Section R392-302-30 - Lifeguard and Safety Related Equipment(1) The manager shall ensure that each pool facility has the following lifesaving equipment provided for each 2,000 square feet of pool water surface area or fraction thereof: (a) a Coast Guard approved ring buoy with an attached rope equal in length to the maximum width of the pool plus ten feet; and(b) a life pole or shepherd's crook type pole with blunted ends and a minimum length of 12 feet.(2) The manager shall ensure that the lifesaving equipment required in Subsection (1) is (c) conspicuously located;(f) maintained in an operable condition.(3) Where lifeguard service is provided, the manager may substitute a rescue tube for the lifesaving equipment required in Subsection (1).(4) The manager shall ensure that each pool facility is equipped with a first aid kit that: (a) is accessible to bathers;(b) is stored in a manner that prevents contamination;(c) is restocked as needed; and(d) includes a minimum of the following unexpired items: (i) adhesive bandages of various sizes and applications;(ii) compression bandages;(iii) sterile gauze pads;(viii) sting relief wipes;(x) single-use gloves; and(5) The manager shall ensure that each pool facility has a sign that meets the requirements of a two-inch safety sign as described in Subsection R392-302-32(1), that includes a heading containing a safety signal such as warning, caution, or attention, posted in the pool area that states the emergency telephone number including 911 or other local emergency numbers.(6) Where lifeguard service is provided as required in Subsection R392-302-29(2), the manager shall provide:(a) a minimum number of elevated lifeguard stations in accordance with Table 6 that: (i) are located to provide a clear, unobstructed view of the pool floor by the lifeguards on duty; and(ii) provide safe access and egress for the lifeguard;(b) at least one backboard designed with straps and head stabilization capability; and(c) a readily accessible area designated for first aid equipment and emergency first aid care.(7) In areas of a pool with water depth greater than six feet or a maximum width greater than 40 feet and a depth greater than four feet, the manager shall provide for a minimum number of elevated lifeguard stations in accordance with Table 6.(8) Where lifeguard service is not provided, the manager shall ensure that:(a) a warning sign that meets the requirements of a four-inch safety sign, as described in Subsection R392-302-32(1), is posted that states: "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty"; and(b) in addition to the sign required in Subsection (8)(a), a sign that meets the requirements of two-inch safety sign, as described in Subsection R392-302-32(1), is posted that states:(i) "Bathers should not swim alone"; and(ii) "Children aged 14 years and under shall not use pool without responsible adult supervision". TABLE 6 Lifesaving Equipment |
SAFETY EQUIPMENT | POOLS WITH LIFEGUARD | POOLS WITH NO LIFEGUARD |
Elevated lifeguard station | One per 2,000 square feet of pool area or fraction thereof | None |
Backboard | One per facility | None |
Room for Emergency Care | One per facility | None |
Ring Buoy with and attached rope equal in length to the maximum width of the pool plus ten feet | None | One per 2,000 square feet or pool area or fraction thereof |
Rescue Tube used as a substitute for ring buoys, shepherd crook, and life pole when lifeguards are present | One per 2,000 square feet of pool area or fraction thereof | None |
Life pole or shepherd's crook | None | One per 2,000 square feet of pool area of fraction thereof |
First Aid Kit | One per facility | One per facility |
Utah Admin. Code R392-302-30
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-12, effective 6/1/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-12, effective 5/24/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-05, effective 2/26/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-16, effective 8/10/2020Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/21/2023