06-052

06-052 JUN11

SELECTED SECTIONS FROM

American National Standard for

Residential Inground Swimming Pools ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011

PERTAINING TO

APPROPRIATE POOL TYPES FOR DIVING EQUIPMENT

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SELECTED SECTIONS FROM

American National Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011

PERTAINING TO APPROPRIATE POOL TYPES FOR DIVING EQUIPMENT

MANUFACTURED BY S.R. SMITH, LLC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Article 5 Pool Dimensions and Tolerances…………………………………….…….. 1

Appendix F Recommendations to Warn Against Shallow Water Diving……………… 5

Appendix G

Safety Considerations and Warning Recommendations………………… 5

Appendix H

Safety Brochures and Education Programs……………………………….. 7

For a copy of the complete ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011 American National Standard for Residential Inground

Swimming Pools contact:

Association of Pool and Spa Professionals

2111 Eisenhower Avenue

Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: (703) 838-0083

www.APSP.org

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5 Pool Dimensions and Tolerances

5.1 General requirements. Design dimensions shall

comply with the specifications in this standard. The pool

shall be constructed to these design dimensions within

the tolerances listed in 5.1.1.

5.1.1 Construction tolerances. There shall be

construction tolerances allowed on dimensional

designs. The length, width, and depth shall be

limited to a tolerance of plus or minus 3 in. (±76

mm). All other dimensions shall be limited to a

tolerance of ±2 in. (±51 mm), unless otherwise

specified.

NOTE: Negative construction tolerances shall not be

applied to the shallow area dimensions of the

Minimum Diving Envelope given in Table 1, p. 4.

5.2 Perimeter shape. No limits are specified for shapes

of pools. Consideration shall be given to circulation and

safety to the user.

5.3 Walls–Requirements

5.3.1 Walls in the shallow area and deep area of the

pool shall not slope greater than 11° (5:1 slope

ratio) to a transition point of the floor (see Figure

1). The transition to the bottom of the pool

between points D and E (see Figure 3, p. 5) shall not

be less than 2 ft 3 in. (686 mm) below the

waterline.

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5.3.2 As shown in Figure 2, at the depths of (A) and (B),

the walls are permitted to continue to join the floor.

5.4 Offset Ledges

5.4.1 Offset ledges shall be a maximum of 8 in. (203

mm) wide.

5.4.1.1 Offset ledges located less than 42 in. (1.07 m)

below waterline shall be proportionately less than 8

in. (203 mm) wide and fall within 11° from plumb,

measured from the top of the waterline (see Figure

4).

5.5 Floor slopes. Floor slopes shall be reasonably uniform and

comply with paras. 5.5.1 through 5.5.3.

5.5.1 The slope of the floor from the shallow end wall

towards the deep area shall not exceed a 1:7 incline to

the point of the first slope change, if any (D–E) as shown

in Figure 5.

5.5.2 Changes in slope between shallow and deep areas

shall be at a minimum water depth of 2 ft 9 in. (838

mm) and be at least 6 ft (1.83 m) from the shallow end,

except as specified in para. 6.3.

5.5.3 The slope of the floor shall not exceed a 1:3 incline

under the lengths (B–D) of the Diving Envelope (see

Figure 5).

5.6 Shallow end water depths. Water depth in the shallow

area shall be a minimum of 2 ft 9 in. (838 mm), except

for those locations specified in para. 6.3 “Shallow End

Detail for Beach and Sloping Entries.”

5.7 Manufactured diving equipment for in-ground

swimming pools (diving board/stand combination,

manufactured platform, or field fabricated)

5.7.1 When manufactured or field fabricated diving

equipment is installed, it shall conform to the

specifications set forth in paras. 5.7–5.9. It shall be

located in the deep area of the pool to provide the

minimum dimensions as shown in para. 5.8, and shall be

installed in accordance with manufacturer’s

instructions.

5.7.1.1 Manufactured or field fabricated diving

equipment shall be located directly above Point A.

Diving equipment shall not be installed on Type O pools

(see Table 1).

5.7.1.2 Maximum elevation of a diving board above the

water shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s

installation instructions. Raised decking may be installed

around the diving board up to level with the top of the

board.

5.7.2 Manufactured diving equipment installation and use

instructions shall be provided by the diving equipment

manufacturer and shall specify the minimum water

dimensions required for each diving board and diving

stand combination. They shall refer to the diving

envelope type of their choice by dimensionally relating

their products to Point A on the diving envelopes as

shown in Figure 3, Table 1, and paras. 5.8.1–5.8.3

5.7.2.2 Diving equipment shall be permanently labeled

and affixed to the diving equipment or jump boards and

include, but not be limited to the following:

manufacturer’s diving equipment name and

address

date of manufacture

minimum diving envelope

maximum weight limitations.

