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At Aqua Creek Products, we manufacture some of the most innovative lifts on the market today. We are "The Total Solution for Pool and Spa Access." Our lifts are innovative and versatile, with the option of rechargeable 24v DC or manual powered lifts to suit your specific needs.
High quality, stainless steel construction and a UV resistant, powder coated finish are what set us apart from competitors. New Products Released 2010 - The ABLE™(Aquatic Bath Lift Elite), The Ranger Lift™, The Quick Set Anchor Kit, Cycle Attachment. See New Products for additional information.
ADA Laws Effective
March 15, 2011!
Mandatory Compliance By March 15, 2012.
ADA Alert: Is your pool, spa and
fitness facility compliant with ADA Regulations?
If you think your property is "grandfathered", then you
are wrong! No property will be "grandfathered" -- even if
built prior to 1990, when the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) was implemented. Based on the 2010 Regulations,
all "Public Accommodations," including "Places of Lodging"
(hotels, resorts, most timeshares, etc.), must bring
certain elements of their facilities into compliance with
the 2010 ADA Standards as of March 15, 2012.
• No one is exempt.
• There is no safe harbor.
• The ADA's "readily achievable" standard will apply.
Hopefully, you are already working on bringing your
swimming pools, wading pools and spas, golf facilities,
fitness facilities, steam rooms, and saunas (and more)
into compliance with the 2010 Standards for Accessible
Design (specifically the 2010 Standards for Public
Accommodations and Commercial Facilities: Title III),
which were adopted by the Department of Justice on
September 15, 2010 as part of the revised Regulations of
the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). Compliance
with the 2010 Standards become mandatory for certain
properties and certain elements of all properties as of
March 15, 2012. For more information, go to the
Hotel Law Blog, published by JMBM's Global Hospitality
Group® and read
ADA Defense Lawyer: New ADA regulations kick in soon. Say
goodbye to "grandfathering" under the ADA.
Answers to your
most asked ADA questions.
1.
Does my pool need a pool lift?
2.
What is a commercial pool?
3.
Does my spa, wave action pool, leisure river, wading pool
or sand bottom pool need a pool lift?
4.
I have multiple pools do they all need a access point?
5.
How do I know if my pool lift is ADA compliant?
Q: Does
my pool need a pool lift?
A: Any commercial pool under 300 feet must have a
sloped entry or pool lift. Any commercial pool 300
linear feet or more need two forms of access, one of which
must be a pool lift or sloped entry.
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Q: What
is a commercial pool?
A: Any pool that falls under Title II of the ADA,
(Public entities, such as Municipal Pools), or Title III
of the ADA, (Places of public accommodation, such as a
hotel or fitness center pool).
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Q: Does
my spa, wave action pool, leisure river, wading pool or
sand bottom pool need a pool lift?
A: Yes. They all need one access point. A wading pool
must have a sloped entry. A spa must have a pool lift,
transfer wall or transfer system.
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Q: I
have multiple pools do they all need a access point?
A: If your pools serve different purposes such as a lap
pool, spa and a leisure pool then each requires a form of
access. If they are in close proximity a Revolution™
Lift may be able to serve multiple bodies of water.
The Patriot Portable™ Lift might also be a good
solution for multiple bodies of water.
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Q: How
do I know if my pool lift is ADA compliant?
A: Some basic items to check your lift include:
1) Lifting capacity of at least 300 lbs
2) A footrest must accompany the seat into the water
(exception: for spas)
-A rigid seat is advised but not required
3) A manually cranked or manually rotated lift is NOT ADA
compliant.
- In order to be ADA compliant the patron must be able to
operate the lift without assistance.
- Already have a 6 inch anchor installed? Check out The
Scout Lift™ as a possible solution.
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Additional ADA resources:
Accessibility Development Associates, Inc.:
www.adaconsults.com
The Access Board:
www.access-board.gov
The ADA:
www.ada.gov
The National Network of ADA Centers:
www.adata.org
Download ADA Guidelines
2010 Revised Requirements
2010 Revised Title II
2010 Revised Title III |
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