What are swimming pool hand rails made of?
Global Pool Products’ Classic Series Ladders and Rails are constructed of 304 stainless steel 1.90” Tubing, and offered in . 049“ & . 065” wall thickness. Our pool ladders and handrails are available in four finishes: Polished, White Powder Coat and Premium Powder Coated finishes of Silver Vein and Copper Vein.
What is pool handrail?
Pool Handrails By installing new designer handrails, your pool stair rails can take on a fresh new look while adding a measure of safety. Stair rails are used on shallow end pool stairs or entry steps, and grab rails are used with recessed wall steps, in deeper parts of the pool.
Are pool handrails removable?
When a handrail is installed on a new pool, typically anchors are poured into the deck for the handrails or ladder to sit in. These pre-installed anchors allow for the handrail to be easily removable and also easily grounded.
How do you measure a handrail for a pool?
How to Measure Your Handrail
- Measure 6″ from water to 8″ – 12″ past last bend in handrail (See Figure 1).
- If bend is within 6″ of water, measure above bend.
- When measuring ladders, always measure 12″ – 24″ past last bend (See Figure 3.)
- When measuring spa handrails, measure only the gripping area (See Figure 4).
What is the code for pool steps?
Section 809.4 of the 2015 ISPSC). Recessed treads shall have a minimum depth of not less than 5 inches (127 mm) and a width of not less than 12 inches (305 mm). The vertical distance between the pool coping edge, deck, or step surface and the uppermost recessed tread shall not be greater than 12 inches (305 mm).
Why do pool handrails need to be grounded?
Electrical components, such as pumps, and non-current-carrying metallic components, such as pool rails, are electrically interconnected (bonded) and grounded to the earth so that electrical potential cannot exist between them. Together, proper bonding and grounding ensure the electrical safety of your pool.
Do pool railings need to be grounded?
Does my railing need to be grounded/bonded? The current NEC code shows that SĀFTRON pool rails do not need to be grounded or bonded as the rails are sealed at the time of manufacturing.
