R392-302-38. Special Purpose Pools: Cold Plunge Pools

(1) The manager shall consult with a local health officer during a plan review of a cold plunge pool. (2) The manager shall ensure that each cold plunge pool: (a) meets the requirements of a spa pool as described in Section R392-302-37, except for requirements in Subsection R392-302-37(9); and (b) has a refrigeration system or other means to maintain a consistent temperature, such as a heat exchanger, chiller, or other mechanical unit. (3) The manager shall ensure the duration of cold exposure in the cold plunge pool is time-limited and may not exceed 15 minutes. (4) The manager shall post a sign that contains the following information: (a) a sign heading with the safety signal word "Caution" centered at the top of the sign; and (b) sign text that states: (i) "Adverse health outcomes may result from intense and sudden changes in exposure temperature which may include immediate impaired coordination, loss of control of breathing, muscle cramps, or a loss of consciousness"; (ii) "Due to the risk of cold shock from total or partial immersion in cold water, any bather should consult a physician before using the cold plunge pool"; (iii) "Elderly persons, pregnant women, persons using prescription medications, and those suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure should consult a physician before using the cold plunge pool"; (iv) "Persons suffering from a communicable disease transmissible via water may not use the cold plunge pool"; (v) "Individuals under the influence of alcohol or other impairing chemical substances should not use the cold plunge pool"; (vi) "Bathers should not use the cold plunge spa pool alone"; (vii) "Bathers should not spend more than 15 minutes in the cold plunge pool in any one session": (viii) "Children aged 14 years and younger are prohibited from bathing in a cold plunge pool"; and (ix) "Running or engaging in unsafe activities or horseplay in or around the cold plunge pool is prohibited". (5) The manager shall ensure that the temperature of each cold plunge pool is readily visible so that any bather is alerted and informed before using the cold plunge pool.