Section Env-Wq 905.08 - Swimming Pools(a) A swimming pool that is part of a YRC shall meet the criteria specified in Env-Wq 1100 for public swimming pools.(b) Safety systems and procedures for use of each pool shall be as follows: (1) A first-aid kit shall be available at the pool, equipped with such items as lifeguard staff deem necessary to address emergency situations that are likely to occur at the pool;(2) All water activities shall be permitted only under the supervision of an American Red Cross certified lifeguard or another individual certified in an equivalent national recognized course having standards no less stringent than the life guard course offered by the American Red Cross;(3) There shall be one certified lifeguard for every 25 campers participating in water activities;(4) There shall be at least one YRC staff member or lifeguard for each 10 campers participating in water activities;(5) A safety accounting system for supervising and checking campers participating in water activities shall be in place;(6) During non-instructional time, a check of campers participating in water activities shall be made at least every 15 minutes and referenced against the safety accounting system;(7) There shall be supervised entrances and exits and a lifeguard station providing an unobstructed view of the swimming area; and(8) The YRC shall have a lost-swimmer plan detailing procedures to be followed in an emergency.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 905.08
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 900) #9409, eff 3-12-09
Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 37, Filed September 14, 2017, Proposed by #12364, Effective 9/1/2017, Expires 9/1/2027.