Beginning on July 1, 2008, all health clubs that have at least 50 members or 30 or more pieces of mechanical equipment must install and maintain an AED onsite. Mandated by Bill 134; Chapter 15 of IC 24-4, this new law will affect over 700 clubs throughout the state. Additionally, all Health clubs are required to have trained staff and provide regular AED maintenance.

The new law applies to all health clubs, including spas, sports centers, weight control studios, and gymnasiums in schools, colleges, and universities. Indiana now joins eleven other states that require AEDs in health clubs.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the number one killer in America, killing over 250,000 people per year. Studies indicate that strenuous exercise may increase the likelihood of suffering from SCA by up to 20 times due to the adrenaline released.

The law has many provisions, all written to ensure the safety of members, guests, and staff alike. These requirements include regular maintenance, CPR training, event reporting, and more.

MasterCPR is nationally recognized as the go-to provider for health club AED implementation. When a similar law passed in California in 2007, MasterCPR helped over 350 health clubs throughout the state build their comprehensive AED program and help ensure legal compliance. MasterCPR now looks forward to partnering with clubs in Indiana to provide them with similar AED programming that are in compliance with all aspects of the law, and specific to the needs of the fitness industry.

For more information and special health club savings contact a MasterCPR representative at 866-364-7940 or info@mastercpr.com.