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xvi) If the application for a world record is accepted by the FINA, a diploma, signed by the president and the Honorary Secretary of the FINA shall be forwarded by the Honorary Secretary of the member in the country of the swimmer for presentation to him in recognition of his performance. A fifth world record diploma will be issued to all members whose relay teams establish a world record. This certificate is to be retained by the member.

c) Gutters – may be placed on all four walls of the pool. End wall gutters if installed must allow for attachment of touch panels to the required 0.3m above the water surface. They must be covered with a suitable grill or screen.

All gutters should be equipped with adjustable shutoff values, so that the water may be kept at a constant level.

vi) Number of lanes – 8 .

vii) lanes should be at least 2.5m wide, with 2 spaces each of at least 0.5m width outside of lanes 1 and 8 respectively.

viii) lane ropes – shall extend the full length of the course, secured at each end wall to anchor brackets recessed into the end walls. Each lane rope will consist of floats placed end to end having a minimum diameter of 5cm to a maximum of 11cm.

the colour of the floats extending for a distance of 5.0m from each end of the pool shall be distinct from the rest of the floats. There not be more than one lane rope between each lane.

ix) starting platforms – starting platforms above the water surface may be from 0.5m to 0.75m, the surface area must be at least 0.5 m x 0.5m and covered with non-slip material. Maximum slope shall not be more than 10 degrees. The platforms shall be constructed so as to permit the gripping of the platform by the swimmer in the forward start at the front and the sides. Handgrips for backstroke starts must be placed within 0.3 m to 0.6m above the water surface both horizontally and vertically. They must be parallel to the surface of the wall, and must not protrude beyond the end wall.

x) Numbering. Each starting block must be distinctly numbered on all 4 sides, clearly visible to the judges. Lane number 1 shall be on the right hand side when facing the course from the starting end.

xi) Backstroke turn indicators. Flagged ropes suspended across the pool 1.8 m above the water surface from the fixed supports of stands, shall be set 5.0m each end wall.

xii) false start rope. Shall be suspended across the pool not less than 1.20m above the water level from fixed standards placed 15.0m in front of the starting end. It shall be attached to the standards by a quick release mechanism

xiii) Water minimum tempature - 24⁰ centigrade, or 75⁰ fahrentheit. During competition the water in the pool must be kept at a constant level, with no appreciable movement. In order to observe health regulations in force in most countries, inflow and outflow of water is permissible aslong as no appreciable current or turbulence is created,

xiv) Lighting. Light intensity over starting platforms and turning ends must not be less than 1000 lux (100 foot candles)

xv) Lane markings. Shall be of a dark contrasting colour, placed on the floor of the pool in the centre of each lane.

WIDTH : min. 0.20 m: max. 0.30m

LENGTH : 46.0m

Each lane line shall end 2.0m from the end wall of the pool with a distinctive cross line 1.0m long and of the same width as the lane line. The distance between the centre points of each lane shall be 2.50 m. target lines must be placed on the and walls or on the electronic timing pads, in the centre of each lane, of the same width as the lane lines. They shall extend without interruption from the deck edge (curb), to the floor of the pool. A cross line 0.5m long shall be placed 0.3m below the water surface, measured to the centre point of the cross line. The cross line on the touch pad shall be placed 0.3m below the water line.

xvi) The minimum distance separating the swimming pool from the diving well shall be 5.0m.

xvii) The swimming pool and the technical equipment for Olympic Games and world championships shall be inspected and approved in due course prior to the swimming competitions by the FINA Delegate together with a member of the Technical Swimming Committee.

xviii) All swimming pools shall be available for use by entered competitors for not less than three days before competition begins and during competition days when competition is not in progress.

xix) Seats must be provided for all competitors and team and unassigned technical officials (alongside the swimming pool or from the side of the starting end) from which they may watch the competitions directly and without being visually impeded.