Chapter 31A — SYSTEMS FOR WINDOW CLEANING OR EXTERIOR BUILDING

Section 3112B — HANDHOLDS

2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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3112B.1 General.

3112B.1 General. Every pool shall be provided with handholds (perimeter overflow system, bull-nosed coping or cantilevered decking) around the entire perimeter installed not greater than 9 inches (229 mm) above the waterline. Exception: Handholds are not required for wading pools.

3112B.2 For special purpose pools used for instruction or competitive swimming, a…

3112B.2 For special purpose pools used for instruction or competitive swimming, a handhold at water level similar to the rim of a perim- eter overflow system is required.

3112B.3 Where perimeter overflow systems are not provided, a bull-nosed coping or…

3112B.3 Where perimeter overflow systems are not provided, a bull-nosed coping or cantilevered decking of reinforced concrete, or material equivalent in strength and durability, with rounded slip resistant edges shall be provided. The overhang for either bull-nosed coping or cantilevered decking shall not exceed 2 inches (51 mm) or be less than 1 inch (25 mm) and shall not exceed 2 [1] / 2 inches (64 mm) in thickness. Exception: The enforcing agent may accept other handholds for spa pools.