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IS 5219:1982 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for diving boards. This standard specifies the requirements for materials, dimensions, construction, performance, and finish for diving boards. It aims to ensure the safety, durability, and functionality of diving boards used in swimming pools for both recreational and competitive purposes.
Specifies requirements for the materials, construction, dimensions, and testing of diving boards for swimming pools.
Overview
Status
Current
Usage level
Specialized
Domain
Architectural — Swimming Pools and Sports Facilities
! The specification covers the board itself, not the supporting structure, fulcrum, or anchor, which must be designed separately.
! Ensure the non-slip surface treatment meets requirements and is regularly maintained to prevent accidents.
! Verification of material certificates is crucial, especially for wood (Douglas fir) and aluminum alloys, to ensure compliance with the specified grades.
Consolidated list per BIS. For the text of each amendment, refer to the BIS portal link above.
woodaluminumfiberglasscomposite materials
International Equivalents
Similar International Standards
FINA Facilities Rules 2023-2025World Aquatics (formerly FINA), International
HighCurrent
World Aquatics Facilities Rules
Defines dimensional and performance criteria for competition-grade diving boards.
EN 13451-10:2020CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe
HighCurrent
Swimming pool equipment - Part 10: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for diving platforms, diving springboards and associated equipment
Covers safety requirements, materials, and rigorous testing methods for public and commercial diving boards.
ANSI/APSP/ICC-1 2014PHTA/ICC (Pool & Hot Tub Alliance / International Code Council), USA
MediumCurrent
American National Standard for Public Swimming Pools
Specifies diving equipment within the broader context of public pool safety, including water envelopes.
Key Differences
≠Material Specification: IS 5219:1982 is prescriptive, specifying timber (Teak, Douglas Fir) or Aluminium Alloy. Modern standards like EN 13451-10 are performance-based, allowing for advanced composite materials like fiberglass without specifying composition.
≠Testing and Safety: IS 5219 specifies a simple static load test (135 kgf) with no permanent set. EN 13451-10 mandates far more rigorous static (e.g., 2500 N), dynamic, and surface friction tests.
≠Fulcrum Design: IS 5219 implies a fixed fulcrum position. Modern competition standards (FINA, EN 13451-10) require an easily adjustable fulcrum to allow divers to change the board's flex characteristics.
≠Surface Finish: IS 5219 allows traditional non-slip surfaces like coir/coconut matting. International standards require durable, engineered non-slip surfaces that meet specific, testable performance criteria for friction.
Key Similarities
≈Basic Dimensions: The fundamental board width of 500 mm (0.5 m) and lengths in the 4-5 meter range are consistent across the Indian and international standards.
≈Non-Slip Surface Requirement: All standards, both old and new, universally mandate that the entire top surface of the diving board must be non-slip to ensure diver safety.
≈Installation Principle: The core installation concept of a rear anchor point and a forward fulcrum to provide the board's spring action is a common principle in both IS 5219 and modern standards.
Parameter Comparison
Parameter
IS Value
International
Source
Board Width
500 ± 5 mm
0.5 m
FINA FR 4.1.2
Board Length
4.3 m or 4.9 m
4.8 m minimum
FINA FR 4.1.2
Fulcrum Adjustability
Not specified (typically fixed)
Adjustable over a range of at least 0.6 m
FINA FR 4.1.4
Static Load Test
135 kgf (~1324 N) at center; no permanent set allowed
2500 N applied 300 mm from front edge; deflection measured
What are the standard dimensions of a diving board as per this code?+
The standard width is 500 mm. Lengths are typically 4.3 m (Type I) or 4.9 m (Type II), as detailed in Table 1.
What material is specified for the non-slip surface?+
The code requires a non-slip surface but doesn't mandate a specific material, stating it should be 'matting or other suitable material' that is firmly secured.
Does this standard apply to diving platforms?+
No, this standard is specifically for flexible diving boards (springboards), not for rigid diving platforms.