New Aquatic Access ADA Advisor for Public Pools and Spas
ADA Guidelines for Public Pools have Become A Legal Requirement!
On September 15, 2010, the Final Rule for the Accessible Design for Recreational
Facilities, including public pools and spas, was published in the Federal
Register. These standards became the law of the land on March 15, 2011, and
compliance is required by March 15, 2012. Compliance with the 2010 Standards
for Accessible Design for pools and spas will be required for all pools and
spas that serve the public. Tax incentives for improvements made by businesses
in order to comply with the ADA can be found at http://www.ada.gov/taxcred.htm
or at www.IRS.gov.
Aquatic Access manufactures a number of
lifts that fully comply with the Accessible Design standards. Some other
companies claim that their products meet the regulations but they actually
do not. And, some companies claim unwarranted expertise on the subject to
promote their products. For example, sling lifts do not meet the requirements
despite many advertising claims to the contrary. To be certain that you are
investing in accessibility products that comply, a careful reading of the
pertinent documents at www.ADA.gov is advised, and specific questions should
be addressed to the true acessibility experts at the ADA.
Please contact Elaine Latham at 800-477-0248
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