DIVING FACILITIES CERTIFICATE GUIDE

FEBRUARY 2020
FR 5 - DIVING FACILITIES

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DIVING FACILITY DRAWINGS

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MEASUREMENT CRITERIA

1.- The measurements shall be done by a certified surveyor, appointed or approved by the Member in the country in which the pool is situated.

2.- The surveying equipment shall be a Total Station. The minimum requirements of the Total Station are the following:
- Angle Measurement Accuracy Hz and V: 1" (0.3 mgon)
- Distance Measurement Accuracy: 1mm + 1.5ppm

3.- The surveyor shall provide a Calibration Certificate confirming the measurement quality of surveying equipment. The certificate will have a
maximum validity of 1 year.

4.- All dimensions shall be measured using a mini prism or targets.

5.- Diving tower measurements shall be taken with the pool full of water..

6.- Diving pool measurements shall be taken with the empty pool.

7.- The temperature of the water shall be between 26 - 28 ºC

8.- The horizontality of the platforms edge shall be measured at least in 3 points. A tolerance of 1mm per metre is allowed, providing that all the
points are complying with FR 5.3.3 "The height of the springboards and each platform above the water level may vary by plus 0.05 metre and
minus 0.00 metre from the heights prescribed in the Rules."

ORTHOGONALITY OF THE POOL

The sides of the pool shall be orthogonal and form 90 degrees right angle. The tolerance of the angle is ±0.05º.
The 2 diagonals shall be the same length. The tolerance of the diagonal is 10mm.

ORTHOGONALITY OF THE POOL DEGREES / m

Angle 1

Angle 2

Angle 3

Angle 4

Diagonal 1

Diagonal 2

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FR 5.1 - SPRINGBOARD DIVING

FR 5.1 General requirements: Dimensions in metres for all diving facilities as detailed in Diving Diagram, Annex DV1 & DV2, shall be observed.

FINA RULE COMPLIANT NONCOMPLIANT

FR 5.1.1 The springboards shall be at least 4.88 metres long and 0.5 metre wide. At all FINA Events,
the type of springboard which must have a slip-resistant surface shall be approved by FINA.

FR 5.1.2 The springboards shall be provided with movable fulcrums easily adjustable by the diver.

FR 5.1.3 For springboard diving facilities modified or constructed on concrete platforms after 1
October 2013, the following shall be observed

FR 5.1.3.1 The vertical distance from the level of the platform, which supports the fulcrum
assembly, to the level of the top of the springboard, shall be 0.35metre.

FR 5.1.3.2 The distance from the front edge of the fulcrum assembly (which is 0.741 metres in
length) to the front edge of the supporting platform, shall be a maximum of 0.44 metre.

FR 5.1.3.3 If the front edge of the platform projects past this point then the fulcrum assembly and
the rear hinge assembly must be moved forward so as to provide for a maximum of 0.44 metres
from the front edge of the platform to the front of the fulcrum assembly.

FR 5.1.3.4 The concrete platform which supports the springboard shall be aligned with the pool
wall or project over the pool.

FR 5.1.6 The springboards should be placed on either one or both sides of the platform. For
Synchronised Diving, it is required that at least two springboards at the same height shall be placed
side by side and no objects should obstruct the visibility in any part of the dive between the divers.

FR 5.1.7 The back and sides of 3m springboards shall be surrounded by handrails with a minimum
clearance of 1.0 metres between vertical pairs. The minimum height shall be 1.0 metre, measured
from the level of the springboard, and they shall be with at least two horizontal crossbars placed
outside the platform.
A solid transparent barrier is also permitted instead of a crossbar.

FR 5.2 - PLATFORM DIVING

FINA RULE COMPLIANT NONCOMPLIANT

FR 5.2.1 Each platform shall be rigid and horizontal.

FR 5.2.2 The minimum dimensions of the platform shall be:

Platform Required width Required length Width Length

0.6m to 1.0m 1.00m (2.90m preferred) 5.00m

2.6m to 3.0m 1.00m (2.00m preferred) 5.00m

5.0m 2.90m 6.00m

7.5m 2.00m 6.00m

10.0m 3.00m 6.00m

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FR 5.2 - PLATFORM DIVING

FINA RULE COMPLIANT NONCOMPLIANT

FR 5.2.3 The preferred thickness of the front edge of the platform shall be 0.2 metre but not
exceeding 0.3 metre, and can be vertical or inclined at an angle not greater than 10° to the vertical
inside the plummet line.

FR 5.2.4 The surface and the front edge of the platform shall be covered throughout with a resilient
slip-resistant surface. The two surfaces shall be covered separately in order to achieve a clean 90°
angle or as described in FR 5.2.3. The front surface is to be applied first and then the top surface.

