Ariz. Admin. Code § 18-5-214

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section R18-5-214 - Steps

A. Each set of steps shall be provided with at least one handrail to serve all treads and risers. Handrails shall be provided at one side or in the center of all steps. Handrails shall be installed in such a way that they can be removed only with tools.

B. Steps shall be permanently marked to be clearly visible from above and below the water level in a swimming pool or spa. The edges of steps shall be outlined with a sharply contrasting colored tile or other material that is clearly visible from the deck adjacent to the steps.

C. Steps may be constructed only in the shallow area of a public or semipublic swimming pool.

D. Steps shall not project into a public or semipublic swimming pool or spa in a manner that creates a hazard to users.

E. All tread surfaces on steps shall have slip-resistant surfaces.

F. Step treads shall have a minimum unobstructed horizontal depth of 10 inches. Risers shall have a maximum uniform height of 12 inches, with the bottom riser height allowed to vary ± 2 inches from the uniform riser height.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R18-5-214

Adopted effective February 19, 1998 (Supp. 98-1).