Diving Board/Platform Inspection

Diving board and platform inspections are among the most safety-critical in aquatics due to the catastrophic spinal injury potential of diving accidents. This checklist addresses FINA diving installation standards, state pool codes, and ASTM requirements for diving equipment to ensure boards and platforms are safe for use.

Industry: Sports and Recreation
Frequency: Daily
Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
Role: Aquatics Director / Pool Manager
Total Items: 25

Board/Platform Structural Condition

Inspect board or platform for structural integrity.

Board/platform free of cracks, splits, or stress fractures?
Board/platform not showing permanent deflection or warping?
Non-slip surface coating intact and providing adequate traction when wet?
Board/platform level with no unexpected tilt?
No sharp edges or protruding fastener heads on board surface?
Board mounting hardware and anchor system secure with no visible looseness?
Approach handrails (if present) secure and at correct height?

Fulcrum and Spring Mechanism

Inspect springboard fulcrum adjustment and function.

Fulcrum adjustment wheel/mechanism moving freely?
Fulcrum locking at selected position without slipping?
Fulcrum adjustable through full intended range of positions?
Board providing appropriate spring response (not dead or erratic)?
Springs (if exposed) free of corrosion or visible damage?

Pool Geometry and Clearance

Verify pool depth and clearance requirements are met.

Pool depth beneath diving board meets minimum safe diving depth for height?
Pool depth markers visible and accurate at diving area?
Adequate overhead clearance above all boards and platforms?
Required side clearance from walls and other structures present?
No swimmers, floats, or equipment in diving zone below boards?
Annual pool depth verification measurement on file?

Operation and Supervision

Verify diving area supervision and operating rules.

Lifeguard with clear sightline to entire diving area stationed?
Diving rules and restrictions posted at diving area?
One-diver-at-a-time rule being enforced?
Access to diving boards/platforms controlled (no unsupervised use)?
Diving boards/platforms closed or access blocked when lifeguards not present?
Staff test dive conducted before opening to public?
Annual structural inspection by certified engineer current and on file?

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Why Use This Diving Board/Platform Inspection?

This diving board/platform inspection helps sports and recreation teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for aquatics director / pool manager professionals, this checklist covers 25 critical inspection points across 4 sections. Recommended frequency: daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Diving Board/Platform Inspection cover?

This checklist covers 25 inspection items across 4 sections: Board/Platform Structural Condition, Fulcrum and Spring Mechanism, Pool Geometry and Clearance, Operation and Supervision. It is designed for sports and recreation operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed daily. Each completion takes approximately 15-20 minutes.

Who should use this Diving Board/Platform Inspection?

This checklist is designed for Aquatics Director / Pool Manager professionals in the sports and recreation industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.