CHAPTER
10: RECREATION FACILITIES 1001
General 1001.1
Scope. The provisions of Chapter 10 shall apply where
required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document. |
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1002
Amusement Rides |
See Appendix 15.1 |
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1002.1
General. Amusement rides shall comply with 1002. |
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1002.2
Accessible Routes. Accessible routes serving amusement rides shall
comply with Chapter 4. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In load or unload areas and on amusement
rides, where compliance with 405.2 is not structurally or operationally
feasible, ramp slope shall be permitted to be 1:8 maximum. 2. In load or unload areas and on amusement
rides, handrails provided along walking surfaces complying with 403 and
required on ramps complying with 405 shall not be required to comply with 505
where compliance is not structurally or operationally feasible. |
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1002.3
Load and Unload Areas. A turning space complying with 304.2 and
304.3 shall be provided in load and unload areas. |
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1002.4
Wheelchair Spaces in Amusement Rides. Wheelchair spaces in
amusement rides shall comply with 1002.4. |
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1002.4.1
Floor or Ground Surface. The floor or ground surface of
wheelchair spaces shall be stable and firm. |
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1002.4.2
Slope. The floor or ground surface of wheelchair spaces
shall have a slope not steeper than 1:48 when in the load and unload
position. |
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1002.4.3
Gaps. Floors of amusement rides with wheelchair spaces and floors of load
and unload areas shall be coordinated so that, when amusement rides are at
rest in the load and unload position, the vertical difference between the
floors shall be within plus or minus 5/8 inches (16 mm) and the horizontal
gap shall be 3 inches (75 mm) maximum under normal passenger load conditions. EXCEPTION:
Where compliance is not operationally or structurally feasible, ramps, bridge
plates, or similar devices complying with the applicable requirements of 36
CFR 1192.83(c) shall be provided. |
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1002.4.4
Clearances. Clearances for wheelchair spaces shall comply
with 1002.4.4. EXCEPTIONS:
1. Where provided, securement devices shall be
permitted to overlap required clearances. 2. Wheelchair spaces shall be permitted to be
mechanically or manually repositioned. 3. Wheelchair spaces shall not be required to
comply with 307.4. |
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1002.4.4.1
Width and Length. Wheelchair spaces shall provide a clear width of
30 inches (760 mm) minimum and a clear length of 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum
measured to 9 inches (230 mm) minimum above the floor surface. |
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1002.4.4.2
Side Entry. Where wheelchair spaces are entered only from
the side, amusement rides shall be designed to permit sufficient maneuvering
clearance for individuals using a wheelchair or mobility aid to enter and
exit the ride. |
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1002.4.4.3
Permitted Protrusions in Wheelchair Spaces. Objects are permitted
to protrude a distance of 6 inches (150 mm) maximum along the front of the
wheelchair space, where located 9 inches (230 mm) minimum and 27 inches (685
mm) maximum above the floor or ground surface of the wheelchair space.
Objects are permitted to protrude a distance of 25 inches (635 mm) maximum
along the front of the wheelchair space, where located more than 27 inches
(685 mm) above the floor or ground surface of the wheelchair space. |
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1002.4.5
Ride Entry. Openings providing entry to wheelchair spaces on
amusement rides shall be 32 inches (815 mm) minimum clear. |
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1002.4.6
Approach. One side of the wheelchair space shall adjoin an
accessible route when in the load and unload position. |
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1002.4.7
Companion Seats. Where the interior width of the amusement ride
is greater than 53 inches (1345 mm), seating is provided for more than one
rider, and the wheelchair is not required to be centered within the amusement
ride, a companion seat shall be provided for each wheelchair space. |
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1002.4.7.1
Shoulder-to-Shoulder Seating. Where an amusement ride
provides shoulder-to-shoulder seating, companion seats shall be
shoulder-to-shoulder with the adjacent wheelchair space. EXCEPTION:
Where shoulder-to-shoulder companion seating is not operationally or
structurally feasible, compliance with this requirement shall be required to
the maximum extent practicable. |
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1002.5
Amusement Ride Seats Designed for Transfer. Amusement ride seats
designed for transfer shall comply with 1002.5 when positioned for loading
and unloading. |
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1002.5.1
Clear Floor or Ground Space. A clear floor or ground
space complying with 305 shall be provided in the load and unload area
adjacent to the amusement ride seats designed for transfer. |
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1002.5.2
Transfer Height. The height of amusement ride seats designed for
transfer shall be 14 inches (355 mm) minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) maximum
measured from the surface of the load and unload area. |
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1002.5.3
Transfer Entry. Where openings are provided for transfer to
amusement ride seats, the openings shall provide clearance for transfer from
a wheelchair or mobility aid to the amusement ride seat. |
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1002.5.4
Wheelchair Storage Space. Wheelchair storage spaces complying with
305 shall be provided in or adjacent to unload areas for each required
amusement ride seat designed for transfer and shall not overlap any required
means of egress or accessible route. |
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1002.6
Transfer Devices for Use with Amusement Rides.
