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Chapter I State Sanitary Code
Subpart 6-2
Bathing Beaches (Statutory Authority: Public Health Law, § 225)
Includes Amendments Effective July 6, 2011
New York State DepartmeNt of HealtH
Bureau of Community environmental Health and food protection
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
6-2.1 Purpose6-2.2 Definitions6-2.3 Application6-2.4 Enforcement6-2.5 Permitforoperation6-2.6 Varianceandwaivers6-2.7 Injuryandillnessincidentreporting
SITE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
6-2.8 Approvalofplans6-2.9 Constructioncompliancecertificate6-2.10 Approvedbathingwaters6-2.11 Watersupply6-2.12 Garbage;refuse6-2.13 Bathhouseandtoiletfacilities
OPERATION AND SUPERVISION
6-2.14 Operatorresponsibility6-2.15 Waterqualitymonitoring6-2.16 Controlofbeachandwateruse6-2.17 Supervision--personnelandequipment6-2.18 Operatorandoperatingrecords6-2.19 Bathingbeachdesignstandards6-2.20 Aquaticsupervisoryskillrequirements
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 6-2.1 Purpose. ThepurposeofthisSubpartistoassureasanitary,healthfulandsafeenvironmentforthepublicwhenusingbathingbeaches.
6-2.2 Definitions.
(a) Bathingbeachshallmeanabathingplace,togetherwithanybuildingsandappurtenances,andthewaterandlandareasusedinconnectiontherewith,atapond,lake,streamorotherbodyoffreshorsaltwaterwhichisusedforbathingorswimmingwiththeexpressorimpliedpermissionorconsentoftheownerorlesseeofthepremisesorwhichisoperatedforafeeoranyotherconsiderationorwhichisopenlyadvertisedasaplaceforbathingorswimming.
(b) Sanitarysurveyshallmeanasurveyandanevaluationofthecontributorywater-shedandbathingareaforexistingandpotentialsourcesofpollutionandsafetyhazards,includingbutnotlimitedtosoilconditions,underwatertopography,watermovement,submergedandotherhazardousobjects,waterdepthindivingarea;seasonaloranticipatedwaterlevelvariations,andwaterquality.
(c) Permit-issuingofficialshallmeantheStateCommissionerofHealth,thehealthcommissionerorhealthofficerofacityof50,000populationorover,thehealthcommissionerorhealthofficerofacountyorpart-countyhealthdistrict,theStateregionalhealthdirectorordistrictdirectorhavingjurisdiction,oranycountypublichealthdirectorhavingallthepowersanddutiesprescribedinsection352ofthePublicHealthLaw.Thepermit-issuingofficialmaydesignateadditionalpersonstoactinhisbehalftoissuepermitsrequiredbythisSubpart.
(d) Bathingshallmeantobecomepartiallyortotallyimmersedinwaterandshallincludeswimming,wadinganddiving,butshallexcludefishing,scubadivingandsurfboarding.
(e) Adequateshallmeansufficienttoaccomplishthepurposeforwhichsomethingisintended,andtosuchadegreethatnounreasonablerisktohealthorsafetyispresented.Aniteminstalled,maintained,designedandassembled,anactivityconductedoractperformed,inaccordancewithgenerallyacceptedstandards,principlesorpracticesapplicabletoaparticulartrade,business,occupationorprofession,isadequatewithinthemeaningofthisSubpart.
(f) UniformCodeshallmeantheNewYorkStateUniformFirePreventionandBuildingCode,9NYCRRSubtitleS,ChapterI.
(g) Aquaticsupervisorystaffshallmean,effectiveMay15,1993,anindividualpossessingthequalifications,asfoundinsection6-2.20,forSupervisionLevelsI,II,IIIorIV.
(h) EffectiveMay15,1993,supervisinglifeguardshallmeananindividual,atleast18yearsofage,whopossessesasminimumqualifications,SupervisionLevelIIb,andhasatleasttwoseasonsofadequatelifeguardingexperience.
(i) PublicAccessDefibrillation(PAD)programshallmeanaprogramthatcomplieswithsection3000-bofthePublicHealthLaw,includingtheavailabilityofanautomatedexternaldefibrillator,theidentificationofanemergencyhealthcare
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provider,thedevelopmentofacollaborativeagreementandsuccessfulstaffcompletionoftrainingintheoperationofanautomatedexternaldefibrillator.
6-2.3 Application.
(a) TherequirementsofthisSubpartshallapplytoallbathingbeaches,except:
(1) thoseownedand/ormaintainedbyanindividualfortheuseoffamilyandfriends;and
(2) those,excludingoceanbeachesinNassauCounty,SuffolkCounty,andNewYorkCity,thatareownedandoperatedbyacondominium(i.e.,propertysubjecttotheArticle9-BoftheRealPropertyLaw,alsoknownastheCondominiumAct),apropertycommonlyknownasacooperative,inwhichthepropertyisownedorleasedbyacorporation,thestockholdersofwhichareentitled,solelybyreasonoftheirownershipofstockinthecorporation,andoccupyapartmentsfordwellingpurposes,providedan“offeringstatement”or“prospectus”hasbeenfiledwiththeDepartmentofLaw,oranincorporatedorunincorporatedpropertyassociation,allofwhosemembersownresidentialpropertyinafixedordefinedgeographicalareawithdeededrightstouse,withsimilarlysituatedowners,adefinedbathingbeach,providedsuchbathingbeachisusedexclusivelybymembersofthecondominium,cooperativeapartmentprojectorcorporationorassociationandtheirfamilyandfriends.
(b) Section6-2.5ofthisSubpartshallnotapplytobathingbeachesmaintainedandoperatedaspartofatemporaryresidenceorchildren’scamppropertysubjecttotheregulationsofSubpart7-1or7-2ofthisTitle.
6-2.4 Enforcement.
(a) Permitsandplacarding.
(1) OperationofabathingbeachwithoutapermitisaviolationofthisSubpart.Thepermit-issuingofficialmayorderanybathingbeachoperatingwithoutapermittocloseandremaincloseduntilthefacilityhasobtainedanddisplaysavalidpermit.
(2) Theenforcementproceduresdelineatedinsections12,12-a,12-b,16,308,309,1303-1305and1308ofthePublicHealthLawmaybeused,asappropriate.Whereapublichealthhazardisfound,thebathingbeachshallbeplacardedtoprohibituseuntilthehazardiscorrectedinordertoprotectthepublichealthorsafetyofbathers.Whenaplacardisused,itshallbeconspicuouslypostedatallentrancesleadingtothebathingbeach.Theplacardshallstatetheauthorityforitsplacementandindicatethatconcealment,mutilation,alterationorremovalofitbyanypersonwithoutpermissionofthepermit-issuingofficialshallconstituteaviolationofthisChapterandthePublicHealthLaw.
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(3) Within15daysofplacardingofafacility,theoperatorofsuchfacilityshallbeprovidedwithanopportunitytobeheardandpresentproofthatcontinuedoperationofthefacilitydoesnotconstituteadangertothepublichealth.Thehearingshallbeconductedbythepermit-issuingofficialorhisdesignatedhearingofficer.
(4) Thepermit-issuingofficialorhisdesignatedrepresentativeshallinspectthepremises,withintwoworkingdaysofnotificationthatthehazardhasbeeneliminated,toremovetheplacardsafterverifyingthecorrection.
