LAC 51:XXIV.703. Lifesaving Equipment [formerly paragraph 24:013-14]

A. Class A, Class B, and Class C swimming pools shall have lifesaving equipment conspicuously and conveniently on hand at all times including the following: 1. a light, strong pole not less than 12 feet long, including a body hook; 2. a minimum 1/4 inch diameter throwing rope as long as 1 1/2 times the maximum width of the pool or 50 feet, whichever is less, to which has been firmly attached a ring buoy with an outside diameter of approximately 15 inches or a similar flotation device; 3. a telephone with posted names and phone numbers of nearest available police, fire, ambulance service and/or rescue unit, and/or 911, if available; 4. it is recommended that Class B and Class C pools with over 1,800 square feet of water surface area shall have at least one elevated lifeguard chair for each 3,000 square feet of pool surface or fraction thereof. Where a pool is provided with more than one lifeguard chair, and pool width is 45 feet or more, they shall be located on each side of the pool.