OAR 333-060-0091
Waterpark Slides


(1)

Water park slides installed after January 1, 1994 must comply with the requirements of the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission safety standards for Swimming Pool Slides as published in the Code of Federal Regulations Vol. 16, Part 1207, Pages 265-281 (16 CFR Part 1207).

(2)

Prior to entering the pool, the last ten feet (3m) of the slide must be horizontal.

(3)

The slide shall be designed so that it enters the pool at or below the water level.

(4)

The pool shall be constructed of concrete or other structurally rigid, impervious materials with a smooth, slip resistant finish:

(a)

There shall be a three and a half (3.5) foot (1m) minimum distance between the exterior slide wall and the adjacent vertical pool wall;

(b)

There shall be a minimum twenty (20) feet (6.1m) between the slide exit and the opposite side of the pool, excluding steps;

(c)

Centerlines for multiple slides shall be parallel, a minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4m) apart, and not intersect for twenty (20) feet (6.1m);

(d)

The water depth at the slide exit shall be a minimum of three (3) feet (1m). This depth shall be maintained for a minimum distance of ten (10) feet (3m).

(5)

If a public pool is for the exclusive use of a waterpark slide splash area, the pool’s recirculation system shall be designed to provide a 60 minute turnover rate.

(6)

During operation:

(a)

Lifeguards shall be on duty at the slide splash area;

(b)

The platform area shall have an attendant in place.

(7)

Entry shall be regulated at a minimum of ten (10) second intervals.

(8)

A sign shall be posted describing the proper way to use the slide. The sign shall include at least the following:

(a)

Slide feet first only!

(b)

Slide sitting up or lying on your back!

(c)

Slide one at a time only!

(d)

Always enter the pool feet first! Do not somersault, twist, or dive from the end of the slide.
333–060–0005
Purpose
333–060–0010
Adoption by Reference
333–060–0015
Definitions
333–060–0020
Compliance
333–060–0025
Approval to Construct
333–060–0030
Plans
333–060–0035
Licenses
333–060–0040
Conditional Licenses
333–060–0045
Maintenance and Modification
333–060–0050
Structural Stability
333–060–0055
Size
333–060–0060
Dimensions
333–060–0065
Finishes, Markings and Lifelines
333–060–0070
Illumination
333–060–0075
Ventilation
333–060–0080
Ladders, Recessed Steps and Stairways
333–060–0085
Diving
333–060–0090
Slides
333–060–0091
Waterpark Slides
333–060–0095
Elevated Lifeguard Chairs
333–060–0100
Life Saving Equipment
333–060–0105
Swimming Pool Enclosure
333–060–0110
Decks
333–060–0115
Overflow Systems
333–060–0120
Recirculation System
333–060–0125
Inlets
333–060–0128
Submerged Suction Outlets and Drains
333–060–0130
Piping
333–060–0135
Pumps
333–060–0140
Filters
333–060–0145
Pool Heaters
333–060–0150
Disinfectant and Chemical Feeders
333–060–0155
Meters and Gauges
333–060–0160
Equipment Room
333–060–0165
Ground Fault Interrupter
333–060–0170
Bathhouses and Sanitary Facilities
333–060–0175
Visitor and Spectator Areas
333–060–0180
Food Service
333–060–0185
Drinking Fountains
333–060–0190
Domestic Water Quality
333–060–0200
Pool Water Quality
333–060–0205
Operation and Maintenance
333–060–0206
Supervision — Limited-Use Pools
333–060–0207
Supervision — General-Use Pools
333–060–0208
Lifeguard Supervision & Training
333–060–0209
Pool Staff Training & Safety
333–060–0210
Pool Safety
333–060–0215
Signs
333–060–0220
Variance
333–060–0225
Instructional Use of Limited-Use Pools
333–060–0500
Wading Pools
333–060–0505
New Wading Pool Construction
333–060–0510
Existing Wading Pools
333–060–0515
Wading Pool Operation
333–060–0700
Enforcement
333–060–0705
Pool Closure Criteria
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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