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Spa Safety

• Maintain constant adult supervision when children are in • Do not allow unsafe or risky behavior in and around the
or near ANY body of water. spa.

• Install fences, barriers and spa covers to prevent • Consult with a licensed electrician for installation of or
unsupervised access, especially by young children. any work to your spa. If you are installing your own
spa, it is your responsibility that all work performed
• Always completely remove your spa cover before using complies with the National Electrical Code and all other
your spa. applicable codes and regulations.

• Inspect your spa equipment on a regular basis to ensure • Your spa’s jets, grates, skimmer and main drain should
that it is in good working order and that it is safe. be properly maintained and secured. Spa users should
be instructed not to stick any part of their body into such
• Always test the temperature of your spa’s water before outlets as entrapment and drowning can occur. Spa
entering the spa. It is recommended that maximum users with long hair should also be cautioned not to get
water temperature never exceed 104°F (40°C). Do not their hair near such outlets.
soak for more than 15 minutes at one sitting in 104°F
(40°C) water. • Keep a first aid kit in close proximity to your spa.

• Individuals with certain medical conditions, such as • Maintenance and safety manuals contain detailed tips
heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, and and recommendations and should be read, followed and
pregnant women, should not use a spa without advance applied on a regular basis.
approval by their physician. If a person has any doubt
as to whether a medical condition should limit their use • We encourage all spa owners to request safety related
of a spa, they should seek prior consultation with their publications from the Association of Pool and Spa
physician. Individuals with open cuts or wounds should Professionals (APSP), including: “The Sensible Way To
not use a spa until completely healed Enjoy Your Spa or Hot Tub,” and “Pool and Spa
Emergency Procedures for Infants and Children.” These
• Never use a spa when you are alone and never use a APSP publications can be ordered from the APSP by
spa while using or after using alcohol or drugs that may calling or writing them at the APSP, 2111 Eisenhower
cause sleepiness, drowsiness, or raise or lower blood Avenue, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314,
pressure. (703) 838-0083, or by visiting the APSP consumer Web
site at www.theapsp.org.
• Ask your city about any specific rules and regulations
that apply to spa ownership, including local electrical
codes.

Be Responsible

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