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2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The Department of Justice’s scoping and technical accessibility requirements for facilities covered by the ADA.
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TECHNICAL CHAPTER 10: RECREATION FACILITIES
Figure 1009.2.3
Clear Deck Space at Pool Lifts
1009.2.4 Seat Height. The height of the lift seat shall be designed to allow a stop at 16 inches (405
mm) minimum to 19 inches (485 mm) maximum measured from the deck to the top of the seat
surface when in the raised (load) position.
Figure 1009.2.4
Pool Lift Seat Height
1009.2.5 Seat Width. The seat shall be 16 inches (405 mm) wide minimum.
1009.2.6 Footrests and Armrests. Footrests shall be provided and shall move with the seat. If
provided, the armrest positioned opposite the water shall be removable or shall fold clear of the seat
when the seat is in the raised (load) position.
EXCEPTION: Footrests shall not be required on pool lifts provided in spas.
244 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus2ti8c1e
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