http://www.outdoorsafetyusa.com/safety/pool-safety/pool-signs/ Here are some typical and atypical rules often found on pool signs. Here is also an explanation as to why pool signs are necessary. en-us Fri, 06 Jan 2006 10:01:00 EST Fri, 06 Jan 2006 10:01:00 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 Why do you really think most hotels, apartment complexes, and public pools put up pool signs? Is it to prevent us from having fun? Of course not. Are they trying to steal the fun right out from under us? Nonsense! In those cases, most large corporations want to prevent being sued by wild and reckless children. The common rules on most pool signs Ever stop to wonder just how many rules there are to these pool signs? Personally, I can recall several hotel swimming pools with as many as 20 rules on their pool signs. As a matter of fact, when we were doing research for this very site, we came across some of the more obvious rules. On the other hand, when you search far and wide on any topic, you are going to find some odd balls out there. Below is a list of some of the more conventional and obvious rules often located on pool signs. Take note: no running near the pool no diving allowed children under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult no glass objects in swimming pool All the aforementioned rules seem to make perfect sense because the organization would like to reduce their liability, all while helping you enjoy a fun and safe recreational activity. On the other hand, we came across some extremely rare and somewhat bizarre regulations that some pool signs displayed. Take a close look: anyone with open sores is not allowed to swim manager has authorization to make anyone take soapy shower prior to entering urinating in the swimming pool is not allowed We found several others that should have made the cut, but we would have had to edit them for content and we just wouldn't feel the same. Next time you think that a company is trying to prevent you from having fun in the pool, reconsider. They could be doing you a favor. Without them, you just might be swimming beside some creep with open sores that has managed to urinate in every corner of the pool while you have a mouthful of Marco Polo. Fri, 06 Jan 2006 10:01:00 EST