installation dimension required for safe diving. The following minimum dimension
requirements for 1 & 3 METER TOWER table below has been adapted for S.R. ...
1 & 3 Meter Tower CAT—1M—203R – RIGHT MOUNT – CAT—3M—203R CAT—1M—203L – LEFT MOUNT – CAT—3M—203L CAT—1M—203D – DUAL MOUNT – CAT—3M—203D CAT—1M—203H – HEEL MOUNT – CAT—3M—203H
WARNING CAUTION: DIVING BOARD AND TOWER COMBINATIONS MUST MEET THE ANSI/NSPI-1 2003 STANDARD FOR PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS. COMPLY WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS IF THEY EXCEED THE ANSI/NSPI-1 2003 STANDARDS.
All diving boards and related equipment are manufactured for inground swimming pools ONLY. The S.R. Smith 1 & 3 Meter Towers are designed to be easily transported and installed. Follow all instructions carefully and inspect closely to assure proper and safe installations. PROPER INSTALLATION CANNOT BE OVERSTRESSED, AS AN IMPROPER INSTALLATION VOIDS S.R. SMITH’S WARRANTY. IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS -- PLEASE READ CAREFULLY -THIS STAND IS PRIMED ONLY. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND A HIGH QUALITY ACRYLIC URETHANE ENAMEL FOR A DURABLE FINISH.
WORLD’S LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF DIVING BOARDS, SLIDES & STAINLESS STEEL RAIL PRODUCTS WESTERN SALES AND MANUFACTUREING PLANT CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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The following completed assemblies have been show to demonstrate the overall installation dimension required for safe diving. The following minimum dimension requirements for 1 & 3 METER TOWER table below has been adapted for S.R. Smith’s use from ANSI/NSPI-1 1991.
1 & 3 METER TOWERS CHART 1 RULE SHEET Refer to Fig. 1 & 2 From ANSI/NSPI-1 1991 STANDARD FOR PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS Model
Board
1 Meter 1 Meter 1 Meter 1 Meter 3 Meter 3 Meter
A 14’ 16’ 14’ 16’ 14’ 16’
Pool Type
VIII VIII IX IX IX IX
Distance For Setting Front Bolt of Jig From Water’s Edge B 36-5/16” 60-5/16” 12-5/16” 36-5/16” 33-1/4” 57-1/4”
Fulcrum Setting
C+/-6” 74” 86” 74” 86” 74” 86”
Maximum Overhang
Max. Height of Board Above Water
4’-0” 4’-0” 6’-0” 6’-0” 6’-0” 6’-0”
D 39-3/8” 39-3/8” 39-3/8” 39-3/8” 118-1/8” 118-1/8”
THE FULCRUM SETTING DIMENSION “C” IS MEASURED FROM CENTER OF MOUNTING HOLES TOWARDS TOE END OF BOARD.
Heel End
Toe End
1 Meter Tower Right Mount Shown
FIG. 1
2
FIG. 2
3 Meter Tower Right Mount Shown
S.R. SMITH CAN NOT GUARANTEE CUSTOMER’S CONCRETE OR THICKNESS RECOMMEND compression strength of concrete to be 3500 psi or greater. *ANSI/NSPI refers to Heel as Butt and Toe as Tip end of board. ** MIN. LENGTH: Minimum thickness of concrete is 8” Minimum concrete length is “MIN LENGTH” plus 15” Minimum concrete width for 1 Meter Tower is 80” Minimum concrete width for 3 Meter Tower is 121”
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INSTALLATION INSTUCTIONS FOR METER TOWER CAUTION:
DIVING BOARD AND TOWER COMBINATION MUST MEET THE ANSI/NSPI—1 2003 STANDARD FOUND ON PAGES 4 THROUGH 4g OF THIS MANUAL. COMPLY WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS IF THEY EXCEED THE ANSI/NSPI—1 2003 STANDARD.
It is CRITICAL that the jigs are located according to the FIGURES in the following pages. The top surface of the jigs must be level and flush with the concrete surface. Keep bolt threads and top surface of jig plates clean of concrete. Let concrete cure before installing Meter Tower.