(b) Publichealthhazards.Anyofthefollowingviolationsarepublichealthhazardswhichrequirethepermit-issuingofficialordesignatedrepresentativetoorderimmediatecorrectionortoimmediatelyinstituteactionasprovidedinthelawandinthisSubpart:
(1) failuretoprovideadequatesupervisionofthebeachasprescribedinsection6-2.17ofthisSubpart;
(2) overheadelectricalwireswithin20feethorizontallyofthebathingbeach;
(3) failuretoprovidealllifesavingequipmentatbeach;
(4) useofunapprovedorcontaminatedwatersupplysourcesforpotablewateruse;
(5) failuretomeetwaterqualitystandardscontainedinsection6-2.15ofthisSubpart;
(6) theexistenceofsewageandwaste-waterdischargesinthebathingarea;
(7) failuretoproperlydelineateswimmingareaboundaries;
(8) failuretoprovidesignsindicatingswimmingisprohibitedwhenthebathingbeachisclosedorunsupervised;and
(9) anyotherconditiondeterminedtobeapublichealthhazardbythepermit-issuingofficial.
(c) Otherviolations.ViolationsofothersectionsofthisSubpartorofotherPartsofthisChapterarealsosubjecttoapenalty.
6-2.5 Permit for operation.
(a) Nomunicipality,person,groupofpersons,firm,corporation,association,organizationorinstitutionshalloperateormaintainorpermittheuseofanybathingbeachwithoutapermitfromthepermit-issuingofficialissuedsubjecttotheprovisionsofthisChapterandsuchadditionalsanitaryorsafetysafeguardsasmayberequiredbythepermit-issuingofficial.Thepermitshallbepostedconspicuouslyatthefacility.
(b) Applicationforapermitshallbemadetothepermit-issuingofficialatleast30daysbeforetheexpirationofapriorpermitoratleast30daysbeforetheopeningofanybathingbeach.
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6-2.6 Variance and waivers.
(a) Variance.Thepermit-issuingofficialmay,onwrittenapplicationandafterreview,grantavariancefromaspecificprovisionofthisSubpartsubjecttoappropriateconditionswhichshallincludeatimescheduleforcompliancewheresuchvarianceisinharmonywiththegeneralpurposesandintentofthisSubpart,andwheretherearepracticaldifficultiesorunnecessaryhardshipincomplyingwithsuchprovision.
(b) Waiver.Thepermit-issuingofficialmaywaive,inwriting,anyoftherequirementsofthisSubpart,andincludethewaiverasaconditionofthepermittooperate,whenitreasonablyappearsthatthepublichealthwillnotbeendangeredbygrantingofsuchwaiverandadequatealternativeprovisionshavebeenmadetoprotectthesafetyofthebathersandthepublichealth.Acopyofthewaiveranddescriptionofthealternativeprovisionsshallbesubmittedbythepermit-issuingofficialtotheStateCommissionerofHealthatthetimeofissuance.Suchwaivershallremainineffectforaperiodoftime,concurrentwiththeoperatingpermit,unlesssoonerrevokedforcausebythepermit-issuingofficial.
6-2.7 Injury and illness incident reporting. Afullreportofanyinjuryorillnessincidentoccurringatabathingbeachshallbereportedbytheowner/operatortothepermit-issuingofficialwithin24hoursandrecordedinalogbook.Thisshallincludeallincidentsoccurringatabathingfacilitywhich:(a)resultindeath;(b)requireresuscitation;(c)requirereferraltoahospitalorotherfacilityformedicalattention;or(d)isabatherillnessassociatedwithbathingwaterquality.
SITE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
6-2.8 Approval of plans.
(a) Nomunicipality,person,groupofpersons,firm,corporation,association,organizationorinstitutionshallestablishorconstructorphysicallymodifyabathingbeachuntilplansandspecificationsaresubmittedto,andreceivetheapprovalof,thepermit-issuingofficial.AllplansshallbepreparedbyapersonlicensedbytheStateofNewYorktopracticeengineeringorarchitecture.
(b) Bathingbeachdesignstandards,ascontainedinsection6-2.19ofthisSubpart,shallbethebasisuponwhichallplansforbathingbeachesarereviewedandapproved.
(c) Plansforanypotablewatertreatmentorsewagetreatmentfacilitiestobeconstructedatabathingbeachshallbeapprovedpriortoconstructionbythepermit-issuingofficialorsuchagencyhavingjurisdictionforsuchplanapproval.
6-2.9 Construction compliance certificate. Theoperatorshallsubmit,priortoopeningnewfacilitiesorequipment,aconstructioncompliancecertificatetothepermit-issuingofficial.ThiscertificateshallbepreparedandsignedbyaprofessionalengineerorarchitectlicensedtopracticeinNewYorkState.Thecertificateshallincludeastatementthatthebathingbeach,thebuildingsandallappurtenanceshavebeenconstructedinaccordancewithapprovedplansandspecifications.
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6-2.10 Approved bathing waters.
(a) Naturalorartificiallyformedbathingareasmustmeetthefollowingconditions:
(1) Asanitarysurveyverifiesthatthewatershedforthebeachwaterisfreeofsewageanduntreatedsewagedischarges,orthatknownwaste-waterdischargesorothercontaminationisdeterminedtonotadverselyimpactwaterqualityorbeachusebaseduponanhistoricalwaterqualitymodelforrainfallandbacteriologicalquality.
(2) Abathingbeachlocatedonthewatershedofalake,reservoir,streamorotherbodyofwaterusedasasourceofpublicwatersupplyshallbesooperatedasnottopolluteorcontaminatesuchsupplyandshallcomplywithallwatershedrulesorlocalregulationsineffect.
(3) Waterqualitystandardsspecifiedinsection6-2.15ofthisSubpart.
(4) Theswimmingandbathingareasareprovidedwithfloatlinestoclearlydesignatetheperimeter,theseparationofshallowanddeepareas,thewadingarea,thedivingareaanddropoffs,radicalchangesinslopeorunderwaterobstructions.ThisrequirementisnotapplicableatbeacheslocatedontheshoreofLakeErie,LakeOntario,LongIslandSoundortheAtlanticOcean,unlessrequiredbythepermit-issuingofficial.
(b) Useofimpoundmentslessthanfouracresinareaforbathingpurposesshallbeprohibitedunless:
(1) theoperatorcandocumentcompliancewithsubdivision(a)ofthissection;or
(2) aminimumof100gallonsperpersonperdayofdilutionwatermeetingthestandardscontainedinsection6-2.15ofthisSubpartisaddedtoorflowsthroughtheswimmingandbathingarea.
6-2.11 Water supply. Thewatersupplyservingallplumbingfixtures,includingdrinkingfountains,lavatoriesandshowers,shall,aftertreatment,meettheapplicablerequirementsofPart5ofthisTitle.
6-2.12 Garbage; refuse. Adequateandsanitaryfacilitiesshallbeprovidedforthestorageanddisposalofgarbageandrefuse.Sanitarymethodsshallbeusedforthecollection,temporarystorage,handlinganddisposalofgarbageandrefuse.
6-2.13 Bathhouse and toilet facilities.
(a) General.Adequatetoiletandhandwashingfacilitiesmustbeprovidedforallbathingbeaches.Indeterminingthelocationoftoiletandhandwashingfacilitiesforoceanbeaches,factorswhichshallbeconsideredinclude,butarenotlimitedto,susceptibilityoftheareatoflooding,groundwaterdepthinthearea,andpotentialforshiftingofsanddunesanderosion.
(b) Wallsandfloorsofthebathhouseshallbefreefromcracksoropenjoints.Thefloorsshouldbewelldrained.
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(c) Alltoiletfacilitiesanddressingroomsshallbeadequatelylighted,ventilatedandmaintained.
(d) Whenshowersareprovided,theyshallbesuppliedwithwateratatemperatureofatleast90degreesFahrenheitandnomorethan110degreesFahrenheitatarateofatleast1.5gallonsperminutepershowerhead.Thermostatic,temperingormixingvalvesshallbekeptingoodoperationtopreventscaldingofthebathers.
(e) Alltoiletfacilitiesshallbeprovidedwithsoap,papertowelsorelectricalhand-dryingunits,andcoveredwastereceptacles.Suitablesanitarynapkinreceptaclesshallbeprovidedintoiletfacilitiesusedbyfemales.
