Accessible Swimming Pools, Wading Pools and Spas - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities

Spas

Spas must provide at least one accessible means of entry, which can be a pool lift, transfer wall, or transfer system.  If spas are provided in a cluster, 5 percent of the total — or at least one spa — must be accessible.  If there is more than one cluster, one spa or 5 percent per cluster must be accessible.

Footrests are not required on pool lifts provided at spas.  However, footrests or retractable leg supports are encouraged, especially on lifts used in larger spas, where the water depth is 34 inches or more and there is sufficient space.