OAR 333-060-0110
Decks
(1)
The following minimum continuous unobstructed deck widths, which may include the coping, shall be provided at all public pools and public wading pools:(a)
General-use swimming pools — 8’ (2.4m).(b)
Limited-use swimming pools, spray pools, wading pools — 4’ (1.2m).(A)
Pools built prior to March 1, 1979, shall have 4’ (1.2m) of deck on at least two sides of the pool.(B)
Public wading pools and spray pools built prior to July 1, 2006 must have a minimum of 4’ (1.2m) of deck around the pool. Wading pools built after July 1, 2006 must comply with the deck requirements of OAR 333-060-0505 (New Wading Pool Construction)(8).(2)
A minimum of 4’ (1.2m) unobstructed deck shall be provided on all sides of diving equipment and slides.(3)
Decks shall slope no less than 1⁄4" per foot (6mm per 30cm) and shall be drained to perimeter or area drains.(4)
Deck surfaces:(a)
Shall be constructed of concrete, non-slip tile, or equally impervious material with a slip-resistant, easily cleanable surface impervious to water.(b)
Surfaces meeting the requirements of (4)(a) of this rule must be maintained for a minimum width of 8’ (2.4m) around the perimeter of general-use pools and 4’ (1.2m) around the perimeter of limited-use pools or within the limits of the deck drainage area, whichever is greater. Wood decking, carpeting or artificial turf deck surfaces are prohibited within 8’ (2.4m) of general-use pools or 4’ (1.2m) of limited-use pools or within the limits of the deck drainage area, whichever is greater.(c)
Pools previously approved with deck surfaces not complying with (4)(a) of this rule shall comply at such time as the surface requires repair or is replaced.(5)
Joints between concrete deck slabs shall be watertight and shall be designed so as to protect the pool, coping and its mortar bed from movement of the deck.(6)
Decks shall be provided with expansion joints.(7)
Voids between adjoining concrete deck slabs shall be no greater than 3⁄16" (5mm).(8)
Adjoining deck surface elevations shall vary no more than 1⁄4" (6mm).(9)
New and replacement expansion joints shall not be constructed of wood.
Source:
Rule 333-060-0110 — Decks, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=333-060-0110
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