Photo Credit: Courtesy of Nathan Swanson
Are you wondering how to squeeze a few more days and dollars out of your aquatic equipment?
Like most other aquatic complexes built decades ago, the pools in Garland, Texas, utilized standard lifeguard chairs, made of fiberglass and mounted on a steel pole bolted to the pool deck.
After 30 years of using this type of stand, city staff decided in 1996 to replace all stands with a new design that could be manufactured in-house. The entire chair was made from treated lumber and painted white. Being easy to build and maintain with replacement parts readily available, the design could be modified to accommodate needs at all pool facilities. After some minor adjustments to finishes and anti-skid treatments, the overall design proved successful for many years.
