§ 25-5-804 — Safety standards for swimming areas

(1) All natural swimming
areas shall have a sanded beach the slope of which shall not be steeper than one
foot of fall to ten feet of horizontal distance and shall be posted with warning signs,
buoys, or other markers located not more than one hundred feet apart and visible to
a person of ordinary visual acuity at a distance of not less than one hundred feet to
mark water over three feet in depth and to mark the exterior limits of the
designated swimming area. There shall also be provided not less than one life ring
fifteen inches in diameter with seventy-five feet of three-sixteenths inch manila line
attached which shall be hung in a conspicuous place on the beach where it shall be
kept readily available for use. Each natural swimming area shall also have not less
than one square-sterned boat with oars and oarlocks which shall be used only for
lifesaving purposes. All other floating craft shall be excluded from the swimming
areas except for enforcement craft when necessary to provide adequate
supervision. When night swimming is permitted in the natural swimming area, the
beach shall be fully illuminated.

(2) The diving tower or springboard, when provided, shall be rigidly
constructed and securely anchored.

(3) Swimming pools shall be equipped with not less than one lightweight
reaching pole of not less than twelve feet in length and not less than one life ring
fifteen inches in diameter with seventy-five feet of three-sixteenths inch manila line
attached, both of which shall be kept in a conspicuous place readily available to
persons in the pool. When night swimming is permitted, the pool, adjacent area, and
all appurtenances shall be fully illuminated.

Legislative History

Source: L. 63: p. 542, � 4. C.R.S. 1963: � 66-22-4.