R 325.2135 Starting platforms.

Rule 35. (1) After the effective date of this rule, if starting platforms are provided at a swimming pool, then a swimming pool owner shall ensure that the platforms are in compliance with the following water depth and platform height requirements, as applicable: (a) For water depths less than 79 inches, starting platforms shall not be installed. (b) For water depths 79 inches and deeper across all swimming lanes, the front edge of the starting platforms shall be not higher than 30 inches above the water surface. (2) A swimming pool owner shall ensure that a starting platform meets all of the following requirements: (a) Is installed where the minimum water depth is maintained for a distance from 2 feet to not less than 19 feet out from the edge of the pool across all swimming lanes. (b) Is installed with the front edge extending to the edge of the water. (c) Is easily removable without tools when located at a water depth of less than 8.5 feet. (3) A swimming pool owner shall ensure that a starting platform that was installed before the effective date of this rule and has water depths less than 60 inches is brought into compliance with subrules (1) and (2) of this rule or is permanently removed.