This bill amends existing legislation concerning swimming pools in apartment complexes, specifically exempting them from certain safety requirements related to lifeguards and first aid personnel under specific conditions. The definition of "apartment complex" is clarified to refer to one or more apartment buildings on the same premises owned by an entity that receives rental payments from tenants. The bill expands the category of "specially exempt facility" to include apartment complexes that limit pool access to tenants and their invited guests, thereby allowing these complexes to operate without the same stringent safety requirements as public pools.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any specially exempt facility, including apartment complexes, that does not comply with the lifeguard and first aid requirements must display a prominent sign at the pool entrance. This sign must inform users that there is no lifeguard on duty, that individuals under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and that swimming alone is prohibited. The bill aims to balance safety with the operational needs of apartment complexes while ensuring that residents are aware of the pool's safety conditions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 26:4A-4