Section 4-17 - Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Water Hazards (a) When water hazards are present within the approved play area, the following shall apply: - (i) Shall be enclosed by a fence no less than four (4) feet high;
- (ii) Facility policy shall include written safety procedures outlining conditions for use of a swimming pool, wading pool or other bodies of water and be given to parents and staff;
- (iii) Written parental consent is required for use of a swimming or wading pool;
- (iv) An adult staff member shall be in the immediate vicinity at all times when a water hazard is available and accessible;
- (v) An adult shall remain in direct physical contact with infants at all times;
- (vi) There shall be at least one (1) certified lifeguard present when a swimming pool is in use when there is more than three (3) feet of water;
- (vii) Children are to be instructed on the safe use of a swimming pool;
- (viii) When using a public or private swimming pool, staff:child ratios for infants and toddlers, birth to 36 months, shall be 1:1; for children three (3) five to (5) years old shall be 1:4; for children who have completed kindergarten or are enrolled in first grade or higher or are six (6) years or older shall be 1:6 while swimming. Certified lifeguards may be used to meet these staff:child ratios when the lifeguard is age 16 or older and assigned only to that group of children; and
- (ix) Children shall not be allowed to use hot tubs or spas and they shall be made inaccessible.
049-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-17