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Indoor Swimming Pool

General Information

* Name/Location of Swimming and Wading Pool

Indoor Swimming Pool

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from the entrance to this area?

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Tile

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):

0 %

Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):

36 inches

Location of pool

Indoors

Is there a door at the entrance of the facility?

Yes

Clear open width of door:

36 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

36 inches

Indicate type of pool:

Swimming

Do all areas for entering/exiting the pool provide space for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

Indicate means of access to the pool:

(check all that apply)

Ladder
Lift
Stairs
Transfer system

If a ladder is provided, how many rungs?

3 rungs

If stairs are provided, how many steps?

5 steps

Is a handrail provided?

Yes

If a lift is provided, can the lift be operated independently by the user without assistance?

If a lift is provided, is there a weight restriction on the lift?

Yes

If yes, list maximum weight:

400 pounds

Is there an area in the pool where persons who move slowly can swim without interfering with other swimmers?

Yes

Are temperature and other controls able to be operated with a closed fist?

Is a thermometer measuring water temperature visible from within the pool?

Are depth markers clearly visible from outside the pool?

Yes

Depth of shallow end of pool:

4 feet

Depth of deep end of pool:

8 feet

Does the surface immediately around the pool have a detectable warning texture?

(such as an area of raised domes of a contrasting color which is used to mark the location of pool edges)

Yes

Is there equipment available that might benefit a person?

(aqua noodles, kick boards, water wheelchair, etc)

Yes

If yes, please list equipment:

Noodles, life jackets (PFD's), kickboards

Is a lifeguard available during all swim times to provide assistance?

Yes

Comments

The aquatics staff is well-trained to facilitate all types of swimming instruction.

Comments/additional information about swimming or wading pool

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Indoor Swimming Pool

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