Okla. Admin. Code § 310:315-7-5

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 310:315-7-5 - Ladders, recessed treads, stairs, and decorative fountains

(a)Steps, ladders, stairs.

(1) A minimum of one (1) ladder shall be provided for each seventy-five (75) feet of perimeter and not less than two (2) ladders shall be provided at any pool. Where stairs are provided in a pool, one (1) ladder may be deleted for each set of stairs provided. A side handrail extending up above and returning to the horizontal surface of the pool deck curve or coping shall be provided at each side of each ladder.

(2) All stairs entering a pool shall be recessed. An exception to this will permit the construction of steps extending completely across the shallow end of the pool, which will be construed as not projecting into the pool proper.

(3) Steps leading into the pool shall have a minimum tread length of twenty-four (24) inches, a minimum tread width of twelve (12) inches, and a maximum rise, or height, of ten (10) inches. Intermediate treads and risers between the top and bottom treads and risers shall be uniform in width and in height, respectively. The front edge (intersection of the tread and riser) of all steps shall have colored stripes contrasting with the interior color of the pool. These stripes shall be a minimum of two (2) inches in width on the tread and on the riser and shall extend the full length of the steps. Step treads shall be slip resistant.

(b)Decorative fountains. No fountains may be constructed within the swimming pool. They may be recessed around the periphery of a pool and may be equipped with benches and hand rails. Where water from a fountain is returned to the pool, the water supply to the fountain must be withdrawn from the pool recirculation system downstream from the filter and from the point of disinfectant injection. Fountains adjacent to the pool shall not include any structures which will invite patrons to climb and dive from them into the pool.

(c)Recessed seats. Underwater seats recessed from the pool wall may be approved provided they are surrounded by barriers to discourage pool entry by way of the seats. The barriers shall not form a ladder, nor provide a platform for diving.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:315-7-5