Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 010 - Agriculture, Dept. of
Sub-Agency 0008 - Public Swimming Pools
Chapter 6 - LIFEGUARDS, LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT; LADDERS, RECESSED STEPS; DIVING BOARDS; SLIDES, FLUMES, AND SAFETY RELATED REQUIREMENTS
Section 6-4 - Lifeline
Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 6-4
Current through December 21, 2024
(a) A lifeline shall be provided at all public swimming pools and similar installations.
(b) A lifeline shall be located two (2) feet (.6m) on the shallow side of:
(i) The break
in grade between the shallow and deep ends; or
(ii) At the point where the water depth
reaches five (5) feet, six (6) inches (1.65m).
(c) Lifelines shall be securely fastened to wall anchors.
(i) Wall anchors shall be:
(A) Of corrosion-resistant materials;
and
(B) Recessed or have no
projections that would constitute a safety hazard when the lifeline is
removed.
(d) Lifelines shall be:
(i) Marked with visible
floats at not greater than seven (7) foot (2.13m) intervals;
(ii) Of sufficient size and strength to offer
a good handhold and to support loads normally imposed by bathers; and
(iii) Lie in place except when pool use is
restricted to lap swimming by competent swimmers, water exercise classes or to
supervised swimming instruction by a certified swim instructor.
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