Section 170-297-5150. Water safety and activity.  


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  • (1) When the children in care are involved in swimming or other water activities, the program staff must maintain the following water safety precautions:
    (a) A minimum staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 must be maintained;
    (b) A certified lifeguard, with a nationally recognized certification, must be present at all times. Lifeguards are not counted in the staff-to-child ratio;
    (2) Swimming pools and natural bodies of water must be inaccessible to the children when not in use; and
    (3) Program staff must not allow the children use of or access to a hot tub, spa tank, or whirlpool.
    [Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-23-057, § 170-297-5150, filed 11/19/12, effective 12/20/12.]
Chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-23-057, § 170-297-5150, filed 11/19/12, effective 12/20/12.