A Resource Family shall ensure that swimming pools, fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, or similar bodies of water are inaccessible if he or she accepts placement of any of the following individuals:
- A child under ten years of age.
- A child who is developmentally, mentally, or physically disabled.
- A nonminor dependent who is developmentally, mentally, or physically disabled.
- A minor or nonminor dependent parent’s child who is under ten years of age or developmentally, mentally, or physically disabled.
A Resource Family shall ensure the inaccessibility of swimming pools, fixed in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, or similar bodies of water.
- The pool shall be isolated from access to the home by an enclosure
- The pool shall be equipped with an approved safety pool cover
When a foster family agency determines that it is not "structurally" possible for a Resource Family to comply with paragraphs options (1) or (2) , the home shall be equipped with exit alarms on doors and windows that provide direct access to the pool.
A foster family agency shall document the factors considered in making the determination that it is not structurally possible for the Resource Family to comply with either an enclosure or a safety pool cover.
A Resource Family shall ensure that an adult who is able to swim provides continual supervision when a child or individual specified are using a pool or other body of water.