1. National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Course

2. Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) pool certification courses

3. National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) pool certification courses

4. Other courses or curriculum (evaluated on a case by case basis) which provide technical training in pool/spa water chemistry, maintenance, and safety

1. Lifeguards. Shall be present in accordance with the following: All Class A pools and any pool that is opened to the general public.

2. Number of Lifeguards. A minimum of one lifeguard shall be provided for each 2000 square feet of water surface. One additional lifeguard shall be provided for each additional 2000 square feet of water surface, or fraction thereof equal to or greater than 1000 square feet.

3. Lifeguard Chairs. One lifeguard chair shall be provided for each lifeguard as required by these regulations. Lifeguard chair(s) shall be elevated and strategically located to provide adequate coverage of all areas of the pool. This does not preclude the use of a lifeguard to walk the pool area or be stationed in the shallow areas of the pool.

1. General. Provisions must be made to exclude unauthorized entry to the facility. The barrier may be any fence, wall or structure which prevents entry except through self-closing, self-latching and lockable gates or doors. The barrier shall surround all four sides of the pool/spa and not prevent visual observation of the pool. In any new construction of an outside pool or spa, an adjacent building (clubhouse, locker room, etc.) may only serve as one barrier side. In existing construction, each entry from any adjacent building to the pool area must contain either an alarm on the door, cardkey access to pool deck, install fencing between building structure and pool or other means which may be reviewed on a case by case basis. Shrubbery shall not constitute an acceptable barrier.

2. Barrier Design. The barrier shall not be less than four feet in height. The topography outside the barrier shall be considered during the construction phase to insure the barrier will provide a minimum four (4) foot barrier. Barriers shall not have open spaces greater than four (4) inches horizontally. There shall not be more than four (4) inches of space between the bottom of the barrier and the ground's surface or the pool deck. Any new fence/barrier construction or renovation shall comply with the design criteria set forth in this Section.

3. Multiple Facilities. Where a pool and a wading pool are located within a common pool area, separate fencing, which meets the above criteria, is required for the wading pool. Where other multiple facilities are located within a common pool area (i.e., pool and spa) provisions shall be made to prevent access to any pool or spa, which is closed for maintenance, repair or as the result of non-compliance. Locking spa covers and portable fencing which meet the above criteria are acceptable options for closure. Floating spa covers are not acceptable. Signs shall be posted indicating which facility is closed. The need for separate fencing for water recreation attractions, such as water theme parks, shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

4. Indoor Pools/Spas. The area must be secured by self-closing doors for dedicated pool/spa rooms or by barriers as required above, wherever the pool/spa are located where guest rooms or lobbies open onto the pool area. Some means of access control (such as room key or card) should be provided to prevent entry by unattended children.

5. Water Slides. The entire water slide area including the plunge pool, pool deck, the slide, and the walk area to the slide, shall be fenced to prevent access when the slide is not in operation.

1. Required Equipment. Readily accessible and conspicuously mounted lifesaving equipment shall be provided at all swimming pools. One unit of lifesaving equipment shall consist of the following:

One unit of life saving equipment shall be required for each 2,000 square feet of water surface or fraction thereof. A minimum of one ring buoy or similar flotation device shall be provided for spas. For multiple facilities, common equipment may be used in quantity based on the square footage requirement for total water surface area of the facilities. It is recommended that instructions for proper usage of life saving equipment be posted.

2. Lifeline. All pools in which the maximum pool depth exceeds five (5) feet six (6) inches, shall install a lifeline located at or before the five (5) feet depth area(s) separating the shallow area(s) and the deep area(s). “Wave” type pools shall be exempt from this requirement.

Pools which provide lane swimming, may remove a lifeline during periods of lap swimming or routine maintenance. The lifeline shall be replaced following any maintenance activities or lap swimming to insure safety for recreational swimming. The lifeline shall be maintained in good condition. Connections for lifeline shall be recessed in the walls at appropriate locations, and in a manner which presents no hazard to swimmers.

1. No Diving. This sign shall be displayed in conspicuous locations at all pools not meeting the minimum requirements for diving i.e., less than 5 1/2 feet deep. The sign shall read “NO DIVING” with minimum three (3) inch lettering. “NO DIVING” tiles placed conspicuously on the deck shall meet this requirement.

2. Warning -- No Lifeguard On Duty. This sign shall be posted at pools and other related facilities where lifeguard service is not required and not provided. The sign shall be in clearly legible letters at least three (3) inches high. The sign shall also state children should not use the pool without an adult in attendance.

3. Spa Warning Sign. On a warning sign, precautions for spa patrons shall be posted. The following language is recommended:

• Elderly persons and those suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure should consult a physician before using the spa pool.

• No person suffering from a communicable disease, transmissible via water, shall use the spa pool.

• Persons using prescription medications should consult a physician before using the spa pool.

• Individuals under the influence of alcohol should not use the spa pool.

• No person shall use the spa pool alone.

• Pregnant women should not use the spa pool without consulting their physicians.

• Persons should spend no more than 15 minutes in the spa at any one session.

• All children under 14 years of age shall be accompanied by a responsible adult observer.

• No person shall run or engage in horseplay in or around the spa pool.

• Patrons should shower before and after using the spa pool.

4. Water Slides Safety Signs. The following warnings must be posted at all slides:

• Always slide feet first and only after previous slider has cleared the area.

• No jumping or diving from slide.

• Only one person at a time allowed on the slide.

• No play equipment on slide.

5. Maximum Bather Load. The maximum bather load as determined by Section XXI of the regulation shall be conspicuously posted at the entrance of the pool/spa.

6. Pool Depth Markers. Depth markings shall:

7. Spa or Wading Pool Depth Markers. A spa or wading pool shall have a minimum of two (2) three inch depth markers indicating depth on the deck and/or posted on a sign or wall.

8. Step and Bench Edges. These shall be marked in a contrasting color or contrasting slip resistant tile. The vertical and horizontal faces on bench edges shall be marked. All steps shall have horizontal edges marked.

9. Spa Water Temperature. The maximum water temperature for a spa or therapy/spa pool shall be 104°F and this temperature shall be posted at the spa in three (3) inch letters. A non-breakable thermometer shall be provided for use in the spa

10. Oils, Body Lotions and Minerals. Oils, body lotions, minerals or other materials not associated with chemicals used for water chemistry balance and disinfection of the water are prohibited in the spa, and this information shall be posted.