Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 444 - Sanitation
PUBLIC BATHING PLACES
General Standards for Construction
Section 444.120 - Slope

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 444.120

Current through September 16, 2024

1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 444.1958, the floor slope in a pool must not be steeper than:

(a) One in 12 in the shallow end; or

(b) One in 3 in the deep end.

2. The slope must be uniform, and the bottom surface must be smooth but must have a slip-resistant finish.

3. All portions of the pool bottom must have a definite slope toward the pool drains.

4. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 444.1958, the depth at the slope break must be 5 feet (1.5 meters). An exception may be made permitting the breakpoint to occur at a minimum of 4 feet 6 inches (1.4 meters) for pools less than 60 feet (18.3 meters).

Bd. of Health, Public Bathing Places Reg. Art. 10, eff. 5-21-74-NAC A 11-1-88

NRS 439.200, 444.070

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