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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 25. FOOD OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY HYGIENE FACILITIES |
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SubTilte 25-C. SWIMMING POOL AND SPA REGULATIONS |
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Chapter 25-C2. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Section 25-C201. GENERAL PROVISIONS - SWIMMING POOL ADMISSION RULES, SIGNS, & POSTINGS*
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201.1Rules for the admission of bathers to the swimming pool shall be enforced and shall have a heading or caption that reads “Pool Rules” printed legibly with letters that are three inches (3) or larger on a backing of durable construction and conspicuously posted in an appropriate location for all bathers to see before entering the swimming pool. The sign shall state the following:
(a) No tobacco products, drink, glass or animals in the pool deck area;
(b)Bathing load: ____ persons;
(c)Pool hours: _____ a.m. to _____ p.m.;
(d)Shower before entering pool area;
(e) Do not swallow the pool water; and
(f) The Pool and Spa Operator at this facility is__________________________ District Permit number ___________.
201.2Pool closed signs shall be provided and posted at bather entrances whenever a swimming pool’s operating license is summarily suspended for water quality or safety violations.
201.3All swimming pools shall post a sign for all bathers to see before entering the swimming pool area directing bathers to shower before entering the pool.
201.4In addition to Subsection 201.1, licensees, pool and spa operators, lifeguards, and swimming instructors shall enforce the following rules including but not limited to:
(a)Restricting the introduction of dirt, excreta, and other extraneous matter into the water by bathers;
(b)Excluding persons from the swimming pool who are intoxicated, and persons who show apparent signs of infection, such as open cuts, wounds, rashes, or blisters.
(c)Restricting the importation of dangerous objects and materials into the swimming pool area;
(d)Prohibiting smoking, and unsafe acts, both in and out of the water;
(e)Prohibiting the use of topical agents including oils, body lotions, and minerals prior to entering, or while in the water. Waterproof sunscreens are allowed when applied and re-applied according to the manufacturers’ recommendations;
(f)The consumption of food or beverages is prohibited on the deck area and a three feet (3 ft.) clearance around the swimming pool, spa pool, or sauna perimeter shall be maintained at all times;
(g)Ensuring that small children are water-safe, as defined in these regulations;
(h)Ensuring that small children and frail individuals are properly supervised by a competent water-safe person in addition to the lifeguard; and
(i)Requiring incontinent individuals to wear protective clothing and small children wearing diapers to also wear snuggly-fitting rubber pants.
201.5In addition to Section 201, when no lifeguard is on duty, a permanently mounted sign shall be printed legibly with letters that are three inches (3 in.) or larger conspicuously posted warning bathers of the following:
“WARNING – NO LIFEGUARD IS ON DUTY. SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.”
“NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF FIFTEEN (15) SHALL USE THE SWIMMING POOL WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.”
“ADULTS SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE.”
201.6Wading pools that do not have a lifeguard inside the wading pool enclosure shall have a permanently mounted sign printed legibly with letters that are three inches (3 in.) or larger conspicuously posted which states:
“WARNING – NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY.”