Section 675IAC20-2-10. Offset ledges and underwater seat benches

   (a) Offset ledges, when provided, shall:

(1) fall within eleven (11) degrees from vertical starting at the junction of the pool wall and waterline; and

(2) have a slip-resisting surface.

  (b) Underwater seat benches, when provided, shall:

(1) have a maximum depth of twenty (20) inches below the waterline at the horizontal seat;

(2) be visually set apart;

(3) have a slip-resisting surface; and

(4) be located fully outside of the required minimum diving water envelope if the pool is intended for use with diving equipment.

  (c) Underwater seat benches shall be permitted in the deep end of the pool only if they are completely recessed, shaped to be compatible with the shape of the pool wall, outside of the minimum diving envelope, or in a corner. (Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 20-2-10; filed Aug 14, 1989, 9:00 a.m.: 13 IR 49, eff Sep 1, 1989 [IC 4-22-2-36 suspends the effectiveness of a rule document for thirty (30) days after filing with the secretary of state. LSA Document #89-17 was filed Aug 14, 1989.]; readopted filed Sep 11, 2001, 2:49 p.m.: 25 IR 530; readopted filed Sep 21, 2007, 9:20 a.m.: 20071010-IR-675070388RFA; readopted filed Oct 10, 2007, 9:16 a.m: 20071031-IR-675070388RFA; filed Mar 25, 2011, 10:19 a.m.: 20110420-IR-675090789FRA; readopted filed Aug 7, 2013, 8:51 a.m.: 20130904-IR-675130181RFA)