(a) Spa pool stairs shall be provided where water depths are greater than twenty-four inches.
(b) The design and construction of spa pool stairs and bench seats shall conform to the following specifications:
(1) Step treads shall have a minimum unobstructed horizontal depth of ten inches and a minimum continuous width of twenty-four inches.
(2) Riser heights shall not be less than seven inches nor greater than twelve inches. The bottom tread shall not serve as a bench or seat.
(3) Each set of stairs shall be provided with a minimum of one handrail to fully service all treads and risers.
(4) The top and leading edge of all stair treads shall be marked on the horizontal surface as specified in Section 838.32(b)(3).
(5) The step treads of all stairs shall be of non-slip construction.
(6) A minimum of one means of egress shall be provided for spa pools with a perimeter of fifty feet or less. One additional means of egress shall be provided for each additional fifty feet of pool perimeter, or fraction thereof. Additional means of egress may be required as determined by the Director. The location of the means of egress shall be determined by the design of the spa pool.
(Ord. 07-14. Passed 12-18-07.)