Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 444 - Sanitation
PUBLIC SPAS
Construction of Spa
Section 444.450 - Handholds
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 444.450
Current through September 16, 2024
1. A public spa must be provided with suitable handholds around the perimeter in areas where the spa is more than 3 feet 6 inches (1.07 m) deep, measured from the deepest point of the spa floor to the waterline.
2. Handholds must be spaced no farther apart than 4 feet (1.22 m) and must be provided with a suitable, slip-resistant surface.
3. Handholds may be:
(a) Ledges, radiused flanges, or cantilevered
decks along the immediate top edge of the spa, located not more than 1 foot
(30.50 cm) above the waterline.
(b)
A rope or railing placed not more than 1 foot (30.50 cm) above the waterline,
fastened to the spa wall.
(c)
Ladders, steps and seat ledges.
(d)
A combination of the handholds listed in this section.
4. The overhang for coping or cantilevered decking:
(a) Must not exceed 2 inches (5.08
centimeters) or be less than 1 inch (2.54 centimeters).
(b) Must not exceed 2 1/2 inches (6.4
centimeters) in thickness for a spa for which an operating permit has been
issued before January 16, 1996.
(c)
Must not exceed 3 1/2 inches (8.89 centimeters) in thickness for a spa for
which an operating permit is issued on or after January 16, 1996.
Bd. of Health, Public Spa Reg. Art. 11 §§ 11.4-11.4.4, eff. 11-27-79-NAC A 11-2-88; 1-16-96
NRS 439.200, 444.070
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