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(A) Slide-type attractions which allow a mix of adult and small children riders shall employ a dispatch procedure which will establish spacing between riders to reduce the possibility of collision between riders in the landing/splash pool or while still on the slide.
(B) A lifeguard shall be stationed with a clear view and rapid access to any landing/splash pool.
(C) Height requirements shall be the manufacturer’s recommendation or six inches above static water level and shall apply to all slides with shallow water catch pools.
(D) Patrons must ride all water slides in a feet-first position unless the manufacturer design specifications specifically permits other safe riding positions.
(E) Stopping, changing positions and forming chains shall be prohibited.
(F) Patrons are not permitted to ride slides with small children on their laps.
(G) Life jackets or other personal flotation devices may not be worn on water slides unless recommended by the manufacturer.
(H) Patrons must exit receiving pools immediately upon arrival. It will be the responsibility of the lifeguard supervising all receiving pools to require patrons to exit immediately.
(I) In the absence of manufacturer guidelines, patrons riding speed slides should be instructed to ride lying down in a feet-first position. Patrons should be instructed to keep their legs crossed and to cross their arms and to hold them close to their body for the entire ride.
(J) An operator shall be stationed at the dispatch point of all rides and shall remain in continual visual or verbal contact with the lifeguard stationed at the receiving pool.
(K) When an entry pool at the dispatch point exists, an attendant rather than an operator, shall be present.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 06/27/2005 and 06/27/2010
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1711.53
Rule Amplifies: 1711.53
Prior Effective Dates: 01/03/00