Or. Admin. Code § 333-062-0075

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 333-062-0075 - Ladder, Recesses Steps and Stairways

(1) Spa ladders, recessed steps or stairways shall be provided where spa depth exceed 24".

(2) There shall be at least one ladder, set of recessed steps or stairway for each 50 feet of spa pool perimeter or fraction thereof.

(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) Stairs shall be provided with at least one handrail.

(5) Recessed steps shall drain into the pool.

(6) Stairway treads shall have a minimum unobstructed horizontal tread depth of 10" (25 cm) and a minimum unobstructed surface area of 240 square inches (154 cm2).

(7) 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" (30 cm). When the bottom tread serves as a bench or seat, the bottom riser shall be a maximum of 14" (35 cm).

(8) Ladders and handrails shall be securely mounted.

Or. Admin. Code § 333-062-0075

HD 14-1980(Temp), f. & ef. 12-19-80; HD 8-1981, f. & ef. 6-23-81; Renumbered from 333-042-0370; HD 23-1994, f. 8-22-94, cert. ef. 9-1-94

Stat. Auth.: ORS 448.011

Stats. Implemented: ORS 448.011