(a) There shall be at least one lifeguard at all pool facilities. A minimum of one lifeguard shall be required for every fifty patrons or fraction thereof in the pool area. Additional lifeguards may be required by the Director when deemed necessary for complete visual coverage of the pool or when conditions exist that may compromise the health or safety of pool patrons.
(b) Lifeguards shall be at least fifteen years of age for a swimming pool or sixteen years of age for a waterpark facility, or as allowed by the U.S. Department of Labor and shall be properly trained and certified in accordance with nationally recognized standards equivalent to or exceeding those set by the American Red Cross. Lifeguards shall also be trained and certified in cardio- pulmonary resuscitation and first aid in accordance with national standards equivalent to or exceeding those set by the American Red Cross. It is the responsibility of each training organization that issues lifeguard, CPR and/or first aid certifications to insure that the course standards are equivalent to or exceed those set by the American Red Cross. Lifeguards shall have their original document of certification and valid photo identification at the pool facility during operation of the pool facility. The original or a copy of the original documentation of certifications shall be on display at the pool facility in a place where it is readily observable by the public using the facility.
(c) Lifeguards shall wear distinguishing emblems on their clothing clearly identifying them as lifeguards while on-duty. Lifeguards shall not be subject to duties while they are on-duty lifeguarding the pool that would distract their attention from proper observation of patrons in the pool area or that would prevent immediate assistance to patrons in distress.
(d) Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this chapter, all pools that fall within the general requirements of this chapter, but which have a capacity limit of not more than forty people at any one time, shall designate and have on the premises a reliable and competent person as a lifeguard, which person need not meet the certification or training requirements of this section. The management shall provide, for the use of such person, such life-saving equipment as may be required depending upon the size and depth of the pool.
(Ord. 07-14. Passed 12-18-07; Ord. 09-06. Passed 2-9-09.)