§ 165.17 Lifesaving and Safety Equipment.
RCNY § 165.17
Either one commercially prepared 24-unit first aid kit or a minimum supply of band aids, bandage compresses and self-adhering gauze bandages must be provided at the spray ground unless otherwise specified in the safety plan. For facilities with pools, the following minimum equipment shall be kept in good repair and readily accessible near the pool deck at all times when the pool facility is open for use: (a) Lifesaving and safety equipment.
(1)At all pools requiring a Level II lifeguard, the following lifesaving and safety equipment shall be provided: (A) One rescue tube with an attached line for each lifeguard on duty. (B) One reaching pole at least 15 feet long. (C) A full size commercially available spine board (or a spine board 6 feet long and a minimum 16 inches wide) provided with straps and head immobilizer to aid in immobilization of a victim, and handholds. (D) First aid kit. One commercially prepared 24-unit first aid kit or, a minimum supply of band aids, bandage compresses and self-adhering gauze bandages. (E) Resuscitation equipment shall be available as specified in the Rules of the Department, 24 RCNY Chapter 18. (F) Two blankets.
(2)At pools requiring a Level III supervisor, the following lifesaving and safety equipment shall be provided: (A) First aid kit. One commercially prepared 24-unit first aid kit or, a minimum supply of band aids, bandage compresses and self-adhering gauze bandages. (B) Resuscitation equipment shall be available as specified in the Rules of the Department, 24 RCNY Chapter 18. (C) Two blankets.
(b)Lifeguard station. Elevated lifeguard chairs shall be provided at all pools having a surface area greater than 2,000 square feet. One elevated lifeguard chair is required for each 3,400 square feet of pool surface area or fraction thereof. The chairs shall be located so as to provide a clear, unobstructed view of the pool bottom in the pool area under surveillance.
(c)Emergency telephone and emergency contact list. A telephone shall be immediately accessible within 300 feet unimpeded distance of the pool water (an unlocked door or gate shall not be considered an impediment) for emergency communications in the bathing establishment. The telephone numbers of local police, emergency medical services, nearest hospital, fire department, and poison control center shall be posted in a conspicuous place near the telephone. The name, address and telephone number of the establishment shall be listed by the telephone.