5.7.2.3 Diving equipment shall have slip-

resisting tread surfaces.

5.8 Figure 3 diagrams show dimension points referred

to in Table 1.

5.8.1 Point A: Point A is the point from which all

other forward dimensions of width, length, and

depth are then established for the Minimum Diving

Water Envelope. If the tip of the diving board or

diving platform overhang is located at a distance of

WA or greater from the deep end wall and the

water depth at that location is equal to or greater

than the water depth requirement at Point A (see

Table 1), then the point on the water surface

directly below the center of the tip of the diving

board or diving platform shall be identified as Point

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5.8.1.2 Location of Point A: The minimum

Diving Water Envelope dimensions for pools

with manufactured diving equipment shall be

taken from Point A as shown in Figure 3. Point

A shall be defined as the point on the water

surface where the water depth is required at

Point A and is provided at a distance of WA as

shown in Table 1 from the deep end wall. The

center of the tip of the diving board, platforms,

manufactured or field fabricated shall be

located directly above Point A.

5.8.1.3 Point A as shown in Figure 3 and Table

1 shall be the reference point of origin for all

dimensions defining the minimum diving

envelope.

5.8.2 Type O pools (where diving is prohibited) shall

not be limited in width, length, or water depth

except as specifically provided for in this standard.

Pool Type I 42 in. (1.07 m)

Pool Type II 42 in. (1.07 m)

Pool Type III 50 in. (1.27 m)

Pool Type IV 60 in. (1.52 m)

Pool Type V 69 in. (1.75 m).

5.8.3 Location of equipment and pool features in

the minimum diving envelope. If the pool is

designed for use with diving equipment, all steps,

pool stairs, ladders, underwater benches, offset

ledges special features and other accessory items

or any parts thereof, these features shall be located

outside the Minimum Diving Envelope (see Figure

6).

5.9 Stationary diving platform(s) and diving rock(s).

Stationary diving platform(s) and diving rock(s) built on

site field fabricated shall be allowed to be flush with the

wall and located in the diving area of the pool. Point A

shall be in front of the wall at the platform or diving

rock centerline. Diving rocks or platforms are prohibited

on Pool Type O.

5.10 Stationary diving platform(s) and diving rock(s)

5.10.1 Stationary diving platform(s) and diving

rock(s) shall not be permitted on Pool Type O.

5.10.2 The maximum height of the stationary diving

platform or diving rock above the waterline shall be

as follows:

Pool Type I 42 in. (1.07 m)

Pool Type II 42 in. (1.07 m)

Pool Type III 50 in. (1.27 m)

Pool Type IV 60 in. (1.52 m)

Pool Type V 69 in. (1.75 m).

5.10.3 The diving equipment manufacturer shall

specify minimum headroom above water.

5.11 Swimming pool slides

5.11.1 Slides, where installed, shall be installed in

accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications

and comply with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety

Commission (CPSC) Standard for Swimming Pool

Slides as published in the Code of Federal

Regulations, 16 CFR Ch. II, Part 1207.

5.11.2 Slides constructed on-site are not covered by

this standard.

NOTE: For consumer safety information, warnings,

and education programs, see Appendices F, G, and

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Appendix F

Recommendations to Warn Against Shallow Water Diving

This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011. It is included for

information only.

Recommended methods to warn against shallow

water diving may include, but not be limited to:

A. Safety Signs

It is an open question before the Human Factors

Society and others whether signage is an effective

means that will modify human behavior to prevent

accidents.

If warning signs are used to warn against shallow

water diving, the signage should be in compliance

with ANSI-Z535 1998 Series of standards for safety

signs and colors or the latest revision.

This sign is based upon a study entitled “Design of

Swimming Pool Warnings.” This sign has been

reviewed by the staff of the U.S. Consumer Product

Safety Commission and supports its use.

B. Additional Signage Use

The ANSI-Z535 Series of Standards reflects the

consensus of various experts on warning sign

appearance and content. Signage, which is

consistent with the ANSI-Z535 Standards, is

permitted to be added to components, equipment,

facilities, or installations, to provide additional

information.

Manufacturers are permitted to either affix

additional signage to their products or packaging, or

to supply the signage with the product to be affixed

at the time of installation.

Appendix G

Safety Considerations and Warning Recommendations

This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011. It is included for

information only.

