CHAPTER 444 - SANITATION

NAC 444.1968 Water slides: Control of water. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. A surge-free automatic water makeup system with a manual override must be provided and constructed so that the normal operating level of the splash pool is maintained at all times. Approved backflow protection…

NAC 444.197 Water slides: Visitors and spectators. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) There must be a definite separation between the area used by visitors and spectators and that used by bathers. Visitors and spectators in street clothing may be allowed within the pool enclosure if they rem…

NAC 444.1972 Water slides: Food and drink; trash. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. Food or drink must not be permitted in locker or change rooms, in the immediate area of the flumes and pools, or on the surrounding decks, stairs and walkways. Food and drink must be permitted in any visi…

NAC 444.1974 Water slides: Posting notice of prohibited conduct. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) The operator of a water slide shall post one or more warning signs at the entrance to the facility. Each sign must state that the following types of conduct are prohibited within the facility:…

NAC 444.1976 Water slides: Precautions for safety. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. At all times while a water slide is open for use, an attendant must be on duty at each splash pool or slide runout. The attendant shall serve as the safety director of the slide. In that capacity, he or …

NAC 444.198 Activity pools. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. The recirculation and filtration systems of activity pools must have a maximum turnover cycle of 4 hours. 2. Amusement devices used in activity pools must be designed and maintained so that their surfaces are smooth, nontoxic …

NAC 444.1985 Wave pools. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. The generation of waves more than 3 feet (0.91 meters) in height in a wave pool, regardless of the depth of the pool, must not continue for more than 15 minutes at a time. When the generation of waves ends, it must be stopped for…

NAC 444.199 Child amusement lagoons. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. The recirculation and filtration systems of child amusement lagoons must have a maximum turnover cycle of 1 hour. 2. Amusement devices used in child amusement lagoons must be designed and maintained so that their surf…

NAC 444.1995 Watercourse rides. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. The recirculation and filtration systems of watercourse rides must have a maximum turnover cycle of 4 hours. 2. Handrails, steps, stairs and booster inlets for watercourse rides must not protrude into the watercourse. 3. T…

NAC 444.200 Spray pools. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. The water supply for a spray pool must at all times meet the requirements relating to water set forth in NAC 444.108 to 444.188, inclusive. 2. The spray pool must be equipped at its low point with an unvalved drain of sufficient …

NAC 444.202 Wading pools: Construction. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. A wading pool must have: (a) A maximum depth of 24 inches (60 centimeters); (b) A slope which does not exceed 1 in 12; and (c) A slip-resistant finish. 2. A wading pool constructed after November 1, 1988, must have…

NAC 444.204 General requirements for wading pools; location of spray pools. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. Adequate sanitary toilet facilities, as determined by the health authority, must be available in the vicinity of the pool. 2. A sanitary drinking fountain must be provided at one…

NAC 444.206 Special purpose pools. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.080) 1. Special purpose pools may deviate from the requirements of NAC 444.010 to 444.306, inclusive, if: (a) Their design and construction are within the limits of sound engineering practice and present no health or s…

NAC 444.207 Isolation and flotation tanks. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. The recirculation, filtration and disinfection systems of isolation and flotation tanks must complete no fewer than four turnover cycles between users of the tank. 2. The maximum bathing load in a tank is one pe…

NAC 444.208 Artificial swimming lagoons. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. The design engineer shall consult with the health authority before the preparation and submission of any engineering plans or specifications for an artificial swimming lagoon. 2. An artificial swimming lagoon may …

NAC 444.210 Required facilities. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. Dressing facilities, shower facilities and drinking fountains conforming to the minimum requirements of this section must be provided for each public bathing or swimming facility except where the users of the facility hav…

NAC 444.212 General requirements. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. The rooms of bathhouses must be well lighted, drained, ventilated and of good construction, with impervious materials employed in general. They must be finished in light colors and so developed and planned that good sani…

NAC 444.214 Minimum sanitary plumbing facilities. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. Minimum sanitary plumbing facilities must be provided at each public bathing or swimming facility as follows: (a) For males: One water flush toilet, two water flush urinals and one lavatory is presumed ad…

NAC 444.216 Plumbing requirements. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. At least one drinking fountain must be made available to bathers at a public bathing or swimming facility. A raised step must be provided to enable children of all sizes to drink from the fountain without assistance. 2.…

NAC 444.218 Floors. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. Floors of the bathhouse must be of smooth finished material with a slip-resistant surface and impervious to moisture. Junctions between walls and floors must be coved. 2. Floor drains must be provided to ensure positive drainage of al…

NAC 444.222 Furnishings. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. All furniture must be of simple character and easily cleanable. Locker compartments, furniture, partitions and other appurtenances in dressing rooms must be so installed so as to permit thorough cleaning and flushing of the floor…

NAC 444.224 Entrances and exits. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. The entrance to any pool, except a splash pool, in a public bathing or swimming facility must be located at or near the shallow end of the pool. 2. An emergency fire exit must be provided in the fence or structure enclosi…

NAC 444.226 Steps not permitted. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. No difference in elevation, requiring steps, may exist in the interior of male or female dressing areas. 2. No steps are permitted between the bathhouse and the adjoining deck areas. If it is necessary that the bathhouse …

