Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.2184

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

Section R. 325.2184 - Poolside slides

Rule 84.

(1) A pool owner shall not install a poolside slide without prior approval from the department. A pool owner shall ensure that the poolside slide design and construction features, ladders, and handrails conform to the requirements of the slide manufacturer.

(2) A pool owner shall ensure that the poolside slide is positioned relative to all of the following to provide for the safety of persons using the slide and the pool:

(a) The edge of a swimming pool.

(b) Adjacent pool walls.

(c) Lifelines.

(d) Diving boards.

(e) Other poolside slides.

(f) Water slide flumes.

(g) Pool ladders.

(h) Stairways.

(3) A pool owner shall ensure that the poolside slide meets all of the following requirements:

(a) Is constructed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

(b) Has a runway height of not more than 10 feet above the walkway or deck.

(c) Has the exit end not higher than 18 inches above the normal pool water surface.

(d) Has the exit end overhang the edge of a pool not less than 6 inches.

(e) Has a water depth of not less than 4.5 feet at the exit end, which shall be maintained for a distance of not less than 10 feet out from the exit end and for 3 feet on either side of the projected centerline.

(f) Has a distance of not less than 16.5 feet from the exit end to a wall ahead.

(g) Has a distance of not less than 3.5 feet from the projected centerline of the exit end parallel to any of the following:

(i) A lifeline.

(ii) A pool sidewall.

(iii) The side of a diving board.

(iv) The side of a water slide flume.

(v) The side of another poolside slide.

(h) Has a distance of not less than 10 feet, measured along the projected centerlines, from the intersection of the exit end of any of the following:

(i) The poolside slide.

(ii) A diving board.

(iii) A water slide flume.

(iv) Another poolside slide.

(i) Has a distance of not less than 10 feet, measured along the projected centerline, from the exit end of the poolside slide to the intersection with a lifeline.

(4) A pool owner shall permanently affix signs or labels to a slide, as provided by the manufacturer, warning against any of the following: