§ 167.27 Public Notification.
RCNY § 167.27
Bathing beach operators shall notify bathers of potential contamination, confirmed contamination, or public health hazards, as classified in 24 RCNY Health Code § 167.17(b) and (c), by posting signs as prescribed by the Department in a conspicuous and visible place. Signs shall be posted by the bathing beach facility in areas visible to bathers including, but not limited to, beach entrances, bulletin boards, or in the general vicinity of the common bathing areas.
(a)Class B: Under Advisory – Not Recommended For Swimming and Bathing.
(1)Preemptive Standards – New York City Wet Weather Advisory. The bathing beaches covered under the Wet Weather Advisories, as defined under 24 RCNY Health Code § 167.03(n), shall post a "permanent" advisory at their beach operation, in an area visible and accessible to the public, during the entire bathing season, notifying the public of possible water quality standard exceedances and the potential of contracting bathing related illnesses. The operator is responsible for monitoring the rainfall intensities in the area. When the rainfall intensity exceeds the thresholds of the Preemptive Standards – New York City Wet Weather Advisories, as issued by the Department, the operator shall post additional signs approved by the Department indicating that the Wet Weather Advisory is in effect until the required time period has elapsed.
(2)Preemptive Swimming and Bathing Advisory. The operator is responsible for posting signs indicating a Preemptive Swimming and Bathing Advisory when instructed by the Department. The sign must be posted and maintained until further notice from the Department.
(b)Class C: Closed – Temporarily Restricted for Swimming and Bathing.
