(1) Every pool, spa, and other water feature involving pooled water must have the following equipment readily available on-site:

(a) either a rescue tube or, in the alternative, one or more ring buoys having a maximum of 15 to 16 inches inside diameter with one quarter inch manila-line or nylon rope at least equal in length to the maximum width of the swimming pool attached securely to the ring buoy and kept in good repair; and

(b) a shepherd's crook or reaching pole.

(2) In small pools not exceeding 15 feet in width, the ring buoy with a minimum length of 14 feet of manila line or nylon rope throwing line attached may be substituted for a shepherd's crook or a reaching pole.

(3) Safety equipment must be accessible for immediate use in the area of the pool, spa, or other water feature.

(4) When a lifeguard is required or provided at a pool or other water feature, an elevated seat for the lifeguard must be provided in areas where water depth is deeper than five feet. The lifeguard chair must be located within two feet of the edge of the swimming pool and must be high enough to give the lifeguard a complete and unobstructed view of the area of the pool that the lifeguard is responsible for patrolling.

(5) Lifeguards shall be equipped with a rescue tube and must be attired so that they are readily identifiable as members of the lifeguard staff.