Section 19.2 - WATER FACILITIESSwimming pools, lap pools, wading pools, diving pools used for scuba or general swimming, and whirlpools and jacuzzis in all locations subject to 521 CMR shall be accessible.
19.2.1 Access Devices: Accessibility to water facilities shall be by means of any of the following:a. A 34 inch (34" = 864mm) wide ramp with a slip resistant surface extending into the shallow end of the pool. Such ramps shall have a slope not exceeding one-in-six (1:6), and shall have handrails on both sides. See Fig. 19a. Click to view image
c. When the water level of the pool is above the level of the path of travel, a raised coping may be utilized as a transfer area, if it is 18 inches (18" = 457mm) above the path of travel and is a minimum of 18 inches wide (18" = 457mm). See Fig. 19b. Click to view image
19.2.2 Path of travel: There shall be an accessible route not less than 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) wide around such pools. These paths shall have a surface that is slip resistant.