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ADA GUIDELINES FOR POOL LIFT PLACEMENT
1.
Pool Lift Location. Pool lifts shall be located where the water level does not exceed 48 inches
(1220 mm).
2.
Seat Location. In the raised position, the centerline of the seat shall be located over the deck
and 16 inches (405 mm) minimum from the edge of the pool. The deck surface between the
centerline of the seat and the pool edge shall have a slope not steeper than 1:48.
3.
Clear Deck Space. On the side of the seat opposite the water, a clear deck space shall be
provided parallel with the seat. The space shall be 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum and
shall extend forward 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum from a line located 12 inches (305 mm)
behind the rear edge of the seat. The clear deck space shall have a slope not steeper than
1:48.
4.
Submerged Depth. The lift shall be designed so that the seat will submerge to a water depth
of 18 inches (455 mm) minimum below the stationary water level. To make sure the lift has
enough clearance the lift should be installed at a location
with 48”
of Water depth