FR 5.2.5 The platforms shall be covered in a slip-resistant material that shall have a tread pattern that
provides sufficient traction in wet and dry conditions such that the divers are prevented from slipping
when performing dives in all directions. The minimum thickness must be 6mm (- 0 / + 1mm) and the
colour should give a contrast to the surrounding décor. The material shall be easily cleaned to
maintain the anti-slip feature of the product. The installation of the slip-resistant platform covering shall
respect FINA Rule FR 5.2.4.

FR 5.2.6 The front edge of the 10 metre platform shall project at least 1.50 metres, the 7.5 metre,
5 metre and 2.6 - 3.0 metre platforms 1.25 metres, and the 0.6 - 1 metre platform 0.75 metre beyond
the edge of the pool.

FR 5.2.7 Where a platform is directly underneath another platform the platform above shall project a
minimum of 0.75 metre (preferred 1.25 metres) beyond the platform below.

FR 5.2.8 The back and sides of each platform (except 1.0 metre or lower platforms) shall be
surrounded by handrails up to 1m from the edge of the platform with a minimum clearance of 1.0
metre between vertical pairs. The minimum height shall be 1.0 metre and they shall be with at least
two horizontal crossbars placed outside the platform beginning 1.0 metre from the front edge of the
platform.
A solid transparent barrier is also permitted instead of crossbar.

FR 5.2.11 Requirements for the supporting structure. For platforms and supporting structure of the
springboards the design load is p = 350 kiloponds (kilograms force) per lineal metre.

In addition to the static requirements and for the comfort and safety of the user with respect to the
movement of the towers, the following limits shall be observed, with respect to the platforms and
springboard supports.

Fundamental frequency of platforms 10.0 Hz

Tolerances :
10m Platforms ... Minimum ... 10 Hz
... Maximum ... 20 Hz
7.5 m, 5m,3m and 1m Platforms ... Minimum ... 10 Hz
... Maximum ... 30 Hz
Fundamental frequency of tower 3.5 Hz

Oscillation of total structure ±2mm

The spatial deformation of the front edge of the platforms as a result of

Px = Py = Pz = 100 kiloponds (kilograms force) shall be a maximum of 1 mm.

These requirements can be met most adequately by a reinforced concrete structure. Proof of the
dynamic behaviour is to be obtained together with the static calculations for the whole structure.

Structural report shall be issued

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FR 5.3 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

FR 5.3.1 For pools designed and constructed after 26th September 2013 the minimum dimensions in metres for diving facilities as detailed on
the “Diving Facilities Diagram” (Annex DV2) shall prevail, using, as a basic measuring point of reference, the plummet line, which is a vertical
line extending through the centre of the front edge of the springboard or platform. It is recommended that the preferred dimensions be used for
projects considered to have an important status.
FR 5.3.2 The dimensions C from plummet to adjacent plummet in the “FINA Dimensions for Diving”, Annex DV2 table apply to platforms with
widths as detailed in FR 5.2.2. If platform widths are increased then the dimensions B and C shall be increased by half the additional widths.

FINA RULE COMPLIANT NONCOMPLIANT

FR 5.3.3 The height of the springboards and each platform above the water level may vary by plus
0.05 metre and minus 0.00 metre from the heights prescribed in the Rules.

FR 5.3.4 The end of 5, 3, and 1 metre platforms must not project beyond the ends of the 3 and 1
metre springboards when they are adjacent to each other.

FR 5.3.5 In the area of full water depth, the bottom of the pool may rise up to 2%. In the diving pool,
the depth of water shall not be less than 1.8 metres at any point.

FR 5.3.6 In outdoor pools, best practice suggests that springboards and platforms are recommended
to face north in the northern hemisphere and south in the southern hemisphere.

FR 5.3.7 The minimum illumination at a level of 1 metre above the water surface shall not be less than
600 lux. A lighting report shall be issued.

FR 5.3.8 Sources of natural and artificial illumination shall be provided with controls to prevent glare.

FR 5.3.9 The water temperature shall be not less than 26° Celsius.

FR 5.3.10 Pool walls shall be vertical and form 90 degree right angles to the surface of the water.
They shall be constructed of solid material, with a non-slip surface. The admissible tolerance in walls
verticality will be ±0.3 degrees.

FR 5.3.11 Mechanical surface agitation shall be installed under the diving facilities to aid the divers in
their visual perception of the surface of the water. In pools equipped with an underwater bubble
machine, the machine should only be used for this purpose if it creates sufficient water agitation when
working with a very low pressure; otherwise a horizontal water sprinkler system should only be used.

