NAC444.116. Limitations on depth; signs prohibiting diving.

     1. Every swimming pool must have a minimum depth in the shallow area of the main swimming pool area of not less than 3 feet (0.9 meter) or more than 3 feet 6 inches (1.1 meters) from the normal operating level to the floor. Exceptions may be made for special purpose pools, or in a recessed area of the main swimming pool where the pool is of an irregular shape such as the leg of a T, L or Z, separated from the main pool by a lifeline.

     2. If steps extend for more than one-half the width of the shallow portion of the pool, the depth of water at the base of the lowest step must not be greater than 3 feet 6 inches (1.1 meters).

     3. The side walls of the pool must be vertical at all points for a depth of not less than 2 feet 6 inches (0.8 meter).

     4. If a pool is not designed for diving, a sign stating “NO DIVING,” in contrasting characters of not less than 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) in height, must be posted.

     [Bd. of Health, Public Bathing Places Reg. Art. 9, eff. 5-21-74]—(NAC A 11-1-88)