105 CMR 435.13
Walkways and Decks
(1) Walkways shall be continuous around the pool with a minimum width of four feet of unobstructed
clear distance including a curb at the pool edge, if such a curb is used. Walkways of a width ofeight
feet are desirable. A minimum of three feet walk width shall be provided around any piece of diving
equipment. All walks, decks, and terraces shall have a minimum slope of ¼ inch per foot toward
adequate drains or points at which the water will have a free unobstructed flow away from the pool to
approved points of disposal.
(2) All walkway and deck surfaces shall be furnished with a slip resistant non-abrasive surface.