Section 170-296A-5175. Wading pools—Defined—Supervision.

(1) A wading pool:

(a) Is an enclosed pool with water depth of two feet or less measured without children in the pool; and

(b) Can be emptied and moved.

(2) When a wading pool on the premises is intended for use by the children, the licensee must:

(a) Directly supervise or have a primary staff person directly supervise the children;

(b) Obtain written permission from each child's parent or guardian to allow the child to use a wading pool;

(c) Maintain staff-to-child ratios when children are in a wading pool;

(d) Keep infants or toddlers in the wading pool within reach of the licensee or staff;

(e) Use a door alarm or bell to warn staff that children are entering the outdoor area when pool water could be accessed, or keep the wading pool empty when not in use;

(f) Empty the pool daily; and

(g) Clean and disinfect the pool as provided in WAC 170-296A-0010 daily or immediately if the pool is soiled with urine, feces, vomit, or blood.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-21-050, § 170-296A-5175, filed 10/12/12, effective 11/12/12; WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-5175, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-21-050, § 170-296A-5175, filed 10/12/12, effective 11/12/12; WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-5175, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.

Rules

170-296A-0010,