ADA Regulations & Equipment
Full ADA compliance is the law: WMS understands these laws and can help put a plan of action in place for the commercial, institutional, and municipal swimming/spa facility. WMS has the selection of pool accessibility products which meet the compliance standards and are competitively priced.
Our experienced staff can help you through the process and bring facilities up to full compliance.
U.S. DOJ RELEASES NEW ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR AQUATIC FACILITIES
* ADA ALERT: May 25, 2012 ADA Announces Extension for Pool Lift Compliance
The Department of Justice has made a formal announcement that extends the ADA compliance deadline for swimming pools and spas to January 31st, 2013. New ADA rules outlined in the following document.
*New Update ADA Pool & Spa Requirements Technical Assistance Document
Is your pool, spa, and fitness facility compliant with ADA Regulations? Who must comply? Note: S.R. Smith ADA article. No property will be exempt from this requirement, even if built prior to 1990. Based on the 2010 Regulations, all "Public Accommodations," including" Places of Lodging (hotels, resorts, etc...), must bring certain elements of their facilities into compliance with the new ADA laws. All facilities must be in compliance as of January 31, 2013.
*New May 25, 2012: Questions and Answers: Accessibility Requirements for Existing Swimming Pools at Hotels and other Public Accommodations.
*New Industry Article from Aquatics International May 25, 2012 - DOJ Portable Lifts, Relaxes Regulations
ADA Guides and Information to assist you in meeting the compliance requirements.
- Swimming Pool Compliance Guide
- Accessible Swimming Pools Guide
- ADA Swimming Pool Accessibility
- Means of Access for Swimming Pools
- DOJ - 2012 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Our WMS Aquatics Sales Team is ready to assist you with selecting the products that best fit your needs in meeting all your ADA Facility Compliance Requirements! Give us a call at 1-800-426-9460.
WMS Aquatics featuring ADA compliant products from S.R. Smith, Global Lift Corp, Aquatic Access, H2O Innovations, Triad Technologies Inc., Rehab Systems LLC, Aqua Creek
S.R. SMITH
multiLift with Rechargeable Battery Pack
multiLift Two Button Control with Activation Key
GLOBAL LIFT CORP
Commercial Series C-375 with Anchor
Commercial Series C-450 with Anchor
Proformance Series P-375 with Anchor
Rotational Series R-450R with Anchor
Rotational Series R-450A with Anchor
Superior Series 350 with Anchor
Rotational Series Lift R-375 w/ Round Anchor
AQUATIC ACCESS
H20 INNOVATIONS
SPECTRUM
AQUA CREEK
Pro Pool Lift - Battery Powered
The Revolution Lift - Stretcher
POOL LADDERS, STEPS, AND STAIRS
SWIMMING POOL ACCESS
CHECK WITH WMS ON THE FOLLOWING: MAY OR MAY NOT BE ADA COMPLIANT
Aquatic Wheelchair - 20" width