La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXIV-321

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 4, April 20, 2024

Section XXIV-321 - Wading Pools [formerly paragraph 24:008]

A. Wading pools shall be separate and physically set apart from beginning or shallow water areas of swimming pools by at least 6 feet of deck at Class B pools or 4 feet of deck at Class C pools. Where a wading pool is adjacent to any deep water area, a minimum 4 feet high barrier shall be installed separating the two pools.

B. The maximum water depth of wading pools, shall not exceed 24 inches. The water depth at the perimeter shall not exceed 18 inches. Water depths may be reduced from the above maximums and brought to zero at the most shallow point.

C. Walls in wading pools shall be vertical or within 11° of vertical except for the lower 6 inches which shall be radiused to the floor. Walls shall not extend more than 6 inches above the waterline at any point.

D. Floors of wading pools shall be uniform, sloped to drain with a maximum slope of 1 foot in 12 feet.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXIV-321

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1438 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(11) and R.S. 40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).