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They say the time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. The complement to this statement is that the time to build swimming pools is when it is cold, rainy, and grey. Like in November.
Two new CEN standards deal with safety requirements for swimming pools. Both standards cover a wide variety: communal pools, water parks, hotel and club pools, and private and home pools. |
These standards, developed by CEN/TC 136 'Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment' will help raise the level of safety both within the pool, and poolside.
EN 15288-1 specifies safety requirements for the design, planning, construction, and operation of swimming pools. It provides guidance regarding the risks associated with design characteristics required for a safe environment. The requirements put forward in this standard are applicable to all new classified pools, and, as appropriate, to specific refurbishments of existing pools.
EN 15288-2 specifies safety requirements for the operation and management of swimming pools. The guidance provided in this document covers risks for both staff and users associated with public swimming pools.
EN 15288-1: 2008
Swimming pools – Part 1: Safety requirements for design
EN 15288-2: 2008
Swimming pools – Part 2: Safety requirements for operation
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