When swimming pools are provided as a public and common use amenity, what are the accessibility requirements under the Fair Housing Act?
Requirement 2 covers recreational facilities such as swimming pools. Fair Housing Act Design Manual, Chart, 2.4, Diagram 2.8. A swimming pool must be located on an accessible route, but there is no requirement that an accessible route be provided into the pool. In addition, a door or gate accessing the pool must meet Requirement 3 and the route must provide access to the deck around the pool.
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