OAR 333-060-0080
Ladders, Recessed Steps and Stairways

(1)

All public swimming pools shall have a ladder, set of recessed steps or stairway located at 75’ (22.9m) intervals around the pool perimeter with a minimum of two such means of egress.

(2)

There shall be at least one ladder, set of recessed steps or stairway at the shallow end and another at the deep end of the pool.

(3)

Ladder treads, recessed step surfaces and stairs shall have slip-resistant surfaces.

(4)

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(a)

Ladders and recessed steps shall be provided with two handrails;

(b)

Stairways shall be provided with at least one handrail.

(5)

Recessed steps shall drain into the pool.

(6)

Ladders, recessed steps and stairways shall be located so as not to interfere with racing lanes.

(7)

Stairway treads shall have a minimum unobstructed horizontal tread depth of 10" (25cm) and a minimum unobstructed surface area of 240 square inches.

(8)

Risers at the centerline of the stairway treads shall have a maximum uniform height of 12“ (30cm). The vertical riser height from deck surface down to the top of the first tread shall not exceed 12” (30cm).

(9)

Ladders and handrails shall be securely mounted.

Source: Rule 333-060-0080 — Ladders, Recessed Steps and Stairways, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=333-060-0080 (accessed May 26, 2025).

333–060–0005
Purpose 333–060–0010
Adoption by Reference 333–060–0015
Definitions 333–060–0020
Compliance 333–060–0025
Approval to Construct 333–060–0030
Plans 333–060–0035
Licenses 333–060–0040
Conditional Licenses 333–060–0045
Maintenance and Modification 333–060–0050
Structural Stability 333–060–0055
Size 333–060–0060
Dimensions 333–060–0065
Finishes, Markings and Lifelines 333–060–0070
Illumination 333–060–0075
Ventilation 333–060–0080
Ladders, Recessed Steps and Stairways 333–060–0085
Diving 333–060–0090
Slides 333–060–0091
Waterpark Slides 333–060–0095
Elevated Lifeguard Chairs 333–060–0100
Life Saving Equipment 333–060–0105
Swimming Pool Enclosure 333–060–0110
Decks 333–060–0115
Overflow Systems 333–060–0120
Recirculation System 333–060–0125
Inlets 333–060–0128
Submerged Suction Outlets and Drains 333–060–0130
Piping 333–060–0135
Pumps 333–060–0140
Filters 333–060–0145
Pool Heaters 333–060–0150
Disinfectant and Chemical Feeders 333–060–0155
Meters and Gauges 333–060–0160
Equipment Room 333–060–0165
Ground Fault Interrupter 333–060–0170
Bathhouses and Sanitary Facilities 333–060–0175
Visitor and Spectator Areas 333–060–0180
Food Service 333–060–0185
Drinking Fountains 333–060–0190
Domestic Water Quality 333–060–0200
Pool Water Quality 333–060–0205
Operation and Maintenance 333–060–0206
Supervision — Limited-Use Pools 333–060–0207
Supervision — General-Use Pools 333–060–0208
Lifeguard Supervision & Training 333–060–0209
Pool Staff Training & Safety 333–060–0210
Pool Safety 333–060–0215
Signs 333–060–0220
Variance 333–060–0225
Instructional Use of Limited-Use Pools 333–060–0500
Wading Pools 333–060–0505
New Wading Pool Construction 333–060–0510
Existing Wading Pools 333–060–0515
Wading Pool Operation 333–060–0700
Enforcement 333–060–0705
Pool Closure Criteria

May 26, 2025

Rule 333-060-0080's source at or​.us