POOL LIFT DEADLINE – JANUARY 31 The deadline for pool and spa accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is just a week away, and all public and semi-public pools should be in compliance by the end of the … Continue reading
As a commercial pool owner, it is vital that all lifeguard apparel and equipment be up-to-date in order to ensure the safety of your swimmers. Sometimes, it can be a bit overwhelming to remember all the details about what you … Continue reading
Pool Lift Installation They say knowing is half the battle! This is especially true when it comes to ADA pool lifts. “ADA Compliant,” “ADA Certified,” or “ADA Approved,” any of the other confusing terms that marketers love to invent! Without … Continue reading
Late last year, the American Hotel & Lodging Association asked the Dept. of Justice for clarification on the pool lift requirements which are mandated by March 15, 2012. The Department of Justice has responded. “Pool lifts must be “fixed” unless … Continue reading
Over 50 million Americans are covered under the Access and Disabilities Act. Several million of these Americans need assistance in entering and exiting a pool. Once in the pool, your pool becomes a valuable therapeutic tool. It is a federal … Continue reading
When most commercial pool operators think about pool safety, the first thing that comes to mind is the Virginia Graeme Baker Act or the Access and Disabilities Act. While those are both very prominent parts of the safety standards of … Continue reading
Many Hotel pools, interested in offsetting their costs by adding some revenue, are now opening their pool to various groups with limited swimming options. If your pool seems like it could use a few more guests, or is a bit … Continue reading
Large swimming pools require larger efforts in management and maintenance. Hotel pools and other commercial pools that serve guests can’t afford downtime or potential liability hazards. If you are charged with the care and management of a large commercial pool, … Continue reading
The sport of swimming may be larger than you think. With over 3 million commercial pools in the United States, and thousands of local swim programs, the sport is alive and well. What keeps our young swimmers going ever faster? … Continue reading
With a fist pump, a 1980’s executive mullet, and a faded rock concert t-shirt emblazoned with the title “Facilities Maintenance Rulez!” I begin this PLOG (Pool Blog). To those nameless heroes who make our commercial swimming pools comfortable for the … Continue reading