Section 400.8801. Definitions.

Rule 801. (1) As used in this part:

(a)   “Lifeguard” means a person who meets the following criteria:

(i)   Possesses an appropriate and current life guard training and certification by Red Cross, YWCA, YMCA, or equivalent in 1 of the following:

(A)  Basic lifeguard for pool only.

(B)  Full life guarding for pool and all other water activities.

(ii)   Is dressed suitably to act in an emergency.

(iii)   Is providing constant supervision.

(b)   “Public swimming pool” means, as defined in the public health code (1978 PA 368), MCL 333.12521, an artificial body of water used collectively by a number of individuals primarily for the purpose of swimming, wading, recreation, or instruction and includes related equipment, structures, areas, and enclosures intended for the use of individuals using or operating the swimming pool such as equipment, dressing, locker, shower, and toilet rooms. Public swimming pools include those which are for parks, schools, motels, camps, resorts, apartments, clubs, hotels, mobile home parks, subdivisions, and the like. A pool or portable pool located on the same premises with a 1-

, 2-, 3-, or 4-family dwelling and for the benefit of the occupants and their guests, a natural bathing area such as a stream, lake, river, or man-made lake, an exhibitor’s swimming pool built as a model at the site of the seller and in which swimming by the public is not permitted, or a pool serving not more than 4 motel units is not a public swimming pool.

History: 2013 AACS.