A pool operator shall ensure all of the following during dog swim events:

1. (1) Operation.

   1. (a) Water level. Before the dog swim event, the water level shall be adjusted so that the pool water in the basin does not enter the recirculation system. _P
   2. (b) Disinfectant residual. Initial disinfectant residual must be 4 ppm free chlorine or 8 ppm if cyanuric acid present. _P
   3. (c) Registration. Registration of the dog and caretaker are required. _Pf
   4. (d) Rabies vaccination. All dogs shall be 6 months of age or older and the owner shall provide proof of a current rabies vaccination. _P
   5. (e) Prohibited. Splash pads, spray features, play structures, whirlpools, diving boards, and slides are prohibited from operation. _Pf
   6. (f) Relief area. Grass or an alternate area shall be provided and accessible to patrons with their dogs with adequate space and trash receptacles. _Pf
   7. (g) Waste water. Pool water shall be drained by bypassing the filtration system. _P

   8. (h) Post-event cleaning.

      1. 1. Pool shall be scrubbed and cleaned after draining. _P
      2. 2. The pool shall be superchlorinated before startup occurs during the following season. _P
   9. (i) Restrooms and showers available. Locker rooms may be closed, but restrooms with handwashing facilities and showers must be conveniently located. _Pf
   10. (j) Responsible supervisor. The responsible supervisor or designee shall be present at the pool before, during, and after the dog swim event. _P
   11. (k) Duration. Event shall be limited to 3 hours total from time when the first dog enters the water. _Pf

2. (2) Rules. The following rules must be conveyed to patrons:

   1. (a) Only dogs are allowed in the pool, except in the event of an emergency.
   2. (b) A dog must be capable of swimming, unassisted by a human, in the depth and type of pool used for the dog swim.
   3. (c) A dog must be willing and comfortable participating in the swim.
   4. (d) A dog exhibiting aggression must be removed immediately.
   5. (e) A dog with an open cut or sore may not enter the water.
   6. (f) A dog with loose stools may not enter the water.
   7. (g) A patron bringing a dog must supervise the dog at all times.
   8. (h) The patron must clean up any feces immediately and dispose of waste properly.
3. (3) Number of dogs per patron. A maximum of one dog per person may participate in a dog swim event.

History

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