Utah Dive Flags

Rules for UT divers and boaters

For Divers in Utah

According to Utah Rule R651-802, Scuba Diving (as in effect on March 1, 2004), as quoted at and cited by :

  1. A scuba diver shall display a diver’s flag prior to diving activity and shall dive and surface in close proximity to the flag.
  2. No person shall place a diver’s flag on the waters of this state unless diving activity is in progress in that area.
  3. If a diver’s flag is placed after sunset or before sunrise, it shall be lighted.
  4. No person shall place a diver’s flag in any area where boating activity might be unduly restricted.
  5. No scuba diver shall dive in a congested boating or fishing area such as narrow channels, launching or docking areas, or near reservoir outlets.

And according to as of April 2001:

A square, red flag with a white diagonal stripe from one top corner to the opposite bottom corner should be used to indicate the presence of a diver below. A rigid replica of the International Code “A” flag not less than one meter in height may also be used.

For Boaters in Utah

According to as of April 2001:

The operator of any vessel shall not approach within 150 feet of a posted diver’s flag, unless the vessel is part of the equipment in use by the divers.

Utah Scuba Diving Resources

Coming soon. If you have any Utah scuba diving links or text to recommend, let me know.

Happy Diving,
Chris
Chris Whitten
chris-(@)-interesting.com (remove the hyphens and parentheses)
Dive-Flag.com Webmaster

P.S. The information above was as complete and up-to-date at the time as I could make it. It should not be construed as providing legal advice. You should conduct your own legal research or contact an attorney.