Transfer devices for use with amusement rides shall comply with 1002.6 when
positioned for loading and unloading. |
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1002.6.1
Clear Floor or Ground Space. A clear floor or ground
space complying with 305 shall be provided in the load and unload area
adjacent to the transfer device. |
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1002.6.2
Transfer Height. The height of transfer device seats shall be 14
inches (355 mm) minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) maximum measured from the load
and unload surface. |
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1002.6.3
Wheelchair Storage Space. Wheelchair storage spaces complying with
305 shall be provided in or adjacent to unload areas for each required
transfer device and shall not overlap any required means of egress or
accessible route. |
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1003
Recreational Boating Facilities |
See Appendix 15.2 |
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1003.1
General. Recreational boating facilities shall comply
with 1003. |
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1003.2
Accessible Routes. Accessible routes serving recreational boating
facilities, including gangways and floating piers, shall comply with Chapter
4 except as modified by the exceptions in 1003.2. |
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1003.2.1
Boat Slips. Accessible routes serving boat slips shall be
permitted to use the exceptions in 1003.2.1. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where an existing gangway or series of
gangways is replaced or altered, an increase in the length of the gangway
shall not be required to comply with 1003.2 unless required by 202.4. 2. Gangways shall not be required to comply with
the maximum rise specified in 405.6. 3. Where the total length of a gangway or series
of gangways serving as part of a required accessible route is 80 feet (24 m)
minimum, gangways shall not be required to comply with 405.2. 4. Where facilities contain fewer than 25 boat
slips and the total length of the gangway or series of gangways serving as
part of a required accessible route is 30 feet (9145 mm) minimum, gangways
shall not be required to comply with 405.2. 5. Where gangways connect to transition plates,
landings specified by 405.7 shall not be required. 6. Where gangways and transition plates connect
and are required to have handrails, handrail extensions shall not be
required. Where handrail extensions are provided on gangways or transition
plates, the handrail extensions shall not be required to be parallel with the
ground or floor surface. 7. The cross slope specified in 403.3 and 405.3
for gangways, transition plates, and floating piers that are part of
accessible routes shall be measured in the static position. 8. Changes in level complying with 303.3 and
303.4 shall be permitted on the surfaces of gangways and boat launch ramps. |
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1003.2.2
Boarding Piers at Boat Launch Ramps. Accessible routes serving
boarding piers at boat launch ramps shall be permitted to use the exceptions
in 1003.2.2. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Accessible routes serving floating boarding
piers shall be permitted to use Exceptions 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8 in 1003.2.1. 2. Where the total length of the gangway or
series of gangways serving as part of a required accessible route is 30 feet
(9145 mm) minimum, gangways shall not be required to comply with 405.2. 3. Where the accessible route serving a floating
boarding pier or skid pier is located within a boat launch ramp, the portion
of the accessible route located within the boat launch ramp shall not be
required to comply with 405. |
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1003.3
Clearances. Clearances at boat slips and on boarding piers
at boat launch ramps shall comply with 1003.3. |
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1003.3.1
Boat Slip Clearance. Boat slips shall provide clear pier
space 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum and at least as long as the boat
slips. Each 10 feet (3050 mm) maximum of linear pier edge serving boat slips
shall contain at least one continuous clear opening 60 inches (1525 mm) wide
minimum. EXCEPTIONS: �1. Clear
pier space shall be permitted to be 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum for a
length of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum, provided that multiple 36 inch (915 mm)
wide segments are separated by segments that are 60 inches (1525 mm) wide
minimum and 60 inches (1525 mm) long minimum. 2. Edge protection shall be permitted at the
continuous clear openings, provided that it is 4 inches (100 mm) high maximum
and 2 inches (51 mm) wide maximum. 3. In existing piers, clear pier space shall be
permitted to be located perpendicular to the boat slip and shall extend the
width of the boat slip, where the facility has at least one boat slip
complying with 1003.3, and further compliance with 1003.3 would result in a
