Section 20 in Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies (Regulation and Monitoring of Swimming Pools) Rules, 2015
20. Starting Platforms.
- Starting Platforms shall be located in the deck area in the deep side of the pool. Starting Platform shall be from 0.50 m to 0.75 m above the surface of water. The maximum height of the platform above the water shall be 0.75 m where the water depth is 1.2 m or greater and 0.50 m when the water depth is less than 1.2 m. The surface area of each platform shall be 0.5m x 0.5 m with a maximum slope of not more than 100. Surface of each block shall be covered with non¬slip material and with back stroke hand grip facility.