(f) Careofsuitsandtowels.Allbathingsuitsandtowelsfurnishedorrentedshallbewashedwithadetergentinhotwater,rinsedandthoroughlydriedaftereachuse.
OPERATION AND SUPERVISION
6-2.14 Operator responsibility.Theoperatorofthebathingbeachshallberesponsiblefor:(a)samplecollectionandanalysisofbathingwaters,whenrequiredbythepermit-issuingofficial,andassuringasafewaterquality;(b)controllingthedecorumandactivitiesatthebathingsite;(c)supplyingadequatesupervisorypersonnel;(d)reportinginjuries,deathsandcommunicabledisease;and(e)maintainingphysicalfacilities.
6-2.15 Water quality monitoring.
(a) Nobathingbeachshallbemaintainedoroperatedonanybodyofwaterwhenthewaterqualityisdeterminedbythepermit-issuingofficialtoconstituteapotentialhazardtohealthifusedforbathing.
Todetermineifthewaterqualityconstitutesapotentialhazardtohealthrequiringclosureofthebeach,thepermit-issuingofficialshallconsideroneoracombinationofanyofthefollowingitems:resultsofasanitarysurvey;historicalwaterqualitymodelforrainfallandotherfactors;verifiedspillordischargeofcontaminantsaffectingthebathingarea;andwaterqualityindicatorlevelsspecifiedinthissection.
(b) Samplecollectionandanalysiswhenrequiredforsurveillanceordesignpurposesshallbeinaccordancewiththefrequency,locationsandproceduresspecifiedbythepermit-issuingofficial.AllsamplescollectedfrombathingbeachesshallbeexaminedinlaboratoriespossessingStateDepartmentofHealthcertificationforwatersupplies.
(c) Bacteriologicalquality.Thefollowingbacteriologicalindicatorlevelsshallbeusedwhendeterminingacceptabilityofwaterqualityforbathingbeaches.
(1) Basedonasinglesample,theuppervalueforthedensityofbacteriashallbe:
(i) 1,000fecalcoliformbacteriaper100ml;or
(ii) 61enterococciper100mlforfreshwater;or
(iii)104enterococciper100mlformarinewater;or
(iv)235E.coliper100mlforfreshwater(E.coliisnottobe usedasanindicatorinmarinewater).
(2) Basedonthemeanofthelogarithmsoftheresultsofthetotalnumberof
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samplescollectedina30dayperiod,theuppervalueforthedensityofbacteriashallbe:
(i) 2,400totalcoliformbacteriaper100ml;or
(ii) 200fecalcoliformbacteriaper100ml;or
(iii)33enterococciper100mlforfreshwater;or
(iv)35enterococciper100mlformarinewater;or
(v) 126E.coliper100mlforfreshwater(E.coliisnottobe usedasanindicatorinmarinewater).
(3) Whentheabovedescribedlevelsareexceeded,thepermit-issuingofficialshallcauseaninvestigationtobemadetodeterminethesourceorsourcesofpollutionand,alongwithotherfactorsdescribedinsection6-2.15(a)determineifthebeachshallbeclosed.
(d) Chemicalquality.Thewatershallbefreeofchemicalsubstancescapableofcreatingtoxicreactions,skinormembraneirritationstothegeneralpublic.
(e) Physicalquality.Physicalinspectionshallverifythatthewaterisfreeofdeposits,growths,oils,greasesorothersubstancesinthewatercapableofcreatingahealthorsafetyhazard.
(f) Biologicalquality.Algaeandaquaticvegetationshallbecontrolledsothatnohazardtobathersresult.Anychemicalusedtocontrolvegetationandalgaeshallnotbecapableofcreatingtoxicreactions,skinormembraneirritationswhenthebeachisinoperation.
6-2.16 Control of beach and water use.
(a) Allareasofanoperator’spropertythatareadjacenttothedesignatedpublicbeachareaandareaccessibletothepublicforentryintothewaterforbathingshallbesupervisedorpatrolledduringhoursofoperation.Bathingshallbeprohibitedwhererequiredsupervisionisnotprovided.
(b) Operatorsmustmaintainsignsstatingthehoursduringwhichpublicbathingisallowed,andthatbathingatothertimesisprohibited.
(c) Nomotorizedvehiclesexceptemergencyandmaintenancevehiclesshallbepermittedonthebeach.
(d) Noboating,waterskiing,fishing,orsurfboardingshallbepermittedinthebathingareaduringthehoursbathingisallowed.Separateareasfortheaboveactivitiesmaybedesignatedbyfloatinglinesandbuoys.
(e) Bathingatnightorduringelectricalthunderstormsisprohibited.
(f) Clearlyvisibledepthmarkingsshallbeprovidedatalldivingboards,platforms,piers,floatsandsimilarfacilities.Warningsignsstating“NoDiving”shallbeprovidedwherewaterdepthsarelessthaneightfeet.
(g) Divingshallnotbepermittedunlessminimumdepthsinaccordancewithprovisionsinsection6-2.19,item4.8.2,ofthisSubpartareprovided.
(h) Allplug-inelectricaldevices,suchasportableannouncingsystemsandradios,are
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prohibitedwithin20feetofthewater.
(i) Batheruse.
(1) Themaximumnumberofbatherspermittedinthebathingwatersofabathingbeachshallnotexceedonebatherper25squarefeetofwatersurface.Inareasofwaterdepthgreaterthanfourfeet,atleast75squarefeetperbathershallbeprovided.
(2) Theoperatorshallberesponsibleforrestrictingusagesothatthemaximumcapacityisnotexceeded.
(3) Asignstatingthemaximumnumberofpersonswhomayusethebathingbeachatanyonetimeshallbepostedinaconspicuousplace.
(j) Glasscontainersshallnotbepermittedonthebeach.
6-2.17 Supervision – personnel and equipment.
(a) Personnel.
(1) (i) Whenabathingbeachispartofatemporaryresidenceoracampground,asdefinedinPart7ofthisTitle,theoperatormustprovideeitherSupervisionLevelI,IIb,IIIorIVaquaticsupervision.SupervisionLevelImustbeprovidedattemporaryresidenceoceansurfbeaches.WhenSupervisionLevelIIIorIVisselected,on-premiseCPRcertifiedstaffisnotrequired.Thetemporaryresidenceorcampgroundoperatormustnotifythepermit-issuingofficialinwritingofthesupervisionlevelselectedandatleast15daysbeforemakinganysubsequentchangestothesupervisionlevelselectedforeachbathingbeach.
(ii) WhenSupervisionLevelIIIorIVisselected,theoperatorofatemporaryresidenceorcampgroundbathingfacilitydescribedinparagraph(1)(i)ofthissubdivisionshallnotallowtheuseofthetemporaryresidenceorcampgroundbathingfacilitybypersonsotherthanregisteredovernightpatronsofthetemporaryresidenceorcampgroundandtheirguests.
(2) TheSupervisionLevelrequiredateachbathingbeach,otherthanthosedescribedinparagraph1ofthissubdivision,willbedeterminedbasedonthefollowing:
(i) SupervisionLevelIisrequiredatoceansurfbeaches.
(ii) SupervisionLevelIIbisrequiredwhenanyofthefollowingarepresent:waterdepthwithinthedesignatedbathingareaisfivefeetorgreater;divingboards;flotationdevices(otherthanthosebearingaU.S.CoastGuardTypeI-IIIlabel);bottomconditionshazardoustobathers;aquaticamusements;bathingareaperimeteris50feetormorefromshore;beachbottomslopeissteeperthan1:8;slidesthatdischargeintothewater.
(iii)SupervisionLevelIVisrequiredwhenthewaterdepthwithinthedesignatedbathingareaislessthanfivefeetandthebathingareaperimeterislessthan50feetfromtheshore.
