La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXIV-701

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

Section XXIV-701 - Depth Markers [formerly paragraph 24:013-13]

A. Depth markers shall conform to the following.

1. Depth of water in feet shall be plainly and conspicuously marked at or above the waterline on the vertical pool wall and on the top of the coping or edge of the deck or walk next to the pool.

2. Depth markers on the vertical pool wall shall be positioned to be read from the water side.

3. Depth markers on the deck shall be within 18 inches of the water edge and positioned to be read while standing on the deck facing the water.

4. Depth markers shall be slip-resisting.

5. Depth markers shall be installed at the maximum and minimum water depth and at all points of slope change.

6. Depth markers shall be installed at intermediate increments of water depth not to exceed 2 feet, nor spaced at distances greater than 25 foot intervals.

7. Depth markers shall be arranged uniformly on both sides and both ends of the pool.

8. Depth markers on irregularly shaped pools shall designate depths at all major deviations in shape as well as conform to the foregoing articles.

9. Depth markers shall have a 4-inch minimum height. Numbers shall be of contrasting color to the background on which they are applied, and the color shall be of a permanent nature.

10. A rope and float line shall be provided between 1 foot and 2 feet on the shallow side of the break in grade between the shallow and deep portions of the swimming pool, with its position marked with visible floats at not greater than seven feet intervals.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXIV-701

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1441 (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).