NAC444.134. Decks.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection and in NAC 444.196 and 444.1995, a clear, unobstructed deck must be provided around the entire perimeter of a pool. In no case may the width of the deck be less than 4 feet (1.2 meters). A deck may be obstructed for a distance equal to not more than 10 percent of the perimeter of the pool if:

     (a) The design of the obstruction does not endanger the health or safety of persons using the pool;

     (b) An unobstructed area of deck not less than 4 feet wide is provided around or through the obstruction not more than 15 feet (4.55 meters) from the edge of the pool; and

     (c) Written approval for the obstruction is obtained from the health authority before construction or installation of the obstruction.

     2. The paved area of the deck must extend not less than 4 feet (1.2 meters) from both sides and rear of any diving board or its appurtenances.

     3. The surface of the paved deck must not drain into the pool or the overflow gutter. Drainage must be conducted from the deck in a manner that will not create muddy, hazardous or objectionable conditions. Decks must slope on a minimum slope of 1/4 inch per foot (2 percent) to the drains to points at which the water will have a free, unobstructed flow to points of disposal at all times. If deck drains are provided, they must be spaced or arranged so that not more than 400 square feet (37.2 square meters) of area is tributary to each drain and drains must not be more than 25 feet (7.6 meters) apart. Drainage from the decks must not be returned to the recirculation system.

     4. The deck must have a slip-resistant surface that can be cleaned by hosing and causes no discomfort to bare feet.

     5. Provision must be made to prevent the drainage of materials from lawns or landscaped areas onto the pool decks or into the pool.

     [Bd. of Health, Public Bathing Places Reg. Art. 15, eff. 5-21-74]—(NAC A 11-1-88)