Title 12174 · Code of Ordinances

Sec. 162.105. - Equipment.

Citation: Jacksonville, FL Code of Ordinances § 162.105.

Section: 162.105.

(a) A diving tower, when provided in a bathing establishment, shall be rigidly constructed and properly anchored with sufficient bracing to insure stability under the heaviest possible load. The diving board or tower shall not be elevated above the water at a height which constitutes a danger to the users. The depth of the water below a diving board shall be at least 102 inches and there shall be sufficient free and unobstructed headroom above the board. (b) A bathing establishment in which chlorine gas is used as a disinfectant shall have at least one gas mask in good operating condition, and of a type approved by the United States Bureau of Mines as suitable for high concentrations of chlorine gas. The gas mask shall be kept at a readily accessible point near the chlorinators feeding chlorine gas and outside the chlorinator room. (c) A first aid kit and a standard stretcher and two blankets shall be available for emergency use in a bathing establishment at a point nearest the greatest hazard. (d) A swimming pool shall have buoys, ropes and other necessary lifesaving equipment which shall be kept in good repair and readily accessible. (Ord. 70-650-526; Ord. 71-397-181; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1) Note— Former § 508.105.