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(3) Aquaticsupervisorystaffmustmeettherequirementsofsection6-2.20ofthisSubpart.WhenafacilityvoluntarilyprovidessupervisorystafforaSupervisionLevelexceedingthoserequiredbythissection,alltherequirementsofthisSubpartrelativetosupervisionareapplicable.
(4) Atleastoneaquaticsupervisorystaffpersonhavingatleasttherequiredsupervisionlevelshallbeprovidedforeach50yardsofbeachfrontorfractionthereofatbathingbeachesrequiredtouseSupervisionLevelsIandII.Sufficientaquaticsupervisorystaffmustbeprovidedforvisualsurveillanceoftheentirebathingarea(s)openforswimming.
(i) Atoceansurfbeaches,atleastoneSupervisionLevelIaquaticsupervisorystaffpossessingacurrentcertificateoftrainingintheoperationanduseofanautomatedexternaldefibrillatorapprovedbyanationally-recognizedorganizationorthestateemergencymedicalservicescouncilshallbepresentatallhoursofbeachoperation.Recordsofthetrainingshallbemaintainedavailableforreviewduringinspections.
(5) Additionalaquaticsupervisorystaffmayberequiredbythepermitissuingofficialwheneveritisnecessaryfortheprotectionofthebeachpatrons(bathers).Factors,includingbutnotlimitedto:beachshape;divingboarduse;patrondecorum,patronalcoholconsumption;and,bathingfacilitiesusedprimarilyforthedevelopmentallydisabledmaybethebasisforincreasedcoverage.
(6) TheaquaticsupervisorystaffatbeachesrequiredtohaveSupervisionLevelsI-IIIshallbeatthebeachfront,providingdirectsupervisionofthebathers.
(7) Theaquaticsupervisorystaffshallbeengagedonlyinactivitiesthatinvolvedirectsupervisionofbathers.Wheninstructionalactivitiesoccurandtheaquaticsupervisorystaffisalsoprovidingtheinstruction,additionalstaffmeetingatleastSupervisionLevelIIIrequirementsmustbeprovidedwhentheinstructionalactivitiesmaybereasonablyexpectedtodistractrequiredaquaticsupervisorystafffromdirectsupervisionofallbathers.
(8) BeachesrequiredtouseSupervisionLevelsIandIIaquaticsupervisorystaffshallprovideasupervisinglifeguardwhenthefacilityisrequiredtoprovidethreeormoreaquaticsupervisorystaff.
(9) Thefacilityoperatorshallberesponsibleforverificationofaquaticsupervisorystaffqualifications.Copiesofthecertificationsorotherdocument(s)showingpossessionofsuchqualificationsshallbekeptonfileatthesiteandmadeavailabletotheDepartmentuponrequest.
(10)AbathingbeachpermittedtouseSupervisionLevelIVshallcomplywiththefollowingbathingbeachuserules:
(i) Twoormoreadults(18yearsofageorolder)mustbepresentatthebeachwhenthebathingfacilityisinuse,withatleastoneadultonthebeachfront.
(ii) SupervisionLevelIVBathingBeachPersonnelshallbeonpremiseatalltimesthebeachisinuseandwillconductatleastonevisualbeachfront
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checkpriortooperation/use.ThevisualcheckshallconfirmthebeachisincompliancewiththerequirementsofthisSubpart,includingsafetyequipmentandwaterconditions.Uponcompletionoftheseinspectionsthepersonnelsignsorinitialsthelog,andrecordsthetimeofinspectionandnumberofpersonsusingthefacility.Alogistobeprovidedandmaintainedbythefacilityoperatortorecordthetimeofperiodicinspection(s)andotherrequiredinformation.
(iii)Childrenlessthan16yearsofagemustatalltimesbeaccompaniedbyaparentorguardianorsimilaradultresponsiblefortheirsafetyandbehaviorwhileatthebathingfacility.
(iv)Afree,convenientlylocatedtelephonemustbeprovidedatthefacilitywithpostednumbersforthenearestemergencyservice(police,firedepartment,ambulance,hospital).
(v) Requiredsafetyequipmentmustbeprovidedatsite.
(vi)Warningsignsofaminimum36”x24”sizewithsafetyconditionsandmethodsforsummoningCPRcertifiedindividual,whenCPRtrainedstaffisrequired,mustbeposted.Thewarningsignmuststate:
• Twoormoreadults(18yearsofageorolder)mustbepresentatthebeachwhenthebathingfacilityisinuse,withatleastoneadultonthebeachfront.
• Childrenlessthan16yearsofagemustatalltimesbeaccompaniedbyanadultresponsiblefortheirsafetyandbehaviorwhileatthebathingfacility.
• Swimonlywithinthedesignatedbathingarea.
• Methodofsummoningon-premiseCPRstaff(onlywhereCPRtrainedstaffisrequired).
• Locationoffreetelephoneandnumberstocontact.
(vii)Thebathingfacilityoperatorshallprovidetoallpatronsawrittenstatementorbrochure.Onlypatronswhohavereceivedthisstatementmayusethebathingfacility.Thebrochureorstatementmuststateatleastthefollowing:
• NEVERSWIMALONE.Aminimumoftwoadults,18yearsofageorolder,mustbepresentwheneverthisswimmingfacilityisinuse.
• THEREISNOSUBSTITUTEFORADEQUATESUPERVISION.Childrenunder16yearsofagemustbeaccompaniedbyaparentorguardian.
• INANEMERGENCY,NOTIFYTHEFACILITYOPERATORANDCONTACTHELPASSOONASPOSSIBLE.Afreetelephoneisprovidedatthisfacility(definelocation).Telephonenumbersforthenearestemergencymedicalserviceareposted.
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• Onlyusethisfacilityduringpostedhoursofoperationandswimonlyinthedesignatedbathingarea.
• Don’tdrinkalcoholandswim.
(b) Lifesavingequipmentandsafetylines.
(1) Lifesavingequipmentshallbereadilyaccessibleatallbathingbeaches.Minimumequipmentshallinclude:
(i) Afirstaidkit,whichmaybeanycommerciallyavailable24-unitkitor,asupplyofbandaids,bandagecompresses,andself-adheringgauzebandagesandapocketfacemaskorfaceshieldwithaonewayvalvetoassistwithCPR;
(ii) AtSupervisionLevelIandIIbbathingbeaches:onerescuetubeoratorpedobuoywithanattachedlineforeachlifeguardrequiredbythissection;arescueboardorlifeboatincompliancewithsection6-2.19item6.2.1(board/boatspecifications)andafullsizecommerciallyavailablespineboardoraspineboardsixfeetlongandaminimumsixteenincheswideprovidedwithstrapstoaidinimmobilizationofavictimandhandholds;
(a) Atoceansurfbeaches,atleastoneautomatedexternaldefibrillatorshallbeprovidedbytheoperatorandmaintainedon-site.ThebeachoperatorshallimplementaPADprogramasdefinedinsection6-2.2(i)ofthisSubpartandmaintainthefollowingrecordson-siteforinspection:
(1) Acopyofthecollaborativeagreementbetweenanemergencyhealthcareproviderandtheoceansurfbeachoperator;
(2) Acopyofthenotificationtotheregionalemergencymedicalservicescounciloftheexistence,location,andtypeofautomatedexternaldefibrillator;and
(3) Therecordsofautomatedexternaldefibrillatormaintenanceandtestingspecifiedbythemanufacturer’sstandards.
(iii)AtSupervisionLevelIVbathingbeachesortemporaryresidencebathingbeachesusingSupervisionLevelIIIinaccordancewithsection6-2.17(a)(1)(ii):OneU.S.CoastGuardapprovedringbuoyatleast18inchesindiameterfittedwithaquarterinchdiameterlinealengthof50feet,andareachingpole,15feetlong.
