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Hot Tubs Standard

The following procedures are recommended by the Safety Office when Hot Tubs are used at University of Waterloo sanctioned events.

  1. All electrical outlets within 10 meters of the Hot Tub are to be deactivated .

  2. All electrical equipment within 10 meters of the Hot Tub must be equipped with a Ground Fault Interrupt.

  3. Wet-Vacs and mops must be available to clean up splashed water.

  4. A person with a valid CPR certificate must supervise the hot tub at all times.

  5. The number of people allowed into the Hot Tub must be restricted to the manufacturer's recommendation.

  6. No person shall occupy the Hot Tub for more than 10 min.

  7. The temperature of the Hot Tub shall not exceed 40 C (104 F).

  8. No intoxicated person will be allowed in the Hot Tub.