La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXIV-327

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 4, April 20, 2024

Section XXIV-327 - Pool Stairs [formerly paragraph 24:011]

A. The design and construction of protruding and recessed pool stairs shall conform to following.

1. Step treads shall have a minimum unobstructed horizontal depth of 10 inches and a minimum unobstructed surface area of 240 square inches.

2. Risers at the centerline of the treads shall have a maximum uniform height of 12 inches, with the bottom riser height allowed to vary plus or minus 2 inches from the uniform riser height.

3. Each set of stairs shall be provided with at least one handrail to serve all treads and risers. Handrails shall conform to the following.

a. Handrails, if removable, shall be installed in such a way that they cannot be removed without the use of tools.

b. The leading edge of handrails facilitating stairs and pool entry/exit shall be no more than 18 inches plus or minus 3 inches, horizontally from the vertical plane of the bottom riser (where applicable).

c. The outside diameter of handrails shall be between 1 inch and 1 9/10 inches.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXIV-327

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1439 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(11) and R.S. 40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).