FR 6 DIVING FACILITIES FOR OLYMPIC GAMES AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

FR 6.1 General requirements - Dimensions in Metres for Diving Facilities as detailed in Diving Diagram, Annex DV1 & DV2 and 'Field of Play for
Olympic Games and World Championships: Diving Diagram, Annex DV3 & DV4.

FR 6.2 With regard to dimensions for diving facilities a combination of preferred and minimum measurements found in the “FINA Dimensions for
Diving Facilities, Annex DV1 & DV2 table may be used. However measurements less than minimum are not acceptable and may not be used. If
the swimming pool and diving well are in the same area, the minimum distance separating the pools shall be of 8 metres, however 10 metres is
preferred (see FR 3.17).

FINA RULE COMPLIANT NONCOMPLIANT N/A

FR 6.1.1 The light intensity at the level of 1m above the water surface shall not be
less than 1500 lux.
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FR 6.3 Line markings for the diving well will consist of 3 lines running the width of
the diving well 90 degree angle to the diver facing forward on the springboard or
platform. These lines shall be as follows:
Width: minimum 0.2 metre, maximum 0.3 metres
Length: 21.0 metre for 25 metre wide diving well
The distance between the centre points of each lane shall be 2.5m
The centre of the first line shall be directly under the plummet of the 3 m
springboard.

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FR 5.3 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

30º max E 30º max

F G
P10

Plummet

Platform under A/A

platform

A
A D
J Platforms
S3 J Springboards
A

Min 1.80 Min 1.80

H K

30º max 30º max

X0 X1 X2

S1 - -
F F
S1 - -
30º max E 30º max
P1
X0 X1 X2
S3 - -
P10
S3 - -
X0 X1 X2 Plummet
P7.5 S3 - -
C
X0 X1 X2 P3
P5
P5
X1 X1 X1 X0 X1 X2
S3 S3 S3 P3 P7.5
B C C C C C C B
X0 X1 X2 X1 X1
P10
L P1 S1 S1 L

Min 1.80 H Min 1.80 X0,1,2

M
H M
H H

30º max 30º max

X1

A tolerance of 1mm per metre is alowed, providing that all the points are complying with FR 5.3.3 "The height of the springboards and each
platform above the water level may vary by plus 0.05 metre and minus 0.00 metre from the heights prescribed in the Rules."

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FR 5.3 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

FINA SPRINGBOARD
Dimensions for Diving facilities
1 metre 3 metre
Lenght 4.80 4.80
0.50 0.50
For pools constructed after Width
September, 26th, 2013
(see FR 5.3.1) 1.00 3.00
Height

Horiz Vert Horiz Vert

From plummet back to Des A-1 A-3
pool wall for Min 2.22 2.22
CONCRETE PLAFORM Pref 2.22 2.22
A
From plummet back to Min 1.50 1.50
pool wall for PEDESTALS Pref 1.80 1.80
AND METAL STANDS
From plummet Des
A/A BACK TO PLATFORM Min
Plummet directly below Pref
Des B-1 B-3
From plummet to
B Min 2.50 3.50
POOL WALL AT SIDE
Pref 2.50 3.50
Des C-1-1 C3-3,3-1
From plummet to
C Min 2.00 2.20
ADJACENT PLUMMET
Pref 2.00 2.60
Des D-1 D-3
From plummet to
D Min 9.00 10.25
POOL WALL AHEAD
Pref 9.00 10.25
* Note: The minimum distance between
Des E-1 E-3 adjacent plaforms must be at least 0.25 m.
On plummet, from
E Min 5.00 5.00
BOARD TO CEILING
Pref 5.00 5.00 Note: Dimensions B (plummet to pool wall
Des F-3 E-3 at side) and C (plummet to adjacent
CLEAR OVERHEAD F-1 E-1
plummet) apply to Platforms with widths as
F behind and each Min 2.50 5.00 2.50 5.00
detailed in FR.5.2.5. If Platform widths are
side of plummet Pref 2.50 5.00 2.50 5.00 increased then B and C shall be increased
Des G-1 E-1 G-3 E-3 by half the additional width(s).
CLEAR OVERHEAD
G Min 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
ahead of plummet Note: The 10m Platform must project 0.25m
Pref 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
beyond any adjacent platform.
Des H-1 H-3
DEPTH OF WATER
H Min 3.40 3.70 Note: All platforms must project 0.75m
At plummet
Pref 3.50 3.80 beyond any platform directly below.
DISTANCE AND DEPTH Des J-1 K-1 J-3 K-3
J Note: The leading edge of the concrete
ahead of plummet Min 5.00 3.30 6.00 3.60
K platforms for springboards must be at least
for all stands Pref 5.00 3.40 6.00 3.70 constructed to be directly above the pool
Des L-1 M-1 L-3 M-3 wall or beyond.
L DISTANCE AND DEPTH
Min 1.50 3.30 2.00 3.60
M each side of plummet Note: FR 5.3.4 The end of 5m, 3m and 1m
Pref 2.00 3.40 2.50 3.70
platforms must not project beyond the ends
MAXIMUM SLOPE TO REDUCE DIMENSIONS BEYOND FULL of the 3m and 1m springboards when they
N 30 DEGREES
REQUIREMENTS FOR POOL DEPTH and CEILING HEIGHT are adjacent to each other.

