Deck Tile Markers - NON SKID CERAMIC TILE

In 1999 the Texas Department of Health really shook up the swimming pool business by issuing a very comprehensive new set of standards. The old rules date back over 30 years and the new rules include many changes in required equipment, chemical levels and record keeping. A complete set of these guidelines (more than 50 pages) can be downloaded from their website at http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/default.htm

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/he/he0075700toc.html

City health departments can add to these new standards, require more than the standards and can speed up the time allotted to complete your changes. They are not allowed to disregard any of these new state standards.
As with any new set of rules changes have and will continue to be made.
This section should help you to come into compliance.

DECK MARKERS:
The new regulations require that you have the words “No Diving” in 4" letters and a international no diving “Logo” (at least 4" in diameter) every 25' around your pool deck. Depth markers are required every 2 feet of change around your pool deck.
The best way to accomplish this is to use “no skid” ceramic tiles inlaid in your deck or coping. This is the most permanent solution.