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454.1.2.7 Diving Areas

2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 454 Swimming Pools and Bathing Places (Public and Private) > 454.1 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places > 454.1.2 Swimming Pool Construction Standards > 454.1.2.7 Diving Areas
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Diving facilities shall meet the minimum requirements of the FINA dimensions for diving facilities in accordance with the 2005—2009 FINA Handbook and include the following

  1. Diving boards or platforms with heights of less than the established standard shall meet the dimensional requirements of the next greater height.
  2. Diving boards, platforms and ladders shall have a nonabsorbent, slip-resistant finish and be of sufficient strength to safely carry the anticipated loads. Diving equipment 1 meter and greater shall have guard rails which extend to the edge of the pool wall. All diving boards over 21 inches (533 mm) from the deck shall be provided with a ladder. Diving boards or platforms shall not be installed on curved walls where the wall enters into the defined rectangular diving area specified in this section. Adjacent platform and diving boards shall be parallel.
  3. The location of pool ladders shall be such that the distance from the ladder to any point on a diving board or platform centerline is not less than the plummet to side wall dimension (b) indicated in the FINA standards. Trampoline-type diving facilities are prohibited.
  4. Diving targets may be installed in accordance with FINA standards.

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