Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R392 - Population Health, Environmental Health
Rule R392-302 - Design, Construction and Operation of Public Pools
Section R392-302-12 - Diving Areas
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 392-302-12
Current through Bulletin 2023-24, December 15, 2023
(1) The manager shall ensure that:
(a) where diving is
permitted and at least one diving board or platform is over 3.28 feet, 1 meter,
from the normal water level, the diving area design, equipment placement, and
clearances meet the minimum standards of:
(i)
The 2015-2017 USA Diving Official Technical Rules, Appendix B -- FINA
Dimensions for Diving Facilities, which are incorporated by
reference;
(ii) Rule 1, Section 1,
Article 4 and Rule 1, Section 2, Article 4 of the NCAA Men's and Women's
Swimming and Diving 2014-2015 Rules and Interpretations, which is incorporated
by reference; or
(iii) Table
4.8.2.2 and Figure 4.8.2.2.1 and Figure 4.8.2.2.2 of the 2018 Model Aquatic
Health Code, which are incorporated by reference;
(b) where diving is permitted from a height
of less than or equal to 3.28 feet, 1 meter, from normal water level the diving
area design, equipment placement, and clearances meet the minimum standards of
Section 402.12, Table 402.12, and Figure 402.12 of the 2018 International
Swimming Pool and Spa Code, which is incorporated by reference, for type VI,
VII and VIII pools such that:
(i) type VI is a
maximum of 26 inches, 2/3 meter, above the normal water level;
(ii) type VII is a maximum of 30 inches, 3/4
meter, above the normal water level; or
(iii) type VIII is a maximum of 3.28 feet, 1
meter, above the normal water level;
(c) the use of a starting platform is
restricted to competitive swimming events or supervised training for
competitive swimming events;
(i) if starting
platforms are used for competitive swimming or training, the water depth is at
least four feet; or
(ii) when
starting platforms are not in competitive use they are removed, or secured with
a starting platform safety cover;
(d) each diving board, platform, and
appurtenance related to a diving area is maintained in a good condition;
and
(e) areas of a pool where
diving is not permitted have a "no diving" warning with a contrasting color
located on the horizontal surface of the deck or coping as close to the water's
edge as practical and spacing between each warning no greater than 25
feet.
(2) The manager may use any of the following options to meet the "no diving" warning requirement specified in Subsection (1)(e):
(a) a "no
diving" sign in block letters at least four inches in height as required in
Section R392-302-32;
(b) the international no diving icon, that
must include at least one "no diving" sign posted vertically in plain view
within the pool enclosure with lettering at least four inches in height and a
stroke width of at least one-half inch; or
(c) both a sign and an
icon.
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-12, effective 6/1/2017
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-12, effective 5/24/2018
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-05, effective 2/26/2020
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-16, effective 8/10/2020
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/21/2023
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