reduction in the number of boat slips available or result in a reduction of
the widths of existing slips. |
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1003.3.2
Boarding Pier Clearances. Boarding piers at boat launch ramps
shall provide clear pier space 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum and shall
extend the full length of the boarding pier. Every 10 feet (3050 mm) maximum
of linear pier edge shall contain at least one continuous clear opening 60
inches (1525 mm) wide minimum. EXCEPTIONS:
1. The clear pier space shall be permitted to be
36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum for a length of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum
provided that multiple 36 inch (915 mm) wide segments are separated by
segments that are 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum and 60 inches (1525 mm)
long minimum. 2. Edge protection shall be permitted at the
continuous clear openings provided that it is 4 inches (100 mm) high maximum
and 2 inches (51 mm) wide maximum. |
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1004
Exercise Machines and Equipment |
See Appendix 15.7 |
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1004.1
Clear Floor Space. Exercise machines and equipment shall have a
clear floor space complying with 305 positioned for transfer or for use by an
individual seated in a wheelchair. Clear floor or ground spaces required at
exercise machines and equipment shall be permitted to overlap. |
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1005
Fishing Piers and Platforms |
See Appendix 15.3 |
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1005.1
Accessible Routes. Accessible routes serving fishing piers and
platforms, including gangways and floating piers, shall comply with Chapter
4. EXCEPTIONS:
1. Accessible routes serving floating fishing
piers and platforms shall be permitted to use Exceptions 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8
in 1003.2.1. 2. Where the total length of the gangway or
series of gangways serving as part of a required accessible route is 30 feet
(9145 mm) minimum, gangways shall not be required to comply with 405.2. |
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1005.2
Railings. Where provided, railings, guards, or handrails
shall comply with 1005.2. |
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1005.2.1
Height. At least 25 percent of the railings, guards, or
handrails shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum above the ground or deck
surface. EXCEPTION:
Where a guard complying with sections 1003.2.12.1 and 1003.2.12.2 of the
International Building Code (2000 edition) or sections 1012.2 and 1012.3 of
the International Building Code (2003 edition) (incorporated by reference,
see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1) is provided, the guard
shall not be required to comply with 1005.2.1. |
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1005.2.1.1
Dispersion. Railings, guards, or handrails required to
comply with 1005.2.1 shall be dispersed throughout the fishing pier or
platform. |
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1005.3
Edge Protection. Where railings, guards, or handrails complying
with 1005.2 are provided, edge protection complying with 1005.3.1 or 1005.3.2
shall be provided. |
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1005.3.1
Curb or Barrier. Curbs or barriers shall extend 2 inches (51 mm)
minimum above the surface of the fishing pier or platform. |
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1005.3.2
Extended Ground or Deck Surface. The ground or deck surface
shall extend 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the inside face of the
railing. Toe clearance shall be provided and shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide
minimum and 9 inches (230 mm) minimum above the ground or deck surface beyond
the railing. |
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1005.4
Clear Floor or Ground Space. At each location where there
are railings, guards, or handrails complying with 1005.2.1, a clear floor or
ground space complying with 305 shall be provided. Where there are no
railings, guards, or handrails, at least one clear floor or ground space
complying with 305 shall be provided on the fishing pier or platform. |
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1005.5
Turning Space. At least one turning space complying with 304.3
shall be provided on fishing piers and platforms. |
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1006
Golf Facilities |
See Appendix 15.4 |
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1006.1
General. Golf facilities shall comply with 1006. |
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1006.2
Accessible Routes. Accessible routes serving teeing grounds,
practice teeing grounds, putting greens, practice putting greens, teeing
stations at driving ranges, course weather shelters, golf car rental areas,
bag drop areas, and course toilet rooms shall comply with Chapter 4 and shall
be 48 inches (1220 mm) wide minimum. Where handrails are provided, accessible
routes shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum. EXCEPTION:
