Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4717, POOLS; LIFEGUARDS; AND EQUIPMENT, pt. 4717.3750 - STANDARDS FOR POOLS WITH DIVING

The dimensions of the pool and appurtenances in a diving area must meet the standards in this part.

A. There must be a completely unobstructed clear distance of 16 feet above the diving board measured from the center of the front end of the board. This area must extend at least eight feet behind, eight feet to each side, and 16 feet ahead of the measuring point.

B. Pools used for competitive diving must provide pool depths compatible with the level of competition anticipated.

C. Diving is not permitted, except in areas which conform to the minimum dimensions specified in this part.

D. The dimensions of the diving area in all pools must conform to the minimum dimensions specified in this part.

				Lengths
Height of Diving Board	Water Depths	Minimum Overhang	Length of Diving Well	Run-out
H	Do	D1	Oh	L1	L2
Deck Level or no board	6 ft.	8.5 ft.	3 ft.	12 ft.	10.5 ft.
1 m	6 ft.	10 ft.	5 ft.	12 ft.	15 ft.
3 m	6 ft.	12 ft.	5 ft.	13 ft.	21 ft.
			Clearances
Height of Diving Board	Water Depths	Adjacent Board's Center-to-Center	Center of Board to Sidewall
H	Do	D1
Deck Level or no board	6 ft.	8.5 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.
1 m	6 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.
3 m	6 ft.	12 ft.	10 ft.	12 ft.

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Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4717, POOLS; LIFEGUARDS; AND EQUIPMENT, pt. 4717.3750

19 SR 1419; 19 SR 1637

Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05; 144.12; 144.123; 145A.02; 157.01