1. (1) For any pool with plans approved by a local health officer, as described in Subsection R392-302-5(3)(c), before January 1, 2026, a manager shall ensure lifeguard service is provided at a pool if a direct fee is charged or if public funds support the operation of the pool.

2. (2) For any pool with plans approved by a local health officer, as described in Subsection R392-302-5(3)(c), on or after January 1, 2026, a manager shall ensure that lifeguard service is provided if the pool:

   1. (a) charges a direct fee, or if public funds support the operation of the pool;
   2. (b) has an induced current or wave action that includes a dedicated water feature pump used to create the induced current or wave action;
   3. (c) has a design feature such as a tunnel, grotto, bulkhead, or other feature that creates a condition under normal use in which the line of sight of a bather is lost or obscured to an adult who is responsible for monitoring and supervising any child in the water;
   4. (d) has a moveable floating structure, such as inflatable or modular pool play equipment or a floating platform;
   5. (e) is being used for a group event, including competitive swimming, sports, or swimming lessons; or
   6. (f) has a slide with a dedicated water feature pump used for continuous water circulation on the slide surface.
3. (3) When a lifeguard is teaching swimming lessons in a pool, the manager may designate one or more water watchers instead of an additional lifeguard if the water watcher is stationed in the line of sight of each swimming lesson group.
4. (4) The manager shall ensure that if lifeguard service is not provided as required in Subsection (1) or (2), at least one sign is clearly posted indicating that lifeguard service is not provided.
5. (5) For a pool providing a temporary structure or temporary event, as described in Subsections (2)(d) and (2)(e), the manager shall ensure that lifeguard service is provided during the temporary period of use.

6. (6) Each lifeguard shall obtain training and certification in:

   1. (a) lifeguarding by the American Red Cross or an equivalent program accepted by the department, as described in Subsection (11);
   2. (b) CPR, automated external defibrillator use, and other resuscitation skills consistent with the 2020 edition of the American Heart Association Guidelines, incorporated by reference in this rule; and
   3. (c) first aid consistent with the American Heart Association Guidelines.
7. (7) A lifeguard on duty shall only perform responsibilities related to the supervision, health, and safety of a bather.
8. (8) Where lifeguard service is required, the manager shall ensure that the number of lifeguards is sufficient to allow for continuous supervision of each bather and surveillance over each pool floor area in use.

9. (9) The manager shall ensure that a lifeguard:

   1. (a) operates in a manner to provide an alternation of tasks such that no lifeguard conducts bather surveillance activities for more than 60 continuous minutes; and
   2. (b) maintains coverage of the zone of bather surveillance during a lifeguard rotation.

10. (10) An alternation of tasks, as described in Subsection (9)(a), may include:

    1. (a) a change of bather surveillance zone where the lifeguard must walk or be transported to another bather surveillance zone; or

    2. (b) a period of at least 10 minutes of non-bather surveillance activity, including:

       1. (i) taking a break;
       2. (ii) conducting maintenance; or
       3. (iii) conducting slide or ride dispatch.

11. (11) Each lifeguard training program provider shall apply to the department for acceptance before providing training or certification to a lifeguard by submitting:

    1. (a) a completed application;
    2. (b) a written summary describing how the training program meets each training objective listed in the application;

    3. (c)(i) a copy of the course curriculum, including any slide, handout, talking point, script, video, brochure, or any additional information used during the course; or

       1. (ii) full access to the online course; and
    4. (d) a copy of the exam questions, if applicable.

KEY: pools, spas, swimming, water

Date of Last Change: May 26, 2026

Notice of Continuation: October 21, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202; 26B-7-113; 26B-7-124; 26B-7-402