SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All signs must be clearly legible, visible from at least 10 feet, and posted in dressing rooms and at a location visible to bathers in the pool enclosure:

• Take a cleansing shower before entering the pool.
• Do not use the pool if you have had diarrhea within the last two weeks or have a water-transmissible communicable disease.
• No running, rough play, or boisterous behavior (except supervised water sports).
• Where no lifeguard service is provided, children 14 and under must have responsible adult supervision.
• Maximum bather load must be clearly posted within the pool enclosure.
• Closed pools must be clearly identified with signage.

SAFETY SIGNAGE

• Emergency numbers (911) must be clearly posted.
• Where no lifeguard is provided:
  • “Warning – No Lifeguard on Duty” (4-inch letters required)
  • “Bathers should not swim alone” (2-inch letters recommended)
  • “Children aged 14 years and under shall not use the pool without responsible adult supervision.” (2-inch letters recommended)
• No Diving Areas: Must feature “No Diving” text (4 inches high, contrasting color) and/or the international icon on the deck/coping, spaced no more than 25 feet apart.
• Entrapment Release Systems (SVRS): Post next to the alarm: “Do not use the pool if this alarm is activated” along with the pool operator’s phone number.

SPA POOLS

Must feature the heading “Caution” centered at the top, followed by:

• Consult a physician before use if elderly, pregnant, taking medications, or having high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes.
• Do not use if under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a water-transmissible communicable disease.
• Do not use the spa alone.
• Limit sessions to a maximum of 15 minutes.
• Children 14 and under must be supervised by an adult (18+).
• Children 5 and under are strictly prohibited.
• No running, horseplay, or unsafe activities.

COLD PLUNGE POOLS

Must feature the heading “Caution” centered at the top, followed by:

• Risk of Cold Shock: Sudden temperature changes can cause impaired coordination, breathing control loss, muscle cramps, or unconsciousness. Consult a physician before immersion.
• Consult a physician before use if elderly, pregnant, taking medications, or having heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure.
• Do not use if under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a water-transmissible communicable disease.
• Do not use alone.
• Limit sessions to a maximum of 15 minutes.
• Children 14 and under are strictly prohibited.
• No running, horseplay, or unsafe activities.

WATER SLIDES

Must feature the heading “Slide Instructions, Warnings, and Requirements” and include:

• Manufacturer recommendations, proper riding positions, expected conduct, and dispatch/exiting procedures.
• Riders must obey all lifeguard and attendant instructions.
• Warn of slide speed, splash depth, and medical risks (pregnancy, heart, back, or musculoskeletal conditions).

INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURES

Must feature the heading “Caution” centered at the top, followed by:

• No running on or around the feature.
• Children 12 and under require adult supervision.
• No food, drinks, glass, or pets allowed.
• Diapers must be changed exclusively in restrooms.