Section 820.360  Patron Regulations

Rules and Instructions.  Rules governing the use of the pool and instructions to patrons shall be displayed on placards provided by the Department, or equivalent, at the entrance to dressing rooms or the pool entrance and shall be enforced by the pool manager/operator.  Such posting of rules and other instructions shall provide that:

a)         Admission to the pool shall be refused to all persons having any contagious disease, infectious conditions such as colds, fever, ringworm, foot infections, skin lesions, diarrhea, vomiting, inflamed eyes, ear discharges, or any other condition which has the appearance of being infectious.  Persons with excessive sunburn, abrasions which have not healed, corn plasters, bunion pads, adhesive tape, rubber bandages, or other bandages of any kind shall also be refused admittance.  A person under the influence of alcohol or exhibiting erratic behavior shall not be permitted in the pool area.

b)         The pool water is not suitable for drinking.  Avoid swallowing pool water.

c)         Littering is prohibited.  In addition, no food, drink, gum or tobacco is allowed in other than specially designated and controlled sections of the pool area. Glass containers are prohibited.

d)         All persons are encouraged to take a shower before entering the pool area.

e)         Personal conduct within the pool facility must be such that the safety of self and others is not jeopardized.  No running, boisterous or rough play, except supervised water sports, is permitted.

f)          Only clean footwear, baby strollers, or wheelchairs are allowed in the pool area or bathhouse.

g)         Spitting, spouting of water, blowing the nose or otherwise introducing contaminants into the pool is not permitted.

h)         Glass, soap, or other material which might create hazardous conditions or interfere with efficient operation of the swimming pool shall not be permitted in the swimming pool or on the pool deck.

i)          All apparel worn in the pool shall be clean.

j)          All children who are not toilet-trained shall wear tightly fitting rubber or plastic pants.

k)         Diving in water less than five feet deep is not permitted except when allowed for competitive swimming and training.

l)          Caution shall be exercised in the use of diving facilities.

m)        Swimming is prohibited at outdoor swimming pools when thunder is heard or lightning is seen, including a 15-minute period after the last lightning or thunder is detected.

n)         If present, lifeguards are responsible for enforcing safety rules and responding to emergencies.  Parents or guardians should supervise their children.

o)         No one should swim alone.

p)         The pool management has the authority to implement and enforce rules that are more stringent or that supplement those listed here.

(Source:  Amended at 24 Ill. Reg. 11271, effective July 15, 2000)