Minnesota Administrative Rules

4717.2450 MARKINGS AND LINES.

Subpart 1.

Depth markings.

The depth of the water in the pool must be plainly marked in numbers and letters, be in a color contrasting with the background, and specify the water depth and units in feet and inches. Numerals must be at least four inches high. The water depth must be indicated:

A.

on the edge of the deck next to the pool;

B.

at the maximum and minimum depths;

C.

on all sides of the pool;

D.

at the points of change of slope between deep and shallow portions; and

E.

at intermediate increments of depth, spaced at not more than 25-foot intervals.

Subp. 2.

Depth transition markings.

Where a transition to a steeper bottom slope occurs, the transition must be marked on the bottom and walls of the pool by a stripe of dark contrasting color at least six inches wide.

Subp. 3.

No diving markings.

Pools and sections of pools that do not comply with the depth requirements for diving in part 4717.3750 must have:

A.

the words "No Diving" in letters not less than four inches high and of a color contrasting with the background located on the pool deck on all sides of the pool where diving is not permitted and spaced at not more than 25 foot intervals; or

B.

the universal no diving symbol at least four inches high accompanied by the words "No Diving" in letters not less than one-half inch high and of a color contrasting with the background located on the pool deck on all sides of the pool where diving is not permitted and spaced at not more than 25 foot intervals. This provision does not apply to spa pools, wading pools, flume or plunge pools.

Subp. 4.

Stair markings.

The leading edge of stair treads must be marked by a stripe of dark, contrasting color between one-half inch and two inches in width.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.05; 144.12; 144.123; 145A.02; 157.01

History:

19 SR 1419; 19 SR 1637

Published Electronically:

May 11, 2009