N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:56-9.6

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

Section 3A:56-9.6 - Caving

(a) The home shall ensure that:

1. No child or staff member who is claustrophobic is taken on a caving trip;

2. All children and staff members wear helmets that are tied under the chin at all times;

3. At least three-quarters of the children on the caving trip are 12 years of age or older;

4. Children wear gloves if crawling is required;

5. Children have had at least two caving expeditions in horizontal caves before going into a vertical cave;

6. Children do not climb in vertical caves by hand-over-hand rope methods; and

7. Children and staff members do not run or jump in the cave.

(b) The home shall ensure that at least one staff member on the trip:

1. Is able to contact a local emergency rescue squad or the Cave Rescue Communications Network;

2. Is familiar with the terrain of the cave;

3. Carries a map of the cave, if available; and

4. Is able to assist a child or staff member who becomes claustrophobic.

(c) For non-commercial caves, the home shall obtain written permission to enter the cave from the owner or public authority.

(d) The home shall ensure that the following equipment is brought along on all non-commercial caving expeditions:

1. A space blanket;

2. A whistle;

3. Three sources of light, one of which is either carbide, electric or a miner's headlamp;

4. Waterproof matches;

5. Potable water;

6. Climbing rope;

7. Emergency food; and

8. Spare clothes.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:56-9.6

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