Observed Pool Risks signage lacking several required risks. Advise PIC to update/add Pool Risks to include all Pool Risks listed in the code, as explained below:
(12) Warning Signs for Swimming Pools. Signs shall be provided as follows:
(a) The words "No Diving" and the universal international symbol for “NO DIVING” shall be permanently visible at the edge of the deck for water five feet in depth or less, placed only on the deck beside the depth markers, and shall conform to that outlined for depth markers in subsections (3)(a) thru (h) above.
(b) Where no lifeguard is on duty, a sign or signs shall be placed in clear view at or near the entrance to the pool and shall state in clearly legible letters at least four inches high
“WARNING - NO LIFE GUARD ON DUTY and RISK OF DROWNING – SUPERVISE CHILDREN CLOSELY”.
(c) The same sign in subsection (b) above or an additional sign will state under the heading “Pool Risks” the following items in clearly legible letters at least one inch high:
- Shower before entering the water.
- Children shall not use pool without an adult in attendance.
- Adults should not swim alone.
- All children three years old and younger and any child not potty-trained must wear snug fitting plastic pants or a water-resistant swim diaper.
- Do not swim if the suction outlets are missing, broken, or not clearly visible from the deck.
- No glass articles allowed in or around pool.
- Do not swallow the pool water.
- Do not dive unless diving area is clear of other bathers.
- Do not swim if you had diarrhea within the past two weeks.
- No animals are allowed in the pool or pool enclosure, except service animals are allowed on the deck.