The dimensions of the diving area on public pools must conform to the following:
Minimum Dimensions | |||||
Height of the diving board above the water level | Depth of water at the plummet | Distance ahead of plummet | Depth of water at the distance L From plummet | Overhang of diving board beyond edge of pool | |
H | D-1 | L | D-2 | O-H | |
Meters | Feet | Feet | Feet | Feet | Feet |
0.00 to 0.50 | 0'0" to 1.7" | 8'6" | 11'6" | 8'6" | 3'0" |
0.51 to 0.75 | 1'8" to 2'6" | 9'3" | 11'6" | 9'3" | 4'0" |
0.76 to 1.00 | 2'7" to 3'3" | 10'0" | 14'0" | 10'0" | 5'0" |
1.01 to 3.00 | 3'4" to 10'0" | 13'0" | 20'0" | 13'0" | 6'0" |
*Diving boards and platforms in excess of three (3) meters or ten (10) feet in height are not allowed in a pool without special provisions, controls, and definite limitation on their use, which has been approved by the Director's designee. |
Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.02.14.131