The Rhode Island Wading Pool Rules Sign has informational messages for property and swimming policy concerns. The Rhode Island Wading Pool Rules 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 CRIR 14-180-006.
14 180 006. LICENSING SWIMMING AND WADING POOLS, HOT TUBS AND SPAS
16.4 Owners and/or operators of swimming and wading pools, hot tubs and spas, shall establish written policies governing no less than the following:
a) any person with an infectious and/or communicable disease shall be prohibited from utilizing the swimming and wading pool, hot tub and spa, including persons with open lesions, blisters and/or cuts or rashes;
b) prohibiting spitting, spouting water, and blowing the nose in the swimming or wading pool, hot tub or spa;
c) prohibiting running, boisterous, or rough play in the swimming or wading pool, hot tub or spa, and/or surrounding areas;
d) prohibiting of pets and other animals in the swimming or therapeutic pool except for seeing-eyed dogs accompanied by a blind person;
e) establishing safety provisions pertaining to the use of swimming pool slides and diving boards;
f) cleansing shower baths prior to entering swimming or wading pools, hot tubs or spas;
g) prohibiting food and drink within the swimming or wading pool or hot tub or spa enclosure except in designated areas; and
h) such other provisions as owners may deem necessary for the protection and safety of the bathers.