(1) Diving equipment shall be rigidly constructed and properly anchored with sufficient bracing to insure stability under the heaviest reasonable load. Diving boards shall be of sound construction, free from splinters or dangerous cracks, and shall be capable of supporting the heaviest load under conditions of reasonable use. Diving boards and platforms shall be covered or finished with durable no n- s lip material.(2) Diving areas constructed or approved for construction prior to April 1, 1998 shall conform with the requirements of 105 CMR 435.00 in effect at the time of construction and/or approval.(3) No diving board or platform more than one meter above the pool water level shall be permitted for general public use in any swimming pool. At least 13 feet of free and unobstructed head room shall be provided above diving boards and platforms. This distance shall be measured from the center of the front end of the board and shall extend horizontally at least eight feet behind, eight feet to each side, and 16 feet ahead of the front of the diving board.(4) Diving areas approved for competitive diving shall be in compliance with the standards of the Federation Internationale DeNation Ameteur (FINA), U.S. Diving, Inc., or the National College Athletic Association (NCAA).(5) Platforms and diving equipment which are one meter or higher shall be protected with guard rails. The required guard rails shall extend at least 30 inches above the diving board and extend to the edge of the pool wall. All platform or diving equipment higher than one meter shall have guard rails which extend at least 36 inches above the diving board and extend to the edge of the pool wall.