Ariz. Admin. Code § R18-5-216 - Recessed Treads
A. Recessed
treads with handrails may be substituted for ladders.
B. Recessed treads shall be pre-formed,
readily cleanable, and designed to drain into the swimming pool or spa to
prevent the accumulation of dirt in the recessed treads.
C. Each set of recessed treads shall be
equipped with two handrails.
D. All
recessed treads shall have slip-resistant surfaces.
E. The vertical distance between the swimming
pool or spa coping edge or deck and the uppermost recessed tread shall be a
maximum of 12 inches. Recessed treads at the centerline shall have a uniform
vertical spacing of 12 inches maximum and 7 inches minimum.
F. Recessed treads shall be at least 5 inches
deep and 12 inches wide.
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