302 CMR 12.16 - Rules of Conduct on DCR Properties - Swimming Pools
(1) The consumption of food or beverages at
DCR swimming pools, wading pools and spray decks is allowed only in designated
eating areas.
(2) All persons
recreating within the boundaries of any DCR designated swimming area or pool
compound shall adhere to any and all requests or direction from DCR personnel,
including, but not limited to, DCR rangers, lifeguards, staff or law
enforcement officials.
(3) A person
using a DCR swimming pool, wading pool or spray deck shall wear appropriate
swimwear. No person may enter the water of any DCR swimming pool while wearing
street clothes, including but not limited to, long pants, sweatshirts or other
such attire which may cause mechanical problems relating to pool filters or
which may impair the ability of an individual to swim safely.
(4) No person younger than 12 years old may
be admitted to any DCR swimming pool or wading pool without a parent or
adult.
(5) No person may utilize
any DCR swimming pool or wading pool without taking a cleansing shower prior to
entering the water.
(6) No person
may place or cause to be placed any items in the swimming pool, wading pool,
spray deck or along the pool apron or deck which could create a tripping hazard
or which may obstruct the free and reasonable access to or egress from a DCR
swimming pool, wading pool or spray deck area.
(7) No person may possess any glass or other
breakable container within any DCR swimming pool, wading pool or spray deck.
This includes, but is not limited to, items such as beverage containers, food
containers or personal care items which may pose a safety risk to other
users.
(8) No person may utilize
any form of smoking materials within any DCR swimming pool, wading pool or
spray deck.
(9) No person may use a
diving mask or similar device designed to cover a user's eyes and nostrils at
the same time, or a snorkel, within a DCR swimming or wading pool. DCR
personnel may allow such equipment to be used by designated individuals and
staff only during designated structured training programs, during DCR property
maintenance, or for safety and rescue purposes.
(10) No person may enter or permit another to
enter a DCR swimming pool or wading pool for the purposes of swimming, bathing
or loitering after normal hours of operation, as posted, nor any time that a
DCR lifeguard is not present.
(11)
No person may utilize any flotation devices within DCR swimming or wading
pools, or other waterfront DCR property, unless authorized by DCR personnel.
(Flotation devices under 302 CMR 12.16(11) include, but are not limited to,
inner tubes, ring buoys, air mattresses, beach balls, swimmies, inflatable
novelty toys, noodles, or any other similar devices designed and utilized for
the purposes of keeping person(s) afloat.) When such authorization is granted,
only specific devices will be allowed, including U.S. Coast Guard approved
personal flotation devices (PFDs or life jackets) designed for the size and
weight of the wearer; these devices shall be allowed only when a parent or
adult is assisting the wearer. Flotation devices designed to be towed by open
water swimmers may be allowed in areas where designated by the
department.
(12) No person may use
or offer for use any equipment, tools, toys, novelty items, or other such items
within a pool compound or designated swimming area when the use of said items
may pose a significant health or safety risk to the user, to bystanders or to
any other user within the pool compound or designated swimming area.
(13) No person may change or allow the
changing of any clothing or diapers in or around a DCR designated swimming area
except in designated changing locations. All diapers or other similar waste
materials shall be disposed of properly in designated receptacles.
(14) Youth organizations, agencies, and
groups that wish to utilize DCR swimming pools, wading pools or spray decks for
any group activity must obtain a recreational use permit or special use permit
in accordance with
302 CMR 12.17(2) or
(4).
Notes
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