Safety Bath Inc., Frequently Asked Questions

THE SERENITY THE SO-LO THE SUPREME THE DOOR KIT & SEAT

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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dealer for brochures, DVDs and pricing information

From what materials are the Safety Bath bathtubs made?
How high is the step into your bathtubs?
What is the warranty?
I am a US customer. What do I need to know about ordering a Safety Bath bathtub?
Do Safety Bath bathtubs have CSA and UL certification?
How can I purchase the Safety Bath?
What financing options or grants might I be able to use to help with the cost if I live in Canada? in the US?
Are your products wheelchair accessible?
Do you offer any products that will make my existing bathtub accessible?

Bathtub Construction

1. The So-Lo and So-Lo with Heated Shower Deck are acrylic. The Serenity, Stretch and Supreme are made from marine grade fiberglass.

Entry Step

2. Safety Bath Inc. understands that the height of the entry step into the bathtub limits accessiblity and is proud to offer a very low step. The Serenity/Stretch and the Supreme are 2" above the bathroom floor. The So-Lo has a 3" step.

Warranty

3. Safety Bath Inc. has a lifetime warranty on the door seal. The hydrotherapy components, door handle, latching mechanisim and the bathtub itself are guaranteed for 5 years.

Shipping

4. Safety Bath Inc. has shipped bathtubs all over continental North America. We take care of all the border costs and shipping arrangements.

Certification

5. Safety Bath Inc. has CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and ANSI(American National Standards Institute)/UL(Underwriters Laboratories) approval on the bathtubs and on all the components of the bathtub. CSA marks mean a product has been tested and has met applicable standards for safety and/or performance. CSA International is accredited by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). CSA International tests to applicable U.S. standards.

Purchasing

6. Return to the dealer's website and contact the dealer directly.

7. a)Financing ...in Canada

Homeworks Financing is available to you from Canadian Safety Bath dealers.
You may be able to claim the Safety Bath as a medical expense on your personal income tax. The Disability Tax Credit Form T2201E is available as a pdf document.
The Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) for Persons with Disabilities offers financial assistance to homeowners and landlords to undertake accessibility work to modify dwellings occupied or intended for occupancy by low-income persons with disabilities.
If you are a Veteran, Canadian Veterans Independence Services may be able to assist you with home adaptations to modify things like bathrooms, kitchens and doorways

7 b) Financing... in the US

USDA-Rural Development Housing & Community Facilities Programs The Single-Family Housing Program provides homeownership opportunities to low and moderate-income rural Americans through several loan, grant, and guarantee programs. The program also makes funding available to individuals to finance vital improvements necessary to make their homes decent, safe, and sanitary.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reverse mortgages for Seniors
The National Home Modification Action Coalition - Home Modification Resources

8. Wheelchair Accessibility

8.. An individual that can use a walker can access Safety Bath bathtubs. To accommodate wheelchair users, a lift would be required and individual circumstances would have to be considered.

9. Accessiblity for Existing Bathtubs

9. Yes, Safety Bath Inc. now offers a Door Insert Kit and a Universal Safety Seat which can be installed in your exisitng bathtub to make it accessible. Please call your dealer for details.