Rescue equipment shall meet all of the following:

1. (1) Required equipment.

   1. (a) Good repair and accessible.

      1. 1. All rescue equipment shall be maintained in good repair. _P
      2. 2. Rescue equipment shall be mounted or positioned in a conspicuous place and shall be readily accessible. _Pf

   2. (b) Shepherd’s crook, ring buoy, and rescue tube.

      1. 1.

         1. a. For each basin of water over 10 feet in length and over 2 feet deep, an intact shepherd’s crook-type pole shall be provided. _P
         2. b. For non-guarded pools, the shepherd’s crook shall be long enough to effect a rescue in the deepest part of the pool. _P
         3. c. If the shepherd’s crook is not one continuous pole, the pieces shall be securely connected with durable nuts and bolts or similar hardware. _P

      2. 2. For each lifeguard chair, or for a pool 30 feet or more in width that does not have lifeguard chairs, at least one of the following shall be provided:

         1. a. A ring buoy having a minimum outside diameter of 20 inches. Each ring buoy shall be attached to a 1/4 inch rope having a length not less than 1-1/2 times the maximum width of the pool or 50 feet, whichever is less. _P
         2. b. A rescue tube. _P

   3. (c) Safety rope.

      1. 1. If applicable, a safety rope shall be provided pursuant to s. SPS 390.18 (1). _Pf
      2. 2. The safety rope shall remain in place except during a lifeguarded activity or adult-only lap swim. _Pf
      3. 3. The safety rope and floats shall be maintained in good repair and working order. _Pf
   4. (d) Spine board. A spine board with straps and head immobilizer in good condition shall be available at a pool where a lifeguard is required pursuant to s. ATCP 76.23. _P

2. (2) Telephone.

   1. (a) Connection to emergency services. A telephone capable of connecting with 911 or emergency dispatch services is accessible at all times during pool operation. _P

   2. (b) Other technologies. Telecommunication technology, other than a landline telephone, may be used if, in the pool area, the telecommunication device is equipped with all of the following:

      1. 1. A permanent continuous power supply with battery backup.
      2. 2. A reliable service connection. _P
   3. (c) Location. The location of the telephone shall be within 25 feet of the pool area. _P
   4. (d) Emergency numbers and address. A current list of emergency telephone numbers and the facility’s location shall be attached to or posted near the telephone. _Pf

History

History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.