OAR 333-060-0210
Pool Safety
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GENERAL. Any object or material not specifically approved under OAR chapter 333, division 060, which might cause hazardous conditions or interfere with the efficient operation of pool is not permitted in the pool area.(2)
TELEPHONE. The operator must provide a telephone that is accessible during all hours the pool is open for operation. The phone must be capable of reaching emergency assistance without the use of cards or coins. The operator must conspicuously post, within the pool area, the address of the pool facility.(3)
LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT. The operator and staff must keep the lifesaving equipment in good repair and in ready condition. Mount the lifesaving equipment in a conspicuous place where it is readily accessible and used only for its intended purpose.(a)
Life Hook. The operator must provide a life hook in the pool area. Spa pools and wading pools do not need life hooks. The life hook has a crook design and is securely attached to a non-telescoping pole between eight and 16 feet long. Size the pole so that the life hook is usable in the intended pool, while being as long as possible.(b)
Life Buoy. If the pool is over 25 feet (7.6 m) wide a US Coast Guard approved ring buoy or rescue bouy must be provided by the operator. Attach a 1⁄4 in. (15 mm) rope, 30 feet (9 m) long, with a float or knot tied in the end to step on when tossing the device. Pools providing lifeguards during all hours of operation do not need to supply a life buoy.(c)
Rescue Tube. The operator must provide each lifeguard on guard duty a rescue tube. The tube is a closed-cell foam tube with an attached towline and shoulder strap. The lifeguard certifying agency will have more complete specifications for the tubes and their use. The tubes must be worn and used properly by the guards.(d)
First Aid Supplies. All general-use public pools must have a first aid kit, supplied with at least the items in Appendix A. The kit must be stored in an area close to the pool, where it is accessible for use. The operator must keep the kit supplied and not allow it to deteriorate. [Appendix not included. See ED. NOTE.](e)
Bloodborne Pathogen Cleanup Kit. A bodily fluid cleanup and disinfection kit must be maintained and completely supplied at each general-use public pool facility. The minimum contents of the kit include:(A)
A storage and collection bucket with cover;(B)
Plastic gloves:(C)
A face mask;(D)
Disposable towels, disposable sponges or other absorbent material;(E)
Chlorine disinfectant in a watertight package; and(F)
A properly identified biohazard disposal bag.(f)
Water Rescue Spineboards or Backboards. The operator of every pool providing lifeguards must also provide a long spineboard or backboard. The board must be appropriate for water rescue and meet the lifeguard training agency’s specifications or equivalent. If a pool has obtained a letter from the local emergency medical services provider stating that the emergency response team would prefer the pool not have a spineboard for stabilization purposes, a spineboard need not be provided.(g)
Automatic External Defibrillators (AED). All general-use pools, and pools at health clubs serving 100 patrons or more a day, must provide an AED on-site and accessible for use.(A)
General-use pools have until January 1, 2009 to comply with section (3)(b) of this rule. Health Clubs serving 100 patrons or more were required by the legislature to provide AEDs by July 1, 2006.(B)
The AED must be maintained, inspected and serviced, including the battery and electrodes according to the guidelines set forth by the manufacturer.(C)
There must be a sufficient number of employees, including all lifeguards, trained in the use of the AED so that there is one on-site whenever the pool is open.(D)
The AED must be stored in a location from which the AED is accessible and can be quickly retrieved.(E)
Signage must be provided that indicates the location of the AED.(F)
A policy must be developed for the use of the AED, including the need to contact 911 as soon as possible after identifying the incident. This policy should be made available to pool staff and must be posted with the AED.(4)
EMERGENCY PLANS. Every general-use public pool must develop emergency plans including but not limited to:(a)
Injuries, swimmers in trouble, drownings;(b)
Equipment breakdowns;(c)
Chemical release;(d)
Severe Weather;(e)
Fire; and(f)
Threats to personnel, patrons, or the facility.(5)
LIFELINES. The lifeline separating the shallow and deep areas must be kept in good repair.(a)
Keep the lifeline in place at all times, except during an event or activity when the lifeline becomes an obstruction.(b)
Separation Areas. Keep lifelines separating slide and waterslide plunge areas from the rest of the pool in place at all times the slide or waterslide is in use.(6)
STARTING BLOCKS AND COMPETITIVE USE. Starting blocks may be used for diving only during supervised competition swimming, training, or instruction. When not in use remove or make the blocks inaccessible. Starting blocks for new or renovated pools must be installed in areas with at least five feet (1525 mm) of water depth. Existing blocks may be used according to the following conditions:(a)
Water less than three feet six inches (1070 mm): Swimmers start in the water.(b)
Water three feet six inches (1070 mm) but less than four feet (1220 mm) deep: Swimmers start from the deck or in the water, diving blocks are not allowed; For diving entries from the deck, the deck may be no more than six inches (150 mm) above the water surface.(c)
Water four feet (1220 mm) but less than five feet (1525 mm) deep: Diving entries may be from elevations up to 18 inches (450 mm) above the water surface;(d)
Water five feet or greater in depth: Diving entries may be made from up to 30 inches (750 mm) above the water surface.(7)
SECURITY. The operator must check and maintain all gates, doors, and windows into the pool area to assure proper operation in compliance with OAR 333-060-0105 (Swimming Pool Enclosure). Lock and secure the pool area when it is not open for use. Patrons may not have access to the pool when it is not open for use.(a)
Fire Exiting. Fire exiting from other parts of a facility through the pool is not allowed. Fire exiting may be provided through the pool area only for the pool dressing/toilet/shower facilities, pool program areas and pool equipment and storage areas as necessary.(A)
The pool operator must equip designated fire exit doors and gates with panic hardware in compliance with the Oregon Uniform Fire Code (2007). Design and install panic hardware to protect against access to the hardware from outside the pool area.(B)
Existing non-compliant pools must notify and consult with the Division or agent about non-compliant fire-exit pathways through the pool area. Each situation will be reviewed by the Division or agent, in consultation with the local fire protection agency.(b)
Maintenance Access. Keep doors or gates used for maintenance access to the pool area, or to mechanical, chemical feed and storage areas locked except when access is needed by authorized personnel.(c)
For pools with lifeguards on duty, access directly to the pool through controlled and supervised access points may be allowed, provided that the pool entry can be secured and locked when lifeguards are not on duty.(8)
INCIDENT REPORTING. If there is a fatality or an injury, requiring medical follow-up either by a personal doctor or an emergency room, it must be reported by the pool operator to the Division within 72 hours of the incident. The operator should use the form provided by the Division.
Source:
Rule 333-060-0210 — Pool Safety, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=333-060-0210.