2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017

11B-1009.6 Pool stairs.

Pool stairs shall comply with Section 11B-1009.6.

11B-1009.6.1 Pool stairs.

Pool stairs shall comply with Section 11B-504 _|Stairways|_.

Exception: Pool step riser heights shall not be required to be 4 inches (102 mm) high minimum and 7 inches (178 mm) high maximum provided that riser heights are uniform.

11B-1009.6.2 Handrails.

The width between handrails shall be 20 inches (508 mm) minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. Handrail extensions required by Section 11B-505.10.3 shall not be required on pool stairs.