Handrails shall not be required on golf courses. Where handrails are provided
on golf courses, the handrails shall not be required to comply with 505. |
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1006.3
Golf Car Passages. Golf car passages shall comply with 1006.3. |
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1006.3.1
Clear Width. The clear width of golf car passages shall be 48
inches (1220 mm) minimum. |
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1006.3.2
Barriers. Where curbs or other constructed barriers
prevent golf cars from entering a fairway, openings 60 inches (1525 mm) wide
minimum shall be provided at intervals not to exceed 75 yards (69 m). |
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1006.4
Weather Shelters. A clear floor or ground space 60 inches (1525
mm) minimum by 96 inches (2440 mm) minimum shall be provided within weather
shelters. |
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1007
Miniature Golf Facilities |
See Appendix 15.5 |
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1007.1
General. Miniature golf facilities shall comply with
1007. |
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1007.2
Accessible Routes. Accessible routes serving holes on miniature
golf courses shall comply with Chapter 4. Accessible routes located on
playing surfaces of miniature golf holes shall be permitted to use the
exceptions in 1007.2. EXCEPTIONS:
1. Playing surfaces shall not be required to
comply with 302.2. 2. Where accessible routes intersect playing
surfaces of holes, a 1 inch (25 mm) maximum curb shall be permitted for a
width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. 3. A slope not steeper than 1:4 for a 4 inch (100
mm) maximum rise shall be permitted. 4. Ramp landing slopes specified by 405.7.1 shall
be permitted to be 1:20 maximum. 5. Ramp landing length specified by 405.7.3 shall
be permitted to be 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum. 6. Ramp landing size specified by 405.7.4 shall
be permitted to be 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm)
minimum. 7. Handrails shall not be required on holes.
Where handrails are provided on holes, the handrails shall not be required to
comply with 505. |
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1007.3
Miniature Golf Holes. Miniature golf holes shall comply with
1007.3. |
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1007.3.1
Start of Play. A clear floor or ground space 48 inches (1220
mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum with slopes not steeper than 1:48
shall be provided at the start of play. |
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1007.3.2
Golf Club Reach Range Area. All areas within holes where
golf balls rest shall be within 36 inches (915 mm) maximum of a clear floor
or ground space 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) long
minimum having a running slope not steeper than 1:20. The clear floor or
ground space shall be served by an accessible route. |
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1008
Play Areas |
See Appendix 15.6 |
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1008.1
General. Play areas shall comply with 1008. |
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1008.2
Accessible Routes. Accessible routes serving play areas shall
comply with Chapter 4 and 1008.2 and shall be permitted to use the exceptions
in 1008.2.1 through 1008.2.3. Where accessible routes serve ground level play
components, the vertical clearance shall be 80 inches high (2030 mm) minimum. |
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1008.2.1
Ground Level and Elevated Play Components. Accessible routes
serving ground level play components and elevated play components shall be
permitted to use the exceptions in 1008.2.1. EXCEPTIONS:
1. Transfer systems complying with 1008.3 shall
be permitted to connect elevated play components except where 20 or more
elevated play components are provided no more than 25 percent of the elevated
play components shall be permitted to be connected by transfer systems. 2. Where transfer systems are provided, an
elevated play component shall be permitted to connect to another elevated
play component as part of an accessible route. |
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1008.2.2
Soft Contained Play Structures. Accessible routes serving
soft contained play structures shall be permitted to use the exception in
1008.2.2. EXCEPTION:
Transfer systems complying with 1008.3 shall be permitted to be used as part
of an accessible route. |
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1008.2.3
Water Play Components. Accessible routes serving water play
components shall be permitted to use the exceptions in 1008.2.3. EXCEPTIONS:
1. Where the surface of the accessible route,
clear floor or ground spaces, or turning spaces serving water play components
is submerged, compliance with 302, 403.3, 405.2, 405.3, and 1008.2.6 shall
not be required. 2. Transfer systems complying with 1008.3 shall
be permitted to connect elevated play components in water. |
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1008.2.4