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CAUTION:
DIVING BOARD AND TOWER COMBINATION MUST MEET THE ANSI/NSPI—1 2003 STANDARD FOUND ON PAGES 4 THROUGH 4g OF THIS MANUAL. COMPLY WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS IF THEY EXCEED THE ANSI/NSPI—1 2003 STANDARD.
It is CRITICAL that the jigs are located according to the FIGURES in the following pages. The top surface of the jigs must be level and flush with the concrete surface. Keep bolt threads and top surface of jig plates clean of concrete. Let concrete cure before installing Meter Tower.
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CAUTION:
DIVING BOARD AND TOWER COMBINATION MUST MEET THE ANSI/NSPI—1 2003 STANDARD FOUND ON PAGES 4 THROUGH 4g OF THIS MANUAL. COMPLY WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS IF THEY EXCEED THE ANSI/NSPI—1 2003 STANDARD.
It is CRITICAL that the jigs are located according to the FIGURES in the following pages. The top surface of the jigs must be level and flush with the concrete surface. Keep bolt threads and top surface of jig plates clean of concrete. Let concrete cure before installing Meter Tower.
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CAUTION:
DIVING BOARD AND TOWER COMBINATION MUST MEET THE ANSI/NSPI—1 2003 STANDARD FOUND ON PAGES 4 THROUGH 4g OF THIS MANUAL. COMPLY WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS IF THEY EXCEED THE ANSI/NSPI—1 2003 STANDARD.
It is CRITICAL that the jigs are located according to the FIGURES in the following pages. The top surface of the jigs must be level and flush with the concrete surface. Keep bolt threads and top surface of jig plates clean of concrete. Let concrete cure before installing Meter Tower.
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CAUTION:
DIVING BOARD AND TOWER COMBINATION MUST MEET THE ANSI/NSPI—1 2003 STANDARD FOUND ON PAGES 4 THROUGH 4g OF THIS MANUAL. COMPLY WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS IF THEY EXCEED THE ANSI/NSPI—1 2003 STANDARD.
It is CRITICAL that the jigs are located according to the FIGURES in the following pages. The top surface of the jigs must be level and flush with the concrete surface. Keep bolt threads and top surface of jig plates clean of concrete. Let concrete cure before installing Meter Tower.
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CAUTION:
DIVING BOARD AND TOWER COMBINATION MUST MEET THE ANSI/NSPI—1 2003 STANDARD FOUND ON PAGES 4 THROUGH 4g OF THIS MANUAL. COMPLY WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS IF THEY EXCEED THE ANSI/NSPI—1 2003 STANDARD.
. It is CRITICAL that the jigs are located according to the FIGURES in the following pages. The top surface of the jigs must be level and flush with the concrete surface. Keep bolt threads and top surface of jig plates clean of concrete. Let concrete cure before installing Meter Tower.
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EXTRACTED from the ANSI/NSPI-1 2003 STANDARD FOR PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
NSPI standards are developed through a consensus process approved by the American National Standards Institute. This process brings together volunteers representing varied viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus. While the NSPI administers the process and establishes ruled to promote fairness in the development of consensus, it does not independently test, evaluate, or verify the accuracy of any information or the soundness of any judgments contained in its standards. The NSPI disclaims liability for any personal injury, property or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication, use of, or reliance on this document. The NSPI also makes no guaranty or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information published herein. In issuing and making this document available, the NSPI is not undertaking to render professional or other services for or on behalf of any person or entity. Nor is the NSPI undertaking to perform any duty owed by any person or entity to someone else. Anyone using this document should rely on her or his own independent judgment or, as appropriate, seek the advice of a competent professional in determining the exercise or reasonable care in any given circumstance. The NSPI has no power, nor does it undertake, to police or enforce compliance with the contents of this document. Nor does the NSPI list, certify, test or inspect products, designs, or installations for compliance with this document. Any certification or other statement of compliance with eth requirements of this document shall not be attributable to the NSPI and is solely the responsibility of the certifier or maker of the statement. 1
Scope
1.1
Public swimming pools. This standard covers public swimming pools to be used for bathing and operated by an owner, licensed, or concessionarite, regardless of whether a fee is charged for use. 1.1.1
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Public swimming pools covered by this standard. Public swimming pools covered by this standard include Class A pools (pools used for competitive aquatic sports), Class B and Class C pools, (pools intended for public or semipublic recreational swimming), and Class F pool, (for wading). (See article 3 for definitions.)
