Opinion ID: 149845
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Heading: The Structure of the Pool

Text: The swimming pool was an above-ground Johnny Weismuller Safari model manufactured by Delair and sold by NAMCO. [1] It was 18 feet in diameter and four feet high. At the time of the incident, the pool was filled with about three and one-half feet of water. A ladder over the edge of the pool was used for entry and exit. There was no decking or other platform next to the pool. The top perimeter of the pool was covered by a piece known as a coping. The coping was made of flat extruded aluminum with ridges or grooves on its surface. It was approximately six and one-half inches wide inches wide. Its function was to connect the pieces of the pool wall and prevent damage to the top surface of the wall. It is undisputed that the coping was not intended to be stood upon or used for diving.