Is there a specific code for transition from deep to shallow end for in ground gunite pools. I have a diving pool under construction with a very steep slope. I was reading something about the slope ratio being 1:3? (1 foot vertical: 3 foot horizontal). If my contractor has a 4 foot rise in just over 7 feet is there a way I can force him to redo it? He is refusing to fix it. It is also uneven and has a “speed bump” looking rise on one end.
Have to admit it doesn't look the best, however in the builders defence there is an overall length of the pool, and desired depth he has to work with. From my experience when you dive from the deck you use us 10" hitting the water, then there is another 10 to 16' of glide.
How long and deep is your pool?
My pool is 29.5' and decided into 3 sections basically, shallow end of 4', deep end of 6.5', the slope is what it is.
If I dive from the shallow end I tend to follow 1' above the floor mostly to the deep end. Don't like to dive the other way as depth decreases.
Not a lawyer but imagine if "Diving Pool" is not mentioned on any part of the contract it may be hard to argue its not to code. Just a guess.
To redo it, is a pretty big job and not surprised the builder is not keen. Given the floor and walls are all wired together, I don't think its possible to reshape the floor under the steel reobar while its there. So to my mind the whole shell would have to be broken up, mesh removed and then reshaped. Hoping not top crack any of the plumbing in the process.
What a pain, and sorry to hear your experience as it should not be hard for the builder to ask " is this the shape you want" before going any further in the dig stage. Keep us up to date on how you go.