R392-302-14. Depth Markings, Safety Markings, and Safety Ropes

(1) The manager shall ensure that: (a) pool water depth is plainly marked at the point of: (i) minimum pool water depth; (ii) maximum pool water depth; and (iii) demarcation between the diving area and any other area of the pool, as described in Subsection (1)(d); (b) pool water depths are marked at water depth increments not to exceed: (i) one foot if the pool water depth is five feet or less; or (ii) two feet if the pool water depth is greater than five feet; (c) depth markings: (i) are spaced no more than 25 feet from each other; (ii) are located above the waterline or within two inches from the coping on the vertical wall of the pool; (iii) are located on the horizontal surface of the deck or coping as close as practical to the pool water's edge; and (iv) have numerals that are four-inches in height; (d) a pool constructed with a change in the slope of the pool floor from a shallower area to a deeper area has: (i) a line of demarcation on the pool floor marked in a contrasting dark color that is: (A) at least one inch in width; and (B) located 12 inches toward the shallow end from the point of change in slope; and (ii) a floating safety rope designating a change in slope of the pool floor that meets the requirements of Subsection(1)(e) and is placed directly above and parallel to the line of demarcation on the pool floor; (e) except for special activities including swimming contests or training exercises where the full unobstructed length of a pool is used, a pool with a diving area has a floating safety rope that: (i) is securely fastened to wall anchors that are: (A) made of corrosion-resistant materials; and (B) recessed with no projections that could be a safety hazard if the floating safety rope is removed; (ii) is marked with visible floats spaced at intervals of seven feet or less; (iii) is at least 1/2 inch in diameter and of sufficient strength to support the loads imposed on the rope during normal bathing activities; and (iv) separates the diving area from any other area of the pool; and (2) A pool used exclusively for diving is exempt from the requirements of a safety rope as described in Subsection (1)(d)(ii).