Sec.17a-147-18. Instructions in safety procedures. Supervision

Each child shall be instructed, as appropriate to his own age level, in safety procedures, including fire drills, civil defense and safe use of electrical or power equipment. All use of such equipment shall be under the supervision of a competent adult. If an extended day treatment program has on-ground or access to a waterfront or swimming pools, the following safety procedures must be maintained. All on-ground pools shall be enclosed with safety fences and shall be regularly tested to ensure that the pools are free of contamination. A certified individual shall be on duty when the children are swimming. A certified individual is one who has a current water safety instructor's certificate or senior lifesaving certificate from the Red Cross or its equivalent. The waterfront or pool shall be properly maintained and have proper safety equipment available. Any proposed or existing pool shall meet regulatory and zoning requirements.

(Effective August 1, 1994)