Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.2129

Current through Vol. 24-15, September 1, 2024

Section R. 325.2129 - Walkways and decks; "walkway" and "deck" defined

Rule 29.

(1) "Walkway" means the area around and immediately adjacent to the edge of a swimming pool. A swimming pool owner shall provide a continuous, unobstructed walkway as follows:

(a) It shall be not less than 4 feet wide and extend out to any deck drainage if located beyond 4 feet from the edge of the pool.

(b) It shall extend completely around a swimming pool other than a spa pool, water slide pool, or river ride pool.

(c) It shall be not more than 9 inches above the water surface, except at a water slide pool or a wave pool.

(d) It shall be not less than 4 feet wide by not less than 10 feet long at a spa pool and be located at a means of egress from the spa pool.

(e) It shall be not less than 4 feet wide at the side and behind a piece of diving or permanent deck equipment.

(f) It shall be provided on at least 1 side of a river ride pool.

(g) It shall be continuous for a water slide pool, except for the flume entry into the pool.

(h) It shall be not less than 10 feet wide at the main means of egress from a water slide pool.

(2) A swimming pool owner shall ensure that a walkway between 2 swimming pools is not less than 6 feet wide. A swimming pool owner shall ensure that a common wall between a swimming pool and a spa pool is not more than 18 inches thick, not more than 12 feet long in any 1 direction, not more than 24 feet long in total, and designed to prevent a person from walking on the wall.

(3) "Deck" means the remaining area from the edge of the swimming pool walkway to the swimming pool enclosure.

(4) A swimming pool owner shall effectively seal a junction between a walkway or paved deck and a wall to allow for easy cleaning.

(5) A swimming pool owner shall effectively seal a joint between the swimming pool coping and the walkway with a flexible waterproof sealant.

(6) A swimming pool owner shall equip an opening in the walkway with a locking-type cover that is flush with the deck or walkway surface.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.2129

1979 AC; 1983 AACS; 2001 AACS