Clear Width. Accessible routes connecting play components
shall provide a clear width complying with 1008.2.4. |
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1008.2.4.1
Ground Level. At ground level, the clear width of accessible
routes shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum. EXCEPTIONS: 1. In play areas less than 1000 square feet (93 m2),
the clear width of accessible routes shall be permitted to be 44 inches (1120
mm) minimum, if at least one turning space complying with 304.3 is provided
where the restricted accessible route exceeds 30 feet (9145 mm) in length. 2. The clear width of accessible routes shall be
permitted to be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum for a distance of 60 inches (1525
mm) maximum provided that multiple reduced width segments are separated by
segments that are 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum and 60 inches (1525 mm) long
minimum. |
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1008.2.4.2
Elevated. The clear width of accessible routes connecting
elevated play components shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum. EXCEPTIONS: �1. The
clear width of accessible routes connecting elevated play components shall be
permitted to be reduced to 32 inches (815 mm) minimum for a distance of 24
inches (610 mm) maximum provided that reduced width segments are separated by
segments that are 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum and 36 inches (915 mm)
wide minimum. 2. The clear width of transfer systems connecting
elevated play components shall be permitted to be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. |
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1008.2.5
Ramps. Within play areas, ramps connecting ground level
play components and ramps connecting elevated play components shall comply
with 1008.2.5. |
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1008.2.5.1
Ground Level. Ramp runs connecting ground level play components
shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:16. |
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1008.2.5.2
Elevated. The rise for any ramp run connecting elevated
play components shall be 12 inches (305 mm) maximum. |
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1008.2.5.3
Handrails. Where required on ramps serving play components,
the handrails shall comply with 505 except as modified by 1008.2.5.3. EXCEPTIONS:
1. Handrails shall not be required on ramps
located within ground level use zones. 2. Handrail extensions shall not be required. |
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1008.2.5.3.1
Handrail Gripping Surfaces. Handrail gripping surfaces
with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 0.95 inch (24
mm) minimum and 1.55 inches (39 mm) maximum. Where the shape of the gripping
surface is non-circular, the handrail shall provide an equivalent gripping
surface. |
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1008.2.5.3.2
Handrail Height. The top of handrail gripping surfaces shall be 20
inches (510 mm) minimum and 28 inches (710 mm) maximum above the ramp
surface. |
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1008.2.6
Ground Surfaces. Ground surfaces on accessible routes, clear floor
or ground spaces, and turning spaces shall comply with 1008.2.6. |
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1008.2.6.1
Accessibility. Ground surfaces shall comply with ASTM F 1951
(incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter
1). Ground surfaces shall be inspected and maintained regularly and
frequently to ensure continued compliance with ASTM F 1951. |
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1008.2.6.2
Use Zones. Ground surfaces located within use zones shall
comply with ASTM F 1292 (1999 edition or 2004 edition) (incorporated by
reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1). |
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1008.3
Transfer Systems. Where transfer systems are provided to connect to
elevated play components, transfer systems shall comply with 1008.3. |
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1008.3.1
Transfer Platforms. Transfer platforms shall be provided
where transfer is intended from wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Transfer
platforms shall comply with 1008.3.1. |
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1008.3.1.1
Size. Transfer platforms shall have level surfaces 14 inches (355 mm) deep
minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) wide minimum. |
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1008.3.1.2
Height. The height of transfer platforms shall be 11
inches (280 mm) minimum and 18 inches (455 mm) maximum measured to the top of
the surface from the ground or floor surface. |
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1008.3.1.3
Transfer Space. A transfer space complying with 305.2 and 305.3
shall be provided adjacent to the transfer platform. The 48 inch (1220 mm)
long minimum dimension of the transfer space shall be centered on and
parallel to the 24 inch (610 mm) long minimum side of the transfer platform.
