No diving signs are essential near pools, lakes, and shallow water areas to prevent serious injuries. In New Zealand, these signs are often found in public swimming facilities and private properties with water features. Their design reflects principles found in safety & warning signage for maximum impact.
No Diving Signs – New Zealand’s Specialists in Pool, Aquatic & Water Safety Signage
In any aquatic environment—public pool, private swim facility, school, hotel, gym, council-managed beach, waterpark, or community aquatic centre—the safety of swimmers and visitors depends on clear, reliable, instantly understandable signage. Among the most essential of all poolside markers are No Diving signs, designed to prevent head, neck and spinal injuries caused by diving into shallow or unsafe water.
At Emmjay Safety Sign Factory, we supply one of New Zealand’s most extensive ranges of No Diving signs, all manufactured locally, UV laminated for long life, and designed to meet recognised safety communication standards. With NZ’s largest safety sign range online, fast delivery nationwide, and both standard and high-tack adhesive options, Emmjay is the trusted choice for councils, schools, swimming facilities, construction and maintenance teams, and aquatic-safety professionals across Aotearoa.
Every sign we make comes with premium 5-year UV protection at no additional charge, because fading signage is not just a maintenance issue—it’s a safety risk. And as New Zealand’s only sustainability-focused safety-sign manufacturer, Emmjay proudly supports One Tree Planted, helping to restore forests with every order placed.
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Why No Diving Signs Are Essential
- Preventing serious injury
Diving into shallow or unknown-depth water remains a leading cause of spinal injuries in recreational aquatic environments. Clear signage helps prevent:
- Head and neck injuries
- Back and spinal trauma
- Impact-related concussions
- Collisions with pool flooring or other swimmers
Even in supervised pools, signage provides essential reinforcement for lifeguards and staff.
- Supporting compliance and best practice
While New Zealand pool signage requirements vary by facility type and risk level, industry best practice and council expectations emphasise clear hazard communication and strong visual warnings in high-risk zones.
“No Diving” signage is typically required or recommended in areas including:
- Shallow ends
- Toddlers’ pools
- Learn-to-swim lanes
- Hotel pools
- Private training pools
- Community aquatic centres
- Waterparks
- Non-lifeguarded environments
Your signage helps demonstrate that your facility takes reasonable steps to warn visitors and reduce foreseeable harm.
- Universal symbol recognition
Our signs use internationally recognised red-circle / strike-through symbols, clear lettering, and simplified silhouettes, designed for instant comprehension even by:
- Children
- Non-English speakers
- Tourists
- Visitors unfamiliar with the space
Clarity saves lives.
Why Choose Emmjay for Your No Diving Signs
✔ Built to last – 5-year UV laminate always included
New Zealand’s sun is harsh. That’s why every Emmjay No Diving sign—big or small, sticker or panel—is protected with a long-life UV laminate at no extra charge. Indoors or outdoors, your signage stays bright, visible and compliant.
✔ NZ’s largest range of aquatic and pool-safety signage
From standard 300×225 mm panels to large outdoor 600×450 mm, 900×600 mm and custom oversized options, we supply pool and aquatic facilities throughout the country.
✔ Durable materials for any environment
Our No Diving signs are available in substrates ideal for wet, humid and outdoor conditions:
- ACM (Aluminium Composite Panel) – the gold standard for pool environments
- PVC – lightweight and long-lasting
- Corflute – ideal for temporary or seasonal signage
- Standard adhesive vinyl
- High-tack adhesive vinyl – perfect for rough or textured surfaces around pools, changing rooms and aquatic plants
✔ High-tack vinyl for challenging surfaces
Pool areas often include fibreglass, concrete, textured paint, rendered walls and metal railings. Our high-tack vinyl option ensures your signs stay firmly in place even in damp, humid conditions.
✔ Nationwide delivery – from major cities to small towns
We ship New Zealand-wide on a flat fee, or free for orders over $100.
We regularly supply:
- Auckland
- Hamilton
- Tauranga
- Wellington
- Christchurch
- Dunedin
- Nelson
- Greymouth
- Invercargill
- Queenstown
- Palmerston North
- New Plymouth
- Hastings & Napier
- Whanganui
- All rural and remote communities
No matter where your pool or facility is located, we deliver.
✔ Eco-conscious signage
Emmjay is proud to be New Zealand’s only safety sign manufacturer supporting sustainability through our ongoing partnership with One Tree Planted. Every order helps restore forests and plant new native and international species.
✔ Custom options available
Need your pool depths added?
Want bilingual Te Reo Māori / English versions?
Need a “No Diving / No Bombing / No Running” combo sign?
Require a logo or compliance statement included?
We can manufacture any variation to your exact requirements.
Where No Diving Signs Are Most Commonly Used
- Public pools
- Hotel and resort pools
- School swimming complexes
- Private pools and commercial training pools
- Apartment and strata swimming areas
- Aquatic centres and leisure centres
- Council-managed pools and waterparks
- Gym pools and hydrotherapy centres
- Beachfront locations where diving is unsafe
- Marinas, jetties and boat ramps
- Campsites, holiday parks, and DOC-managed facilities
- Industrial water-treatment or reservoir areas
- Temporary swimming zones
Helpful NZ Government & Industry Resources
(All links are safe, non-competitor, and from .govt or .org domains.)
Water Safety New Zealand – Drowning Prevention & Swimming Safety
https://watersafety.org.nz/
Royal Life Saving Guidelines (Aotearoa / International)
https://www.rlss.org.uk/ (global reference)
Health Promotion Agency – Water Safety Resources
Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) – Injury Prevention
https://www.acc.co.nz/preventing-injuries/
Sport NZ – Community Facility Safety Guidance
NZ Legislation – Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2015/0070/latest/
One Tree Planted – Global Reforestation Partner
FAQs – No Diving Signs
Q: Are No Diving signs mandatory in NZ pools?
While requirements vary, most councils, insurers and aquatic-safety guidelines strongly recommend (and often expect) clear “No Diving” signage in shallow or hazardous pool zones. Under HSWA 2015, facilities must take reasonably practicable steps to warn visitors of known risks—signage is one of the most effective ways to do this.
Q: What size No Diving sign should I choose?
- Small indoor pools: 300×225 mm
- Pool walls, railings, fence lines: 400×300 mm
- Large public or council pools: 600×450 mm or larger
Bigger signs are recommended when visibility may be reduced or the pool area is large.
Q: Can these signs survive outdoor pool conditions?
Yes. Our ACM and vinyl signs are designed for chlorine, moisture, UV exposure and frequent temperature changes. Every sign is UV-laminated to last years.
Q: Do you supply stickers as well as rigid signs?
Yes—our No Diving stickers are popular for fibreglass pools, spa pools and stainless-steel areas. High-tack vinyl is available for difficult surfaces.
Q: Do you offer bulk or council pricing?
Yes. Emmjay provides special pricing for schools, councils, aquatic centres, commercial facilities, builders, and multi-site operators.
Q: Can I customise the wording or add a symbol?
Absolutely. We can produce:
- Te Reo Māori / English versions
- Combined safety rules (e.g., No Diving / No Running)
- Depth warnings
- Facility branding or logos
- Extra-large signs
Just tell us what you need.
Q: Do you deliver to rural towns?
Yes. We ship to every town, city and rural address across NZ, including Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin, Greymouth and beyond.
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Whether you manage a commercial aquatic centre, supervise a school pool, operate a hotel, maintain a council facility, or simply need clear safety signage for your private pool, Emmjay provides New Zealand’s most durable, clear and long-lasting No Diving signs—all backed by sustainability, quality and experience.
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