N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:56-9.10

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 3A:56-9.10 - Sailing and boating

(a) The home shall ensure that all sailing vessels and motor boats used by children and staff comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws.

(b) The home shall develop and have on file at the home or home's administrative office a plan for each boating activity specifying:

1. A description of boat and engine, if relevant;

2. The names of all persons on board;

3. The survival equipment on board; and

4. The itinerary and phone number of the closest Coast Guard station.

(c) The home shall ensure that at least one staff person has completed a boating course offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squad, American Red Cross, or the equivalent.

(d) The home shall ensure that the following non-commercial boats have a current decal indicating a satisfactory rating on a courtesy inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary:

1. For motor boats, 12 feet to 65 feet; and

2. For sailboats, 16 feet to 65 feet.

(e) For sailboats and motor boats less than 16 feet, the home shall ensure that there is a throw line and a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) rated Class I, Class II or III by the U.S. Coast Guard on board for every passenger.

(f) The home shall prohibit sailing and boating outside U.S. coastal waters.

(g) The home shall ensure that all marine heads (toilets) are certified by the U.S. Coast Guard of a type authorized for the area where the boating will occur.

(h) The survival equipment on board shall be Coast Guard approved and shall include the following:

1. A personal flotation device (PFD) for each passenger as specified in (e) above;

2. Fire extinguishers of the proper type and size for the boat being used;

3. A whistle, bell or horn;

4. Signal flares or a distress lantern;

5. An anchor and line;

6. Oars/paddles;

7. A manual pump or hand bailer;

8. Navigation lights;

9. A mooring line;

10. Life rings;

11. Flashlights;

12. Drinking water and emergency food;

13. A tool kit;

14. Navigation charts; and

15. An appropriate size first aid kit.

(i) The home shall not permit children to use jet skis.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:56-9.10

Administrative Change, 49 N.J.R. 98a.