If a swimming pool with more than two feet of water is used in an activity sponsored by you, then the swimming pool, either at or away from your operation, must meet the following criteria:
  (1) At least two life-saving devices must be available, such as a reach pole, backboard, buoy, or a safety throw bag with a brightly colored buoyant rope or throw line;
  (2) One additional life-saving device must be available for each 2,000 square feet of water surface, so a pool of 2,000 square feet would require three life saving devices;
  (3) Drain grates, vacuum outlets, and skimmer covers must be in place;
  (4) Pool chemicals and pumps must be inaccessible to all children;
  (5) Machinery rooms must be locked when any child is present;
  (6) All parts of the swimming pool, including the bottom of the pool, must be clearly visible during the use of the pool;
  (7) Pool covers must be completely removed prior to pool use and must not present an entrapment hazard; and
  (8) Swimming area rules and emergency procedures must be posted at the swimming area and explained to the children.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.3601 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 10393; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909; amended to be effective April 25, 2022, 47 TexReg 2248