Depth.
Omaha Municipal Code § 54-93
in effectSec. 54-93. - Depth.
The shallow portion of the pool shall be defined as that section of the pool separated from the diving area of the pool by the break point.
Diving areas: The minimum dimensions of the swimming pool and appurtenances in the diving area shall conform to 178 NAC 4 Table 1. State Health Regulations (Note: These diving area dimensions may not meet the requirements of NCAA, US Diving, FINA, NF of SHSA, or AAU. Where competitive diving or competitive-type diving boards are used, compliance with NCAA, U.S. Diving, FINA, NF of SHSA, or AAU requirements is recommended.)
Head room: There shall be a completely unobstructed clear distance of 16 feet above the diving board measured from the center of the front end of the board. This area must extend at least eight feet behind, eight feet to each side, and 16 feet ahead of the measuring point.
Diving boards and platforms: Diving boards and platforms in excess of three meters in height are prohibited except where special design considerations and control of use are provided.
Steps and guard rails for diving boards: Supports, platforms and steps for diving boards shall be designed and constructed to safely carry the maximum anticipated loads. Steps shall be of corrosion-resistant material, easily cleanable and of non-slip design. Handrails shall be provided at all steps and ladders leading to diving boards more than one meter above the water. Platforms and diving boards which are more than one meter high shall be protected with guard rails at least 36 inches high, extending at least to the edge of the water. Boards or platforms three meters (9.8 ft.) or higher, when permitted, shall have an effective side barrier.
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Swimming Pool Dimensions
TABLE 1
MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR POOLS WITH DIVING EQUIPMENT
MINIMUM DIMENSIONS
Maximum Board Height Over Water | Maximum Diving Board Length | D | L 1 | L 2 | Pool Width
26" (⅔ meter) | 10' | 8'-6" | 2'-6" | 10'-0" | 20'-0"
30" (¾ meter) | 12' | 9"-0" | 3'-0" | 10'-0" | 20"-0"
1 meter | 16' | 10'-0" | 4'-0" | 12'-0" | 20'-0"
3 meter | 16' | 12'-0" | 6'-0" | 12'-0" | 24'-0"
Placement of board shall observe the following minimum dimensions. With multiple board installations minimum pool widths shall be increased accordingly. For diving boards or platforms greater than 20 inches in width, add ½ of the width over 20 inches to the following dimensions.
Center line of 1 meter or less board to pool side .....10'—0"
Center line of 3 meter board to pool side .....12'—0"
Center line distance between adjacent boards .....10'—0"
(Code 1980, § 54-93; Ord. No. 37382, § 27, 5-23-06)
Source: City of Omaha, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OMMUCOCHGEORVOII_CH54SWPO_ARTIIPUCOSWPO_DIV3DECORE_S54-93DEFetched: 10/28/2026