Or. Admin. Code § 333-060-0206

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 333-060-0206 - Supervision - Limited-Use Pools

(1) RESPONSIBLE SUPERVISOR. A responsible supervisor or certified operator must be accessible any time the pool is open to bathers. This person or persons, are delegated and accountable for the supervision of the pool, but may not need to be in the pool area at all times. The owner, operator, or certified operator delegates the responsibilities.

(2) A responsible individual appointed by the owner or responsible supervisor must maintain surveillance over the pool during all hours of operation. Such

surveillance shall be no less frequent than the frequency of manual pool water testing required in OAR 333-060-0200(3) (Pool Water Quality).

(3) LIFEGUARDS. Lifeguards are not required at most limited-use pools. If they are provided they must meet requirements of OAR 333-060-0208. Lifeguards must be provided at:

(a) Pools with waterslide flumes more than six feet in height.

(b) Pools with drop slides more than six feet in height or that drop into the water from a height of more than six inches above the water.

(c) Pools that have water features, water play equipment, or have a design that is determined by the Division to need supervision during use. Such pools might include, but are not limited to, pools with slides or waterslides, pools with equipment such as rope swings, lily pad walks, zip lines, and other interactive equipment, and pools with features such as current rivers, vortexes, and other uses of rapidly moving water.

(d) Pools that are required to provide lifeguards must meet the staffing requirements of OAR 333-060-0207(2).

Or. Admin. Code § 333-060-0206

PH 10-2007, f. & cert. ef. 7-13-07

Stat. Auth.: ORS 448.011

Stats. Implemented: ORS 448.005-448.100, 448.990