Current through December 21, 2024
(a) In public pools
and similar installations in which diving and swimming are allowed, the area of
the pool in which diving is permitted must be:
(i) In the case of a rectangular pool, at one
end of the pool which is separated from the main swimming area by a lifeline;
or
(ii) In the case of a T, L, or Z
shaped pool, in a recessed area forming one of the lags of the T, L, or Z which
is separated from the main swimming area by a lifeline.
(b) A pool designed only for diving may be
located in an area which is separate from a pool designed for
swimming.
(c) Diving boards, towers
and platforms in excess of three (3) meters in height shall:
(i) Comply with the dimensional design
requirements of FINA, U.S. Diving, National Federation of State High School
Associations (NFSHSA); and
(ii) Not
be allowed in a pool without special provisions, controls and definite
limitations on their use. Where such boards, towers or platforms are permitted,
their use must be limited to adequately trained personnel and must not be open
to the general public.
(d) Supports for diving equipment, platforms,
stairs, and ladders for diving equipment shall be designed to carry the
anticipated loads.
(i) Stairs and ladders
shall be of corrosion-resistiant material, easily cleanable and with
slip-resistant tread.
(e) Platforms and diving equipment of one (1)
meter or higher shall be protected with hand rails which shall be at least
thirty (30) inches above the diving board and extend to the edge of the pool
wall.
(i) All platforms or diving equipment
higher than one (1) meter shall have guard rails which are at least thirty six
(36) inches above the diving board and extend to the edge of the pool
wall.
(f) Diving
equipment shall:
(i) Be designed for swimming
pool use;
(ii) Be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations;
(iii) Have slip-resistant tread surfaces;
and
(iv) Be permanently anchored to
the pool deck.
(A) The edge of the board at
the tip end shall be parallel to the water surface; and
(B) The tip end of the board over the pool
water surface may be higher than the butt end of the board.
