N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1107.06

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 1107.06 - Emergency Rescue Equipment for All Public Bathing Places

(a) Subject to (b), below, the owner of a PBF shall provide the following emergency rescue equipment at the PBF:

(1) A light, strong pole not less than 12 feet long to which a body hook has been affixed;

(2) A Type IV throwable rescue flotation device approved by the United States Coast Guard and capable of supporting an adult, with an attached throwing/retrieval line which shall be a rope at least one-quarter inch in diameter and one-half the maximum width of the pool or 50 feet in length, whichever is less; and

(3) A first aid kit stocked for treatment of common pool-related injuries, which at a minimum shall contain the following:

a. Impermeable, unused, and disposable latex-free medical gloves;

b. Materials to control bleeding and to clean or cover minor cuts and abrasions; and

c. A personal resuscitation mask or shield for performing rescue breathing.

(b) If the owner of a PBF that does not have a first aid kit meeting (a)(3), above, is a political subdivision and its local legislative body has not voted or does not vote to approve funding for the first aid kit required by (a)(3), above, and the first aid kit is not fully funded by the state, the owner shall not be required to provide the first aid kit.

(c) The owner of a common interest bathing place or flow-through bathing place shall:

(1) Provide the emergency equipment identified in (a), above; or

(2) Prominently post at least one sign that clearly states that no emergency rescue equipment is available.

(d) The owner of a designated beach shall:

(1) Provide emergency rescue equipment such as a rescue board, rescue tube or ring, or other emergency rescue equipment deemed appropriate by the owner; or

(2) Prominently post at least one sign that clearly states that no emergency rescue equipment is available.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1107.06

(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 1104.06)