Georgia Spa Warning Sign

511-3-5-.18 Specific Safety Features

The Georgia Spa Warning Sign has informational messages for property and swimming policy concerns. The Georgia Spa Warning Sign is a useful tool to help protect the health and safety of others in pool and swimming areas, and is not a substitute for necessary protective measures for lessening or eliminating hazards. This sign complies with Georgia Regulations r. 511-3-5-.18.

(11) Warning/Safety Signs For Spas. Signs shall be provided as follows:

1. Signage which states safety, emergency and operational aspects of the spa, shall be prominently located. As a guide, for the language and layout of the safety signs reference ANSI Z535 series of standards for Safety Signs and Colors and ANSI/UL 1563 1987 "Standards for Electric Hot Tubs, and Associated Equipment".
2. Warning/Safety signs for spas shall be in clear view of the spa and prominently displayed. Signs shall state the spa's address, the location of the nearest telephone with references that emergency telephone numbers are posted at the location. These emergency telephone numbers should include the name and phone number of the nearest available police, fire or ambulance service and/or "911" if available. Signs shall include, but not be limited to the following messages:
   1. Risk of Fetus Damage. Hot water exposure limitations vary from person to person. Pregnant women and small children should not use spa prior to medical consultation.
   2. Risk of Drowning. Other persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure and other health problems should not enter the spa without prior medical consultation and permission from their doctor.
   3. Risk of Drowning. Do not use the spa while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or other drugs that cause sleepiness and drowsiness or raise/lower blood pressure.
   4. Risk of Drowning. Use caution when bathing alone. Overexposure to hot water may cause nausea, dizziness and fainting. Lower water temperatures are recommended for extended use (exceeding 10-15 minutes) and for young children.
   5. Risk of Drowning. Do not allow the use of or operate spa if the suction fitting is missing, broken or loose.

   6. Risk of Child Drowning. Unsupervised use by children is prohibited.
   7. Risk of Injury. Before entering, check spa temperature before each use. The spa temperature should not exceed 104°F.
   8. Risk of Injury. Enter and exit slowly.
   9. Risk of Injury. Keep all breakable objects out of the spa area.
   10. Risk of Shock. Never place electrical appliances (telephone, radio, tv., etc.) within five feet (5') of the spa.
   11. Risk of Shock. The spa shall not be operated during severe weather conditions (e.g., electrical storms, tornadoes, etc.).