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FR 5.3 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

FINA PLATFORM
Dimensions for Diving facilities
1 metre 3 metre 5 metre 7.5 metre 10 metre
Lenght 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
1.00 min. 1.00 min. 2.90 2.00 3.00
For pools constructed after Width
2.90 preferred 2.00 preferred
September, 26th, 2013
(see FR 5.3.1) 0.60 min. 2.60 min. 5.00 7.50 10.00
Height
1.00 preferred 3.00 preferred
Horiz Vert Horiz Vert Horiz Vert Horiz Vert Horiz Vert
From plummet back to Des A-1 pl A-3 pl A-5 A-7.5 A-10
pool wall for Min 0.75 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.50
CONCRETE PLAFORM Pref 0.75 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.50
A
From plummet back to Min
pool wall for PEDESTALS
AND METAL STANDS Pref

From plummet Des A/A 5/1 A/A 7.5/3,1 A/A 10/5,3,1

A/A BACK TO PLATFORM Min 0.75 0.75 0.75
Plummet directly below Pref 1.25 1.25 1.25
Des B-1 pl B-3 pl B-5 B-7.5 B-10
From plummet to
B Min 2.50 3.00 4.00 4.50 5.75
POOL WALL AT SIDE
Pref 2.50 3.60 4.50 4.75 5.75
Des C-1-1 pl C3-3pl,1pl C5-3, 5-1 C7.5-5,3,1 C10-7.5,5,3,1
From plummet to
C Min 1.85 2.20* 2.85* 2.75* 3.00*
ADJACENT PLUMMET
Pref 2.15 2.35* 2.85* 2.75* 3.00*
Des D-1 pl D-3 pl D-5 D-7.5 D-10
From plummet to
D Min 8.00 9.50 10.25 11.00 13.50
POOL WALL AHEAD
Pref 8.00 9.50 10.25 11.00 13.50
Des E-1 pl E-3 pl E-5 E-7.5 E-10
On plummet, from
E Min 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 4.00
BOARD TO CEILING
Pref 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 5.00
CLEAR OVERHEAD Des F-1 pl E-1 pl F-3 pl E-3 pl F-5 E-5 F-7.5 E-7.5 F-10 E-10
F behind and each Min 2.75 3.25 2.75 3.25 2.75 3.25 2.75 3.25 2.75 4.00
side of plummet Pref 2.75 3.50 2.75 3.50 2.75 3.50 2.75 3.50 2.75 5.00
Des G-1 pl E-1 pl G-3 pl E-3 pl G-5 E-5 G-7.5 E-7.5 G-10 E-10
CLEAR OVERHEAD
G Min 5.00 3.25 5.00 3.25 5.00 3.25 5.00 3.25 6.00 4.00
ahead of plummet
Pref 5.00 3.50 5.00 3.50 5.00 3.50 5.00 3.50 6.00 5.00
Des H-1 pl H-3 pl H-5 H-7.5 H-10
DEPTH OF WATER
H Min 3.20 3.50 3.70 4.10 4.50
At plummet
Pref 3.30 3.60 3.80 4.50 5.00
DISTANCE AND DEPTH Des J-1 pl K-1 pl J-3 pl K-3 pl J-5 K-5 J-7.5 K-7.5 J-10 K-10
J ahead of plummet for all Min 4.50 3.10 5.50 3.40 6.00 3.60 8.00 4.00 11.00 4.25
K
stands Pref 4.50 3.20 5.50 3.50 6.00 3.70 8.00 4.40 11.00 4.75
Des L-1 pl M-1 pl L-3 pl M-3 pl L-5 M-5 L-7.5 M-7.5 L-10 M-10
L DISTANCE AND DEPTH
Min 1.40 3.10 1.80 3.40 3.00 3.60 3.75 4.00 4.50 4.25
M each side of plummet
Pref 1.90 3.20 2.30 3.50 3.50 3.70 4.50 4.40 5.25 4.75
MAXIMUM SLOPE TO REDUCE DIMENSIONS BEYOND FULL
N 30 DEGREES
REQUIREMENTS FOR POOL DEPTH and CEILING HEIGHT

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COMMENTS

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