a duplex owned by the residents;

(c) Therapeutic water facilities operated exclusively for physical therapy or rehabilitation under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner; and

(d) Steam baths and saunas.

(3) Requirements for recreational water contact facilities, including water slides, speed slides and wave pools are contained in chapter 246-262 WAC.

Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.90 and 43.20 RCW. 04-18-096, § 246-260-001, filed 9/1/04, effective 10/31/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-260-001, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.90.120. 90-07-010 (Order 042), § 248-98-003, filed 3/12/90, effective 4/12/90.

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