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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 12. Health |
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Agency 5. Department of Health |
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Chapter 460. Regulations Governing Tourist Establishment Swimming Pools and Other Publicpools |
Section 140. Diving boards
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At least 12 feet of free and obstructed headroom shall be provided above the diving boards.
The minimum depth of water in the diving area shall be determined as follows:
Elevation of Diving Point Above Water Surface
Depth of Water
DIMENSIONS
End wall to Maximum Depth
Maximum Depth to 5 ft.
0 to 24 in. inclusive
8 ft.
12 ft.
12 ft.
24 in. to 30 in. inclusive
8 ft.
13 ft.
17 ft.
30 in. plus to 1 meter inclusive
8 ft. 6 in.
15 ft.
20 ft.
1 meter plus to 3 meters inclusive
10 ft.
15 ft.
20 ft.
3 meters plus 5 meters
14 ft. 6 in.
17 ft.
23 ft.
The minimum length of any diving area terminating at a vertical wall shall be 30 feet.
Where multiple diving boards are used, the space between center lines shall not be less than 10 feet, and the center of no board shall be closer than 10 feet to a side wall. These dimensions shall apply both from a point of projection four feet from the end wall and the point of maximum depth.
The space between center lines of three-meter and five-meter diving boards shall be not less than 15 feet and between five-meter and 10- meter boards shall be not less than 18 feet. The minimum distances from center lines of five-meter and 10-meter boards shall be the same as to the side walls.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR355-35-05 § 14, eff. March 1, 1962.
Statutory Authority
§ 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.