SECTION 310:315-7-3. Pool size and bathing load

(a)   Pool size. Generally, the size of the swimming pool shall be such as to accommodate the anticipated maximum swimming load that will frequently use the pool during the swimming season.

(b)   Diving and swimming areas. Those portions of the pool from the breakpoint to the shallow end shall be designated as "swimming" area and the portion of the pool from the breakpoint to the deep end shall be designated as "diving" area.

(c)   Computing capacity requirements. (See also Public Bathing Place Regulations.

(1)   Indoor public swimming pools and outdoor swimming pools with a minimum walk area (See 310:315-7-6) and no sun-bathing area:

(2)   Other pools with average walk area, sun-bathing area, etc.:

(3)   Deduct three hundred (300) square feet for each installed diving board from the diving area.

(4)   The entire surface area shall be considered "Swimming Area" for non-diving pools having a uniform bottom slope (maximum slope: one (1) foot vertical to twelve (12) feet horizontal) from the shallow end to the deepest part of the pool.

(d)   Allowance for deck area. The Department may make additional allowance in cases of pools with extensive deck areas used by patrons for lounging or sun-bathing. These allowances shall be based on studies of actual pool use.