(1) Diving boards must be installed so that they comply with the following requirements:

(a) There shall be an unobstructed clear vertical distance of 13 feet above any diving board measured from the center of the front end of the board. This area shall extend horizontally at least eight feet behind, eight feet to each side; and 16 feet forward from the horizontal location to the tip of the diving equipment;

(b) a horizontal separation of ten feet shall be provided between adjacent diving boards, except that this may be reduced to eight feet for surface boards that are installed lower than one-half meter high;

(c) a low diving board shall not be located below a high diving board; and

(d) the board shall be installed so that its overhang of the pool wall complies with the manufacturer's recommendations.

(2) Handrails shall be provided at all steps and ladders leading to diving boards.

(3) Diving boards or platforms more than one meter high shall be protected with handrails.