N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 4003.22

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section He-C 4003.22 - Natural Waters and Beaches

(a) Natural waters used for swimming shall meet or exceed Class B criteria as specified in RSA 485-A:8 and Env-Wq 1700.

(b) A beach that is part of the YRC property shall meet the following health criteria:

(1) The shore shall be free of litter;

(2) Domestic animals shall be prohibited from the beach and swimming area; and

(3) Detergents, personal bathing, and vehicle washing shall be prohibited in the water.

(c) Beach structures shall meet the following criteria:

(1) Diving boards shall:

a. Be firmly affixed to a dock or float; and

b. Have a top surface that is slip-resistant; and

(2) Docks, floats, and platforms shall be maintained in good repair so that they are free of splinters, cracks, sharp edges, or protruding hardware.

(d) Safety systems and procedures for use of the beach shall be as follows:

(1) A first-aid kit shall be available at the beach, equipped with such items as lifeguard staff deem necessary to address emergency situations that are likely to occur at the waterfront;

(2) All water activities shall be permitted only under the supervision of an American Red Cross certified lifeguard or another individual certified in an equivalent national recognized course having standards no less stringent than the life guard course offered by the American Red Cross;

(3) There shall be one certified lifeguard for every 25 campers participating in water activities;

(4) There shall be at least one YRC staff member or lifeguard for each 10 campers participating in water activities;

(5) There shall be a safety accounting system in place for supervising and checking campers participating in water activities;

(6) A check of campers participating in water activities shall be made at least every 15 minutes and referenced against the safety accounting system during non-instructional time;

(7) There shall be supervised entrances and exits and a lifeguard station providing an unobstructed view of the swimming area; and

(8) The YRC shall have a lost-swimmer plan detailing procedures to follow in an emergency.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 4003.22

Derived from Volume XL Number 7, Filed February 13, 2020, Proposed by #12981, Effective 1/24/2020, Expires 7/22/2020

Amended by Volume XL Number 33, Filed August 13, 2020, Proposed by #13073, Effective 7/23/2020, Expires 7/23/2030