| (B) be separate and physically set apart from deep
water areas by at least 35 feet, measured by straight line distance
or by a pool yard enclosure meeting the requirements in §265.203
of this subchapter for Class C pools and spas; and
(C) maintain clear visibility through the barrier.
(3) Wading pools constructed before October 1, 1999,
are exempt from the distance and barrier requirements for wading pools.
(4) For wading pools constructed or renovated on or
after the effective date of this subchapter, areas where the water
depth at the edge of the pool exceeds 9 inches shall be considered
nonentry areas and the following shall apply:
(A) At the perimeter wall of the wading pool, the vertical
distance from the deck or walkway to the bottom of the wading pool
or to perimeter seating bench underwater shall not be greater than
18 inches. The vertical distance from the bottom of the pool to the
deck or walk may be reduced and brought to zero at the shallowest
point.
(B) The slope of zero level deck entries shall not
exceed 1 foot in 12 feet.
(C) Floors of wading pools shall be uniform, sloped
to drain with a maximum slope of 1 foot in 12 feet and shall be slip-resistant.
(5) Wading pools constructed or renovated on or after
the effective date of this subchapter shall not have submerged suction
outlets. Skimmers or overflow gutters shall be installed and shall
accommodate 100% of the circulation system flow rate.
(x) Bulkheads. The bulkhead position shall be maintained
such that it cannot encroach on any required clearances of other features
such as diving boards. If a bulkhead is operated with an open area
underneath, users shall be prevented from swimming underneath the
bulkhead.
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