1. (1) Except in areas of a pool that are zero-depth or where water depth does not exceed 24 inches, the manager shall ensure that there is a continuous handhold around the entire perimeter of the pool that:

   1. (a) is installed not more than nine inches above the normal operating water level of the pool;
   2. (b) has rounded edges; and
   3. (c) is slip-resistant.
2. (2) If an overflow gutter is provided, the manager shall ensure that the construction of the overflow gutter allows for use of the overflow gutter as a continuous handhold, as described in Subsection (1).

3. (3)(a) Where an overflow system is not provided, a pool coping, decking, or other material used on a skimmer type pool may be used as a continuous handhold.

   1. (b) The manager shall ensure that if the continuous handhold is created by an overhang of the coping or decking the overhang is:

      1. (i) a maximum thickness of four inches;
      2. (ii) a minimum of one inch beyond the vertical pool wall; and
      3. (iii) a maximum of two inches beyond the vertical pool wall, unless accommodating an automatic pool cover track system; and
   2. (c) If an overhang of the pool coping, decking, or other material used as a continuous handhold is accommodating an automatic pool cover, the pool coping, decking, or other material may extend up to three inches beyond the vertical pool wall.

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