SIST EN 15288-1:2019
(Main)Swimming pools for public use - Part 1: Safety requirements for design
Swimming pools for public use - Part 1: Safety requirements for design
This European Standard specifies safety requirements relevant to certain aspects of the design and construction of classified pools according to Clause 4. It is intended for those concerned with the construction, planning and operation of classified swimming pools. It provides guidance about the risks associated by identifying the design characteristics required for a safe environment.
The requirements of this European Standard are applicable to all new classified pools and, as appropriate, to specific refurbishments of classified existing pools.
This European Standard has limited application to classified pools which consist of segregated areas of rivers, lakes or the sea but should be followed where relevant.
NOTE National and/or local legislation may apply.
This standard is not applicable to domestic swimming pools according to EN 16582 (all parts).
Schwimmbäder - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen an Planung und Bau
Diese Europäische Norm legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen fest, die bei Planung und Bau von klassifizierten Schwimmbädern nach Abschnitt 4 zu berücksichtigen sind. Sie ist für die Personen gedacht, die mit dem Bau, der Planung und dem Betrieb von klassifizierten Schwimmbädern befasst sind. Sie gibt Hinweise zu den Risiken, die mit den Planungs- und Baumerkmalen verbunden sind, indem sie die Merkmale beschreibt, mit denen eine sichere Umgebung erreicht werden kann.
Die Anforderungen dieser Europäischen Norm gelten für alle neuen Schwimmbäder und - soweit anzuwenden - für teilweise oder vollständige Sanierung von bestehenden Schwimmbädern.
Diese Europäische Norm ist nur begrenzt auf klassifizierte Schwimmbäder anwendbar, die aus abgetrennten Bereichen von Flüssen, Seen oder dem Meer bestehen. Sie sollte jedoch, soweit zutreffend, befolgt werden.
Nationale und/oder regionale Vorschriften können Anwendung finden.
Diese Norm findet keine Anwendung für Schwimmbäder für die private Nutzung nach EN 16582 (alle Teile).
Piscines à usage public - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécurité pour la conception
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de sécurité relatives à certains aspects de la conception et de la construction de bassins classifiés conformément à l’Article 4. La présente Norme européenne est destinée aux personnes concernées par la construction, la spécification des besoins et l’exploitation de piscines classifiées. Elle fournit des préconisations concernant les risques inhérents, grâce à l’identification des caractéristiques de conception exigées pour un environnement d’exploitation sûr.
Les exigences de la présente Norme européenne s’appliquent à tous les nouveaux bassins classifiés et, le cas échéant, aux travaux de rénovation spécifiques de bassins classifiés existants.
La présente norme Européenne ne s’applique que de manière restreinte aux bassins classifiés constitués de zones délimitées de cours d’eau, de lacs ou de mer, mais il convient toutefois de l’appliquer lorsqu’elle est pertinente.
La législation nationale et/ou locale peut être applicable.
La présente norme n’est pas applicable aux piscines privées à usage familial, qui se conforment à l’EN 16582 (toutes parties).
Javni plavalni bazeni - 1. del: Varnostne zahteve za načrtovanje
Ta evropski standard določa varnostne zahteve, ki se nanašajo na nekatere vidike načrtovanja in gradnje klasificiranih bazenov v skladu s točko 4. Namenjen je tistim, ki se ukvarjajo z gradnjo, načrtovanjem in obratovanjem klasificiranih plavalnih bazenov. Podaja smernice o tveganjih, povezanih z opredelitvijo značilnosti za načrtovanje, ki so potrebne za zagotavljanje varnega okolja.
Zahteve tega evropskega standarda se uporabljajo za vse nove klasificirane bazene in po potrebi za posebne obnove klasificiranih obstoječih bazenov.
Ta evropski standard se samo delno uporablja za klasificirane bazene, zgrajene na ločenih območjih rek, jezer ali morja, vendar naj bi se upošteval, kjer je to ustrezno.
OPOMBA: Velja lahko nacionalna in/ali lokalna zakonodaja.
Ta standard se ne uporablja za domače plavalne bazene v skladu s standardom EN 16582 (vsi deli).
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Schwimmbäder - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen an Planung und BauPiscines à usage public - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécurité pour la conceptionSwimming pools for public use - Part 1: Safety requirements for design97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilitiesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15288-1:2018SIST EN 15288-1:2019en,fr,de01-februar-2019SIST EN 15288-1:2019SLOVENSKI
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EN 15288-1:2018 (E) 2 Contents Page European foreword . 4 Introduction . 6 1 Scope . 7 2 Normative references . 7 3 Terms and definitions . 7 4 Classification . 9 4.1 Swimming pool type 1 . 9 4.2 Swimming pool type 2 . 9 4.3 Swimming pool type 3 . 10 5 Safety related design factors and requirements . 10 5.1 General . 10 5.2 Occupancy . 10 5.3 Layout . 11 5.4 Public-safety information systems . 11 5.5 Materials . 12 5.6 Safety of barefoot areas . 12 5.6.1 Finishes to wet areas. 12 5.6.2 Slip resistance . 12 5.7 General areas for bathers . 13 5.7.1 General . 13 5.7.2 Accessible pathways, floors . 13 5.7.3 Steps and ramps. 14 5.7.4 Emergency routes . 14 5.7.5 Walls, pillars and protruding structures . 14 5.7.6 Lighting, illumination and glare prevention . 15 5.7.7 Acoustic design of indoor pool buildings . 15 5.7.8 Pool hall heating and ventilation . 16 5.7.9 Heated surfaces . 16 5.8 Specific areas . 17 5.8.1 Pool surrounds . 17 5.8.2 Pool basin edge . 19 5.8.3 Pool basin . 19 5.9 Additional requirements for wave pools . 21 5.10 Pool covers . 22 5.11 First aid rooms . 22 5.12 Control points . 23 5.13 Storage rooms/areas for water treatment chemicals. 23 5.13.1 General . 23 5.13.2 Rooms for chlorination facilities using chlorine gas . 24 5.14 Plant rooms and related equipment . 24 5.14.1 General . 24 5.14.2 Filtration plant room and related equipment . 24 5.14.3 Disinfection and pH control plant room and related equipment . 24 5.14.4 Coagulation and Flocculation equipment . 25 SIST EN 15288-1:2019
EN 15288-1:2018 (E) 3 6 Pool water distribution effectiveness . 26 Annex A (normative)
Dye test . 27 A.1 General . 27 A.2 Chemicals for the dye test and dosing . 27 A.3 Preparation of the dye test . 27 A.4 Carrying out the dye test . 28 A.5 Dye test for pre-fabricated pools with integrated systems . 28 A.6 Verifying and documentation of the dye test. 28 Bibliography . 29
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EN 15288-1:2018 (E) 4 European foreword This document (EN 15288-1:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2019, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2019. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 15288-1:2008+A1:2010. In relation to EN 15288-1:2008+A1:2010 the following main amendments have been made: a) introduction has been revised; b) scope has been revised by excluding EN 16582 by noting, that National and/or local legislation and instructions may apply; c) normative references have been updated; d) definition "Indoor swimming pools" has been revised; e) definition of private use has been deleted; f) definition "ramp" has been added; g) definition "therapeutic pool" has been revised; h) definition "Finnish overflow" has been deleted; i) definition "rest ledge" has been revised; j) definition "bather" has been revised; k) definition "bund" has been added; l) definition "reverberation time" has been added; m) definition "sound pressure level" has been added; n) definition "freeboard" has been added; o) classification Type 3 pools has been revised by excluding private use pools; p) new clause "Occupancy" has been added; q) water depth for the Depth indications where the pool floor profile changes abruptly has been changed; SIST EN 15288-1:2019
EN 15288-1:2018 (E) 5 r) new clause "safety of barefoot" area has been added by adding requirements for the finish of the wet area and the slip resistance; s) requirements for steps and ramps have been revised; t) requirements for lighting, illumination and glare prevention have been revised; u) acoustic requirements have been revised; v) recommendation for a certain number of means of access around the pool basin has been added; w) additional requirements for wave pools have been added; x) clause "Plant rooms and related equipment" has been revised; y) new clause "Pool water distribution effectiveness" has been added to this standard and it has been revised; z) Annex A "Dye test" has been moved from EN 15288-2 to EN 15288-1 and it has also been revised; aa) wording aligned with EN 15288-2; bb) Bibliography has been updated. This standard series EN 15288 “Swimming pools for public use” consists of the following parts: — Part 1: Safety requirements for design — Part 2: Safety requirements for operation According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 15288-1:2019
EN 15288-1:2018 (E) 6 Introduction Design is a key factor for a safe swimming pool. All of those involved in designing new pools or upgrading existing ones will need to give the highest priority to ensuring that they provide users and staff with a safe facility. Four steps need to be developed in order to achieve this: a) the layout of the pool hall (if any) and the pool basin (including its dimensions, profile and any water features) should be designed to make the safe use and supervision of the pool achievable without complex or costly management arrangements; b) the layout of the ancillary areas, including changing areas, clothes storage, shower and toilet areas, the plant room and chemical stores should be similarly designed for safe use; c) the structural elements, materials, finishes and details, including the pool hall enclosure (if any), pool basin and equipment and the way they are assembled should be the most appropriate to achieving a safe-to-use physical environment; d) relevant planning criteria for safe and functionally correct maintenance. There are specific sources of information from which the technical design and planning standards recommended in the design of swimming pools can be obtained. Those involved in the process of specifying, designing and constructing pools should be familiar with these design and planning standards and should ensure that they are given careful consideration in all pool projects. It is also important to draw the attention of those involved in the design process to the implications of their work for the pool operator. What might be thought of as a small change in the layout of the pool or in the finishes specified could have a significant impact on the ability of the pool to be used safely. If that change is ill-considered and creates a serious design flaw, the result might be an increase in accidents. More likely, it will be an increase in the cost of operating the pool (perhaps through the employment of additional staff) to compensate for the resulting problems. One way of anticipating the management consequences of design decisions is to include a qualified/competent pool operational person on the design team. This person should give advice and guidance during the various development stages of the project. This standard includes requirements, recommendations and notes. While compliance with requirements is mandatory to fulfil this standard, recommendations indicate best practices and notes give additional information and/or explanations. SIST EN 15288-1:2019
EN 15288-1:2018 (E) 7 1 Scope This document specifies safety requirements relevant to certain aspects of the design and construction of classified pools according to Clause 4. It is intended for those concerned with the design, construction, planning and operation of classified swimming pools. It provides guidance about the risks associated by identifying the design characteristics required for a safe environment. The requirements of this document are applicable to all new classified pools and, as appropriate, to specific refurbishments of classified existing pools. This document has limited application to classified pools which consist of segregated areas of rivers, lakes or the sea but this document should be followed where relevant. National and/or local legislation may apply. This document is not applicable to domestic swimming pools according to EN 16582 (all parts). Further definitions of domestic swimming pools and/or use are given in EN 16582. 2 Normative references The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 1838, Lighting applications — Emergency lighting EN 12193, Light and lighting — Sports lighting EN 13451-1, Swimming pool equipment — Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods EN 13451-2, Swimming pool equipment — Part 2: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for ladders, stepladders and handle bends EN 13451-3, Swimming pool equipment — Part 8: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for leisure water features EN ISO 7010, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs (ISO 7010) HD 60364-7-702, Low-voltage electrical installations — Part 7-702: Requirements for special installations or locations — Swimming pools and fountains EN 60849, Sound systems for emergency purposes (IEC 60849) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses: — IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/ — ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp 3.1 pool/swimming pool facility, with one or more water areas, intended for swimming, leisure or other water based physical activities SIST EN 15288-1:2019
EN 15288-1:2018 (E) 8 3.2 indoor swimming pool one or more constructed water areas for bathing enclosed in a building, covered by a roof (fixed or moveable) Note 1 to entry: A pool under a shelter is not considered an indoor swimming pool. 3.3 outdoor swimming pool one or more constructed open-air water areas for bathing 3.4 ramp inclined plane installed in addition to or instead of steps 3.5 public use use of an installation open to everyone or to a defined group of users, not designated solely for the owner's/proprietor's/operator's family and guests independently from paying an entrance fee 3.6 therapeutic pool one or more constructed water areas specifically designed to provide medical and physical care under control of a competent person Note 1 to entry: Pools designed for fitness and related activities are not considered therapeutic pools. 3.7 pool basin water tank where water-related activities can take place 3.8 pool surround walkable area around a pool basin, associated with the use of the pool basin itself EXAMPLE Circulation areas, areas of entry and exit, etc. Note 1 to entry: The walkable pool surround can include overflow grids. 3.9 deck level pool basin pool basin with the water level at a similar level as the pool surround 3.10 built-in step/ladder step/ladder which is integral to the pool basin construction 3.11 rest ledge submerged step for users to rest on in standing position SIST EN 15288-1:2019
EN 15288-1:2018 (E) 9 3.12 control point designated space or room placed at pool basin deck level or higher, designed to allow control of the water leisure features and overview of water areas and pool surrounds Note 1 to entry: Depending on the complexity, size, shape of pools and surrounding areas, there are more than one control points necessary. 3.13 bather barefoot person in a bathing costume, or in comparable conditions 3.14 bund containment devices or structures designed to control spillages, permanent, portable or built into equipment EXAMPLES Drip trays, double-skinned tanks, etc. 3.15 reverberation time RT time, in seconds, that would be required for the sound pressure level to decrease by 60 dB after the sound source has stopped 3.16 sound pressure level SPL technical value and logarithmic measure (dB) to describe the loudness of sound 3.17 freeboard vertical distance between the water surface and the pool deck level 3.18 first aid medical, organizational and supportive measures for sick or injured persons with simple means including the emergency call 4 Classification 4.1 Swimming pool type 1 Pool where the water-related activities are the main business (e.g. communal pools, leisure pools, water parks) and whose use is “public” according to 3.5. 4.2 Swimming pool type 2 Pool which is an additional service to the main business (e.g. hotel pools, campsite pools, club pools, therapeutic pools, school pools) and whose use is “public” according to 3.5. SIST EN 15288-1:2019
EN 15288-1:2018 (E) 10 4.3 Swimming pool type 3 All pools of public use according to 3.5 except: — pools type 1; — pools type 2. EXAMPLES Diving tower, military training pools, rescue training pools, scuba diving pools. 5 Safety related design factors and requirements 5.1 General The requirements of Clause 5 refer to pools which are intended for public use within a classification defined in Clause 4. The optional application of requirements to specific types is explained in the related paragraphs. The requirements apply as far as the selected items are present in the swimming pool. As safe operation is influenced by safe design, the design shall take into account the facility’s use, the activity, planned occupancy and its control. Where minimum requirements are given for different types, the designer shall consider the kind of activity foreseen. If it is more similar to those of another type, it should adhere to the strictest requirements. As swimming and water-related activities carry an inherent risk (e.g. users have bare feet and wear only bathing costumes), the need for specific design requirements shall always be considered. Facilities designed to meet specific needs or programmes (e.g. competitions, special activities, events) require special consideration. Also at the design stage, the needs of the following shall be considered: a) special users (e.g. with disabilities); b) special installations (e.g. technologies to detect users in a potential risk of drowning, video supervision of pool surrounds and/or other areas). All electrical installations shall be designed and installed in accordance with HD 60364-7-702. It may be necessary to tighten the construction tolerances of the structure and finishes within the pool basin to meet the tolerances set out within this European Standard. The requirements of standards for swimming pools for public use (e.g. EN 13451 (all parts), EN 1069, etc.) and standards for products “chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water” (e.g. EN 15363) also apply. 5.2 Occupancy The maximum occupancy rate at any one time shall be defined at the design stage taking into account: a) the number of users in the water-related areas/activities, and b) the number of users generated by other areas/activities. In addition to considerations of physical safety, the relation between maximum design loading and the capacity of the pool water treatment plant shall be considered. To ensure this maximum design loading is not exceeded, a control mechanism should be provided, such as locker systems, bands, keys or turnstiles including admission control at the point of entry to the pool facility. SIST EN 15288-1:2019
EN 15288-1:2018 (E) 11 5.3 Layout The layout of a facility shall be considered in terms of the relationship between its elements and between the elements and users. Particular attention shall be paid to the intended circulation routes and to the likely behaviour of users. Significant planning recommendations especially for type 1 and type 2 are: a) segregation of the barefoot and shoe-clad areas, where reasonably practicable; b) toilets and showers should be located at the access to the pool basins to encourage users to use them before entering the pool basins; c) general circulation routes should avoid dangerous areas (e.g. deep water, wave pools, areas of potential queuing, e.g. in front of the means of access to water slides) or be suitably segregated from them (see Table 2); d) non-swimmers and paddling pools should be segregated and/or placed at a suitable distance from pools with deeper water (see Table 2); e) the layout of the pool basins should take into account the needs of an efficient supervision, entry and exit points for the rescue and the maximum distances to the worst case locations of possible casualties. f) access to the pool surround should be positioned where the water is shallower, where reasonably feasible; g) prevention of unauthorised access to the pool facility and to restricted areas. 5.4 Public-safety information systems A public-safety information system shall be considered. They shall be defined for the particular type and destination of the facility and its safety needs, taking into consideration also the operator’s risk assessment. The public safety information system shall at least consider: a) the function of each pool; b) water depths of the pool; c) emergency routes; d) areas of unauthorized access; e) activities with age or height restrictions. The public-safety information system shall ensure the perception (acoustic comprehensibility/visibility) for all people who are present at the swimming pool (for acoustic systems, see the relevant standards). In certain situations, the transmission of safety messages can be improved using computer-controlled audio equipment (reassigned, emergency based announcement text). The water depths shall be visually indicated by figures of height
· 70 mm and in contrasting colour, located to be visible by all people on the pool surround intending to enter the pool basin. SIST EN 15288-1:2019
EN 15288-1:2018 (E) 12 The water depths should be visually indicated by figures of height
· 70 mm and in contrasting colour, located to be visible by all people in the water. Depth indications shall at least be placed: a) at the access to pools; b) in locations corresponding to the maximum and minimum depths; c) in the middle of flat or uniformly sloping floors; d) where the pool floor profile changes abruptly to a water depth > 1,35 m. Additional information is recommended for swimming and non-swimmers areas, diving and non-diving areas. 5.5 Materials All materials and finishes used shall be suitable for the selected use and the respective surroundings and conditions, and able to withstand conditions of high humidity with occasional saturation and/or corrosiveness without encouraging the growth of bacteria. The use of stainless steel with structural function in the swimming hall atmosphere which could be subjected to stress corrosion shall be avoided, unless it can be inspected and regularly cleaned. Where stainless steel is used the grade used should be recommended for this use. Materials and finishes shall be easy to clean, with chemicals when appropriate, to a level of hygiene suitable for the location. Manufacturer's recommendations are to be considered. 5.6 Safety of barefoot areas 5.6.1 Finishes to wet areas Surfaces of all wet areas shall be laid to avoid puddling (e.g. inclination) and accumulated water which may cause slipping and unhygienic conditions. The inclination in the direction of the drains shall be between 2 % and 4 %. With an inclination > 3 % particular attention shall be paid to the slip-resistance. If the surface is self-draining the slope shall be between 0 % and 4 % (e.g. overflow grids). 5.6.2 Slip resistance The slip resistance of the floor surface in barefoot areas should be mainly based upon the CEN/TS 16165 “Determination of slip resistance”, Annex A, which uses ramp measurements and divides wet barefoot areas into three categories. The barefoot test results are quoted as a letter rating A, B, or C, which relates to the ramp angles as shown below: —
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t v ¹ These rating groups represent the angles of inclination, which state in a specified test, when the limits of safe walking are reached and a slip occurs. These values shall not be taken to imply safe use when fixed onto ramps at these angles. These are merely conditions of testing, and the angles do not refer to safe conditions on appropriate ramps. SIST EN 15288-1:2019
EN 15288-1:2018 (E) 13 The following Table 1 gives examples of walkable surfaces in certain areas of swimming pools. Such areas, which are not listed below, shall, if necessary, be identified and classified by comparing them to the examp
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Piscines - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécurité pour la conception
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ICS 97.220.10 Will supersede EN 15288-1:2008+A1:2010
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Swimming pools - Part 1: Safety requirements for design
Piscines - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécurité pour la Schwimmbäder - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische
conception Anforderungen an Planung und Bau
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 136.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
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Turkey and United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Classification . 9
4.1 Swimming pool type 1 . 9
4.2 Swimming pool type 2 . 9
4.3 Swimming pool type 3 . 9
5 Safety related design factors and requirements . 9
5.1 General . 9
5.2 Occupancy . 10
5.3 Layout . 10
5.4 Public-safety information systems . 11
5.5 Materials . 11
5.6 Safety of barefoot areas . 11
5.6.1 Finishes to wet areas. 11
5.6.2 Slip resistance . 12
5.7 General areas for bathers . 13
5.7.1 General . 13
5.7.2 Accessible pathways, floors . 13
5.7.3 Steps and ramps. 13
5.7.4 Emergency routes . 13
5.7.5 Walls, pillars and protruding structures . 13
5.7.6 Lighting, illumination and glare prevention . 14
5.7.7 Acoustic design of indoor pool buildings . 14
5.7.8 Pool hall heating and ventilation . 15
5.7.9 Heated surfaces . 15
5.8 Specific areas . 16
5.8.1 Pool surrounds . 16
5.8.2 Pool basin edge . 18
5.8.3 Pool basin . 18
5.9 Additional requirements for wave pools . 20
5.10 Pool covers . 21
5.11 First aid rooms . 21
5.12 Control points . 22
5.13 Storage rooms/areas for water treatment chemicals. 22
5.14 Plant rooms and related equipment . 23
5.14.1 General . 23
5.14.2 Filtration plant room and related equipment . 23
5.14.3 Disinfection and pH control plant room and related equipment . 23
5.14.4 Coagulation and Flocculation equipment . 24
6 Pool water distribution effectiveness . 25
Annex A (normative) Dye test . 26
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A.1 General . 26
A.2 Chemicals for the dye test and dosing . 26
A.3 Preparation of the dye test . 26
A.4 Carrying out the dye test . 27
A.5 Dye test for pre-fabricated pools with integrated systems . 27
A.6 Verifying and documentation of the dye test. 27
Bibliography . 28
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European foreword
This document (prEN 15288-1:2017 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports,
playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 15288-1:2008+A1:2010.
In relation to EN 15288-1:2008+A1:2010 the following main amendments have been made:
a) introduction has been revised;
b) scope has been revised by excluding EN 16582;
c) normative references have been updated;
d) definition "Indoor swimming pools" has been revised;
e) definition "ramp" has been added;
f) definition "therapeutic pool" has been revised;
g) definition "Finnish overflow" has been deleted;
h) definition "rest ledge" has been revised;
i) definition "bather" has been revised;
j) definition "bund" has been added;
k) definition "reverberation time" has been added;
l) definition "sound pressure level" has been added;
m) definition "freeboard" has been added;
n) classification Type 3 pools has been revised;
o) new clause "Occupancy" has been added;
p) water depth for the Depth indications where the pool floor profile changes abruptly has been
changed;
q) new clause "safety of barefoot" area has been added by adding requirements for the finish of the
wet area and the slip resistance;
r) requirements for steps and ramps have been revised;
s) requirements for Lighting, illumination and glare prevention have been revised;
t) acoustic requirements have been revised;
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u) recommendation for a certain number of means of access around the pool basin has been added;
v) additional requirements for wave pools have been added;
w) clause "Plant rooms and related equipment" has been revised;
x) new clause "Pool water distribution effectiveness" has been added;
y) Annex A "Dye test" has been moved from EN 15288-2 to this standard by revising it;
z) Bibliography has been updated.
This standard EN 15288 “Swimming pools” consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Safety requirements for design
— Part 2: Safety requirements for operation
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Introduction
Design is a key factor for a safe swimming pool. All of those involved in designing new pools or
upgrading existing ones will need to give the highest priority to ensuring that they provide users and
staff with a safe facility. Four steps need to be developed in order to achieve this:
a) the layout of the pool hall (if any) and the pool basin (including its dimensions, profile and any
water features) should be designed to make the safe use and supervision of the pool achievable
without complex or costly management arrangements;
b) the layout of the ancillary areas, including changing areas, clothes storage, shower and toilet areas,
should be similarly designed for safe use;
c) the structural elements, materials, finishes and details, including the pool hall enclosure (if any),
basin and equipment and the way they are assembled should be the most appropriate to achieving
a safe-to-use physical environment;
d) relevant planning criteria for safe and functionally correct maintenance.
There are specific sources of information from which the technical design and planning standards
recommended in the design of swimming pools can be obtained. Those involved in the process of
specifying, designing and constructing pools should be familiar with these design and planning
standards and should ensure that they are given careful consideration in all pool projects.
It is also important to draw the attention of those involved in the design process to the implications of
their work for the pool operator. What might be thought a small change in the layout of the pool or in
the finishes specified could have a significant impact on the ability of the pool to be used safely. If that
change is ill-considered and creates a serious design flaw, the result might be an increase in accidents.
More likely it will be an increase in the cost of operating the pool (perhaps through the employment of
additional staff) to compensate for the resulting problems.
One way of anticipating the management consequences of design decisions is to include a
qualified/competent pool operational person on the design team. This person should give advice and
guidance during the various development stages of the project.
This standard includes requirements, recommendations and notes. While compliance with
requirements is mandatory to fulfil this standard, recommendations indicate best practices and notes
give additional information and/or explanations.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies safety requirements relevant to certain aspects of the design and
construction of classified pools according to Clause 4. It is intended for those concerned with the
construction, planning and operation of classified swimming pools. It provides guidance about the risks
associated by identifying the design characteristics required for a safe environment.
The requirements of this European Standard are applicable to all new classified pools and, as
appropriate, to specific refurbishments of classified existing pools.
This European Standard has limited application to classified pools which consist of segregated areas of
rivers, lakes or the sea but should be followed where relevant.
National and/or local legislation may apply.
This standard is not applicable to domestic swimming pools according to EN 16582 (all parts).
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1838, Lighting applications — Emergency lighting
EN 13451-1, Swimming pool equipment — Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods
EN 13451-2, Swimming pool equipment — Part 2: Additional specific safety requirements and test
methods for ladders, stepladders and handle bends
EN 13451-3:2011+A1:2016, Swimming pool equipment — Part 8: Additional specific safety requirements
and test methods for leisure water features
EN ISO 7010, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs (ISO 7010)
HD 60364-7-702, Low-voltage electrical installations — Part 7-702: Requirements for special installations
or locations — Swimming pools and fountains
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
pool/swimming pool
facility, with one or more water areas, intended for swimming, leisure or other water based physical
activities
3.2
indoor swimming pool
one or more constructed water areas for bathing enclosed in a building, covered by a roof (fixed or
moveable)
Note 1 to entry: A pool under a shelter is not considered an indoor swimming pool.
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3.3
outdoor swimming pool
one or more constructed open-air water areas for bathing
3.4
ramp
inclined plane installed in addition to or instead of steps
3.5
public use
use of an installation open to everyone or to a defined group of users, not designated solely for the
owner's/proprietor's/operator's family and guests independently from paying an entrance fee
3.6
therapeutic pool
one or more constructed water areas specifically designed to provide medical and physical care under
control of a competent person
Note 1 to entry: Pools destined for fitness and related activities are not considered therapeutic pools.
3.7
pool basin
water tank where water-related activities can take place
3.8
pool surround
walkable area around a pool basin, associated with the use of the basin itself, such as circulation areas,
areas of entry and exit, etc.
3.9
deck level pool basin
pool basin with the water level at the same level as the pool surround
3.11
built-in step/ladder
step/ladder which is integral to the basin construction
3.12
rest ledge
submerged step for users to rest on in standing position
3.13
control point
designated space or room placed at basin deck level or higher, designed to allow control at least of the
water leisure features and overview of water areas and pool surrounds
3.14
bather
barefoot person in a bathing costume, or in comparable conditions
3.15
bund
containment devices or structures designed to control spillages, permanent, portable or built into
equipment
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EXAMPLES Drip trays, double-skinned tanks, etc.
3.16
reverberation time
RT
time, in seconds, that would be required for the sound pressure level to decrease by 60 dB after the
sound source has stopped
3.17
sound pressure level
SPL
technical value and logarithmic measure (dB) to describe the loudness of sound
3.18
freeboard
vertical distance between the water surface and the pool deck level
4 Classification
4.1 Swimming pool type 1
Pool where the water-related activities are the main business (e.g. communal pools, leisure pools,
water parks) and whose use is “public” according to 3.5.
4.2 Swimming pool type 2
Pool which is an additional service to the main business (e.g. hotel pools, campsite pools, club pools,
therapeutic pools, school pools) and whose use is “public” according to 3.5.
4.3 Swimming pool type 3
All pools of public use according to 3.5 except:
— pools type 1;
— pools type 2.
EXAMPLES Diving tower, military training pools, rescue training pools, scuba diving pools.
5 Safety related design factors and requirements
5.1 General
The requirements of Clause 5 refer to pools which are intended for public use within a defined
classification. The optional application of requirements to specific types is explained in the related
paragraphs. The requirements apply as far as the selected items are present in the swimming pool.
As safe operation is influenced by safe design, the design shall take into account the facility’s use, the
activity, planned occupancy and its control. Where minimum requirements are given for different types,
the designer shall consider the kind of activity foreseen. If it is more similar to those of another type, it
should adhere to the strictest requirements.
As swimming and water-related activities carry an inherent risk (e.g. users have bare feet and wear only
bathing costumes), the need for specific design requirements shall always be considered.
Facilities designed to meet specific needs or programmes (e.g. competitions, special activities, events)
require special consideration.
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Also at the design stage, the needs of the following shall be considered:
a) special users (see Bibliography, e.g. with disabilities);
b) special installations (e.g. technologies to detect users in a potential risk of drowning video
supervision of pool surrounds and/or other areas).
Design construction and operation risk assessment shall be conducted for any refurbishment or
alteration work. The assessments shall be developed, updated and implemented as and when required
to suit the work stages and any relevant occurrences.
