D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25-C, § 303
Lifeguard Requirements - Swimming Pool, Restricted Use
Effective Jun 9, 201764 DCR 5359Authority: Section 4902 of the Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001 (“Act”) effective October 3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-28; D.C. Official Code § 7-731(a)(11) (2012 Repl. & 2016 Supp.)), and Mayor’s Order 2001-111, dated August 6, 2001. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 5359 (June 9, 2017).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
303.1 Except as provided in Sections 303.2 and 305, a lifeguard shall not be required for a swimming pool that is:
- (a) Open for use only to persons who hold membership or other paid association in the facility where the pool is located;
- (b) Open for use only to persons who are permanent or temporary residents or guests of residents at the facility where the pool is located;
- (c) Open for use to persons who are lodging for a fee at the facility where the pool is located; or
- (d) A spa pool or sauna.
303.2 The exemptions identified in Subsection 303.1 shall not apply if a swimming pool has:
- (a) A diving board;
- (b) A depth of at least five feet (5 ft.) (one and one-half meters (1.5 m)) for non-municipal pools;
- (c) An expected bather population of fifty percent (50%) or more children under the age of fifteen (15); or
- (d) New construction occurring from the date of adoption of these regulations for any aquatic facility deeper than five feet (5 ft.) (one and one-half meters (1.5 m)) at any point.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 5359 (June 9, 2017).