N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1107.04

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wq 1107.04 - PBF Safety
(a) The owner of an establishment that has a swimming pool shall:
(1) Develop and adopt safety rules for patrons of the pool; and
(2) Post conspicuously-displayed signs informing patrons of the safety rules.
(b) The rules and signs required by (a), above, shall include the following:
(1) Patrons with any communicable disease shall not enter the pool;
(2) Patrons shall not discharge any bodily fluids into the pool;
(3) Patrons shall not bring or throw into the pool any object that may in any way carry contamination or otherwise endanger the safety of bathers;
(4) Patrons shall not spit in or in any other way contaminate the water, floors, walkways, aisles, or dressing rooms associated with the pool;
(5) Bathers shall take a cleansing shower before entering the pool;
(6) Patrons shall not run or engage in boisterous rough play in the pool or on the deck or walkways around the pool or in the bathhouse associated with the pool;
(7) Patrons shall not bring food or drink into the pool or within 4 feet of its edge;
(8) Patrons shall not have glass containers in the pool or on the deck or in the bathhouse associated with the pool; and
(9) Any additional rules developed by the establishment's management.
(c) The owner of an establishment shall ensure that a telephone or radio capable of reaching emergency services is located within 200 feet of any pool or spa at the establishment.
(d) The signs required by (a), above, and (e), below, shall provide the location of the telephone or radio required by (c), above.
(e) The owner of an establishment that has a spa shall:
(1) Develop and adopt safety rules for patrons of the spa; and
(2) Post conspicuously-displayed signs informing patrons of the safety rules.
(f) The rules and signs required by (e), above, shall include the following:
(1) Patrons shall not use a public spa alone unless permitted by the pool operator or owner;
(2) Patrons shall not use a public spa if under the influence of alcohol, anticoagulants, antihistamines, vasoconstrictors, vasodilators, stimulants, hypnotics, narcotics, or tranquilizers;
(3) Patrons who are elderly, pregnant, or suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure shall not use a public spa without obtaining permission from their physician;
(4) Unsupervised children under 14 years of age shall not use a public spa;
(5) Bathers shall not use body oils or lotions; and
(6) Any additional rules developed by the establishment's management.
(g) A functioning clock shall be visible from all public spas.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1107.04

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1100) #8468, eff 11-1-05

Readopted with Amendments byVolume XXXIV Number 19, Filed May 8, 2014, Proposed by #10577, Effective 5/1/2014, Expires5/1/2024 See Revission note.
Amended by Volume XLI Number 19, Filed May 13, 2021, Proposed by #13198, Effective 5/1/2021, Expires 5/1/2031 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1100) (formerly Env-Wq 1104.04)