Section 24-3006. TIMEKEEPER-TENDER

 

3006.1There shall be one (1) timekeeper-tender for each surface-tender (hard-hat) diver and one (1) timekeeper-tender for each scuba diving buddy pair.

 

3006.2In addition to tending the diver(s), the timekeeper-tender shall keep accurate and legible records of the following:

 

(a)The time of descent;

 

(b)The depth of the dive;

 

(c)The duration of the dive; and

 

(d)The time of ascent.

 

3006.3The timekeeper-tender also shall do the following:

 

(a)Know the probable diving depth;

 

(b)Know the probable duration of the apparatus in the case of scuba dives;

 

(c)Notify the diving master when the diver's time is up;

 

(d)Foresee decompression if necessary and warn the diving master soon enough to make adequate arrangements; and

 

(e)Give the diving master the proper decompression schedule.

 

3006.4The records of the timekeeper-tender shall be kept on file for at least twenty-four (24) months.

 

source

Section 11-29016 of Regulation No. 70-18, approved May 28, 1970; 11B DCRR, §901.8 (April 1, 1971), Special Edition.