N.H. Code Admin. R. He-C 4003.24
Natural Waters, Beaches, Swimming Pools, and Water Activities
Effective May 23, 2025#12981, INTERIM, eff 1-24-20, EXPIRED: 7-22-20 New. #13073, eff 7-23-20; ss by #14256, eff 5-23-25, EXPIRES: 5-23-35Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services
(a) A beach that is part of the YRC property shall meet the following health criteria:
- (1) The shore shall be free of litter;
- (2) Domestic animals shall be prohibited from the beach and swimming area; and
- (3) Detergents, personal bathing, and vehicle washing shall be prohibited in the water.
(b) Beach structures shall meet the following criteria:
(1) Diving boards shall:
- a. Be firmly affixed to a dock or float; and
- b. Have a top surface that is slip-resistant; and
- (2) Docks, floats, and platforms shall be maintained in good repair so that they are free of splinters, cracks, sharp edges, or protruding hardware.
(c) Safety systems and procedures for use of the beach and swimming pools shall be as follows:
- (1) A first-aid kit shall be available onsite, equipped with such items as lifeguard staff deem necessary to address emergency situations that are likely to occur;
- (2) All water activities shall be permitted only under the supervision of an American Red Cross certified lifeguard or another individual certified in an equivalent national recognized course having standards no less stringent than the lifeguard course offered by the American Red Cross;
- (3) There shall be one certified lifeguard for every 25 campers participating in water activities;
- (4) There shall be at least one YRC staff member or certified lifeguard for each 10 campers participating in water activities;
- (5) There shall be a safety accounting system in place for supervising and checking campers participating in water activities;
- (6) A check of campers participating in water activities shall be made at least every 15 minutes and referenced against the safety accounting system during non-instructional time;
- (7) There shall be supervised entrances and exits and a lifeguard station providing an unobstructed view of the swimming area; and
- (8) The YRC shall have a lost-swimmer plan detailing procedures to follow in an emergency.
(d) Safety systems and procedures for boating activities shall be as follows:
- (1) There shall be at least one YRC staff member for every 10 campers participating in the boating activity;
- (2) YRC staff member shall be trained in First Aid and CPR;
- (3) YRC staff member shall be skilled in the safe operation of the craft for the specific activity; and
- (4) There shall be a safety accounting system in place for supervising and checking campers participating in boating activities no less than every 15 minutes.
Source. #12981, INTERIM, eff 1-24-20, EXPIRED: 7-22-20 New. #13073, eff 7-23-20; ss by #14256, eff 5-23-25, EXPIRES: 5-23-35