Ariz. Admin. Code § 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.
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