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GCC for swimming pool slides (16 CFR Part 1207)
What part 1207 requires
- Structural strength of the ladder, treads, and slide body under specified loads.
- Surface finish and coefficient requirements so clothing does not catch.
- Depth-of-water and installation geometry requirements included in the instructions.
Certification
The importer or domestic manufacturer issues the GCC citing part 1207, with testing supporting the structural and design clauses. Installation instructions are part of the compliance picture — injuries traced to missing depth guidance have driven enforcement.
Questions people ask
Do inflatable pool slides need this?
Part 1207 covers slides meeting its definition; inflatable products can still be children’s products with their own rules. Classify by design first.
Do pool ladders really need certification?
Ladders are covered by the rule alongside slides. Confirm with your laboratory which clauses apply to ladders versus flumes.
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