Section 675IAC14-4.3-283. Pool egress

   Section S4214 Pool egress is added as follows:

(1) S4214.1 All pools shall have a means of entry/exit in the shallow end consisting of one (1) ladder, stairs, or recessed treads. Where two (2) or more entries/exits are used, the ladders, stairs, or recessed treads may be used in combination. All treads shall have slip-resisting surfaces.

(2) S4214.2 Where water depths are twenty-four (24) inches or less at the pool wall, the areas shall be considered as providing their own natural mode for entry/exit.

(3) S4214.3 For pools over thirty (30) feet in width, both sides of the deep portions of the pool shall have entries/exits provided.

(4) S4214.4 A means of entry/exit for the shallow end shall be located between the shallow end wall and the cross section at point "D". Where required, entry/exit for the deep end shall be between the deep end wall and the cross section at point "B". (Refer to section 9(b) of this rule, Figure No. 4-1.)

(5) S4214.5 Ladders, stairs, recessed treads, or underwater seat benches shall be provided at the deep end of the pool if the water depth is over five (5) feet.

(6) S4214.6 The design and construction of protruding and recessed pool stairs shall conform to the following:

(A) Step treads shall have a minimum unobstructed horizontal depth of ten (10) inches and a minimum unobstructed surface area of two hundred forty (240) square inches.

(B) Risers at the center line of the treads shall have a maximum uniform height of twelve (12) inches with the bottom riser height allowed to vary plus or minus two (2) inches from the uniform riser height.

(C) The vertical distance between the pool coping edge, deck, or step surface, which shall be slip-resisting, and the uppermost step tread shall be a maximum of twelve (12) inches.

(7) S4214.7 If handrails are used with stairs, they shall conform to the following:

(A) Handrails, if removable, shall be installed in such a way that they cannot be removed without the use of tools.

(B) The leading edge of handrails facilitating stairs and pool entry/exit shall be not more than eighteen (18) inches plus or minus three (3) inches horizontally from the vertical plane of the bottom riser, where applicable.

(C) The outside diameter of handrails shall be between one (1) inch and two (2) inches.

(8) S4214.8 Underwater seats or benches may be provided as part of the stairs or recessed treads.

(9) S4214.9 The design and construction of pool ladders shall conform to the following:

(A) Pool ladders shall be made entirely of corrosion-resisting materials.

(B) Ladders shall provide two (2) handholds or two (2) handrails.

(C) Below the water level, there shall be a clearance of not more than six (6) nor less than three (3) inches between any ladder tread edge measured from the pool wall side of the tread and the pool wall.

(D) The clear distance between ladder handrails shall be a minimum of seventeen (17) inches and a maximum of twenty-four (24) inches.

(E) There shall be a uniform height between ladder treads with a seven (7) inch minimum distance and a twelve (12) inch maximum distance.

(F) Ladder treads shall have a minimum horizontal depth of one and one-half (1 1/2) inches.

(G) The vertical distance between the top tread and the pool coping or deck shall be a maximum of twelve (12) inches.

(10) S4214.10 The design and construction of recessed treads in the pool wall shall conform to the following:

(A) Recessed treads at the center line shall have a uniform vertical spacing of twelve (12) inches maximum and seven (7) inches minimum.

(B) The vertical distance between the pool coping edge, deck, or step surface and the uppermost recessed tread shall be a maximum of twelve (12) inches.

(C) Recessed treads shall have a minimum depth of five (5) inches and a minimum width of twelve (12) inches.

(D) Recessed treads shall drain into the pool to prevent accumulation of dirt.

(E) Each set of recessed treads shall be provided with a pair of handrails/grab rails/handholds to serve all treads and risers.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 14-4.3-283; filed Mar 25, 2011, 10:19 a.m.: 20110420-IR-675090789FRA; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA)