Or. Admin. Code § 333-060-0080

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 333-060-0080 - Ladders, Recessed Steps and Stairways

(1) All public swimming pools shall have a ladder, set of recessed steps or stairway located at 75' (22.9m) intervals around the pool perimeter with a minimum of two such means of egress.

(2) There shall be at least one ladder, set of recessed steps or stairway at the shallow end and another at the deep end of the pool.

(3) Ladder treads, recessed step surfaces and stairs shall have slip-resistant surfaces.

(4)

(a) Ladders and recessed steps shall be provided with two handrails;

(b) Stairways shall be provided with at least one handrail.

(5) Recessed steps shall drain into the pool.

(6) Ladders, recessed steps and stairways shall be located so as not to interfere with racing lanes.

(7) Stairway treads shall have a minimum unobstructed horizontal tread depth of 10" (25cm) and a minimum unobstructed surface area of 240 square inches.

(8) Risers at the centerline of the stairway treads shall have a maximum uniform height of 12" (30cm). The vertical riser height from deck surface down to the top of the first tread shall not exceed 12" (30cm).

(9) Ladders and handrails shall be securely mounted.

Or. Admin. Code § 333-060-0080

HD 2-1979, f. 1-25-79, ef. 3-1-79; Renumbered from 333-042-0121; HD 7-1986, f. & ef. 5-1-86; HD 22-1994, f. 8-22-94, cert. ef. 9-1-94

Stat. Auth.: ORS 448.011

Stats. Implemented: ORS 448.011