(2) Eachlifeguardstandshallbeequippedwithawhistleormegaphone,andanumbrellaorsunshade.
(3) Elevatedlifeguardchair(s)shallbeprovidedatalllevelIandIIbbeaches.Aminimumofonechairisrequiredforeach50yardsofsupervisedbeachfrontoratlocationsdescribedintheapprovedsafetyplanasrequiredbysection6-2.17(c).Elevatedlifeguardchairsshallbelocatedtoprovideaclearunobstructedviewofthebathingarea.Whereswimmingordivingispermittedmorethan150feetfromtheshoreline,lifesavingpatrolboatsoroffshorelifesavingstationsshallbeprovided.
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(4) Safetyequipmentshallhaveitsfunctionplainlymarked,andshallbekeptinreadycondition.
(5) Floatinglinesshallmarktheboundariesoftheswimming,wadinganddivingareasinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofsection6-2.19,item4.7,ofthisSubpart.Swimmingshallbeprohibitedoutsidethemarkedarea.
(6) Abathingbeachwithconsistentactualbatheruseof500ormorebathersshallhaveandmaintainareadilyaccessiblebuildingforemergencycare.Thisbuildingshallbeequippedwithanadvancedfirstaidkitandaresuscitator.
(c) Safetyplan.Operatorsofbathingbeachesmustdevelop,updateandimplementawrittenbeachsafetyplan,consistingof:proceduresfordailybathersupervision,injuryprevention,reactingtoemergencies,injuriesandotherincidents,providingfirst-aidandsummoninghelp.Atoceansurfbeaches,thesafetyplanshallbedevelopedinconsultationwithanindividualhavingadequateoceansurflifeguardingexperience.Thesafetyplanshallbeapprovedbythepermit-issuingofficialandkeptonfileatthebeach.Approvalwillbegrantedwhenallthecomponentsofthissectionareaddressedsoastoprotectthehealthandsafetyofthebathers,andtheplansetsforthprocedurestoinsurecompliancewiththisSubpart.
6-2.18 Operator and operating records.
(a) EachbathingbeachshallbeunderthesupervisionofacompetentoperatorwhoshallrequirethecarefulobservanceofsanitaryregulationsprescribedinthisPartandtherequirementsofthepermitissuedforsuchbathingbeach.
(b) Thebathingbeachoperatorshallmaintaindailyrecordsindicatingthedailynumberofbathersusingthebeach,numberoflifeguardsonduty,weatherconditions,waterclarity,theresultsofanywaterqualitylaboratoryreports,andreportedrescues,injuriesandillnesses.Uponcompletion,therecordsshallbemaintainedatthefacilityfor12months.Thepermit-issuingofficialmayrequiresubmissionofreportsatperiodicintervals.
6-2.19 Bathing beach design standards.
0.0 Introduction. Thesestandardsaretobeusedbypublichealthofficials,designengineersandarchitects,andtheownersandoperatorsofbathingbeachesforthedesignofnewormodifiedbathingbeachesregulatedbythisSubpart.Thesestandardsareenactedtoensureadequatedesignandestablishmentofbathingbeaches,reflectingcurrentsafetyandsanitaryrequirements.Thesestandardsareapplicabletoallbathingbeacheslocatedonponds,lakes,streamsorotherbodiesofwaterintheState.
1.0 Definitions.
1.1 Bathingbeachshallmeanabathingplace,togetherwithanybuildingsandappurtenances,andthewaterandlandareasusedinconnectiontherewith,atapond,lake,streamorotherbodyoffreshorsaltwaterwhichisusedforbathingorswimmingwiththeexpressorimpliedpermissionorconsentoftheownerorlesseeofthepremisesorwhichisoperatedforafeeoranyotherconsiderationorwhichisopenlyadvertisedasaplaceforbathingorswimming.
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1.2 UniformCodeshallmeantheNewYorkStateUniformFirePreventionandBuildingCode,9NYCRRSubtitleS,ChapterI.
1.3 Adequateshallmeansufficienttoaccomplishthepurposeforwhichsomethingisintended,andtosuchadegreethatnounreasonablerisktohealthorsafetyispresented.Aniteminstalled,maintained,designedandassembled,anactivityconductedoractperformed,inaccordancewithgenerallyacceptedstandards,principlesorpracticesapplicabletoaparticulartrade,business,occupationorprofession,isadequatewithinthemeaningofthisSubpart.
2.0 Submission of plans.
2.1 General.Preliminaryplansandtheengineer’sreportshouldbesubmittedforreviewpriortothepreparationoffinalplans.Noapprovalforconstructionshallbeissueduntilfinal,complete,detailedplansandspecificationshavebeensubmittedtothepermit-issuingofficial(PIO)andareapproved.Documentssubmittedforformalapprovalshallcontainsufficientinformationtodemonstratetothepermit-issuingofficialthattheproposedbathingbeach,orimprovementsthereto,willmeetthedesignstandardsspecifiedinthissection,andshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto:
2.1.1 Detaileddescriptionofthewatershed,withlocationandidentificationofallpotentialsourcesofcontamination,includinganyanticipatedfuturedevelopment.
2.1.2 Locationofaccessroads,parking,buildings,watersupplies,sanitaryandstormsewers,electricalandtelephoneservicesandtheproposedfacilitiesrelativetoexistingfacilities.
2.1.3 Date,address,name,professionalseal,andsignatureofthedesigningengineerorarchitect.
2.1.4 Locationrelativetonearestpopulationcenterwithservicefacilities,suchasmedical,fireprotectionandcommunication.
2.1.5 Maximumandaverageattendanceandswimmerloads.
2.1.6 Source,quality,quantityandcharacteristicsofwater.
2.1.7 Areadesignations,bottomslopesandmaterials.
3.0 Sanitary survey report.Areportreflectingtheresultsofasanitarysurveyshallincludethefollowinginformation:
3.1 Watershedsupplyingbathingarea.Amapshalldepictthewatershed,includingbutnotlimitedtoexistingwaste-waterdischarges,landfillsorotherfacilitiesthatmayhaveanimpactonwaterquality,adjacentlanduseandmajorphysicalcontours,highways,etc.Theextentofthewatershedtobemappedshouldbebaseduponknowledgeofthecharacteristicsofthewatershed.Allpotentialsourcesofpollutionandwaste-waterdischargesmustbeshown.
3.2 Plotmaps.Amapdrawntoscale,showingtheactualbathingbeachlocation,dimensions,contours,existinglanduseandwastewaterdischargeswithin10,000feetoftheproposedbeach,unlessotherwiserequiredbythePIO.
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3.3 Waterlevel.Seasonaloranticipatedwaterlevelvariations.
3.4 Sourcesofcontamination.Listingoftypeandsizeofexistingandpotentialsourcesofcontamination,volume,occurringonlywithspecificweatherconditions,andtheconcentrationofthematerialsintheeffluentthatmightadverselyaffectthebathingbeachwater.Thepotentialforcontaminationduringandafterstormeventsmustbeincluded.
3.5 Weatherandtopographicalinfluences.Prevalentwinddirectionduringbathingseason,rainfall,currentmeasurement,topography,orunusualfactors.
3.6 Bathingbeachwaterquality.Ahistoryofthebacteriologicalquality,pH,andtheturbidityoftheproposedbodyofwatershallberesearchedfromallpossiblesources.Theresultsofatleastonesetofrepresentativebacterialsamples,pHtests,andturbiditytestseachweekforaperiodofeightweeksshallbeincluded.Eightsetsofsamplesshallincludeatleastonesetafterheavyrainsconsistingofdailysamplesforafive-dayperiod.
3.7 Physicalandchemical.Thephysicalandchemicalqualityofbathingwater,includingobjectionablecolor,odor,tasteandothersubstancescapableofproducingunusualqualityproblems.Ahistoryofanyunusualqualityproblemsencounteredinthebathingwatershouldbeincluded.
3.8 Biological.Thebiologicalqualityofbathingareawater,includingobjectionablevegetation,infectioussnails,andpoisonousordangerousaquaticorganisms,shallbediscussed.
3.9 Fishing,boatingorcanoeing.Locationofboattraffic,marinasorboatdockagearea,anycanoeingactivityorfishing.
3.10 Auxiliarywatersource.Location,flowrateofauxiliarywatersourcetoaugmentlowflow.
4.0 Design. Thefollowingcriteriashallbeusedforestablishingabathingbeach:
4.1 Location.Thesuitabilityofthesiteshallbeestablishedbyasanitarysurvey.
4.2 Area.Thewatersurfaceareaofthebodyofwaterwherethebeachisdevelopedshallbeatleastoneacre.Whentheareaislessthanfouracresand100gallonsperbatherperdayofnaturalflow-throughinthebathingareaislacking,asourceofdilutionwaterofatleast100gallonsperbatherperdaymustbeprovidedwithminimumwaterqualitymeetingtheprovisionsofsection6-2.15ofthisSubpart.
4.3 Batheruse.Aminimumof25squarefeetofwatersurfaceperbathershallbeprovided.Atleast75squarefeetperbathermustbeprovidedintheareaoverfourfeetdeep.
4.4 Landarea.Atleast35squarefeetoflandareaperbathershouldbeprovided.
4.5 Bottomslopes.Fordepthsuptofourfeet,theslopeshallbeuniformandnotexceed1:10.Forgreaterdepths,theslopeshouldnotexceed1:3.
4.6 Bottommaterials.Thebottomuptoawaterdepthofsixfeetshallconsistofsand,peagravelorothersimilarmaterial.
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4.7 Areadesignations.
4.7.1 Locationoflines.Markerlineswithbuoysshallbeprovidedatallbeaches,exceptGreatLakesoroceanbeaches,todesignatetheperimeter,theseparationofshallowanddeep-endareasatadepthofthreetofourfeet,thedivingarea,anddropoffs,radicalchangesinslopesorunderwaterobstructions.Aseparatewadingareauptotwofeetdeep,designatedbylines,shouldbeprovided.
4.7.2 Installation.Linesshallhavefloatsatfive-footintervalsandbesecurelyanchored,andhavebuoysnomorethan25feetapartandatpointswherelinesarejoined.
4.7.3 Depthmarkers.Clearlyvisibledepthmarkersshallbeprovidedatallthedivingboards,platformsandsimilarfacilities,togetherwithwarningsignsstating“NoDiving”wheredepthislessthaneightfeet.
4.8 Divingfacilities.
4.8.1 Platforms.Floatingdivingpiersandfixedplatformsshallbeconstructedwithavisible12-inchairspaceundermaximumfeasibleload.Thereshallbeaslittleunderwaterconstructionasisconsistentwithadequatesupport.Allbracesandstrutsshallbedesignedtoprevententrapmentofbathers.Forsolidflotationdevicessuchasfoamblocks,noairspaceisrequired.
4.8.2 Depths.Divingfromrafts,piersorotherplatformsshallbeprohibited,unlessaminimumwaterdepthofeightfeetisprovidedandmaintainedforadistanceofatleasttenfeetforwardofthedivingdirection.Foradivingboardorotherdevicethreeorlessfeetabovethewater,thedepthattheendofit,andfor12feetbeyondit,shallbe10feet.Forheightsabovewatergreaterthanthreefeet,thedepthsatthoselocationsshallbe12feetandtwentyfeetbeyondit.Nodivingdevicemorethan10feetabovewatershallbeinstalled.
4.9 Watercurrents.Watercurrentsinthebathingareashallnotexceedthreefeet/second.
4.10 Sewagedischarges.Nowaste-waterdischargesfromsewagetreatmentplants,combinedsewersorothersourcesshallbepermittedwithin750feetofthebathingbeach.
4.11 Waterquality.Bathingbeachesshallmeetthewaterqualitycriteriaforbacteriological,physicalandchemicalqualityspecifiedbelow.
4.11.1 Bacteriologicalquality.Basedonthemeanofthelogarithmsoftheresultsof5ormoresamplescollectedina30dayperiod,theuppervalueforthedensityofbacteriashallbe:4.11.1.1 2,400totalcoliformbacteriaper100ml;or4.11.1.2 200fecalcoliformbacteriaper100ml;or4.11.1.3 33enterococciper100mlforfreshwater;or4.11.1.4 35enterococciper100mlformarinewater;or4.11.1.5 126E.coliper100mlforfreshwater(E.coliisnottobeusedasan
indicatorinmarinewater)
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4.11.2 Chemicalquality.Thewatershallbefreeofchemicalsubstancescapableofcreatingtoxicreactions,skinormembraneirritationstothegeneralpublic.
4.11.3 Physicalquality--waterclarity.Inallbathingareas,excepttheGreatLakesoroceanbeaches,itshallbepossibletoseeaneight-inchblack-and-whitediskinfourfeetofwater.Claritytestsshouldbeperformedatafourfootdepthinthebathingareaataminimumofthreedifferentlocations.Amapdepictingtestlocations,datesofsamplingandcurrentconditionsshouldbesubmitted.
4.12Electricalrequirements.
4.12.1WiringshallconformtotheNewYorkStateUniformFirePreventionandBuildingCode,9NYCRRSubtitleS,ChapterI,andtherequirementsoftheappropriateregulatoryagency.Acertificateshallbesubmittedforallnewelectricalwork.
4.12.2Overheadclearance.Nooverheadelectricalwiringshallpasswithin20feethorizontallyofthebathingbeachwaterline.
5.0 Bathhouse.
5.1 General.Adequatetoiletandhandwashingfacilitiesshallbeprovidedforallbathingbeaches.
5.2 Bathhousedesign.Floorsofthebathhouseshallbeofsmooth-finishedmaterialwithnonslipsurfaces,impervioustomoisture,cleanableandslopedatleastone-fourthinchperfoottodrains.Carpetingshallnotbepermittedinshowerandtoiletareasorotherareasreceivingbathers.Junctionsbetweenwallsandfloorsshallbecoved.Wallsandpartitionsshallbeofsmooth,imperviousmaterials,freefromcracksoropenjoints.Partitionsbetweendressingcubiclesshallterminateatleast10inchesabovethefloororshallbeplacedoncontinuousraisedmasonryorconcretebasesatleastfourincheshigh.Lockersshallbeseteitheronsolidmasonryorconcretebasesatleastfourincheshighoronlegswithbottomoflockeratleast10inchesabovethefloor.Lockersshallbevented.
5.3 Fixturerequirements.Anadequatenumberoftoiletandhandwashingfacilitiesshallbeprovided.
5.3.1 Fixtures.PlumbingfixturesandinstallationsshallbeinaccordancewiththeUniformCode.
5.4 Watersupply.Thesourceandqualityofwatersupplyservingtheplumbingfixtures,includingdrinkingfountains,lavatoriesandshowers,shallaftertreatmentmeettheapplicablerequirementsofPart5ofthisTitleforpotablewater.
5.5 Drinkingfountains.Wheredrinkingfountainsareprovided,atleastonedrinkingfountainforeach500feetdistanceorforevery1,000usersorfractionthereofshouldbeprovided.Thedrinkingfountainsshallbeofslantingjettypewithsurroundingguard,nonsubmersibleopening.Theseshallbelocatedataconvenientpointandshallbesuppliedwithaminimumof20psiadequatewaterpressure.
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5.6 Waste-waterdisposal.Waste-waterfromabathhouseorrelatedfacilitiesshallbedischargedtoamunicipalseweragesystem,whenavailable.Ifnotavailable,thesubstitutesystemshallbeapprovedbytheStateCommissionerofHealthorsuchotheragencyhavingjurisdictionoversewageplanapproval.
