N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-5.7

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

Section 8:26-5.7 - Water slides

(a) The owner or operator of the PRB facility shall ensure that a lifeguard meeting the requirements of N.J.A.C. 8:26-5.2 supervises the activities of the water slide at all times that it is open for use. If the lifeguard is supervising all of the activities of the waterfront, then the lifeguard shall have a clear view and rapid access to the water slide from his or her station. The local health authority may require additional supervision of the water slide after considering, at a minimum, the following factors:

1. Whether the water slide is higher than 15 feet;

2. Whether a clear line of sight exists from the top of the water slide to the pool entry area at the bottom of the water slide;

3. Whether there is a platform or other space at the top of the water slide that is large and strong enough to safely accommodate additional supervisory personnel and members of the public;

4. Whether supervisory personnel will be able to communicate quickly and clearly from one end of the water slide to the other to the extent necessary to ensure the safe use of the water slide by members of the public; and

5. Whether supervisory personnel will be able to quickly summon a lifeguard meeting the requirements of N.J.A.C. 8:26-5.2 to the water slide in the event of an emergency.

(b) A water slide shall not enter into less than three feet of water, except for aquatic recreation facilities.

(c) If the water slide enters into less than five feet of water, the end of the slide shall be no more than six inches above the surface of the water, except for aquatic recreation facilities.

(d) Only feet first entries shall be permitted.

(e) The landing area in front of the water slide shall be used solely for water slide users entering the water.

1. The owner or operator of the PRB facility shall ensure that the water slide area and the landing area in front of the water slide are clearly delineated.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-5.7

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