1. (1) Except as described in Subsections (6) and (7), the manager shall ensure that a continuous, unobstructed pool deck extends at least five feet around the entire pool as measured from:

   1. (a) the poolside edge of the coping if the coping is flush with the pool deck; or
   2. (b) the deck-side edge of the pool coping if the coping is elevated from the pool deck.
2. (2) If the coping is elevated from the pool deck, the manager shall ensure that the elevation difference between the top of the coping surface and the surrounding deck is between four and 19 inches.

3. (3) The manager shall ensure that:

   1. (a) each pool has coping that is a minimum of 12 inches wide;
   2. (b) the deck area is maintained clear of obstructions for at least a four-foot width around the entire pool unless otherwise allowed by this rule;
   3. (c) except as specified in Subsection (4), the pool deck slopes away from the pool at a grade of 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch per linear foot;

   4. (d) each deck and walkway:

      1. (i) is constructed to drain standing water in a way that prevents the water from returning to the pool or circulation system;
      2. (ii) has non-slip surfaces;
      3. (iii) is not constructed of wood; and
      4. (iv) is maintained in a sanitary condition free from litter; and

   5. (e)(i) carpeting is not installed within five feet of the water side edge of the coping; and

      1. (ii) carpet is wet vacuumed as often as necessary to keep the carpet clean and free of accumulated water or debris.

4. (4) The pool deck may slope toward the pool if:

   1. (a) water draining toward the pool will not adversely affect pool water quality;
   2. (b) the pool deck slopes toward the pool for a maximum distance of five feet from the water's edge;
   3. (c) the portion of the pool deck that slopes toward the pool does so at a grade of 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch per linear foot; and
   4. (d) a minimum of three feet of additional deck that meets the requirements of Subsection (3) is provided beyond the high point of the slope.
5. (5) Pedestal paver tiles do not need to meet the requirement of Subsection (3)(c) if adequate drainage is provided underneath the paver.
6. (6) A deck may be obstructed by a diving board, ladder, platform, slide, or stairs if there is at least five feet of deck area provided around the deck side of the obstruction;

7. (7)(a) Other types of deck obstructions are allowed if the obstructions meet the following criteria:

   1. (i) no more than 15 linear feet of pool perimeter is obstructed in any one location;

      1. (ii) the combined total length of the deck obstructions may not exceed 10% of the total linear pool perimeter;
      2. (iii) multiple obstructions are separated by at least five feet; and
      3. (iv) the design of any obstruction does not endanger the health or safety of a bather.
   2. (b) A spa and pool that share a common wall that meets the requirements of Subsection R392-302-37(1)(e) is not considered a deck obstruction.

8. (8)(a) The manager shall ensure that stairs serving decks have uniform stair risers that measure:

   1. (i) a minimum rise of four inches;

      1. (ii) a maximum rise of seven inches;
      2. (iii) a minimum run of ten inches; and
      3. (iv) a minimum width of 18 inches;
   2. (b) The bottom riser of stairs may vary in height, within the range described in Subsection (8)(a), in locations along the width of the stair as needed to join with uneven or sloped surfaces at the base of the stairs.

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