Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.02.14 - CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
Section 16.02.14.131 - DIVING AREA: WATER DEPTH
The dimensions of the diving area on public pools must conform to the following:
Minimum Dimensions |
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Height of the diving board above the water level |
Depth of water at the plummet |
Distance ahead of plummet |
Depth of water at the distance L From plummet |
Overhang of diving board beyond edge of pool |
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H |
D-1 |
L |
D-2 |
O-H |
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Meters |
Feet |
Feet |
Feet |
Feet |
Feet |
0.00 to 0.50 |
0'0" to 1.7" |
8'6" |
11'6" |
8'6" |
3'0" |
0.51 to 0.75 |
1'8" to 2'6" |
9'3" |
11'6" |
9'3" |
4'0" |
0.76 to 1.00 |
2'7" to 3'3" |
10'0" |
14'0" |
10'0" |
5'0" |
1.01 to 3.00 |
3'4" to 10'0" |
13'0" |
20'0" |
13'0" |
6'0" |
*Diving boards and platforms in excess of three (3) meters or ten (10) feet in height are not allowed in a pool without special provisions, controls, and definite limitation on their use, which has been approved by the Director's designee. |
Effective March 15, 2022