Rutgers Law

New Jersey Statutes, Title: 26, HEALTH AND VITAL STATISTICS

    Chapter 4a:

      Section: 26:4a-6: Signs posted at specially exempt facility.

          
3. a. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, a specially exempt facility which does not voluntarily comply with the first aid and lifeguard requirements of N.J.A.C.8:26-5 et seq., shall post a sign not less than three feet by four feet, which shall be prominently displayed at the entrance to each swimming area, stating: "No lifeguard on duty. Persons under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No swimming alone." In the case of a campground, hotel, motel, mobile home park or retirement community, the sign shall also state: "This pool (or swimming area) shall be closed when the owner or manager is not on the premises." The notice shall also be posted on a sign not less than eight inches by 10 inches at the registration desk of the campground, hotel or motel, and in each room or suite of the campground, hotel or motel used for occupancy by guests.

b. A health club which is a specially exempt facility and does not voluntarily comply with the first aid and lifeguard requirements of N.J.A.C.8:26-5 et seq., shall post a sign not less than three feet by four feet, which shall be prominently displayed at the entrance to its swimming pool, stating: "No lifeguard on duty. Persons under the age of 16 are not permitted to use this pool." The sign shall also state: "This pool shall be closed when the owner or manager is not on the premises." This information shall also be posted on a sign not less than eight inches by 10 inches at the member service desk of the health club.

L.1991, c.135, s.3; amended 2009, c.31, s.3.



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