A runway at least four feet wide constructed of concrete or other impervious material which shall be slip-resistant shall completely surround the pool, except that Class D pools need only provide a runway around 50% of the pool. The runway shall have a slope between 1/4 and 3/8 inch per foot away from the pool, except that the slope shall be increased to between 3/8 and 1/2 inch per foot wherever carpeting is used on outdoor pools. Runway areas of indoor pools may not be carpeted. Runways shall be an integral part of the pool walls or shall overlap the pool walls. Either deck drains or collecting troughs covered with grates shall be provided, except that outdoor pools may drain to the surrounding area, but not beyond the property boundaries. Deck drains shall be in the ratio of not less than one per 200 square feet of runways, provided that the deck drains shall not exceed 25 feet on centers. Runway drains shall not be interconnected with overflow system drain lines.
('74 Code, § 11-5-7A.17) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)