Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health
Environmental Health
Recreational Waters Program
5050 Commerce Drive
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 430-5360
Fax: (626) 813-3016
Email:
rhealth@ph.lacounty.gov
RECREATIONAL WATERS PROGRAM
Safety Signs and Equipment Required at Public Pools
At every swimming pool and spa, where no lifeguard
service is provided, a warning sign stating "WARNING
- NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" shall be posted in letters
at least 4" high. In addition, the sign shall state
"CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14 SHOULD NOT USE POOL
WITHOUT ADULT IN ATTENDANCE". All signs must be
legible and posted in a conspicuous place.
At every swimming pool and spa, a diagrammatic
illustration of artificial respiration procedures shall
be posted.
At every swimming pool and spa, a telephone number of an
emergency paramedic service shall be posted. This may be
placed in the space provided on the artificial
respiration sign.
At every swimming pool and spa, a sign stating the
maximum occupant capacity shall be posted in letters at
least 4" high. The occupant capacity for a swimming pool
shall be one bather for every 20 sq.ft. of pool surface
area. The occupant capacity for a spa shall be one
bather for every 10 sq.ft. of spa surface area.
At every swimming pool with a maximum depth of 6 ft.
or less, a sign, stating "NO DIVING ALLOWED"
shall be posted in letters at least 4" high.
At every spa, a precaution sign shall be
posted with the following language:
Elderly persons, pregnant women, infants and
those with health conditions requiring
medical care should consult with a physician
before entering a spa.
Unsupervised use by children under the age
of 14 is prohibited.
Hot water immersion while under the
influence of alcohol, narcotics, drugs or
medicines may lead to serious consequences
and is not recommended.
Do not use alone.
Long exposure may result in nausea,
dizziness or fainting.
At every spa which requires an emergency shut-off
switch, the switch shall be labeled with a sign stating
"Spa Emergency Shut-off Switch."
Every swimming pool shall have a life ring at least 17"
in diameter which is readily accessible. A 3/16 inch
rope equal in length at least the width of the pool
shall be attached to the life ring.
Every swimming pool shall have readily accessible, a
body hook permanently attached to a pole at least 12 ft.
in length.
