105 C.M.R. 435.24
For each 2000 square feet of water surface area or fraction thereof, the operator shallprovide, in readily accessible locations, at least one Ring Buoy, U.S. Coast Guard approved, with a ¼ inch polyethelene rope attached, no less in length than 1½ times the width of the pool. At those swimming pools that are staffed by lifeguards, there shall also be one Rescue Tube located at each lifeguard station. A backboard with straps shall also be readily available at each swimming pool which is attended by a lifeguard. In addition, all outdoor, inground swimming pools shall be equipped with a rescue hook.