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ADA GUIDELINE SUMMARY*
(USA Only)
1009.2.1 Pool Lift Location
Pool lift shall be located where the water level does not exceed 48” (1219mm). If entire pool water level
exceeds 48” (1219mm), place pool lift where convenient.
1009.2.2 Seat Location
In the raised position, the centerline of the seat shall be located over the deck a minimum of 16” (406mm)
from the edge of the pool.
1009.2.3 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” (914mm) wide minimum and shall extend forward 48” (1219mm) minimum from a
line located 12” (305mm) behind the rear edge of the seat.
1009.2.4 Seat Height
The lift shall stop at 16” – 19” (406-483mm) measured from the deck to the top of the seat surface when
in the loading position.
1009.2.8 Submerged Depth
The lift shall submerge the seat a minimum of 18” (457mm) below the stationary water level.
*Compliance with ADA is the responsibility of the pool owner. Visit
DECK PROFILE SHEET
Aquatic access lifts are application specific. A completed Deck Profile Sheet helps to ensure the lift
purchased for the application will work in accordance to ADA guidelines. S.R. Smith reviews all submitted
Deck Profile Sheets as a service to our customers, free of charge. Before installing the pool lift, the
installer must review and confirm the information provided on the Deck Profile Sheet. If the description of
the application does not match the installation site, a new Deck Profile Sheet must be completed and
submitted to S.R. Smith.
NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLETE AN ACCURATE DECK PROFILE SHEET MAY RESULT IN THE
LIFT NOT MEETING ADA COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES.
To complete the Deck Profile Sheet online, visit
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