The side of the transfer platform serving the transfer space shall be
unobstructed. |
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1008.3.1.4
Transfer Supports. At least one means of support for transferring
shall be provided. |
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1008.3.2
Transfer Steps. Transfer steps shall be provided where movement
is intended from transfer platforms to levels with elevated play components
required to be on accessible routes. Transfer steps shall comply with
1008.3.2. |
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1008.3.2.1
Size. Transfer steps shall have level surfaces 14 inches (355 mm) deep
minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) wide minimum. |
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1008.3.2.2
Height. Each transfer step shall be 8 inches (205 mm)
high maximum. |
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1008.3.2.3
Transfer Supports. At least one means of support for transferring
shall be provided. |
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1008.4
Play Components. Ground level play components on accessible
routes and elevated play components connected by ramps shall comply with
1008.4. |
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1008.4.1
Turning Space. At least one turning space complying with 304
shall be provided on the same level as play components. Where swings are
provided, the turning space shall be located immediately adjacent to the
swing. |
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1008.4.2
Clear Floor or Ground Space. Clear floor or ground space
complying with 305.2 and 305.3 shall be provided at play components. |
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1008.4.3
Play Tables. Where play tables are provided, knee clearance
24 inches (610 mm) high minimum, 17 inches deep (430 mm) minimum, and 30
inches (760 mm) wide minimum shall be provided. The tops of rims, curbs, or
other obstructions shall be 31 inches (785 mm) high maximum. EXCEPTION: Play
tables designed and constructed primarily for children 5 years and younger
shall not be required to provide knee clearance where the clear floor or
ground space required by 1008.4.2 is arranged for a parallel approach. |
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1008.4.4
Entry Points and Seats. Where play components require transfer
to entry points or seats, the entry points or seats shall be 11 inches (280
mm) minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) maximum from the clear floor or ground
space. EXCEPTION:
Entry points of slides shall not be required to comply with 1008.4.4. |
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1008.4.5
Transfer Supports. Where play components require transfer to entry
points or seats, at least one means of support for transferring shall be
provided. |
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1009
Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas |
See Appendix 15.8 |
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1009.1
General. Where provided, pool lifts, sloped entries,
transfer walls, transfer systems, and pool stairs shall comply with 1009. |
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1009.2
Pool Lifts. Pool lifts shall comply with 1009.2. |
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1009.2.1
Pool Lift Location. Pool lifts shall be located where the water
level does not exceed 48 inches (1220 mm). EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where the entire pool depth is greater than 48
inches (1220 mm), compliance with 1009.2.1 shall not be required. 2. Where multiple pool lift locations are
provided, no more than one pool lift shall be required to be located in an
area where the water level is 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum. |
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1009.2.2
Seat Location. In the raised position, the centerline of the
seat shall be located over the deck and 16 inches (405 mm) minimum from the
edge of the pool. The deck surface between the centerline of the seat and the
pool edge shall have a slope not steeper than 1:48. |
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1009.2.3
Clear Deck Space. On the side of the seat opposite the water, a
clear deck space shall be provided parallel with the seat. The space shall be
36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum and shall extend forward 48 inches (1220 mm)
minimum from a line located 12 inches (305 mm) behind the rear edge of the
seat. The clear deck space shall have a slope not steeper than 1:48. |
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1009.2.4
Seat Height. The height of the lift seat shall be designed to
allow a stop at 16 inches (405 mm) minimum to 19 inches (485 mm) maximum
measured from the deck to the top of the seat surface when in the raised
(load) position. |
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1009.2.5
Seat Width. The seat shall be 16 inches (405 mm) wide
minimum. |
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1009.2.6
Footrests and Armrests. Footrests shall be provided and shall
move with the seat. If provided, the armrest positioned opposite the water
shall be removable or shall fold clear of the seat when the seat is in the
raised (load) position. EXCEPTION:
Footrests shall not be required on pool lifts provided in spas. |
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1009.2.7
Operation. The lift shall be capable of unassisted operation
from both the deck and water levels. Controls and operating mechanisms shall
be unobstructed when the lift is in use and shall comply with 309.4. |
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1009.2.8
Submerged Depth. The lift shall be designed so that the seat will
submerge to a water depth of 18 inches (455 mm) minimum below the stationary
water level. |
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1009.2.9
Lifting Capacity. Single person pool lifts shall have a weight
capacity of 300 pounds. (136 kg) minimum and be capable of sustaining a
static load of at least one and a half times the rated load. |
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1009.3
Sloped Entries. Sloped entries shall comply with 1009.3. |
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1009.3.1
Sloped Entries. Sloped entries shall comply with Chapter 4
except as modified in 1109.3.1 through 1109.3.3. EXCEPTION:
Where sloped entries are provided, the surfaces shall not be required to be
slip resistant. |
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1009.3.2
Submerged Depth. Sloped entries shall extend to a depth of 24
