(A) Diving Boards and Platforms. Diving boards and platforms shall have a nonskid surface. All boards and platforms one meter or higher shall provide guard rails which shall be at least 30 inches above the diving board and extend to the edge of the pool wall. The riser height of steps on diving boards and from steps to the deck shall not exceed 12 inches and shall be even throughout. Diving boards and platforms shall be constructed, installed, and maintained to provide the maximum safety for the diver. The requirements in this section are critical safety requirements based on board or platform height and location. A board or platform at a height between the following designations shall meet the more restrictive requirements of the higher board or platform. In the following divisions of this section, the term PLUMMET shall mean an imaginary line which is perpendicular to the water surface, measured from the end of the board or platform, and from the center of the board or platform. Variances from any requirements of this section shall not be issued. The diagram referenced below is set forth on following page.
(1) The distance from the plummet back to the pool wall shall be "A" on the diagram and shall not be less than the distance indicated on the diagram.
(2) The distance from the plummet to pool wall at side shall be "B" on the diagram and shall not be less than the distance indicated on the diagram.
(3) The distance from plummet to adjacent plummet shall be "C" on the diagram and shall not be less than the distance indicated on the diagram.
(4) The distance from the plummet to the pool wall or five foot depth ahead shall be "D" on the diagram and shall not be less than the distance indicated on the diagram.
(5) Clear distance from board to ceiling overhead shall be "E" on the diagram and shall not be less than the distance indicated on the diagram.
(6) (a) The depth of water at the plummet shall be "H" on the diagram and shall not be less than the distance indicated on the diagram.
(b) The required depth of water for "H" shall be maintained for a minimum of ten feet beyond the plummet for a one meter or higher board or platform before any upward incline in floor slope begins.
(B) Deck Level Board. The following are the requirements for deck level diving board installations:
(1) An area which is a minimum of four feet square, with a depth of not less than eight feet, six inches, shall be provided in the diving portion of the pool. The four foot square area shall be in line with the center line of the diving board. The nearest edge of the square area shall be no less than eight feet from the edge of the deep end of the pool. See the diagram set forth on following page.
(2) The unobstructed area above the diving board shall be constructed so that there is no possibility of the diver touching any overhead object
(3) The projection of the diving board over the pool's surface shall be a minimum of two feet and a maximum of four feet. The centerline of the board shall be a minimum of eight feet from the side walls of the pool and all other boards.
(4) The diving portion (section of pool where water is over five feet deep) shall be a minimum of 18 feet in length with the centerline of the deepest part of the pool being not less than ten feet from the deep end of the pool. See the diagram set forth on the following page).
(C) Starting Blocks and Water Slides. Starting blocks and slides may only be used if the pool depth is maintained at the level recommended by the manufacturer of the blocks and/or slides. Starting blocks shall have a nonskid surface. Starting blocks which have not been permanently installed shall be removed from the pool area after authorized use. The requirements of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Safety Standard for swimming pool slides as published in the Federal Register for standards relating to swimming pool slides shall be binding. Slides must provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface without cracks or joints excluding well-maintained structural joints. Slides shall comply with critical safety requirements of this section measured from the terminus of the slide above design water level.
('74 Code, § 11-5-7A.7) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)
