ADA Compliance in Large Pools

                                                                             

Most people know that all commercial/public pools require a pool lift, but were you aware that many larger pools need a secondary means of access?

                                   

Effective March 15,2012, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines were made effective. Who does this affect? This affects facilities including pools operated by park and recreation districts, hotels and motels, fitness and recreational sports clubs, country clubs, high schools and universities, water parks, hospitals, and health care facilities.

  

For pools larger than 300 linear feet (in pool wall length) there must be two accessible means of entry. This includes a pool lift and a set of ADA compliant stairs or other means of access.

ADA standards have also made specifics regarding how the pool stair steps should be made. Pool steps must:

1. Have uniform riser heights and tread depths.
2. Treads should be a minimum of 11” deep.
3. Open risers are not permitted.
4. Treads shall be permitted to have a slope not steeper than 1:48.
5. The width between handrails must be 20 - 24”

Looking for ADA compliant stairs? Our manufactured stairs are the only stairs on the market that are 100% compliant with uniform riser heights.

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Have questions regarding our ADA Stairs? Give us a call at 800-446-6416.