Utah Admin. Code 392-302-13

Current through Bulletin 2025-01, January 1, 2025

Section R392-302-13 - Pool Entry and Exits

(1) The manager shall ensure that:

(a) each pool is equipped with a minimum of two points of entry or exit meeting the requirements of this section including:

(i) at least one point located within ten feet of the shallowest area of the pool; and

(ii) at least one point located within 15 feet of the deepest area of the pool, if applicable;

(b) an acceptable means of pool entry and exit as described in Subsection (1)(a) includes:

(i) a set of stairs with a handrail;

(ii) recessed steps with grab rails;

(iii) a ladder; or

(iv) a sloped entry; and

(c) for a pool wider than 30 feet an acceptable means of entry and exit as described in Subsection (1)(b) is:

(i) provided on opposite sides of the pool; and

(ii) not more than 75 feet apart.

(2) If stairs with handrails are used for pool entry and exit, the manager shall ensure that stairs, that consist of one or more stair risers:

(a) have at least one handrail as described in Subsection (3);

(b) are constructed of slip-resistant material that is easily cleanable and of a safe design;

(c) have a minimum run of ten inches;

(d) have a maximum rise of 12 inches;

(e) have a minimum width of 18 inches as measured at the leading edge of the step; and

(f) have a line at least one inch in width of a contrasting dark color within two inches of the leading edge of each step.

(3) If stairs with handrails are used for pool entry and exit, the manager shall ensure that handrails:

(a) are rigidly installed and constructed in such a way that they can only be removed with tools;

(b) are constructed of corrosion-resistant materials;

(c) do not have an outside diameter exceeding two inches;

(d) have a uniform profile;

(e) are free of sharp edges;

(f) are mounted:

(i) on the deck; or

(ii) if stairs transition water depths within a pool, handrails may be mounted on the shallowest walking surface at the top of the stairs; and

(g) extend to the bottom step of the stairs or to the pool floor by either an attachment at or a cantilever to the bottom step of the stairs or pool floor.

(4) If recessed steps and grab rails are used for pool entry and exit, the manager shall ensure that recessed steps:

(a) have a set of grab rails provided at the top of both sides of the recessed steps;

(b) are easily cleanable and provide drainage into the pool;

(c) have a minimum run of five inches;

(d) have a maximum rise of 12 inches; and

(e) have a minimum width of 14 inches.

(5) If recessed steps and grab rails are used for pool entry and exit, the manager shall ensure that grab rails:

(a) are mounted to the pool deck, coping, or gutter walking surface;

(b) extend to, or beyond the edge of the pool above the water;

(c) are attached equidistant from the centerline of the recessed steps on both sides of the recessed steps as required in Subsection (4)(a);

(d) have a horizontal space between grab rails that is:

(i) not less than 18 inches; or

(ii) greater than 24 inches;

(e) are rigidly installed and constructed in such a way that they can only be removed with tools;

(f) are constructed of corrosion-resistant materials;

(g) do not have an outside diameter exceeding two inches;

(h) have a uniform profile; and

(i) are free of sharp edges.

(6) If a ladder is used for pool entry and exit, the manager shall ensure that each ladder is:

(a) constructed of corrosion-resistant material that is easily cleanable;

(b) designed to provide a handhold;

(c) rigidly installed;

(d) maintained in a safe working condition; and

(e) equipped with slip-resistant rungs that:

(i) maintain a horizontal clear space between the ladder rung and the pool wall not less than three inches and not more than five inches;

(ii) have a maximum rise of 12 inches;

(iii) have a minimum width of 14 inches; and

(iv) have a minimum horizontal ladder tread depth of 1.5 inches.

(7) If a sloped entry is used for pool entry and exit, the manager shall ensure that a sloped entry:

(a) is constructed of slip-resistant materials; and

(b) has a floor slope that meets the requirements described in Subsections R392-302-10(1) and R392-302-10(4).

Utah Admin. Code R392-302-13

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-12, effective 6/1/2017

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-12, effective 5/24/2018

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-05, effective 2/26/2020

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-16, effective 8/10/2020

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/21/2023