Important ADA Information For All Pool Owners
DRD Pool Service, Inc. has researched and compiled for our customers the most recent information regarding swimming pool compliance for the 2010 revised American Disabilities Act
Regulations (ADA).
If you have questions related to any of the following areas we recommend that you carefully review the PDF document below.
Does our pool fall under the revised 2010 ADA regulations?
When is the deadline for compliance?
What are the exceptions?
What are the requirements?
How will it be enforced?
What are the tax benefits?
For answers to these plus other ADA related questions, click here.
DRD’s Best Value Picks For ADA
Compliant Pool Lifts
Best market pricing
DRD Pool Service Inc. has been serving Maryland pools for over 45 years. Through our research and experience with various suppliers we have listed below our best value picks for ADA compliant pool lifts. We are available to assist you with consultation, special pricing on featured ADA compliance products (see below), and installation services.
PAL Pool Lift Series
The ADA-compliant PAL is a completely portable aquatic lift, requiring no mounting to
the pool deck. It contains over 700 pounds of counter weight to support a lifting
capacity of 300 pounds. The PAL is perfect for facilities that need a lift for multiple
locations, or would like to store the unit away when not in use.
This unit is powered by a rechargeable battery and can be operated by the user via a
waterproof hand control. Since its introduction in 1997, the PAL (Portable Aquatic Lift)
has become the industry standard for portable swimming pool access. The completely
portable PAL is the perfect accessory for any commercial aquatic facility.
Features:
3rd party verified ADA compliant
300 lb/136 kg lifting capacity
Completely portable—easy to move by one person
Conveniently stores away when not in use
Powered by a 24-volt rechargeable battery
User operable via waterproof hand control
240° rotation
Powder coated stainless steel and aluminum construction
Comes with battery, charger, battery console cover, waterproof control, footrest and seatbelt assembly
Also available:
PAL Hi/Lo—A variation of the PAL useful for facilities that have both in-ground pools and above ground spas.
PAL Spa—Designed for above ground pools and spas up to 48 in/122 cm above the pool deck.
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Splash Series
This removable lifting system is designed for facilities seeking to provide
user-friendly access to their swimming pools.
Features:
ADA-compliant
400 lb/181.5 kg lifting capacity
Easily removable from stainless steel deck anchor
Powered by a 24-volt rechargeable battery
User operable via a waterproof hand control
359° rotation
Powder coated stainless steel and aluminum construction
Includes battery, charger, battery console cover, waterproof control,
stainless steel anchor socket with cover, footrest and seat belt assembly.
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aXa
The aXa is a perfect low profile lift for simple pool designs.
Features:
ADA-compliant
300 lb/136 kg lifting capacity
Easily removable from stainless steel deck ancho
Powered by a 24-volt rechargeable battery
User operable via a waterproof hand control
360° rotation
Powder coated stainless steel and aluminum construction
Includes battery, charger, battery console cover, waterproof control,
stainless steel anchor socket with cover, footrest and seat belt assembly.
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Freedom ADA Pool Lift
The Freedom battery powered ADA pool lift is designed for installation in the decks of
in-ground and above-ground pools/spas. The Freedom ADA pool lift and ADA spa lift is
an ADA/ABA compliant battery powered lift that has a safe and easy operating system
and is rotationally and vertically powered. Accommodates a setback of 6” to 22” and
water draft up to 12”.
Includes: one watertight remote control, battery and battery charger, footrest,
deck anchor, seat belt.
Features:
Fully ADA Compliant
350 pound lifting capacity
Self operable from the deck and the water
90 lifts per battery charge
All stainless steel construction (electropolished 304L grade)
Coated with Spectra Shield for maximum corrosion protection
Stabilizer bar significantly improves lift stability during transfer
Spacious seat with excellent lumbar support and designed for ease of transfer
Rotationally and vertically powered with 360 degree continuous power rotation
Quiet and stable operations
Designed for in-ground and above-ground pools and spas
Easy to install, even into existing concrete decks
Proprietary Robust Operating System and Actuator outperforms other lifts
Single anchor point
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Aspen ADA Pool Lift
The Aspen battery powered ADA pool lift is designed for installation in the decks of in-ground and above-ground pools/spas. The Aspen ADA pool lift and ADA spa lift is an ADA/ABA
compliant battery powered lift that has a safe and easy operating system and is rotationally and vertically powered. Accommodates a setback of 6” to 22” and a water draft up to 12”.
Includes: Two watertight remote controls, battery and battery charger, adjustable swing out footrest for ease of transfer armrests with non-slip grip for safety and comfort, padded head rest, seat belt. Anchors sold separately.
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Features:
Fully ADA Compliant
350 pound lifting capacity
Self operable from the deck and the water
90 lifts per battery charge
All stainless steel construction (electropolished 304L grade)
Coated with Spectra Shield for maximum corrosion protection
Stabilizer bar significantly improves lift stability during transfer
Spacious seat with excellent lumbar support and designed for ease of transfer
Rotationally and vertically powered with 360 degree continuous power rotation
Quite and stable operation
Designed for in-ground and above-ground pools and spas
Easy to install, even into existing concrete decks
Proprietary Robust Operating System and Actuator outperforms other lifts
Single anchor point
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Portable Freedom Lift
Freedom Portable Lift shown above.
Also available in
Aspen Portable Lift
Designed to fit more pool and gutter configurations than any other portable lift on the market.
Safety & Compliance
Easy to operate with 360° rotation for flexible load and unload positions
ADA Compliant
300 lb. lift capacity
6 points of contact with pool deck for safety and stability when stabilizer arms are out
Small footprint allows the lift to stay out of the clear deck space zone for
aquatic lifts required by ADA guidelines
High Quality
Will not mark or mar concrete because all contact points are coated with thick,
protective non-slip pads
Ease of Use
No anchor required
Easy to move around with 4 precision bearing castors
Lift folds back over anchor reducing storage space needs
Removable handle for safety and storage ease
Ships in manageable pieces for ease of off-loading and assembly on the pool deck
No tools required for assembly
Includes:
4 points to lock the unit to the deck for a redundancy in safety
2 pull out locking legs for safety and stability
4 Swiss made high performance wheels -2 locking and 2 stationary
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