Ind. Admin. Code tit. 410, r. 6-2.1-7.5
Authority: IC 16-19-3-4
Affected: IC 16-19-3
Sec. 7.5. "Maximum bather load" means the maximum usage of the pool calculated based on the following, whichever is applicable: A+B+C= Maximum bather load. If the diving board(s) is closed, an additional 10 bathers are permitted.
| Shallow or wading areas (A) | Deep areas, not including diving areas (B) | Diving areas (per board) (C) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| If the deck is less than the surface area of the pool | 15 sq. ft. of pool surface area per bather | 20 sq. ft. of pool surface per bather | 300 sq. ft. of pool surface area per bather |
| If the deck is equal to or larger than the surface area of the pool | 12 sq. ft. of pool surface area per bather | 15 sq. ft. of pool surface per bather | 300 sq. ft. of pool surface per bather |
| If the deck is twice the surface area of the pool | 8 sq. ft. of pool surface per bather | 10 sq. ft. of pool surface per bather | 300 sq. ft. of pool surface area per bather |
(Indiana Department of Health; 410 IAC 6-2.1-7.5; filed Jul 26, 2010, 2:16 p.m.: 20100825-IR-410090006FRA; readopted filed Sep 30, 2015, 2:45 p.m.: 20151028-IR-410150169RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2021, 8:42 a.m.: 20211208-IR-410210386RFA; readopted filed Nov 14, 2025, 11:18 a.m.: 20251210-IR-410240588RFA)