The Rhode Island Spa Rules Sign has informational messages for property and swimming policy concerns. The Rhode Island Spa 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.
16.6 In addition to the above, owners or operators shall:
a) post warning to users of hot tubs and spas regarding the advisability of pregnant women, individuals suffering from heart disease, diabetes and high or low blood pressure, persons using alcohol, anticoagulants, anti-histamines, vaso-constrictor, vasodialators, stimulants, narcotics or tranquilizers to contact their physician regarding the appropriateness of their use of hot tubs and spas.
b) permit the use of the hot tub or spa only for reasonable length of time, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes.
c) suggest bathers to shower and cool down prior to returning for another brief stay to prevent nausea dizziness and fainting.