Signage for Public Spas

Every owner and operator shall ensure that the following signage is posted in accordance with Ontario Regulation 428/05.

A) In letters not less than 25 millimetres high with a minimum 5 millimetre stroke:

Bathers shall shower

• Every bather shall take a cleansing shower using soap and warm water before entering the deck.

Emergency telephone

• Posted in a conspicuous location near the entrance to the public spa indicating the location of the emergency telephone.
• Posted at the emergency telephone identifying it as such and including the following information:
  • a list of the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of persons who are available for resuscitation, medical aid, and fire services, and
  • a list of the full name and address of the public spa facility location and all of the facility's emergency telephone numbers.

Emergency stop button

• Posted above the emergency stop button stating the following:

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
PUSH EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON AND USE EMERGENCY PHONE.
AN AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNAL WILL ACTIVATE.

Timing device

• Posted at the timing device identifying it as such

B) In letters not less than 50 millimetres high with a minimum 5 millimetre stroke the word "Caution". All other lettering being not less than 10 millimetres high with a minimum 5 millimetre stroke:

Caution

• Posted at each entrance to the public spa the caution statement must include:
• Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in the spa unless supervised by a person who is 16 years of age or older.
• Pregnant women and persons with known health or medical conditions should consult with a physician before using a spa.
• Do not use the spa if you have an open sore or rash, or are experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
• Overexposure may cause fainting. 10 to 15 minutes may be excessive for some individuals. Cool down periodically and leave the spa if nausea or dizziness occurs.
• Enter and exit the spa slowly, to prevent slipping.
• Do not play or swim near drains or suction devices. Your body, body parts, hair, jewelry and other objects may become trapped and cause injury or drowning. People with long hair should be especially careful.
• Do not enter or remain in a spa if a drain cover or suction fitting is loose, broken or missing. Immediately notify the spa operator.
• No food or beverage except water is permitted within the deck or spa. No glass containers of any kind are permitted within the deck or spa.
• The maximum bather capacity of the public spa determined under section 17. O. Reg. 428/05, s. 18(2).

C) In letters not less than 100 millimetres high:

Water depths

• For spas with an inner horizontal dimension greater then 3M.
• Set out the water depths indicating the deep points, the breaks between gentle and steep bottom slopes and the shallow points, and the words DEEP AREA and SHALLOW AREA are displayed at the appropriate locations on the deck.