ADA Guidelines for Public Swimming Pools
On July 26, 2010, the US Department of Justice released updated ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Among the updates for a number of facility types were new requirements specifically for public swimming pools. The level of accessibility depends on the size and type of the pool. For pools under 300 linear feet in size, the ADA Standard for Accessible Design calls for one means of access, which must be either an ADA-compliant lift, or a sloped entry. Pools with greater than 300 linear feet of pool wall must also have a second means of access. This second means can either be another lift or ramp, or it can also be a transfer wall, a transfer system or pool stairs.
Explore the entire text of the new requirements at the ADA website.
Download an easy-to-read summary of the requirements for swimming pools. Download
1.31.12 Technical Assistance Document from the Department of Justice. Download ![]()
Whitepapers
ADA Swimming Pool Accessibility: Background information and a brief summary of ADA guidelines for swimming pools.
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