The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP)

suggests that the builders/installers of swimming

pools advise the initial owner/operator of a

residential pool of the following:

Warning Recommendations: The APSP suggests the

builder/installer advise the pool owner of the risk of

drowning, especially for children under the age of

five, and the risk of diving into shallow water in one

or more of the following ways: verbally, through

publications or signage. The following are suggested

recommendations:

Lifesaving Equipment: The APSP suggests the

builder/installer advise the pool owner/operator

that basic lifesaving equipment including one or

more of the following items should be on hand at all

times:

• A light, strong, rigid pole not less than twelve feet

(12', 3.7 m) long

• A minimum one fourth inch (6 mm) diameter

throwing rope as long as one and one-half (1½)

times the maximum width of the pool or 50 feet

(15.2 m), whichever is less, which has been firmly

attached to a Coast Guard-approved ring buoy

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having an outside diameter of approximately 15

in. (381 mm), or some other similar flotation

device.

Safety Considerations for Pool Owner/Operators:

For additional safety information see

www.APSP.org.

This standard does not replace good judgment and

personal responsibility. In permitting use of the pool

by others, owners/operators must consider the skill,

attitude, training, and experience of the expected

user. It is the pool owner/operator’s responsibility to

learn, understand, and enforce these basic safety

principles and rules:

• Encourage children to learn how to swim.

• Never allow diving, jumping or sliding into shallow

water.

• Adequate adult supervision is required when the

pool is in use.

• Adequate adult supervision is always required

when children are present.

• Encourage parents to learn CPR.

• Encourage children to never swim alone.

• Keep all electrical radios, speakers and other

appliances away from the swimming pool.

• Do not allow roughhousing and horseplay.

• Keep deck clean and clear of objects that may

create a hazard.

• Keep all breakable objects out of the pool area.

• Alcohol consumption and pool activities do not

mix. Never allow anyone to swim, dive or slide under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Do’s and Don’ts for Diving into swimming pools

with manufactured diving equipment, diving rocks,

and stationary diving platforms:

• Do know the shape of the pool bottom and the

water depth before you dive or slide headfirst.

• Do plan you path to avoid submerged obstacles,

surface objects, or other swimmers.

• Do hold your head up, arms up, and steer up with

your hands.

• Do practice carefully before you dive or slide.

• Do test the diving board for its spring before using.

• Do remember that when you dive down, you must

steer up.

• Do dive straight ahead, not off the side of the

diving board.

• Don't drink and dive.

• Don't dive or slide headfirst in the shallow part of

the pool.

• Don't dive from any place that is not specifically

designed for diving .

• Don’t ever dive head first into shallow water (5

feet or less).

• Don't dive across the narrow part of the pool.

• Don't run and dive.

• Don't dive from any place that is not specifically

designed for diving.

• Don't engage in horseplay on diving or sliding

equipment.

• Don't use diving equipment as a trampoline.

• Don't do a back dive.

• Don't try fancy dives; keep the dives simple.

• Don't dive or slide headfirst at or through objects

such as inner tubes.

• Don't put diving or sliding equipment on a pool

that wasn't designed for it.

• Don't swim or dive alone.

• Don't dive into unfamiliar bodies of water.

Rules for General Use of Swimming Pool Slides.*

Under all circumstances you should prohibit:

• All headfirst entry from slide.

• Horseplay.

• Any slide entries by non-swimmers into deep

water, to protect them from drowning.

• Standing on the top of a slide or outside the

guardrails.

• Jumping from a slide.

• Diving from a slide.

• Sliding into areas with submerged obstacles,

surface objects, or other swimmers.

• Do not engage in extended breath holding

activities underwater

* Consult safe use instructions of the pool slide

manufacturer.

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Appendix H

Safety Brochures and Education Programs

This appendix is not part of the American National Standard ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011. It is included for

information only.

Consumer awareness information is available from

the following sources:

• “The Sensible Way to Enjoy Your Inground

Swimming Pool” Published by the Association of

Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP)

• “Children Aren't Waterproof” Published by the

APSP

• “Be Safety Aware” Published by the APSP

• “Layers of Protection” Published by the APSP

• “Pool and Spa Emergency Procedures for Infants

and Children” Published by the APSP

• “Knowing How to Dive” Published by the APSP

Copies of the above brochures are available free

from the APSP at 703-838-0083, ext. 301.

Also, visit APSP’s website at www.APSP.org and

consult “Consumer Information.”

Safety Education Programs and Materials

Educational programs and materials (i.e., seminars,

workshops, brochures, videos, instructional guides,

etc.) are available from APSP, NSPF, other aquatic

safety groups, and by private firms. As a means of

communicating useful safety information to pool

owners/operators and users, industry members are

permitted to provide such information to

owners/operators and to request or require

owners/operators to sign a statement that they have

received, read and will follow the guidelines.

APSP

2111 Eisenhower Avenue

Alexandria, VA 22314

703-838-0083