General Standards

The following standards are applicable to both swimming pool and waterfront environments.

• Signage Standard – September 2026
• Safety Plan Standard – March 2026
• Lifeguard Certification – June 2024
• Bathing Apparel Standard – March 2024
• Breastfeeding in Aquatic Facilities – June 2022
• Do Not Resuscitate Standard – June 2022
• Hyperventilation and Extended Breath Holding – June 2022
• Lifeguard Safety Supervision Zone Standard – January 2021
• Naloxone Information Bulletin – April 2020
• Cannabis Information Bulletin – September 2019
• Safe Supervision Standards for Aquatic Facility User Groups – January 2019
• Epinephrine Auto-injector Standard – Sept 2017
• Medical Conditions Standard – Sept 2017
• Extreme Weather – Lightning Standard – May 2016
• Emergency and Operating Procedures – April 2012

Please note that the following standards are currently under review/revision:

• Lifeguard Age – September 2019 (contact your local Branch for more information)