Thursday, April 12, 2012

Spa Lifts - Hot Tub Access for the Disabled

Lift your hot tub experience to the next level and make sure your spa is compliant with the new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The regulations have changed and commercial spas and hot tubs have to make small changes to stay within legal limits. We have some exciting and innovative ADA Compliant Pool and Spa lifts to keep your community hot tub available to everyone, including those with disabilities. It also is a great option for those owners that have users that might need spa assistance so everyone can have a good time.

Based on 2010 regulations, all public accommodations including hotels, resorts, timeshares, and more must bring certain elements of their facilities into compliance with the 2010 ADA standards as of March 15, 2012. Congress passed sn extension has been granted for pools, but don't wait. Manufacturing and shipping lead times can be as long as 8 weeks.

Spas, wave action pools and leisure rivers, wading pools and sand bottom pools all need one ADA Compliant Access point. Spas must have a pool lift, transfer all or transfer system. If you have multiple pools or bodies of water, the Rebel Portable Pool and Spa Lift or Scout Pool & Spa Lift might be the perfect option to serve different areas.

In order to confirm your current spa lift is ADA compliant, make sure it has a lifting capacity of at least 300 pounds. A manually cranked or manually rotated lift is not ADA compliant. An ADA Compliant lift is a full power lift with controls that the user can manage on their own

You can review the entire new requirements at the ADA website here. (http://www.ada.gov/).

SpasAndStuff.com has many great options for ADA Spa Lifts to meet your specific style and needs. Our qualified staff can help figure out the best option for your hot tub set up, as well as offer free shipping in the 48 states. Meeting the new regulations can be fun!