N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-5.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:26-5.3 - Emergency equipment for swimming pools

(a) The owner or operator shall provide the swimming pool with the following readily accessible emergency equipment:

1. One or more assist poles or life hooks. Telescoping poles and plastic hooks that snap on shall not be used;

2. One or more rescue tubes for each lifeguard on duty;

i. For specially exempt facilities, at least one ring or rescue buoy.

3. A first aid kit approved by the Department of Health (See required contents in N.J.A.C. 8:26 Appendix B). The kit shall be available at all times during bathing periods and shall be fully restocked within 24 hours of use;

4. A full spine board complete with ties, head restraints and/or straps that meet the design requirements of N.J.A.C. 8:40. The board shall be kept poolside;

5. An emergency care area for swimming pools capable of accommodating 500 or more patrons;

6. A telephone, radio, signaling device, or other health authority approved means of communication, which shall be located near the lifeguard station for emergency use. Emergency telephone numbers of the nearest rescue squad, police department, and other appropriate entity, and the address of the pool, shall be posted in a weather-resistant display adjacent to the lifeguard station;

7. One or more throw lines that can reach the other side of the pool; and

8. For swimming pools that have a lifeguard, an automated external defibrillator (AED).

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-5.3

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 481(b), effective 1/16/2018