It is recommended that one or more of the following lifesaving items are on hand at all times within the pool area.
A strong rigid light weight pole (shepherd's crook) not less than 12' long with blunt ends.
A 1/4" diameter throwing rope as long as 1 1/2 times the maximum width of the pool, or 50' whichever is less, which has been firmly attached to a ring buoy with an outside diameter of approximately 15" or some other similar flotation device. |