N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-5.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:26-5.5 - Diving in swimming pools

(a) The owner or operator shall conspicuously post diving rules in both words and symbols, in the swimming pool area.

1. Diving shall be prohibited in water depths of five feet or less.

2. Diving and non-diving areas shall be designated and posted with signs and symbols.

(b) Head-first diving entries during competitive swim meets and swim practices shall be permitted in less than five feet of water if the following standards are met:

1. The water depth of the swimming pool at the bulkhead at pool side where the starting blocks are located shall be at least four feet;

2. Only the "flat dive," also known as a "forward start," shall be used;

3. Signs shall be conspicuously posted to remind swimmers of the dangers of using any dive other than the flat dive, when diving into waters less than five feet deep;

4. Swimmers shall be under the direct supervision of the team swim coach; and

5. Procedures shall be established to ensure that the diving blocks are not used by an untrained swimmer or by the general public.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:26-5.5

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 481(b), effective 1/16/2018