5.7 Suitsandtowels.Wheretowelsand/orswimmingsuitsareprovided,facilitiesshallbeprovidedtolaunder,storeandsanitizetheseitemsaftereachusage.
5.8 Hosebibbs.Hosebibbswithvacuumbreakersmustbeprovidedwithinthebathhousetoenabletheentireareatobeflushedwitha50-foothose.
5.9 Ventilation.Allenclosedplaces,dressingrooms,showerroomsandtoiletsshallbeventilatedbynaturalormechanicalmeanstoprovideaminimumoftwoairchangesperhour.
6.0 Safety provisions.
6.1 Signs.ForbeachesusingSupervisionLevelIorIIbaquaticsupervision,whennolifeguardisondutyatabeach,alegiblesignorsignsstating“NoLifeguardonDuty--SwimmingProhibited”shallbeposted.Thesignshallbeaminimum36”x24”insize,withlettersatleasttwoincheshigh.“NoSwimming”signsshallbepostedatareasnotpermitted/approvedforbathingonpropertyadjoiningthedesignatedbathingareathatisownedorunderthecontrolofthepermitholder.
6.2 Lifesavingequipment.Lifesavingequipmentshallbeprovidedasrequiredinsection6-2.17(b)ofthisSubpart.
6.2.1 Boats/Boards.AnadequaterescueboardoranadequateboatshallbeprovidedatallbeacheswhereSupervisionLevelIorIIbaquaticsupervisionisrequired.
6.2.1.1 Wherebathingispermittedmorethan150feetfromthebathingshoreline,lifesavingpatrolboatsoroffshorelifesavingstationsshallbeprovided.Eachsuchboatshallbeatleast12feetlong,equippedwithpinoars,onelifepoleorshepherd’s-crooktypeofpolehavingbluntends,andoneringortorpedobuoyorrescuetubeandlifevests.Suchboatsshallbeusedforpatrol,searchandrescuepurposesonly.
6.2.2 Equipmentatlifeguardstation.
6.2.2.1 Elevatedlifeguardchairsshallbelocatedascloseaspracticabletothebathingareashorelinetoprovideaclear,unobstructedviewofthebathingarea.
6.2.2.2 Arescuetubeortorpedobuoywithsixfeetofline,orarescuecanwith500-foothaulingline.
6.2.3 Maintenance.Safetyequipmentshallhaveitsfunctionplainlymarked,andshallbekeptingoodrepairandinreadycondition.Bathersorothersshallnotbepermittedtotamperwithorusesuchequipmentforanyotherthanitsintendeduse,orremoveitfromitsestablishedlocation.
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6.3 Communication.Atelephone(s)orothermeansofcommunication,withnumberspostedofnearestsquad,physician,ambulance,policeagencyandhospital,shallbeprovidedateachbeach.
6.4 Emergencycareroom.Everybathingbeachcapableofaccommodating500swimmersandbathersshallhaveareadilyaccessibleroomorareadesignatedandequippedforemergencycare.Suchroomshallbeequippedwithatleastthefollowing:runningpotablewater,acotorbed,withblanketsandsheets,advancedfirstaidsuppliesatleastequivalentto24units,andresuscitationequipment.
6.5 Solidwaste.Anadequatenumberofleak-proofsolidwastereceptacleswithself-closinglidsshallbeplacedinthebeacharea.
6.6 Dangerousobjectsonbeach.Glasscontainersshallnotbepermittedonthebeach.
6-2.20 Aquatic supervisory skill requirements.TheNewYorkStateDepartmentofHealthisresponsibleforreviewoftrainingcoursesand/orcertificationprogramstodetermineacceptability.
(a) SUPERVISIONLEVELI-SURFLIFEGUARD
(1) TheSupervisionLevelrequirementsforthislevelshalltakeeffectMay15,1994.
(2) Nopersonshallbequalifiedunderthissubdivisionunlesssuchperson:
(i) Hasaminimumageof16years;and
(ii) PossessesacurrentA.R.C.BasicLifeSupportfortheProfessionalRescuerCPRorequivalentcertification;thecertificationperiodmustnotexceedoneyear;and
(iii)Hasaminimumof20hours(24hoursiffirstaidskillsareincluded)oftrainingacceptabletotheCommissionercoveringthoseitemssetforthinthissubdivision(statedtimeperiodsdonotincludefinalexaminationtimeorconditioningswims).Suchtrainingandoceantestingmustbesatisfactorilycompletedpriortoassignmentatoceanfrontandthecertificationperiodoftrainingandtestingmustnotexceedthreeyears.
Thetrainingcourseandrecertificationprogramwillbedeterminedtobeacceptableif,afterareview,allthematerialssubmittedbytheprogramsponsoraredeterminedtobecompleteandsubstantiallymeettherequirementsofthissection.Instructorsshallhavesufficientexperienceandknowledgeinlifeguardingtoeffectivelycommunicatethesubjectmatterrequiredbythissection.
(a) LifeguardOrientation
(1) ProgramGoalsandObjectives
(2) ChainofCommand
(3) IntroductiontoJobofaLifeguard
(4) IntroductiontoLifesavingEquipmentandFacilities
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(b) PreventiveLifeguarding
(1) RulesandRegulations
(2) VictimRecognition
(i) DistressedSituation
(ii) DrowningSituation(activevs.passive)
(3) BatherSupervision
(i) AreasofResponsibility
(ii) VisualSurveillance
(iii)LifeguardStations
(iv)LifeguardRotationandRelief
(4) CausesofIncidents/Injuries
(5) RecognitionofHazards
(c) EnvironmentalHazards
(d) Communications
(1) BasicSystems
(i) BetweenGuards
(ii) WhistleSystem
(iii)Radio/Phone,IfApplicable
(iv)FlagSystemForInformingofWaterConditions,IfApplicable
(2) EmergencyProcedures
(i) EmergencyActionPlans
(ii) EmergencyMedicalService(EMS)Response
(3) PublicCommunication
(i) Warnings
(ii) DangerousConditions
(iii)LostPerson
(e) RescueTechniquesandProcedures
(1) VictimDetection/Recognition
(2) FrontandBackEscapes(FrontHeadHold,RearHeadHoldEscapes,Blocks)
(3) RescuesWithEquipment(Buoys,Tubes,RescueBoards)
(4) RescuesWithoutEquipment
(5) MultipleRescues
(6) LostBatherDrill/Plan/Practice(SurfaceDiveinNineFeetofWaterandRetrieveObjectFromBottom)
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(7) RemovalFromWater
(i) Carries
(ii) CareofBackandNeckInjuries
(f) *FirstAidandEmergencyCare
*(PossessionofavalidAmericanRedCrossStandardFirstAidorEquivalentCertificationmaybesubstitutedforthissegment.)
(1) BleedingandShock
(2) Choking
(3) TemperatureExtremes
(4) SpinalInjuries(ManagementinAquaticEnvironment)
(5) DiabeticEmergencies
(6) Seizures
(7) HeartAttacksandStrokes
(8) Fractures,Dislocation,SprainsandStrains
(9) Burns
(10)EyeandNoseInjuries
(11)AlcoholandDrugOverdoses
(g) RecordsandReports
(iv)Suchpersonmust:
(a) Correctlyansweratleast80percentofthequestionsinawrittenand/ororaltestontheoryandknowledge;and
(b) Successfullyperform/demonstrateallskills;thisevaluationmaybebaseduponobservanceofsuchpersonthroughoutthetrainingprogram,andcompletea50YardCrawlin35SecondsorLess(unlesstheindividualpossessesLevelIIcertification);and
(c) Suchpersonmustcompleteaskillstesttobeconductedintheocean,consistingof:
(1) A300YardCrawlenduranceswim;and
(2) A50yardswimtovictim,carryingneededequipment,followedbyacarrytoshoreandremovalofvictimfromwater.
