ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide

1009.6 Pool Stairs.

Pool stairs shall comply with 1009.6.

1009.6.1 Pool Stairs.

Pool stairs shall comply with 504.

EXCEPTION: Pool step riser heights shall not be required to be 4 inches (100 mm) high minimum and 7 inches (180 mm) high maximum provided that riser heights are uniform.

1009.6.2 Handrails.

The width between handrails shall be 20 inches (510 mm) minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. Handrail extensions required by 505.10.3 shall not be required on pool stairs.