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§ 329

LAC 51:XXIV.329

Pool Ladders [formerly paragraph 24:012]

LR 28:1439 (June 2002)Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(11) and R.S. 40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).State of Louisiana

A. The design and construction of pool ladder(s) shall conform to the following.
1. 1. Pool ladders shall be made entirely of corrosion-resisting materials.
2. 2. Ladders shall provide two handholds or two handrails.
3. 3. Below the water level, there shall be a clearance of not more than 6 inches nor less than 3 inches between any ladder tread edge and the pool wall.
4. 4. The clear distance between ladder handrails shall be a minimum of 17 inches and a maximum of 24 inches.
5. 5. There shall be a uniform height between ladder treads, with a 7-inch minimum distance and a 12-inch maximum distance.
6. 6. Ladder treads shall have a minimum horizontal depth of 1 1/2 inches.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(11) and R.S. 40:5(3)(16)(17)(20).

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1439 (June 2002).