inches (610 mm) minimum and 30 inches (760 mm) maximum below the stationary
water level. Where landings are required by 405.7, at least one landing shall
be located 24 inches (610 mm) minimum and 30 inches (760 mm) maximum below
the stationary water level. EXCEPTION: In wading
pools, the sloped entry and landings, if provided, shall extend to the
deepest part of the wading pool. |
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1009.3.3
Handrails. At least two handrails complying with 505 shall
be provided on the sloped entry. The clear width between required handrails
shall be 33 inches (840 mm) minimum and 38 inches (965 mm) maximum. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Handrail extensions specified by 505.10.1
shall not be required at the bottom landing serving a sloped entry. 2. Where a sloped entry is provided for wave
action pools, leisure rivers, sand bottom pools, and other pools where user
access is limited to one area, the handrails shall not be required to comply
with the clear width requirements of 1009.3.3. 3. Sloped entries in wading pools shall not be
required to provide handrails complying with 1009.3.3. If provided, handrails
on sloped entries in wading pools shall not be required to comply with 505. |
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1009.4
Transfer Walls. Transfer walls shall comply with 1009.4. |
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1009.4.1
Clear Deck Space. A clear deck space of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum
by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum with a slope not steeper than 1:48 shall be
provided at the base of the transfer wall. Where one grab bar is provided,
the clear deck space shall be centered on the grab bar. Where two grab bars
are provided, the clear deck space shall be centered on the clearance between
the grab bars. |
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1009.4.2
Height. The height of the transfer wall shall be 16
inches (405 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum measured from the
deck. |
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1009.4.3
Wall Depth and Length. The depth of the transfer wall shall be
12 inches (305 mm) minimum and 16 inches (405 mm) maximum. The length of the
transfer wall shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum and shall be centered on
the clear deck space. |
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1009.4.4
Surface. Surfaces of transfer walls shall not be sharp and
shall have rounded edges. |
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1009.4.5
Grab Bars. At least one grab bar complying with 609 shall be
provided on the transfer wall. Grab bars shall be perpendicular to the pool
wall and shall extend the full depth of the transfer wall. The top of the
gripping surface shall be 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 6 inches (150 mm)
maximum above transfer walls. Where one grab bar is provided, clearance shall
be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum on both sides of the grab bar. Where two grab
bars are provided, clearance between grab bars shall be 24 inches (610 mm)
minimum. EXCEPTION: Grab
bars on transfer walls shall not be required to comply with 609.4. |
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1009.5
Transfer Systems. Transfer systems shall comply with 1009.5. |
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1009.5.1
Transfer Platform. A transfer platform shall be provided at the
head of each transfer system. Transfer platforms shall provide 19 inches (485
mm) minimum clear depth and 24 inches (610 mm) minimum clear width. |
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1009.5.2
Transfer Space. A transfer space of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum
by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum with a slope not steeper than 1:48 shall be
provided at the base of the transfer platform surface and shall be centered
along a 24 inch (610 mm) minimum side of the transfer platform. The side of
the transfer platform serving the transfer space shall be unobstructed. |
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1009.5.3
Height. The height of the transfer platform shall comply
with 1009.4.2. |
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1009.5.4
Transfer Steps. Transfer step height shall be 8 inches (205 mm)
maximum. The surface of the bottom tread shall extend to a water depth of 18
inches (455 mm) minimum below the stationary water level. |
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1009.5.5
Surface. The surface of the transfer system shall not be
sharp and shall have rounded edges. |
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1009.5.6
Size. Each transfer step shall have a tread clear depth of 14 inches (355
mm) minimum and 17 inches (430 mm) maximum and shall have a tread clear width
of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. |
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1009.5.7
Grab Bars. At least one grab bar on each transfer step and
the transfer platform or a continuous grab bar serving each transfer step and
the transfer platform shall be provided. Where a grab bar is provided on each
step, the tops of gripping surfaces shall be 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 6
inches (150 mm) maximum above each step and transfer platform. Where a
continuous grab bar is provided, the top of the gripping surface shall be 4
inches (100 mm) minimum and 6 inches (150 mm) maximum above the step nosing
and transfer platform. Grab bars shall comply with 609 and be located on at
least one side of the transfer system. The grab bar located at the transfer
platform shall not obstruct transfer. EXCEPTION: Grab
bars on transfer systems shall not be required to comply with 609.4. |
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1009.6
Pool Stairs. Pool stairs shall comply with 1009.6. |
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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. |
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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. |
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1010
Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions |
See Appendix 15.7.4 |
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1010.1
Turning Space. A circular turning space 60 inches (1525 mm)
diameter minimum with slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be provided at
shooting facilities with firing positions. |
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