Definitions
Public swimming pools are classified as follows for purposed of reference and application of this standard: Class A pool – Class A pools are pools intended for use for accredited competitive aquatic events such as Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA), U.S.A. Swimming, U.S. Diving, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Federation of State Schools Associations (NFSHSA), etc. the pool may also be used for recreation. Class A pools are covered unless otherwise noted in the body of the standard.
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Class B pools – Class B pools are pools intended for public recreational swimming not otherwise classified. Class B pools are covered within the scope of this standard. Class C pools – Class C pools are pools intended for use for apartments, condominiums, property owner’s associations, multi-family owned pools, etc. and are covered within the scope of this standard. Pools operated solely for and in conjunction with lodgings such as hotels and motels are also covered within the scope of this standard. Class D pools – Class D pools are not covered withine the scope of this standard. Calls D pools are operated for special purposes, including but not limited to wave action pools, acticity pools, leisure rivers, vortex pools, and sand bottom pools. Class E pools – Class E pools are pools used for physical therapy and are above 86ºF (30 ºC) and are not covered within the scope of this standard. Class F pools – Class F pools are wading pools and are covered within the scope of this standard as set forth in 6.9 and 8.4.2 and as noted in other sections of the standard.
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Dimensional Design
6.1
Perimeter shape. This standard is not intended to regulate the perimeter shape of swimming pools. It is the designer’s responsibility to take into account the effect a given shape will have on the safety of the occupants and required circulation to ensure sanitation. All other dimensions, unless otherwise specified, should allow a ± 2 inches (51 mm) tolerance. 6.1.1
6.2
Allowable construction tolerances. These construction tolerances are not applicable to Class A pools. 6.2.1.
6.3
There shall be no protrusions, extensions, means of entanglement, or other obstructions in the swimming pool areas that may cause the entrapment of injury of the user.
Finished pool dimensions shall be held within the following construction tolerances shown in table 1.
Floor Slope. Floor slopes shall be in compliance with 6.3.1 through 6.3.5, except the requirements by the ADA Accessibility guidelines (ADAAG). 6.3.1
All pool floors shall be sloped to the drain.
6.3.2
The slope of the dloor in the shallow area shall not exceed 1 foot in 10 feet in Class C pools or 1 foot in 12 feet in Class B pools in any direction to the point of the first slope change, if a slope change exists.
6.3.3
The point of the first slope change shall be defined as the point at which the slope exceeds 1 foot in 10 feet in Class C pools or in 1 foot in 12 feet in Class B pools.
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Table 1 – Construction Tolerances Design Requirement
Construction Tolerance Allowed ± 3 in. (76 mm) ± 3 in. (76 mm) ± 3 in. (76 mm)
Length - overall Width – overall Depth – deep area, including diving area Depth – shallow area Step treads & risers Waterline – pools with adjustable weir skimmers Waterline – pools with nonadjustable weir skimming (gutters) Wall Slopes All dimensions not otherwise specified in this standard Competitive pools – Class A pools – All dimensional requirements
The slope fo the floor from the point of the first slope chance to the deep area shall not exceed 1 foot in 3 feet.
6.3.5
Walls. Where walls join the floor the transitional point or profile shall comply with the following:
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Walls may intersect with the floor at an angle or a transitional profile. At water depths between 3 feet and 5 feet (91 cm to 152 cm) the maximum radius shall be 2 feet 3 inches (69 cm). At water depths of 3 feet (91 cm) or less a transitional radius shall not exceed 6 inches (15 cm) and shall be tangent to the wall and maybe be tangent to or intersecting the floor. At waters depths greater than 3 feet (91 cm) a transitional radius shall be tangent to the wall at a point no less than 2 feet and 6 inches (76 cm) below the water surface and may progressively increase from 6 inches (5 cm) to a value capable of being tangent to or intersecting the floor.
