Section 675IAC14-4.3-285. Swimming pool slides

   Section S4216 Swimming pool slides is added as follows:

(1) S4216.1 Swimming pool slides shall meet the requirements of 16 CFR 1207, Safety Standard for Swimming Pool Slides, as published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Slides, where provided for use with swimming pools, shall have a permanent label or separate certificate indicating conformance with the rules of the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued as 16 CFR 1207.

(2) S4216.2 Swimming pool slides in residential swimming pools shall terminate such that the following applies:

(A) The end of the slide is not more than twelve (12) inches above the pool deck.

(B) The depth of the water at the end of the slide meets the manufacturer's recommendations or thirty-six (36) inches, whichever is greater.

(C) The distance from the end of the slide is not less than twenty (20) feet measured along the axis of travel.

(D) The depth of water described in clause (B) or a gradually increasing depth shall be maintained for not less than ten (10) feet beyond the end of the slide. This depth of water may gradually decrease beyond that point to a minimum water depth of twenty-four (24) inches. For this requirement a maximum slope of one (1) in seven (7) (1:7) shall be considered "gradual".

(3) S4216.3 Swimming pool slides shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and specifications.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 14-4.3-285; filed Mar 25, 2011, 10:19 a.m.: 20110420-IR-675090789FRA; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA)