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European Standards
Patrick ThorpeAstralPool UK Ltd
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• TC402 Domestic Pool Standards.
• Split into 2 sections:– WG1 – Pool Construction & Installation.– WG1 is now BS EN 16582– 1/2/3
Part 1 - General Requirement including safety and test methods Part 2 -Specific requirements for in-ground pools Part 3- Specific requirements for above ground pools
- WG2 – Pool Water Filtration, Circulation & Treatment.- WG2 is now BS EN 16713-1/2/3 Part 1 Filtration Systems Part 2 Circulation Systems Part 3 Water Treatment Requirements
European Standards for Domestic Pools
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• WG1 is complete and should come into effect before the end of 2015 as BS EN 16582.
• WG2 should come into effect 2016 as BS EN 16713.
• Based on much of SPATA standards.
European Standards for Domestic Pools
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• Permissible Openings – applicable only over 500mm depth.- Finger & toe <8mm or >25mm
- Head & neck <110mm to > 230mmWhen ranges 25mm to 110mm are used for construction reasons, installer to
alert their customer of a potential risk of entrapment (discuss overflow channels)
• Velocities for Main Drains – now 0.5m/s. • A minimum of 2 balanced drains• Main drains can be 1m apart (not 2m). Nearest points of the perimeters.• Refurbishment with 1 grille- increase size of drain to 1m²- fix an anti-entrapment grille with peripheral suction and high dome
shall be at least 10% of main dimension- any drain where one user cannot cover 50% of opening• Double width top tread for pool ladders is recommended.
European Standards for Domestic PoolsChanges from SPATA & Commercial Standards:
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All Swimming pools should be provided with:
•Warning Signs –– “Children must be supervised at all times”– “No diving”
Instruct client to fix signs within 2,000mm of the pool in a prominent visible position
European Standards for Domestic PoolsChanges from SPATA & Commercial Standards:
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Revised Acceptable Water Losses• Pools should be built water tight • Pools should be water tight to one of the classes listed below:
• This is to be pointed out in point of sale material• SPATA will anticipate ‘W0’ or ‘W1’, but a minimum may be ‘W2’ (for outdoor pools only).• Discuss how to inform the end user
Tightness Class
Maximum leakage mm per day or litres / m2
W0 0
W1 1
W2 2
W3 3
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European Standards for Domestic Pools
Changes from SPATA & Commercial Standards:• Accessibility
– Secure the means of access or– Install a protection device and– Keep children under constant supervisionProtection devices include:Fencing, Safety Covers, Enclosures, AlarmsNote: securing the boundary of the property may be acceptable
• Pool shell life span will be 10 years (what guarantees)?• Partially or fully sunken Above Ground Pools will be
treated as In-ground• Building tolerances less onerous.• Pumps can be connected with flexible joints • “Shall” means “must” and “should” means
“recommended”.
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• SPATA is up to date with ever changing legislation.• We are involved in both the creation of legislation / standards
and their compliance.• We lobby alongside BSI on your behalf against onerous
requirements that are impractical.• We will continue to keep you informed of developments.
Keeping up with Legislation
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