Section 17 in Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies (Regulation and Monitoring of Swimming Pools) Rules, 2015
17. Walkways and deck areas.
(1)Pools shall be completely surrounded by a deck that is at least 3m in width and extends completely around and adjacent to the pool. There shall be no obstructions or interruptions of the pool deck within the 3m width other than necessary structural supports, or appurtenances such as perimeter overflow systems, starting blocks, handrails, stand having life jackets, stand for life guard etc. A clear, unobstructed walkway of at least 1.1 m in width shall be maintained at the place of such obstructions or interruptions. The walkway and deck area shall have a setback of at least 3m from any adjacent structure or boundary of the site. There shall be no obstructions or interruptions of the setback space within the 3m adjacent to the deck. The setback space shall have a level difference of not less than 10 cm and not more than 15 cm below the level of the deck area. In case of swimming pools in single dwelling unit, the minimum requirement is 1m wide deck area around the pool and the deck area shall have a setback of at least 1m from any adjacent structure or boundary of the site.(2)Structural supports located within the minimum required deck width or within 3m of the swimming pool shall be no closer than 3 m apart measured parallel to the adjacent perimeter of the pool, with the dimension of any single support in a plane parallel to the adjacent pool perimeter not greater than 1 m and the sum of all such support dimensions no greater than 10 per cent of the pool perimeter.(3)The deck between two adjacent swimming pools shall be at least 6m wide. All decks and walkways shall have an unobstructed overhead clearance of at least 2m.(4)Synthetic material having the following criteria shall be used for deck coverings:-(i)Non-fibrous material which allows drainage and will not remain wet or retain moisture;(ii)Inert material, which will not support bacterial or fungal growth;(iii)Durable;(iv)Cleanable; and(v)Provides a slip-resistant finish.(5)The decks and walkways shall have a paved surface. The surface of the pool deck and other surfaces used for foot contact, such as gratings of perimeter overflow systems, shall be slip-resistant.
