Wednesday, September 7, 2011

ADA Standards and Spas


Spas must provide at least one accessible means of entry. This can either be a pool lift, a transfer wall or a transfer system.

If a pool lift is used, footrests are not required but they are encouraged. Sometimes however a pool lift isn't the best way to access spas.  We've heard from users that a transfer wall is often the best access means for spas, but can be hard if the pool is already built. 

Also, if there are multiple spas at the facility, not all spas are required to be accessible.  At least 5% in each cluster, or at least one spa must be accessible.