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37.111.1153    SAFETY

(1) A conduct safety sign or signs must be conspicuously posted at every pool and spa regulated by this subchapter and include the following words or words of substantially the same meaning:

(a) "Offensive or unsanitary behavior is prohibited."

(b) "Boisterous or rough play or running is not permitted in the swimming pool or spa, the walk area, in dressing rooms, in shower rooms, or in toilet rooms."

(c) "Bottles, crockery, glassware, or other hazardous objects are not permitted in the swimming area."

(d) "Smoking is not permitted in the swimming or bathing area."

(e) "Alcohol, food or gum is not allowed in or near the pool."

(2) A medical safety sign or signs must be conspicuously posted at every spa regulated by this subchapter and include the following words or words of substantially the same meaning:

(a) "No person under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or drug may use the pool."

(b) "Warning - people using prescription medications and/or having the following medical conditions should consult with their physician before entering the spa: pregnancy, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or other serious medical condition."

(c) "Heat stroke warning - adults limited to 15 minutes in spa and no children under age 5 years allowed."

(3) Every privately owned public swimming pool or spa regulated by this subchapter that chooses not to have a lifeguard must conspicuously post at every pool or spa location a warning sign that states "NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" or words of equivalent meaning, with clearly legible letters at least 4 inches high. In addition, the sign must state "NONSWIMMERS AND CHILDREN UNDER AGE 14 SHOULD NOT USE THE POOL WITHOUT A RESPONSIBLE ADULT IN ATTENDANCE".

(4) An individual certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be on the premises at all times. Copies of all CPR certification must be kept on the pool premises and be available for review and verification during pool inspections.

(5) The operator or owner of a public swimming pool or spa shall not allow the pool to be used:

(a) when the personnel and equipment requirements set forth in ARM 37.111.1154 are not met; or

(b) when ordered closed by the regulatory authority.

(6) If an unlicensed swimming pool or spa is adjacent to or on the premises of an establishment subject to Title 50, chapters 51 or 52, MCA, the establishment must post public notification adjacent to the pool or spa that it is a nonlicensed swimming pool or spa, that is not available for use by the public, and must ensure that the public does not use the pool or spa.

History: Sec. 50-53-103, MCA; IMP, Sec. 50-53-107 and 50-53-115, MCA; NEW, 1985 MAR p. 782, Eff. 6/28/85; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 1505, Eff. 6/7/96; AMD, 2000 MAR p. 3232, Eff. 11/23/00; TRANS, from DHES, 2001 MAR p. 2425.

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