1. (1) The manager shall ensure that:

   1. (a) each pool is equipped with a minimum of two points of entry or exit meeting the requirements of this section, including:

      1. (i) at least one point located within ten feet of the shallowest area of the pool; and
      2. (ii) at least one point located within 15 feet of the deepest area of the pool, if applicable;

   2. (b) an acceptable means of pool entry and exit as described in Subsection (1)(a) includes:

      1. (i) a set of stairs with a handrail;
      2. (ii) recessed steps with grab rails;
      3. (iii) a ladder; or
      4. (iv) a sloped entry; and

   3. (c) for a pool wider than 30 feet, an acceptable means of entry and exit as described in Subsection (1)(b) is:

      1. (i) provided on opposite sides of the pool; and
      2. (ii) not more than 75 feet apart.

2. (2) If stairs with handrails are used for pool entry and exit, the manager shall ensure that stairs consisting of one or more stair risers:

   1. (a) have at least one handrail as described in Subsection (3);
   2. (b) are constructed of slip-resistant material that is easily cleanable and of a safe design;
   3. (c) have a minimum run of ten inches;
   4. (d) have a maximum rise of 12 inches;
   5. (e) have a minimum width of 18 inches as measured at the leading edge of the step; and
   6. (f) have a line at least one inch in width of a contrasting dark color within two inches of the leading edge of each step.

3. (3) If stairs with handrails are used for pool entry and exit, the manager shall ensure that the handrails:

   1. (a) are rigidly installed and constructed in such a way that the handrails can only be removed with tools;
   2. (b) are constructed of corrosion-resistant materials;
   3. (c) do not have an outside diameter exceeding two inches;
   4. (d) meet building code requirements;
   5. (e) are free of sharp edges;

   6. (f) are mounted:

      1. (i) on the deck; or
      2. (ii) on the shallowest walking surface at the top of the stairs, if stairs transition water depths within a pool; and
   7. (g) extend to the bottom step of the stairs or to the pool floor by either an attachment at or a cantilever to the bottom step of the stairs or pool floor.

4. (4) If recessed steps are used for pool entry and exit, the manager shall ensure that recessed steps:

   1. (a) have a set of grab rails as described in Subsection (5);
   2. (b) are easily cleanable and provide drainage into the pool;
   3. (c) have a minimum run of five inches;
   4. (d) have a maximum rise of 12 inches; and
   5. (e) have a minimum width of 14 inches.

5. (5) If grab rails are used for pool entry and exit, the manager shall ensure that grab rails:

   1. (a) are mounted to the pool deck, coping, or gutter walking surface;
   2. (b) extend to or beyond the edge of the pool above the water;
   3. (c) are attached at the top of both sides of the recessed steps;
   4. (d) have a horizontal space between grab rails that is between 18 and 24 inches;
   5. (e) are rigidly installed and constructed in such a way that the grab rails can only be removed with tools;
   6. (f) are constructed of corrosion-resistant materials;
   7. (g) do not have an outside diameter exceeding two inches;

   8. (h) have a uniform profile; and

      1. (i) are free of sharp edges.

6. (6) If a ladder is used for pool entry and exit, the manager shall ensure that each ladder is:

   1. (a) constructed of corrosion-resistant material that is easily cleanable;
   2. (b) designed to provide a handhold;
   3. (c) rigidly installed;
   4. (d) maintained in a safe working condition; and

   5. (e) equipped with slip-resistant rungs that:

      1. (i) maintain a horizontal clear space between the ladder rung and the pool wall between three and five inches;
      2. (ii) have a maximum rise of 12 inches;
      3. (iii) have a minimum width of 14 inches; and
      4. (iv) have a minimum horizontal ladder tread depth of 1.5 inches.

7. (7) If a sloped entry is used for pool entry and exit, the manager shall ensure that a sloped entry:

   1. (a) is constructed of slip-resistant materials; and
   2. (b) has a floor slope that meets the requirements described in Subsections R392-302-10(1) and R392-302-10(2).

KEY: pools, spas, swimming, water

Date of Last Change: May 26, 2026

Notice of Continuation: October 21, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202; 26B-7-113; 26B-7-124; 26B-7-402