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What is NYC BC § 1110.4.13?

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This section mandates that swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs, and spas must be accessible and located on an accessible route. Exceptions include certain areas of catch pools and requirements for clusters of spas or hot tubs. Applies to building owners with such facilities.

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1110.4.13 Swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs and spas.

BC § 1110.4.13

Swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs and spas shall be accessible and be on an accessible route. Exceptions: 1. Catch pools or a designated section of a pool used as a terminus for a water slide flume shall not be required to provide an accessible means of entry, provided that a portion of the catch pool edge is on an accessible route.

2.Where spas or hot tubs are provided in a cluster, at least 5 percent, but not less than one spa or hot tub in each cluster, shall be accessible and be on an accessible route.

3.Swimming pools, wading pools, spas and hot tubs that are required to be accessible by Sections 1110.2.2 and 1110.2.3 are not required to provide accessible means of entry into the water.

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