Water depths. Water depths for swimming areas shall be a minimum depth of 3 feet (91 cm) unless the authority having jurisdiction specifies otherwise. 6.4.1
6.5
As governed by sanctioning authority
6.3.4
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6.4
± 2 in. (51 mm) ± 1/2 in. (13 mm) ± 1/4 in. (6 mm) ± 1/8 in. (3 mm) ± 3 degrees ± 2 in. (51 mm)
Class A pools shall be designed and constructed to provide the dimensions specified by the Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA), U.S.A. Swimming, U.S. Diving, or other appropriate sanctioning body. (See appendix H, Glossary for the definition of pools, Commercial/Public Pool: Class A)
Diving. This standard does not cover diving requirements for Class A pools. This standard covers diving requirements for Class B and Class C pools. (See appendix H, Glossary.) 6.5.1
When diving equipment is installed, it shall conform to the specifications set forth in 7.2.1 through 7.2.5.6. Equipment shall be located in the diving area of the pool on the appropriate ANSI/NSPI pool type (or other water envelope specified by the diving equipment manufacturer) in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the minimum dimensions as shown in Figure 1. Competitive diving equipment shall not be installed on Class B and Class C pools.
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Figure 1 – Construction dimensions for water envelopes for Class B and Class C pools.
6.6
The manufacturer of the diving equipment shall specify minimum water envelopes for its products. They may refer to the water envelope type of their choice by dimensionally relating their products to Point “A” to that water envelope. Point “A” as shown in Figure 1 is designated as the point of the origin of the water surface for the water envelope dimension. 6.6.1
Point A is a point located on the water surface of pool water envelopes.
6.6.2
Point A is a construction location nearest the deep end wall where the minimum water depth D1 is satisfied.
6.6.3
Point A, as shown in Figure 1 and Table 2, shall be the reference point of origin for all dimensions defining a minimum water envelope.
RELATED DIVING EQUIPMENT
POOL TYPE
MAX. DIVING BOARD LENGTH
MAX. BOARD HEIGHT OVER WATER
MINIMUM DIMESNIONS
MINIMUM WIDTH OF POOL AT:
D1
D2
R
L1
L2
L3
L4
L5
PT.A
PT.B
PT.C
VI
10’
26” (2/3 meter)
7’-0”
8’-6”
5’-6”
2’-6”
8’-0”
10’-6”
7’-0”
28’-0”
16’-0”
18’-0”
18’-0”
VII
12’
30” (3/4 meter)
7’-6”
9’-0”
6’-0”
3’-0”
9’-0”
12’-0”
4’-0”
28’-0”
18’-0”
20’-0”
20’-0”
VII
16’
1 Meter
8’-6”
10’-0”
7’-0”
4’-0”
10’-0”
15’-0”
2’-0”
31’-0”
20’-0”
22’-0”
22’-0”
XI
16’
3 Meter
11’
12’-0”
8’-6”
6’-0”
10’-6”
21’-0”
0
37’-0”
22’-0”
24’-0”
24’-0”
L2, L3 and L4 combined represent the minimum distance from the tip of board to pool wall opposite diving equipment. For board heights exceeding 3 meters see Article 4.5.2.
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NOTE*: placement of boards shall observe the following minimum dimensions. With multiple board installations minimum pool widths must be increased accordingly. Deck Level Board to Pool Side 1 Meter Board to Pool Side 3 Meter Board to Pool Side 1 Meter Board to Pool Side 1 Meter Board to Pool Side 3 Meter Board to Pool Side
8’ 10’ 11’ 10’ 8’ 10’
6.7 Rest Ledges. Rest ledges along the pool walls are permitted. They must be not less than 4 feet (122 cm) below the water surface. If a ledge is provided it shall be at least 4 inches (10 cm) wide and no more than 8 inches (20 cm) wide. 7.2.5 Diving Equipment. Diving equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
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