In ground pool ladder is loose and is not secured to the pool wall.

[ynotpost]

Hi there,
need some advice and help on an in ground pool ladder installation I saw today. The in ground pool ladder was loose , floating, and is not secured to the pool wall. The California state code dictates that the ladder need be rigid and non flexible. Sounds like this installation is incorrect. Is it ok as is or Should I recommend the homeowner have it secured or recommend bumpers? I'm new to swimming pools so I appreciate the help in advance. Does wall of the newly plastered pool look like it's been affected by the loose ladder slamming up against it?

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Many pool ladders *are* rigid yet don't attach at the bottom,such as the one you show. The rubber bumpers act as protection to the pool wall (just in case).

Get some bumpers on there, please.

Maddie

 

[ynotpost]

Excellent. Thank you Yippie Skippie. Would you recommend some filler repair to the wall based on the condition shown or leave it at is?

 

[Pool_Medic]

If the feet are not touching the walls, you can remove the ladder and bend the round tops a bit then retrying them

 

[Newdude]

Check for play at the deck connectors. The ladder should be plenty firm if it's bolted down correctly.

+1 on rubber feet, immediately.

 

[JamesW]

Xpand-N-Lok Rubber Bumper – Male | Pool Parts | S.R.Smith

The Xpand-N-Lok male rubber bumper is recommended for ladders and use on 1.90" OD tubing with .049" to .065" wall thickness.

www.srsmith.com

 

[YippeeSkippy]

I can make no decision on the walls..I think messing with them might extend the marks and make it worse, at least to look at. Just do no more rubbing and monitor it for increased problems after you get the bumpers on.