Canby, Ore. – S.R.Smith, the swimming pool accessibility experts, has added Mike Faddis to fill the new role of Director of National Accounts for Pool Lifts.

Faddis will be responsible for managing customer relationships and driving accessibility equipment growth in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining S.R.Smith, Faddis was most recently the Vice President of Development at LodgeNet, a leading provider of media and connectivity solutions for the hospitality industry.

In September of 2010 the Department of Justice formally adopted the updated Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines. These new guidelines require swimming pools and other fitness facilities accessible.

Starting on March 15, 2011, hotels, motels and other lodging accommodations will have 12 months to bring their facilities into compliance with new ADA law. The new ADA laws require public swimming pools to be accessible via a pool lift or sloped entry. They stipulate that any pool with under 300 linear feet of pool wall must provide one means of access, and that means must be either a pool lift or a sloped entry. In addition, any pool that has over 300 linear feet of pool wall must provide two means of access, one of which must be either a pool lift or sloped entry. The second means of access for large pools can be any of the five designated means of access which are: pool lifts, sloped entries, transfer walls, transfer systems, or accessible pool stairs.

S.R.Smith offers an array of products for swimming pools and aquatic facilities worldwide. Founded in 1932, S.R.Smith is headquartered in Canby, Ore., with additional manufacturing in Portland, Tenn. S.R.Smith utilizes a network of channel partners worldwide to meet the diverse needs of the swimming pool construction, service and remodel industries. For more information, visit www.srsmith.com or call (800) 824-4387.

Brett Fritts
Vice President - Marketing & Business Development
503-266-0204