(a) Lane lines shall not exceed twelve inches wide unless painted in accordance with the applicable competitive standard.
(b) Logos applied to the bottom of a public swimming pool shall be submitted to the director for approval.
When winterizing a public swimming pool the licensee shall ensure that only antifreeze that is non-toxic and does not contain alcohol or ethylene glycol is used.
(a) Not less than five feet on either side for diving boards one meter or less in height; or
(b) Not less than seven feet on either side for diving boards three meters in height.
Free disinfectant residuals
Public swimming pools | Minimum free residual (ppm) |
Chlorine | 1.0 |
Bromine | 2.0 |
Public Spas | |
Chlorine | 2.0 |
Bromine | 4.0 |
Spray grounds/special features | As measured at the spray orifice |
Chlorine | 2.0 |
Bromine | 4.0 |
The minimum acceptable ORP reading is six hundred fifty millivolts.
The bacteriological standard is a negative result for coliform organisms when the sample is analyzed using one of the approved methods listed in rule 3745-81-27 of the Administrative Code.
When an RWI is suspected the licensor may require that a water sample is collected from a public swimming pool for analysis of the suspected organism(s).
The sign indicating the location of the emergency device shall have on it the name and telephone number of the nearest available police station, fire station, and rescue unit and any other names and telephone numbers likely to be needed in the event of an emergency.
"CAUTION
- Pregnant women, elderly persons, and persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes or high or low blood pressure should not enter the spa/hot tub without prior medical consultation and permission from their doctor.
- Do not use the spa/hot tub while under the influence of alcohol, tranquilizers, or other drugs that cause drowsiness or that raise or lower blood pressure.
- Do not use at water temperatures greater than one hundred four degrees Fahrenheit.
- Do not use alone.
- Unsupervised use by children is prohibited.
- Observe reasonable time limits (that is, ten to fifteen minutes), then leave the water and cool down before returning for another brief stay.
- Long exposure may result in nausea, dizziness, or fainting."
(a) Water slides. Only one user at a time is permitted: forming "chains" is prohibited.
(b) Recreation slides. Only one user shall be on the platform at any time;
Lifeguard schedule Pool Surface Area (sq ft)
Number of Bathers | 1-1999 | 2000-3999 | 4000-5999 |
1-50 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
51-150 | 1* | 2 | 2 |
151 or more | Exceeds the number of bathers allowed | 2 | 3 |
* The operator is responsible for providing safety equipment according to paragraph (E)(2)(b) of this rule.
As used in this rule, "bather" means an individual swimming, diving, or bathing in a public swimming pool.
(a) Where multiple slides exist side-by-side one lifeguard may supervise the landing area of these slides in accordance with the lifeguard table in paragraph (E)(4)(a) of this rule when the slides are in use.
(b) If the top of the slide is twenty-five feet or more above the deck level, an additional lifeguard shall be required in the landing area when the slide is in use.
(c) A dispatch procedure shall be used for slides that are in use and greater than ten feet in height to establish safe spacing between riders. The dispatcher shall remain in continual visual or verbal contact with the lifeguard in the landing area. Dispatchers shall be similarly attired and readily identifiable by bathers and lifeguards.
(d) The licensee may elect to test user swimming proficiency if the user of a water slide is less than the posted minimum user height.
Replaces: 3701-31-02, 3701-31-03, 3701-31- 03.1, 3701-31-04, 3701-31- 04.1, 3701-31-05, 3701-31-06, 3701-31-07, 3701-31-08
Ohio Admin. Code 3701-31-04
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 04/01/2016
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3749.02
Rule Amplifies: 3749.03, 3749.04, 3749.06, 3749.09, 3749.99
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/1977, 1/1/91, 1/1/92, 1/1/94, 1/1/99, 1/1/04