AFC 2.09 DEPTH MARKS AND SAFETY SIGNAGE     



DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - AQUATIC FACILITY CODE OF PRACTICE

Application
All aquatic facilities must comply with this clause within two years after the commencement of this Code

DEPTH MARKINGS 

 

2.12.1 General Requirements

Depth markings of a permanent nature, and colour contrasting to the background, shall be installed around aquatic facilities water bodies at intervals not exceeding 7.5 metres, such that they are readily visible to persons entering the water body.

 

2.12.2 Location

Depth markings shall indicate maximum and minimum water depths and designate water depths at all major deviations in shape for irregularly shaped water bodies.  All bodies of water, where there is a change in floor gradient shall have a pictorial sign displayed, to indicate a change in the floor depth.

 

Depth markings shall be located close as practicable to the corners of all square/rectangular shaped water bodies, near to all designated entry points and shall not be located directly over stair/step entries

 

Depth markings shall be displayed around all horizontal or outside vertical aquatic facility water body surfaces, comprising of one, or a combination of the concourse, coping deck, pool hob or header

 

Depth markings shall also be displayed on the inside vertical water body surface clearly above the water line in corresponding locations to horizontal depth markers where possible.  Markings are not required on the inside vertical face of the water body, where the water level is < 100mm below the concourse, coping deck or header

 

2.12.3 Dimensions

Depth marking dimensions shall be:

·        at least 150mm high when positioned in the horizontal plane;

·        at least 100mm high, when positioned in the vertical plane.  

The height-to-width ratio of each numeral/letter contained within a depth marking shall be 3:1.


SAFETY SIGNAGE
All aquatic facilities shall be provided with signage that details acceptable patron behaviour, and other safety rules.  The signage shall be displayed in a prominent location, and contain rules that are appropriate for the nature of the activities conducted at the premises.

A list of suggested signage can be found in Guideline FD 1.04 – Advisory Signage of the Pool Safety Guidelines.

Recommended formats and symbols specific to water safety signage are contained in AS 2416-2002, (Design and Application of Water Safety Signs), AS 2899.0-1986, (Public Information Symbol Signs-Consolidated Index) and AS 2899.2-1986, (Public Information Symbol Signs -Water Safety Signs).

Recommended safety signage for swimming pools, spa pools and waterslides is contained in Appendix 2 of this Code.

Group Four facilities shall ensure there is a warning sign erected at the entrance to the facility which states “Warning – No Lifeguard on Duty”,  in clearly legible letters at least 100mm high

            
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