(b) SUPERVISIONLEVELIIb-POOL&BEACHLIFEGUARD
(1) TherequirementsofthissubdivisionshalltakeeffectonMay15,1993
(2) Nopersonshallbequalifiedunderthissubdivisionunlesssuchperson:
(i) Hasaminimumageof16years(15yearsisacceptableifasupervisorylifeguardispresent);and
(ii) HasacurrentA.R.C.BasicLifeSupportfortheProfessionalRescuer,CPRorequivalentcertification;thecertificationperiodshallnotexceedoneyear;and
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(iii)Demonstratesacurrentabilitytoswim300yardsnon-stopusingvariousstrokesingoodform;andsurfacedivetominimum9footdepthandbringa10lb.objecttosurface;andtreadwaterforoneminute;and
(iv)PossessesacurrentcertificationfromarecognizedcertifyingagencyacceptabletotheStateHealthCommissionerorhaswithinnotmorethanaconsecutivethreeyearperiodoftime,completedaminimumof20hours(24hoursiffirstaidskillsareincluded)oftrainingacceptabletotheCommissionercoveringthoseitemsoutlinedbelow(Timeperiodsdonotincludefinalexaminationtimeorconditioningswims):
Thetrainingcourseandrecertificationprogramwillbedeterminedtobeacceptableif,afterareview,allthematerialssubmittedbytheprogramsponsoraredeterminedtobecompleteandsubstantiallymeettherequirementsofthissection.Instructorsshallhavesufficientexperienceandknowledgeinlifeguardingtoeffectivelycommunicatethesubjectmatterrequiredbythissection.
(a) ProgramGoalsandObjectives
(b) PreventiveLifeguarding
(c) VictimRecognition
(d) Equipment
(1) Rescue(buoys,tubes,reachpole,surfboard,backboard,boat,mask,fins,snorkel)
(2) Safety/Lifeguarding(Lifelines,Lifeguardsstands)
(3) Personal(Uniform/clothing,whistle,sunglasses,binoculars,sunscreen)
(e) Orientation
(f) In-serviceTraining
(g) TypesofEmergencies
(1) LifeThreatening
(2) Non-Life-threatening
(h) SpinalInjuryManagement
(i) SpecialSituations
(1) Hypothermia
(2) HeatEmergencies
(3) Seizures
(j) CommunicationSystems
(k) EmergencyActionPlans
(l) WaterfrontAreas
(m)Search&RecoveryEquipment&Operations
(n) PhysicalFitnessConcepts
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(o) Weather&EnvironmentalConditions
(p) Records&Reports
(q) *FirstAidandEmergencyCare
*(PossessionofavalidAmericanRedCrossStandardFirstAidorequivalentcertificationmaybesubstitutedforthissegment):
(1) BleedingandShock
(2) Choking
(3) TemperatureExtremes
(4) SpinalInjuries
(5) DiabeticEmergencies
(6) Seizures
(7) HeartAttacksandStrokes
(8) Fractures,Dislocations,SprainsandStrains
(9) Burns
(10)EyeandNoseInjuries
(11)AlcoholandDrugOverdoses
(r) SkillsPractice
(1) WaterEntry
(2) MovingVictimtoSafety
(3) EquipmentUse(buoys,tubes,poles,rescueboard,backboard,boat,mask,fins,snorkel)
(4) SurfaceDiveandunderwaterswimming
(5) UnderwaterSearch
(6) Search&Recovery
(7) Lifts&Assists
(8) ThrowingAssists
(9) ReachingAssists
(10)EquipmentExtension
(11)RescueBreathingwithFlotation
(12)RescueBreathingwithoutFlotation
(13)Defense
(14)Escapes
(15)MultipleVictimRescues
(16)SpinalInjury,ShallowWater
(17)SpinalInjury,DeepWater
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(v) Suchpersonmust:
(a) Correctlyansweratleast80percentofthequestionsonawrittenand/ororaltestontheoryandknowledge;and
(b) Successfullyperform/demonstrateallskills;and
(c) Successfully:
(1) Completea25yardfreestyleswimin20seconds;and
(2) Performashallowdive,sprint25yards,recover10poundobjectfrompooledgeorgutter,thenreturn25yardssupporting10poundobject;and
(3) Demonstrateknowledgeof:
(i) Approaches
(ii) Escapes
(iii)Carries/Tows
(iv)Spinal(ShallowWater)Entry,approach,turnandsupportvictim
(v) Spinal(DeepWater)Entry,approach,turnandmovevictimtopoolsideorshallowend
(vi)RescueTubeSwim/Use
(vii)SurfaceDiveandUnderwaterSwim
(viii)Treadwaterforoneminuteholdingadivingbrickwithbothhands.
(c) SUPERVISIONLEVELIII
(1) TherequirementsofthissubdivisionshalltakeeffectonMay15,1993.
(2) Nopersonshallbequalifiedunderthissubdivisionunlesssuchperson:
(i) Hasaminimumageof18years;and
(ii) PossessesacurrentA.R.C.CommunityCPRorequivalentcertification;thecertificationperiodmustnotexceedoneyear;and
(iii)Iscompetentto:
(a) UnderstandandapplytheRulesandRegulationsofthispartandimplementthesafetyplan,and
(b) EvaluateEnvironmentalHazards;and
(c) UseLifesavingEquipmentandFacility;and
(d) UndertakeBather/CrowdControl.
(d) SUPERVISIONLEVELIV
(1) TherequirementsofthissubdivisionshalltakeeffectonMay15,1993.
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(2) Nopersonshallbequalifiedunderthissubdivisionunlesssuchperson:
(i) Isatleast18yearsofage;and
(ii) PossessesacurrentA.R.C.CommunityCPRorequivalentcertification.
(e) LifeguardSupervisionandManagement
(1) Nopersonshallbequalifiedunderthissubdivisionunlesssuchperson:
(i) PossessescurrentcertificationissuedbyacertifyingagencydeterminedbytheStateDepartmentofHealthtoprovideanadequateleveloftraininginlifeguardsupervisionandmanagementcoveringthoseitemssetforthbelow.Certificationshallbevalidforthetimeperiodspecifiedbythecertifyingagency,butmaynotexceedaconsecutivethree-yearperiodfromcoursecompletion.
Thetrainingcoursewillbedeterminedtobeacceptableif,afterareview,allthematerialssubmittedbytheprogramsponsoraredeterminedtobecompleteandmeettherequirementsofthissection.Instructorsshallhavesufficientexperienceandknowledgeinlifeguardsupervisionandmanagementtoeffectivelycommunicatethesubjectmatterrequiredbythissection:
(a) ProgramGoalsandObjectives
(b) LifeguardandLifeguardSupervisorDutiesandResponsibilities
(c) InjuryPreventionandPreventativeLifeguarding
(1) CommunicationSystems
(2) PatronSurveillance
(i) VictimRecognition
(ii) EffectiveScanning
(iii)LifeguardPositioningandRotation
(iv)LifeguardBreaks
(3) SurveillanceforGroups
(i) InstructionPrograms
(ii) LargeGroupsandChildren’sCamps
(a) CoordinatingLargeGroupsandPre-arrangements
(b) BuddyandBoardSystems
(c) SwimmingAbilityAssessment
(d) SwimmingAreaSelection
(iii)CompetitiveEvents
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(4) FacilityOperationandManagement
(i) SafetyEquipment
(ii) Hazards
(iii)WeatherConditions
(d) TypesofEmergenciesandEmergencyActionPlans(EAP)
(e) LifeguardPreparedness
(1) StaffOrientationandTraining
(2) In-serviceTraining
(f) RiskManagement
(ii) Suchpersonmustcorrectlyansweratleast80percentofthequestionsonawrittenand/ororaltestontheoryandknowledge.
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