1. (1) The manager shall ensure that:

   1. (a) pool water depth is plainly marked at the point of:

      1. (i) minimum pool water depth;
      2. (ii) maximum pool water depth; and
      3. (iii) demarcation between the diving area and any other area of the pool, as described in Subsection (1)(d);

   2. (b) pool water depths are marked at water depth increments not to exceed:

      1. (i) one foot if the pool water depth is five feet or less; or
      2. (ii) two feet if the pool water depth is greater than five feet;

   3. (c) depth markings:

      1. (i) are spaced no more than 25 feet from each other;
      2. (ii) are located above the waterline or within two inches from the coping on the vertical wall of the pool;
      3. (iii) are located on the horizontal surface of the deck or coping as close as practical to the pool water's edge; and
      4. (iv) have numerals that are four-inches in height;

   4. (d) a pool constructed with a change in the slope of the pool floor from a shallower area to a deeper area has:

      1. (i) a line of demarcation on the pool floor marked in a contrasting dark color that is:

         1. (A) at least one inch in width; and
         2. (B) located 12 inches toward the shallow end from the point of change in slope; and
      2. (ii) a floating safety rope designating a change in slope of the pool floor that meets the requirements of Subsection(1)(e) and is placed directly above and parallel to the line of demarcation on the pool floor;

   5. (e) except for special activities including swimming contests or training exercises where the full unobstructed length of a pool is used, a pool with a diving area has a floating safety rope that:

      1. (i) is securely fastened to wall anchors that are:

         1. (A) made of corrosion-resistant materials; and
         2. (B) recessed with no projections that could be a safety hazard if the floating safety rope is removed;
      2. (ii) is marked with visible floats spaced at intervals of seven feet or less;
      3. (iii) is at least 1/2 inch in diameter and of sufficient strength to support the loads imposed on the rope during normal bathing activities; and
      4. (iv) separates the diving area from any other area of the pool; and
2. (2) A pool used exclusively for diving is exempt from the requirements of a safety rope as described in Subsection (1)(d)(ii).

KEY: pools, spas, swimming, water

Date of Last Change: May 26, 2026

Notice of Continuation: October 21, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202; 26B-7-113; 26B-7-124; 26B-7-402