§ 13-6-205. LIFEGUARDS AT PUBLIC SWIMMING AREAS.

(a)

Application. This section applies to a natural or artificial public swimming area for entry to which an admission is charged.

(b)

Requirement. A public swimming area shall have adequate and qualified lifeguards in attendance at all times when the swimming area is open to the public.

(c)

Qualifications of lifeguards. To qualify as a lifeguard under this section, the lifeguard shall show proof that the lifeguard has been successfully certified by the current lifeguard test conducted by the American Red Cross or an equivalent lifeguard test as designated by the Health Officer.

(d)

Approval of certifying organization. The approving authority shall approve the lifeguard certifying organization.

(1988 Code, § 17-106) (Bill No. 71-95, § 1, 6-7-1995; Bill No. 105-00, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 122-10, § 6, 1-16-2011; Bill No. 80-15, § 1, 11-29-2015 )