(A) First Aid Kit. A first aid kit, comparable to the American Red Cross Twenty-Four Unit Kit, shall be provided at all times.
(B) Telephone. The premises on which the pool is located shall have an operational telephone accessible for emergency use and shall post an easily visible emergency telephone number.
(C) Resuscitation Chart. An American Red Cross Resuscitation chart or equivalent, shall be posted conspicuously in the swimming pool area.
(D) Lifeguard.
(1) Lifeguards shall be provided at all Class A pools during operating hours.
(a) There shall be at least one lifeguard on duty for every 40 bathers or fraction thereof. Lifeguards shall be spaced in a manner which assures proper surveillance of the pool surface, and especially points of ingress and egress.
(b) When swim teams are facility users, the owner or designated agent may allow substitution of a coach that is certified by the American Red Cross or an equivalent organization in first aid and CPR and is trained to deal with safety hazards related to the particular attraction at which they are employed. Both the owner and the sponsoring organization furnishing the swim coach shall have responsibility for assuring that proper credentials, training, and bather controls are maintained in accordance with these requirements.
(2) All lifeguard requirements of a Class A pool shall be met at all Class B and Class C pools during operating hours when:
(a) Total pool volume is 75,000 gallons or greater; and
(b) When diving boards or platforms of one meter or greater are installed.
(3) In a Class B or Class C pool where a lifeguard is not required, children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a responsible observer, 18 years or older, who shall be present within the barrier area to adequately monitor the children.
(4) Lifeguards, pool operators or managers shall verify adult supervision of children in Class B or Class C pools not requiring a lifeguard.
(5) No lifeguard is required at public swimming pools during posted lap swimming hours or classes with CPR trained instructors where the depth of water does not exceed 5 feet.
(6) Class D pools are exempt from the lifeguard requirement.
(E) Contact Person. A contact person at least 18 years old shall be designated by the pool owner or manager and shall be available as required in this chapter at all times a public pool is open to swimmers. If the contact person is not within the premises while the pool is open, but is within the grounds, a sign shall be posted in the barrier area clearly stating where or how the contact person can be reached within the grounds. If the contact person is not within the grounds while the pool is open, a sign shall be posted within the barrier area clearly stating how the contact person can be reached by telephone or pager:
NOTICE: WHILE THE POOL IS OPEN IF YOU HAVE ISSUES REGARDING POOL OPERATION, YOU CAN CONTACT SOMEONE BY...
The contact person must return the call or pager message within 30 minutes.
(F) If Lifeguard Service Not Required or Provided. If lifeguard service is not required, children under the age of 12 within the barrier area must be accompanied by an adult. If lifeguard service is not provided, a sign shall be posted clearly stating:
WARNING, NO LIFEGUARD SERVICE IS PROVIDED. ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE (12) WITHIN THE BARRIER AREA MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CONTACT...
(G) Life Hooks. One or more light but strong poles not less than 12 feet in length shall be provided, except that Class C and Class D pools need not provide life hooks unless the Enforcement Authority determines a hook is or hooks are necessary because of the size or depth of the pool. All life hooks shall have blunt ends.
(H) Ring Buoys. Pools shall provide two or more U.S. Coast Guard approved throwing ring buoys having minimum outside diameter of 18 inches with 1/4 inch line attached, except that Class C and Class D pools need not provide ring buoys unless the Enforcement Authority determines ring buoys are necessary because of the size or depth of the pool. The length of the line attached to the buoy shall not be less than 1/2 the pool width plus ten feet. Buoys shall be placed on racks at strategic intervals about the pool.
(I) Temperature. The maximum temperature of the pool water when measured at any point shall not exceed 104° F.
(J) Class D Pools.
(1) For Class D pools a shatterproof thermometer shall be used to check pool water temperature. Unless the air induction system of any Class D pool is on a timer with a maximum setting of 15 minutes, a clock visible to pool users shall be provided.
(2) A precaution sign shall be mounted adjacent to the entrance of the pool, which reads:
(a) Extended exposure to hot water may be detrimental to the health of elderly persons, persons with health problems (such as heart conditions, diabetes, or low/high blood pressure), small children, or pregnant women.
(b) Consult with a physician before using spa.
(c) Do not use the spa while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs that cause sleepiness, drowsiness, or raise/lower blood pressure.
(d) Do not use the spa alone.
(e) Overexposure may cause nausea, dizziness, and fainting.
(K) Food and Refreshments. Operators providing food and drink service within the enclosed barrier area shall not utilize glass and/or hard plastic eating and drinking utensils and/or containers. Food and beverages shall not be permitted on the runway of Class A pools. Glass and rigid plastic containers shall not be allowed in shower rooms.
(L) Pool Closure. Whenever a pool at an operating facility is closed to swimming for any reason all gates and doors not utilized for necessary egress to other parts of the building or buildings shall be locked and signs shall be posted at locations near the pool stating that it is closed to swimming.
('74 Code, § 11-5-7B.9) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993; Am. Ord. 59-1995; Am. Ord. 37-2003)