Global Lift Corp

ADA Laws & Commercial Series Lifts

New ADA Laws• On July 26, 2010, the US Department of Justice released

updated ADA Standards for Accessible Design. • Among the updates are new requirements specifically for

public swimming pools. • The level of accessibility depends on the size and type of the

pool. • The law became in effect on September 15, 2010.• The compliance took effect on March 15, 2011• Existing pools shall become compliant with accessibility by

March 15, 2012

Determining What the Means of Access242.2 Swimming Pools. At least two (2) accessible means of entry shall be provided

for swimming pools

Pool lifts comply with 1009.2 Sloped entries comply with 1009.3

Transfer walls comply with 1009.4 Transfer systems comply with1009.5 & 6 &

Pool stairs comply with 1009.6

• 242.3 Wading Pools. • At Least (1) one accessible means of

entry shall provide for wading pools. • Accessible means of entry shall

comply with sloped entries • At least one accessible means of

entry provided shall comply with1009.2 or 1009.3

• 242.4 Spas. • At least one (1) accessible means of entry shall be

provided for spas. • Accessible means of entry shall

comply with swimming pool lifts complying with 1009.2;

• Transfer walls complying with 1009.4;

• Or transfer systems complying with 1009.5

Pools under ADA Regulations fall under either:

• Title II (Public Industry) municipal pools, school pools, government owned pools, etc.

• Title III (Private Industry) place of recreation, place of lodging, which addresses public accommodations

• Pool having less than 300 linear feet of swimming pool wall, no more than one accessible means of entry shall be required.

• Pools having more than 300 linear feet must have 2 means of entry.

• Wave action pools, leisure rivers, sand bottom pools, and other pools where access is limited to one area shall not be required to provide more than one accessible means of entry.

• Catch pools shall not be required to provide an accessible means of entry.

• Where spas are provided in a cluster, no more than 5%, but no fewer than one, spas in each cluster shall be required to comply with 242.4

Can multiple pools/ spas at a facility share a lift

• The standards require that each operational pool be accessible. Sharing a lift does not satisfy the standards and may create safety issues with stranded swimmers if the lift is moved while they are in the pool.

What Makes A Lift ADA Compliant?

Here are some basics to check on your lift. 1. Lift must have a capacity of 300 lbs or more. 2. Lift must have a solid seat and a footrest. Sling seat styles are not compliant and should be replaced.

3. Lift must be self operable from the deck and the water. A lift with manual rotate or hand crank is not compliant and should be replaced.

There are also specific requirements for clear deck space and water depths.

Advisory 1009.2.9 Lifting Capacity.

• Single person pool lifts must be capable of supporting a minimum weight of 300 pounds

• Sustaining a static load of at least 1.5 times the rated load. • Pool lifts should be provided that meet the needs of the

population they serve. • Providing a pool lift with a weight capacity greater than

300 pounds may be advisable.

• Our Lifts are Made in the USA

• Companies founders have over 100 years combined experience in manufacturing

• Global Lift Corp’s Commercial Pool Lifts meet or exceed all of ADA’s requirements and regulations

Commercial/Proformance Series Lifts

• Standard Features• ADA Compliant Pool Lift• Stainless Steel Construction• Powder Coat Finish• Lift Capacity – 3 Separate Models that range from 350 to 450 lbs• Internal Seat Leveling System (patent pending)• Battery Powered 24 volt system• Easy controls• Portable Capability System (patent pending)• Lifetime Structural Warranty• Tri-Point Custom Anchor System (patent pending)• Arm Rests• Foot Rest• Safety Seat Belt• UPS Packaging for easy shipping• Commercial Grade Construction• Right or Left Seat Position• Easily upgradeable to different weight • Lifts can be used in Spas and Pools

TRI-POINT ANCHORING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

COMMERCIAL SERIESPatent Pending

PARTS LIST

1 - Anchor Plate 3 - Stainless Steel Bolts 3 - Threaded Anchor’s

ANCHORING PLATE, ANCHORS & BONDING LUG

5/8’s Bolts

TRI POINT ANCHOR INSTALLATION – COMMERCIAL SERIES

• Anchor Plate’s front edge should be no closer than 17” to the pool wall

• Attach copper wire to the bonding lug and then to your bonding grid

• Cold Pin’s should be ½” rebar 6” to 8” long

SAND

6”

3’

ConcreteConcrete

Cold PinCold Pin

5/8 Bolts

Bonding Lug

WaterPool Wall

6” Threaded Anchor’s

3’

3’ Anchor PlateOverview

Section Detail

Minimum Distance From pool wall17”

COMMERCIAL SERIES LIFT INSTALLATION

• Unit’s front hinge point shall not be farther than 14” to the pool’s edge• Place unit over the anchor holes and place the stainless steel bolts in and tighten down

POOL WALL

WATER

Front Hinge Point

14”

POOL LIFT Anchor Bolts