The Washington Pool Rules Sign has informational messages for property and swimming policy concerns. The Washington 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 WAC 246-260-131. All text is at least 3/8" tall.
WAC 246-260-131. Operation of water recreation facilities.
(5) Signage for user rules.
(a) Owners shall provide and maintain signage specifying user rules and safety information required by this section in a conspicuous place in the pool area with easily readable lettering at least three-eighths of an inch high. All swimming, spa and wading pool facilities must have signs stating pool rules:
(i) Prohibiting use by anyone running or participating in horseplay:
(ii) Prohibiting use by anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
(iii) Prohibiting use by anyone with a communicable disease or anyone who has been ill with vomiting or diarrhea within the last two weeks;
(iv) Prohibiting anyone from bringing food or drink into the pool water;
(v) Requiring everyone to have a cleansing shower before entering the pool;
(vi) Requiring anyone in diapers to wear protective covering to prevent contamination;
(vii) Requiring diapers to be changed at designated diaper change areas;
(viii) Warning patrons that anyone refusing to obey the pool rules is subject to removal from the premises;
(ix) Directing patrons to the location of the nearest telephone and first-aid kit for emergency use;
(x) Advising patrons that anyone with seizure, heart, or circulatory problems should swim with a buddy
(b) All swimming, spa, and wading pool facilities where lifeguards or attendants are not present shall have signs stating additional pool rules that:
(i) If a child twelve years of age or less is using the pool, a responsible adult eighteen years of age or older must accompany the child and be at the pool or pool deck at all times the child uses the facility; and
(ii) If an individual between thirteen years of age and seventeen years of age is using the pool, at least one other person must be at the pool facility.