Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 310. Oklahoma State Department of Health |
Chapter 320. Public Bathing Place Operations |
Subchapter 3. Operational Provisions |
SECTION 310:320-3-6. Wading and spray pool operation
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- (a) Operation. All artificially constructed bathing places, including wading pools and spray pools using recirculation systems, shall be free of turbidity, algae, and slime or floating matter, and the water quality shall comply with the same standards as all other artificially constructed bathing places.(b) Supervision. A supervisor shall be present at all times when a wading pool is in use. The supervisor's main duties consist of maintaining proper conduct and guarding against accidents. Children over twelve (12) years of age should be permitted to enter the enclosure but not the pool. Children with open sores or cuts, bruises, etc., or any contagious disease should not be admitted to the pool. The pool should be operated on definite hours on prescribed days to secure proper discipline and parents' cooperation. This supervisor replaces lifeguards and other safety requirements.(c) Drains. Wading pool and spray pool drains shall have grates or covers complying with Standards Section 310:315-7-14. This stipulation shall apply to all existing wading pools and spray pools with recirculation systems, as well as those to be constructed.