Here are some links and access to other codes, regulations and information that can be useful to your pool operation. ADA 2010 GUIDELINE http://www.ada.gov/ 2010 ADA Standard - See Section 242 The 2010 ADA Standard goes into effect March 15, 2012. The sections of ADA standard that applies to swimming pools, wading pools and spas are: 1. Title II (Public Industry) – All public entities at the local and state levels, i.e., Parks and Recreation Pools, Universities and Colleges, Town Pools, etc 2. Title III (Private Industry) – Any place of public accommodation (commercial facilities), i.e. Hotels, Motels, Health Clubs, Schools, and Community Centers. Those facilities not affected are: Private Residences, Apartments*, Condominiums* * However if the apartments or condominium do the following, they are then required to comply with 2010 ADA standard:
No, facilities are safe harbored or grandfathers. The 2010 ADA requirements apply to both existing and new pools, wading pools and spas (in-ground and portable) that fall under the Title II or III categories must provide accessible entry no later than March 15, 2012. However, it is highly recommended these means of access be added as soon as possible. The type of pool determines the type of access required. Swimming pools, spas and wading pool are all affected by ADA regulations. Also affected are aquatic recreational facilities or any type of pool where entry is limited to one area. Beaches, lakes and rivers are exempt. Catch pools from slides or flumes are not required to comply with ADA regulations. Additionally, all pools in clusters need to comply. Clusters mean that if there are three swimming pools in the same area they all need to comply. However, with spas, only 5% of them need to comply. Thus if there are five spas in one area, only one needs to be ADA complaint. There are five approved means of access for entry. The primary mean are lifts and sloped entries. The secondary mean are transfer walls, transfer systems and accessible pool stairs. Primary means can be used by itself. Secondary means can be used in conjunction with a primary means of access. For swimming pools with greater than 300 linear feet, it requires two accessible means of entry. For pool less than 300 linear feet, one primary means is required. Wave action pools, lazy rivers, sand bottom pools, and other pools where user access is limited to one area are not required to have another entry provided the one is either a pool lift, a sloped entry, or a transfer system. Catch pools that have a catch pool edge on an accessible route are not required to provide a means of access. If it has only one mean of entry then only one source is required regardless of size. Wading pools are required to provide “accessible means of entry for wading pools.” Wading pools must have a sloped entry (ramp). The entry must extend to the deepest part of the wading pool, but it is not required to provide handrails. Spas need one means of access which can be a lift, transfer wall or transfer system. Lifts used for spas are not required to have a foot rest. When spas are adjacent to each other, only one spa must provide a means of access. However, portable spas are not allowed in commercial facilities in many states. Check with your state bathing codes. HR6- Title XIV – Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act HOW THE VIRGINA GRAME BAKER POOL AND SPA SAFETY ACT AFFECTS YOUR POOL Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Occupational Safety and Health Standards Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Hazard Communication 1910.2000 Appendix A,B,C,D,E Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Bloodborne pathogens 1910.1030 Appendix A General Environmental Controls, Permit-required confined spaces 1910.146, Appendix A,B,C,D,E,F http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standards&p_id=9797 Hepatitis B Declination Guidelines for Employer Compliance (Advisory) 1910.2000 App E Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know American Disabilities Act Department of Transportation Regulations US Environmental Protection Agency – Regulatory Information By Environmental Topics Service Industry News 2003 International Residential Code, Appendix G National Electrical Code 2005 – Article 680 Swimming Pools, Fountains and Similar Installation I US Consumer Product Safety Commission – March 2005 National Plasterers Council Check out the start up procedure for newly plastered pools
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