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Disability (Access to Premises — Buildings) Standards 2010
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D3.10 Swimming pools
(1) Not less than one means of accessible water entry/exit in accordance with Part D5 must be provided for each swimming pool required by Table D3.1 to be accessible.
(2) An accessible entry/exit must be by means of:
(a) a fixed or movable ramp and an aquatic wheelchair; or
(b) a zero depth entry and an aquatic wheelchair; or
(c) a platform swimming pool lift and an aquatic wheelchair; or
(d) a sling‑style swimming pool lift.
(3) Where a swimming pool has a perimeter of more than 70 m, at least one accessible water entry/exit must be provided by a means specified in paragraph (2) (a), (b) or (c).
(4) Latching devices on gates and doors forming part of a swimming pool safety barrier need not comply with AS 1428.1.