OAR 333-060-0095
Elevated Lifeguard Chairs
(1)
Elevated lifeguard chairs or elevated lifeguard platforms shall be provided at all general-use swimming pools.(2)
There shall be one lifeguard chair or elevated lifeguard platform for each 120 (36.6m) feet of pool perimeter and with the exception of section (3) of this rule may be spaced at the discretion of the pool operator.(3)
Where more than one lifeguard chair or elevated lifeguard platform is required, there shall be one chair or platform located on each side of the pool.(4)
Portable lifeguard chairs or elevated lifeguard platforms shall be acceptable providing they are structurally sound and tilt proof.(5)
Lifeguard chairs shall be at least 6’ (1.8m) in height from the deck surface to the chair seat or elevated lifeguard platforms shall be at least 34" (85cm) in height from the deck surface to the platform surface.(6)
Where pool decks are at least 6’ (1.8m) in width, all general-use pools build prior to March 1, 1979, shall comply with section (2) of this rule. All pools shall comply with section (5) of this rule, at such time as new elevated chairs or platforms are installed and/or existing elevated chairs or platforms need replacement, providing existing chairs are a minimum of 4’ (1.2m) in height.
Source:
Rule 333-060-0095 — Elevated Lifeguard Chairs, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=333-060-0095
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