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37.115.1402    GENERAL POOL SIGN REQUIREMENT

(1) All pools, spas, and other water features that are not required to provide lifeguards under these rules and which do not provide lifeguards shall post a sign that states "NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" in clearly legible letters at least four inches high. No other wording may be on this sign.

(2) All pools, spas, and other water features shall post the following sign in letters at least two inches high: "THE MAIN DRAINS MUST BE CLEARLY VISIBLE AND SHARPLY DEFINED FROM ANY POINT ON THE SIDE OF THE POOL. ANYTHING ELSE REQUIRES THE MANAGEMENT TO CLOSE THE POOL".

(3) Pools and other water features must post signs with the following wording or substantially similar wording:

(a) "Take a cleansing shower before using the pool";

(b) "Please do not use the pool if you have had diarrhea or any other disease transmittable by water in the past two weeks";

(c) "Do not bring food, drink, gum, or tobacco into the pool or onto the deck area";

(d) "Nonswimmers and children under age 14 shall not use the pool without a responsible adult in attendance";

(e) "Swimmers who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper with waterproof pants with elastic opening for legs and waist";

(f) "Do not change diapers near the pool, or on the deck";

(g) "No running or rough play";

(h) "No glass or other breakable material allowed in the pool or deck area";

(i) "No animals in the pool or deck area except as required under the Americans With Disabilities Act";

(j) "Offensive or unsanitary behavior is prohibited"; and

(k) "Capacity of the pool is ________".

(4) Pools shall post a "NO DIVING" sign in any area where diving is prohibited.

(5) The facility shall fill in the capacity of the pool as approved in its license in the sign posted under (3)(k).

(6) The department may, as a licensing requirement, require additional notices to be posted if necessary to protect public health or safety based upon the layout of the particular facility.

History: 50-53-103, MCA; IMP, 50-53-101, 50-53-102, 50-53-103, 50-53-104, 50-53-106, 50-53-107, MCA; NEW, 2010 MAR p. 80, Eff. 1/15/10.

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