Section R392-302-14 - Depth Markings, Safety Markings, and Safety Ropes(1) The manager shall ensure that: (a) pool water depth is plainly marked at least at the point of:(i) minimum pool water depth;(ii) maximum pool water depth; and(iii) demarcation between the diving area and any other areas of the pool as described in Subsection (1)(c);(iv) at depths of five feet or less, pool water depths are marked at water depth increments not to exceed one foot;(v) at depths greater than five feet, pool water depths are marked at water depth increments not to exceed two feet;(b) 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 meeting the requirements of a four-inch safety sign as described in Subsection R392-302-32(1);(c) 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 that is marked with a contrasting dark color that is: (A) at least two inches 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)(d) and is placed directly above and parallel to the line of demarcation on the pool floor;(d) 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 is: (i) 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) marked with visible floats spaced at intervals of seven feet or less;(iii) at least 1/2 inch in diameter, and of sufficient strength to support the loads imposed on it during normal bathing activities; and(iv) separates the diving area from any other area of the pool; and(e) a pool used exclusively for diving is exempt from the requirements of a safety rope as described in Subsection (1)(d).Utah Admin. Code R392-302-14
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-12, effective 6/1/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-12, effective 5/24/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-05, effective 2/26/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-16, effective 8/10/2020Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/21/2023