Illinois Administrative Code › Title 77 - PUBLIC HEALTH › Part 820 - SWIMMING FACILITY CODE › Subpart D - OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 820.360 - Patron Regulations

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Rules governing the use of the swimming facility and
				  instructions to patrons shall be displayed on placards at the entrance to
				  bather preparation facilities and adjacent to the swimming facility entrance
				  and shall be enforced by the swimming facility manager/operator. The swimming
				  facility management has the authority to implement and enforce rules that are
				  more stringent than, or that supplement, those listed in this Section. Posting
				  of rules and other instructions shall provide that:
a) Admission to the swimming facility shall
				be refused to all persons having any contagious disease, infectious conditions
				such as colds, fever, ringworm, foot infections, skin lesions, carbuncles,
				boils, diarrhea, vomiting, inflamed eyes, ear discharges, or any other
				condition that has the appearance of being infectious. Persons with excessive
				sunburn, abrasions that have not healed, corn plasters, bunion pads, adhesive
				tape, rubber bandages, or other bandages of any kind shall also be refused
				admittance. A person under the influence of alcohol or exhibiting erratic
				behavior shall not be permitted in the swimming facility.
b) The pool water is not suitable for
				drinking. Patrons should avoid swallowing pool water.
c) Littering is prohibited. No food, drink,
				gum or tobacco is allowed in other than specially designated and controlled
				sections of the swimming facility. Glass containers are prohibited.
d) No one should swim alone.
e) Personal conduct within the swimming
				facility shall not jeopardize the safety of self and others. No running or
				boisterous or rough play, except supervised water sports, is
				permitted.
f) Persons less than 16
				years of age must be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or
				older unless a lifeguard is present.
g) Spitting, spouting of water, blowing the
				nose or otherwise introducing contaminants into the swimming facility is not
				permitted.
h) Glass, soap or other
				material that might create hazardous conditions or interfere with efficient
				operation of the swimming facility shall not be permitted in the swimming
				facility or on the deck.
i) If
				present, lifeguards are responsible for enforcing safety rules and responding
				to emergencies. Parents or guardians should supervise their children.
j) All children who are not toilet-trained
				shall wear tightly fitting disposable swim diapers.
k) Diving in water less than 5 feet deep is
				not permitted except when allowed for competitive swimming and
				training.
l) Caution shall be
				exercised in the use of diving facilities.
m) Swimming is prohibited at outdoor swimming
				facilities when thunder is heard or lightning is seen, including a 15-minute
				period after the last lightning or thunder is detected.
n) All persons are encouraged to take a
				shower before swimming.
o) Only
				clean footwear, baby strollers or wheelchairs are allowed in the swimming
				facility.
p) All apparel worn in
				the swimming facility shall be clean.