Minnesota Administrative Rules

4717.3350 DECKS AND WALKWAYS.

A continuous deck, free from fixed obstruction, at least five feet wide, must extend completely around the pool. The deck must be sloped away from the pool to drain at a grade of one-fourth inch per lineal foot. The deck must have a nonslip, nonabsorbent surface.

A.

Deck drains connected to the recirculation system or gutters are prohibited for new installations.

B.

Carpeting must not be used within ten feet of the pool unless it is outside the required deck area and separated from the deck by an effective access barrier. In deck areas where carpeting is contiguous to the deck area, water must be conveyed away from the carpeted area.

C.

Wood decking is prohibited.

D.

A minimum ceiling clearance of seven feet is required above pool edges and pool decks.

(1)

Where diving boards are provided, ceiling clearances must comply with part 4717.3750.

(2)

Greater heights must be provided as necessary to accommodate the use of slides or to comply with state building code requirements.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.05; 144.12; 144.123; 145A.02; 157.01

History:

19 SR 1419; 19 SR 1637

Published Electronically:

May 11, 2009