NAC 444.228 Ventilation. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. Indoor pools, shower rooms, dressing rooms, and toilets of all public bathing or swimming facilities and natural bathing places must be properly ventilated. The ventilating system for indoor pools must be so designed as to preven…

NAC 444.230 Applicability. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) Any public bath containing water for the immersion of the body or providing a hot vapor environment for whatever effect, other than a public spa as defined by NAC 444.385, must comply with the provisions of NAC 444.230 to 444.236,…

NAC 444.232 Water quality. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. The water in such baths must be maintained free of disease organisms and must be provided under one of the following conditions: (a) The water must be purified by recirculation in accordance with the provisions of NAC 444.152 t…

NAC 444.234 Temperature. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. The maximum recommended temperature in such baths is 104°F (40°C). 2. Signs which state that extended exposure to the hot water or vapors may be detrimental to the health of persons with heart conditions must be posted. [Bd. of H…

NAC 444.236 Required facilities. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. Toilet facilities must be provided, separate for each sex, unless individual facilities are provided for each unit. The toilet rooms and fixtures must be of cleanable construction and must be kept clean. 2. Shower facilit…

NAC 444.240 Permit required. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.080) A permit to operate a natural bathing place on any waters of this State must be obtained from the health authority. Acceptability as a public bathing place will be based on the provisions of NAC 444.242. [Bd. of Health,…

NAC 444.242 Standards for approval. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. Approval of public bathing beaches will be based upon the result of a sanitary survey of the site and the results of the bacteriological and chemical analysis of the water in the bathing area. 2. The flow of water supp…

NAC 444.246 Notices and markers. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. Areas of excessive depths, containing rocks, near steep banks, or other areas which might be considered a potential hazard to the users must be adequately marked with buoys, poles or other markers so as to warn users. 2. …

NAC 444.248 Required facilities. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. Sanitary facilities must be provided in proportion to the anticipated bathing load. These must include: (a) Toilet and hand washing facilities and dressing rooms clearly marked for each sex; (b) A safe and approved water …

NAC 444.250 Lifeguards. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. There must be at least one lifeguard on duty for each 400 feet (122 meters) of beach front or major fraction thereof. 2. One lifeguard tower must be provided for each 600 feet (183 meters) of beach front or major fraction thereof.…

NAC 444.252 When bathing prohibited. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) Bathing must not be permitted during time of undue turbidity caused by natural occurrences or during electrical storms. [Bd. of Health, Public Bathing Places Reg. Art. 46 § 46.9, eff. 5-21-74] Operation

NAC 444.258 Operating permits. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.080) 1. No public bathing or swimming facility or natural bathing place may operate unless the operator has applied for and received an operating permit from the health authority. 2. Permits expire on January 1 of each yea…

NAC 444.259 Fees for permits and review of plans. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 444.070, 444.080) 1. The Division shall charge and collect $402 for each annual permit to operate a public bathing or swimming facility or natural bathing place, except in areas where the laws and regulation…

NAC 444.260 Instructions on operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) Upon the completion of any public bathing or swimming facility, the owner and his or her operators must be given complete written and oral instructions by the contractor in t…

NAC 444.262 Supervision and maintenance of facilities. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. Supervision must be present at all times a wading pool is in use. 2. Every public bathing or swimming facility must be maintained under the supervision of a qualified operator who is responsible for …

NAC 444.263 Use of covers and solar blankets. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. A swimming pool cover or solar blanket may be used only if the pool is closed, unless the cover or blanket: (a) Is secured around its entire perimeter; and (b) Is designed to support and is capable of support…

NAC 444.264 Records. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. A written record of all data pertaining to the operation and sanitation of each public bathing or swimming facility and natural bathing place must be maintained by the management and kept at all times available to the health authorit…

NAC 444.266 Lifesaving equipment. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. Not less than one unit of lifesaving equipment must be provided at every public bathing or swimming facility or natural bathing place. One unit of lifesaving equipment consists of: (a) A rescue tube or a ring buoy with a…

NAC 444.268 Posting information on artificial respiration and emergency services. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) Diagrammatic illustrations of artificial respiration procedures must be posted at all public bathing or swimming facilities where they are clearly visible from the nearby deck…

NAC 444.270 Presence of lifeguards. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.080) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, any public bathing or swimming facility, except an isolation and flotation tank, spray pool, or a mineral bath, therapeutic pool or similar facility, must have a l…

NAC 444.272 Number of lifeguards required. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) If lifeguard service is provided at a public bathing or swimming facility, the number of lifeguards must be adequate to maintain continuous surveillance over the bathers. At no time may there be fewer lifeguards th…

NAC 444.274 Qualifications, duties and identification of lifeguards. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.115) 1. Lifeguards at a public bathing or swimming facility must have satisfactorily completed a Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving Course or the equivalent. 2. Lifeguards must be in full c…

NAC 444.276 Notices when lifeguards not provided. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) If no lifeguard service is provided, a warning sign must be placed in plain view for all bathers and must state “Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty” with clearly legible letters, at least 4 inches (10 centimeter…

NAC 444.278 Capacity. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. For the purpose of determining the capacity of any pool in a public bathing or swimming facility, those portions of the pool less than 5 feet (1.52 meters) deep or from the breakpoint to the shallow end is designated as the “nonswim…