Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.2165

Current through Vol. 24-15, September 1, 2024

Section R. 325.2165 - Safety equipment

Rule 65.

(1) A swimming pool owner shall equip a swimming pool with an acceptable long spineboard that has a minimum of 3 ties, runners, and a head immobilizer.

(2) A swimming pool owner shall equip a swimming pool with a first aid kit which is used primarily to treat small cuts, bruises, and burns and which contains all of the following first aid materials or their equivalent:

(a) Four units of adhesive bandages, 1 inch by 3 inches.

(b) Two units of 2-inch bandage compress.

(c) One unit of 3-inch bandage compress.

(d) One unit of 4-inch bandage compress.

(e) Two units of absorbent gauze pad, 3 inches by 3 inches.

(f) One unit of gauze compress, 18 inches by 36 inches.

(g) Two units of large gauze compress, 24 inches by 72 inches.

(h) Two units of 4-inch gauze roller bandages.

(i) Two units of triangular bandages.

(j) One unit of scissors.

(k) One unit of tweezers.

(l) Two units of instant ice packs.

(m) Two units of latex disposable gloves.

(n) One unit of adhesive plaster tape.

(3) A swimming pool owner shall equip a swimming pool with a kit to clean up blood spills which consists of as a minimum, a pair of medical-grade latex gloves and a antimicrobial hand wipe.

(4) A swimming pool owner shall equip a swimming pool, other than a wading pool or a spa pool, with both of the following:

(a) A 1-piece, 12-foot long rescue pole which has blunt ends and which may have a shepherd's crook.

(b) A 1/4-inch diameter throwing rope as long as 1 &frac12 times the maximum width of the swimming pool or 50 feet, whichever is less, with 1 end attached to an 18-inch diameter ring buoy or rescue bag.

(5) A swimming pool owner shall equip a pool at which lifeguard service is provided with all of the following:

(a) A megaphone or public address

(b) One whistle per lifeguard on duty.

(c) One rescue tube per lifeguard on duty where the water depth is more than 3.5 feet.

(d) One resuscitation mask per lifeguard on duty.

(6) When multiple swimming pools are in the same enclosure or in close proximity, the department or local health department may accept 1 set of safety equipment for all of the pools.

(7) A swimming pool owner shall keep all required safety equipment in the pool enclosure or at another location approved by the department or local health department and shall keep the equipment stocked, in good repair, and in ready condition.

(8) A swimming pool owner shall provide a telephone or other suitable means of communication for emergencies. The owner may locate the telephone or other means of communication in any of the following areas:

(a) Within the pool enclosure.

(b) In another location approved, in writing, by the department. If another location is approved, the owner shall post a sign indicating the location of the telephone within the pool enclosure.

(9) A swimming pool owner shall post a sign at the telephone that indicates the phone numbers for emergency response agencies and the name and address of the swimming pool to assist emergency personnel in locating the facility.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.2165

1979 AC; 1983 AACS; 2001 AACS