OAR 333-060-0091
Waterpark Slides

(1)

Water park slides installed after January 1, 1994 must comply with the requirements of the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission safety standards for Swimming Pool Slides as published in the Code of Federal Regulations Vol. 16, Part 1207, Pages 265-281 (16 CFR Part 1207).

(2)

Prior to entering the pool, the last ten feet (3m) of the slide must be horizontal.

(3)

The slide shall be designed so that it enters the pool at or below the water level.

(4)

The pool shall be constructed of concrete or other structurally rigid, impervious materials with a smooth, slip resistant finish:

(a)

There shall be a three and a half (3.5) foot (1m) minimum distance between the exterior slide wall and the adjacent vertical pool wall;

(b)

There shall be a minimum twenty (20) feet (6.1m) between the slide exit and the opposite side of the pool, excluding steps;

(c)

Centerlines for multiple slides shall be parallel, a minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4m) apart, and not intersect for twenty (20) feet (6.1m);

(d)

The water depth at the slide exit shall be a minimum of three (3) feet (1m). This depth shall be maintained for a minimum distance of ten (10) feet (3m).

(5)

If a public pool is for the exclusive use of a waterpark slide splash area, the pool’s recirculation system shall be designed to provide a 60 minute turnover rate.

(6)

During operation:

(a)

Lifeguards shall be on duty at the slide splash area;

(b)

The platform area shall have an attendant in place.

(7)

Entry shall be regulated at a minimum of ten (10) second intervals.

(8)

A sign shall be posted describing the proper way to use the slide. The sign shall include at least the following:

(a)

Slide feet first only!

(b)

Slide sitting up or lying on your back!

(c)

Slide one at a time only!

(d)

Always enter the pool feet first! Do not somersault, twist, or dive from the end of the slide.

Source: Rule 333-060-0091 — Waterpark Slides, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=333-060-0091.

333‑060‑0005
Purpose 333‑060‑0010
Adoption by Reference 333‑060‑0015
Definitions 333‑060‑0020
Compliance 333‑060‑0025
Approval to Construct 333‑060‑0030
Plans 333‑060‑0035
Licenses 333‑060‑0040
Conditional Licenses 333‑060‑0045
Maintenance and Modification 333‑060‑0050
Structural Stability 333‑060‑0055
Size 333‑060‑0060
Dimensions 333‑060‑0065
Finishes, Markings and Lifelines 333‑060‑0070
Illumination 333‑060‑0075
Ventilation 333‑060‑0080
Ladders, Recessed Steps and Stairways 333‑060‑0085
Diving 333‑060‑0090
Slides 333‑060‑0091
Waterpark Slides 333‑060‑0095
Elevated Lifeguard Chairs 333‑060‑0100
Life Saving Equipment 333‑060‑0105
Swimming Pool Enclosure 333‑060‑0110
Decks 333‑060‑0115
Overflow Systems 333‑060‑0120
Recirculation System 333‑060‑0125
Inlets 333‑060‑0128
Submerged Suction Outlets and Drains 333‑060‑0130
Piping 333‑060‑0135
Pumps 333‑060‑0140
Filters 333‑060‑0145
Pool Heaters 333‑060‑0150
Disinfectant and Chemical Feeders 333‑060‑0155
Meters and Gauges 333‑060‑0160
Equipment Room 333‑060‑0165
Ground Fault Interrupter 333‑060‑0170
Bathhouses and Sanitary Facilities 333‑060‑0175
Visitor and Spectator Areas 333‑060‑0180
Food Service 333‑060‑0185
Drinking Fountains 333‑060‑0190
Domestic Water Quality 333‑060‑0200
Pool Water Quality 333‑060‑0205
Operation and Maintenance 333‑060‑0206
Supervision — Limited-Use Pools 333‑060‑0207
Supervision — General-Use Pools 333‑060‑0208
Lifeguard Supervision & Training 333‑060‑0209
Pool Staff Training & Safety 333‑060‑0210
Pool Safety 333‑060‑0215
Signs 333‑060‑0220
Variance 333‑060‑0225
Instructional Use of Limited-Use Pools 333‑060‑0500
Wading Pools 333‑060‑0505
New Wading Pool Construction 333‑060‑0510
Existing Wading Pools 333‑060‑0515
Wading Pool Operation 333‑060‑0700
Enforcement 333‑060‑0705
Pool Closure Criteria
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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