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point for the sling;
  must be provided on the swimming pool surround parallel with
the swimming pool edge on the side remote from the water
(see Figure D5.7);
 (e) a sling lift must be capable of being operated from the swimming pool surround, within the swimming pool and from the sling;
 (f) the sling must be designed so that it will submerge to a water depth of not less than 500 mm below the stationary water level;
 (g) a sling lift must be designed to withstand a weight of not less than 136 kg and be capable of sustaining a static load not less than 1.5 times the rated load.

D5.6 Aquatic wheelchair
  An aquatic wheelchair must comply with the following:
 (a) the height of the top surface of the seat must be not less than 430 mm;
 (b) the seat width must not be not less than 480 mm;
 (c) a footrest must be provided;
 (d) armrests must be located on both sides of the seat and must be capable of being moved away from the side of the chair to allow a person to transfer on and off the seat.

Figure D5.7  Clear swimming pool surround space for sling lift in the transfer position

Figure D5.7A—Plan view

Figure D5.7B—Sectional elevation

Part E3 Lift installations

EP3.4 Performance Requirement
  When a passenger lift is provided in a building required to be accessible, it must be suitable for use by people with a disability.

E3.0 Deemed‑to‑Satisfy Provisions
  Performance Requirement EP3.4 is satisfied by complying with:
 (a) clause E3.6; and
 (b) for public transport buildings, Part H2.

E3.6 Passenger lifts
  In an accessible building, every passenger lift must:
 (a) be one of the types identified in Table E3.6 (a), subject to the limitations on use specified in the table; and
 (b) have accessible features in accordance with Table E3.6 (b); and
 (c) not rely on a constant pressure device for its operation if the lift car is fully enclosed.

Table E3.6 (a) Limitations on use of types of passenger lifts

Lift type                                   Limitations on use
Electric passenger lift                     No limitation.
Electrohydraulic passenger lift             No limitation.
Inclined lift                               No limitation.
Low-rise platform lift                      Must not travel more than 1 m.
Low-rise, low-speed constant pressure lift  Must not:
                                            (a) for an enclosed type, travel more than 4 m; or
                                            (b) for an unenclosed type, travel more than 2 m; or
                                            (c) be used in high traffic public use areas in buildings such as a theatre, cinema, auditorium, transport interchange, shopping complex or the like.
Small-sized, low-speed automatic lift       Must not travel more than 12 m.
Stairway platform lift                      Must not:
                                            (a) be used to serve a space in a building accommodating more than 100