049-4 Wyo. Code R. §§ 4-17 - Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Water Hazards

(a) When water hazards are present within the approved play area, the following shall apply:

(i) Shall be enclosed by a fence no less than four (4) feet high;

(ii) Facility policy shall include written safety procedures outlining conditions for use of a swimming pool, wading pool or other bodies of water (including beaches, creeks, streams and lake areas) and be given to parents and staff;

(iii) Written parental consent is required for use of a swimming or wading pool;

(iv) An adult staff member shall be in the immediate vicinity at all times when a water hazard is available and accessible;

(v) An adult shall remain in direct physical contact with infants at all times;

(vi) There shall be at least one (1) certified lifeguard present when a swimming pool is in use when there is more than three (3) feet of water;

(vii) Children are to be instructed on the safe use of a swimming pool;

(viii) When using a public or private swimming pool, staff:child ratios for infants and toddlers, birth to 36 months, shall be 1:1; for children three (3) five to (5) years old shall be 1:4; for children who have completed kindergarten or are enrolled in first grade or higher or are six (6) years or older shall be 1:6 while swimming. Certified lifeguards may be used to meet these staff:child ratios when the lifeguard is age 16 or older and assigned only to that group of children; and

(ix) Children shall not be allowed to use hot tubs or spas and they shall be made inaccessible.

Notes

049-4 Wyo. Code R. §§ 4-17

Adopted, Eff. 10/7/2016. Amended, Eff. 3/24/2020. Amended, Eff. 2/2/2022.