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Section 406 Decks and Deck Equipment
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406.1 General
Decks shall comply with the provisions of Section 306, except as otherwise required in this section.
406.2 Pool Perimeter Access
A deck or unobstructed access shall be provided for not less than 90 percent of the pool perimeter.
406.3 Deck Clearance
406.4 Decks Between Pools and Spas
Decks between pools, spas or any combination of pools and spas, shall have a width of not less than 6 feet (1829 mm).
406.5 Deck Covering
Walking surfaces of decks within 4 feet (1219 mm) of a pool or spa shall be slip resistant.
406.6 Distances Above Diving Boards
A completely unobstructed minimum distance above the tip of the diving board shall be specified by the diving equipment manufacturer.
406.7 Dimensional Requirements
Public pools with diving equipment of 39 inches (991 mm) or greater in height, and pools designed for springboard or platform diving, shall comply with the dimensional design requirements of the diving equipment manufacturer or the authority that governs such pools.
406.8 Diving Equipment
Diving equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
406.8.1 Label
A label shall be permanently affixed to the diving equipment or jump board in a readily visible location and shall include all of the following:
- The minimum diving water envelope required for each diving board and diving stand combination.
- Manufacturer's name and address.
- Manufacturer's identification and date of manufacture.
- The maximum allowable weight of the user.
406.8.2 Use Instructions
The diving equipment manufacturer shall provide diving equipment use instructions.
406.8.3 Tread Surface
Diving equipment shall have slip-resistant tread surfaces.
406.8.4 Supports for Diving Equipment
Supports, platforms, stairs, and ladders for diving equipment shall be designed to carry the anticipated loads. Stairs and ladders shall be of corrosion-resistant materials, shall be easily cleanable and shall have slip-resistant treads. Diving stands higher than 21 inches (533 mm), measured from the deck to the top back end of the board, shall be provided with stairs or a ladder. Step treads shall be self-draining.
406.8.5 Guardrails
Diving equipment 39 inches (991 mm) or greater in height shall be provided with a top guardrail. Such guardrail shall extend not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above the diving board and extend to the edge of the pool wall.
406.9 Starting Blocks
In new construction or substantial alteration, starting blocks intended for competitive swimming shall be located at a water depth of not less than 5 feet (1524 mm).
406.10 Swimming Pool Slides
Swimming pool slides shall comply with the requirements of 16 CFR, Part 1207. The manufacturer of the slide shall provide installation and use instructions for the slide. Slides shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
406.11 Play and Water Activity Equipment
Play and water activity equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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