(a) Every spa pool facility shall be equipped with the following readily accessible safety and rescue aids:
(1) An approved first aid kit, which meets OSHA-First Aid 29 CFR 1910.151 standards, shall be readily available. The kit shall meet the minimum requirements of generic first aid kits according to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 2308.1-1978.
(2) A full-length backboard shall be provided as specified in Section 838.59(a)(4).
(3) A working clock shall be provided which is clearly visible from within the spa pool.
(b) Other safety features:
(1) The following recommendations for safe use of the spa shall be posted at the entrance of every spa pool:
A. Do not use alone.
B. Pregnant women, elderly persons and persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes or abnormal blood pressure or other at-risk persons should not enter the spa pool without consulting a physician.
C. Do not use the spa pool while under the influence of alcohol, tranquilizers, or other drugs which may cause drowsiness, alter blood pressure or put the patron at risk.
D. Do not use at water temperatures above one hundred four degrees Fahrenheit.
E. Unsupervised use by children is prohibited.
F. Enter and exit slowly.
G. Limit your use of the spa pool to a maximum of fifteen minutes at one time.
H. Cool down before revisit.
I. Long exposure may result in nausea, dehydration, dizziness, fainting or death.
J. The use of oils, body lotions and mineral bath salts is prohibited.
K. Patrons with symptoms of a communicable disease are prohibited from entering the spa pool.
L. Failure to comply with these regulations constitutes grounds for exclusion from the premises or management action as necessary.
(2) All chemicals associated with spa pools shall be stored and utilized in a safe and approved manner as specified in Section 838.59(b)(2).
(3) Protective equipment shall be provided for handling hazardous chemicals as specified in Section 838.59(b)(4).
(4) Filter and chemical storage rooms shall be locked at all times when authorized personnel are not present.
(Ord. 07-14. Passed 12-18-07.)