Rules - Safety
These buoyant vests are sized according to weight and are US Coast Guard Approved. They must be properly worn to be effective and are available to anyone who requests one.
What are PFDs (lifejackets)?
This code indicates a utility failure, like power or water, that, if left unresolved for more than 15 minutes, requires a facility closure (at the discretion of leadership).
What is code Green?
This is the gathering place for all staff and patrons in the event of any evacuation.
What is the BGCML/NFC sign at Western Ave?
Pool water is generally not conducive to the healing of wounds and is discouraged. Healing wounds and bandages must be covered by this to enter the pool.
This is the maximum ratio of swimmers to lifeguards at the Clubhouse Aquatic Center.
What is 40:1?
This is the correct way to decend or assend the EZ stairs.
What is facing the deck (backwards)?
The National Weather Service and National Lightning Safety Institute recommend closing an indoor swimming pool for at least this long following a localized lightning strike (within 5 miles).
What is 30 minutes?
This code is called for an AFR, or Accidental Fecal Release, in the pool. It requires a minimum of 60-minute operational closure of the pool, up to 13 hours.
What is Code Brown?
This practice reduces chemical contaminants like sweat, dirt, lotions, oils, and perfumes from entering the filtration system, which decreases chloramine production.
What is showering before entering the pool?
4 hours per month
What is the minimum time requirement for in-service training?
This strategy prevents hair, wigs, and extensions from being caught in suction drains, which reduces the risk of entrapment drownings.
What is tying hair back or using a swim cap?
Before opening the pool to patrons for the day, the opening lifeguard must test for what ideal condition?
This radio call requires a phone call to 911, as well as someone to bring an AED and First Aid Kit to the pool deck.
What is code Blue in the pool?
This rule prevents outside dirt and debris from entering the pool circulation and muddying up the decks.
What is 'no street shoes permitted on the pool deck'?
Cell phones, smart watches, and socks.
What are items not to be used by a guard on duty?
What is 9 feet?
Water clarity must allow the lifeguard to see this to open the pool to the public.
What are the 2 square grates at the bottom of the deep end? (aka hydrostatic pressure relief vents)
This Code is called for an aggressive or difficult patron, and assistance is needed.
What is code teal?
According to the CDC, the average American has .014g of this on their body at any given time.
What is fecal matter?
These might include hosing down the deck, moving lane lines, and vacuuming the pool.
This prohibited practice increases a swimmer's risk of spontaneous loss of consciousness.
What is hyperventilating or breath-holding?
The Virginia Grahm Baker Federal Law requires us to ensure this is properly installed, fully intact, and unbroken daily before opening the pool to the public. Its purpose is to prevent entrapment.
What is the main drain cover(s)?
This code is called anytime there is an injury or illness, a patron needing assistance. The AED and first aid kit will be brought to the scene. Member Services stands by to call 911, in case the code deteriorates to needing EMS called.
What is code white?
This biproduct of chlorine disinfection causes red eyes, itchy skin, and a distinct "chlorine" smell. It's production is increased by the addition of too many contaminants to the water, including sweat, perfumes, dirt, and hair products.
A hip pack, breathing barrier, whistle, non-latex gloves, and a guard tube.
What are the items lifeguards are required to carry while on duty?