NOTE A review at fixed intervals has proved to be effective.
All electrical installations shall be designed and installed in accordance with HD 60364-7-702.
It may be necessary to tighten the construction tolerances of the structure and finishes within the pool
basin to meet the tolerances set out within this European Standard.
5.2 Occupancy
The maximum occupancy rate at any one time shall be defined at the design stage taking into account:
a) the number of users in the water-related areas/activities, and
b) the number of users generated by other areas/activities.
Admissions are normally controlled at the point of entry to the pool facility, rather than to the water
itself, therefore allowance can be made in setting a maximum figure for the proportion of bathers likely
to be out of the water at any one time.
However, allowance should be made for any large influx of bathers to the water particularly associated
with the operation of equipment, such as wave machines.
In addition to considerations of physical safety, the maximum loading should take account of the
capacity of the pool water treatment plant and a control mechanism provided, such as a locker system,
bands, keys or turnstiles to ensure that this figure is not exceeded.
5.3 Layout
The layout of a facility shall be considered in terms of the relationship between its elements and
between the elements and users.
Particular attention shall be paid to the intended circulation routes and to the likely behaviour of users.
Significant planning recommendations especially for type 1 and type 2 are:
a) segregation of the barefoot and shoe-clad areas, where reasonably practicable;
b) toilets and showers should be located at the access to the pool basins to encourage users to use
them before entering the pool basins;
c) general circulation routes shall avoid dangerous areas (e.g. deep water, wave pools, pools with high
freeboards, areas of potential queuing, e.g. in front of the means of access to water slides) or be
suitably segregated from them (see Table 2);
d) non-swimmers and paddling pools should be segregated and/or placed at a suitable distance from
pools with deeper water (see Table 2);
e) access to the pool surround should be positioned where the water is shallower;
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f) prevention of unauthorised access to the pool facility and to restricted areas.
5.4 Public-safety information systems
A public-safety information system shall be considered. They shall be defined for the particular type
and destination of the facility and its safety needs, taking into consideration also the operator’s risk
assessment.
The public safety information system shall at least consider:
a) the function of each pool;
b) water depths of the pool;
c) emergency routes.
The public-safety information system shall ensure the perception (acoustic
comprehensibility/visibility) for all people who are present at the swimming pool (for acoustic systems,
see the relevant standards).
In certain situations, the transmission of safety messages can be improved using computer-controlled
audio equipment (reassigned, emergency based announcement text).
The water depths shall be visually indicated by figures of height ≥ 70 mm and in contrasting colour,
located to be visible by all people in the water and by those on the pool surround intending to enter the
pool basin. Depth indications shall at least be placed:
d) at the access to pools;
e) in locations corresponding to the maximum and minimum depths;
f) in the middle of flat or uniformly sloping floors;
g) where the pool floor profile changes abruptly to a water depth > 1,35 m.
Additional information is recommended for swimming and non-swimmers areas, diving and non-diving
areas.
5.5 Materials
All materials and finishes used shall be suitable for the selected use and the respective surroundings
and conditions, and able to withstand conditions of high humidity with occasional saturation and/or
corrosiveness without encouraging the growth of bacteria.
The use of stainless steel with structural function in the swimming hall atmosphere which could be
subjected to stress corrosion shall be avoided, unless it can be inspected and regularly cleaned. Where
stainless steel is used the grade used should be recommended for this use.
Materials and finishing shall be easy to clean, with chemicals when appropriate, to a level of hygiene
suitable for the location. Manufacturer's recommendations are to be considered.
5.6 Safety of barefoot areas
5.6.1 Finishes to wet areas
Surfaces of all wet areas shall be laid to avoid ponding (e.g. inclination) and accumulated water which
may cause slipping and unhygienic conditions.
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The inclination in direction of the drains shall be between 2 % and 4 %. With an inclination > 3 %
particular attention shall be paid to the slip-resistance.
If the surface drains without any incline, the slope shall be within 0 % and 4 %.
5.6.2 Slip resistance
The slip resistance of the floor surface in barefoot areas should be mainly based upon the
CEN/TS 16165 “Determination of slip resistance”, Annex A, which uses ramp measurements and divides
wet barefoot areas into three categories. The barefoot test results are quoted as a letter rating A, B, or C,
which relates to the ramp angles as shown below:
— A: 12° – < 18°;
— B: 18° – < 24°;
— C: ≥ 24°.
These rating groups represent the angles of inclination, which state in a specified test, when the limits
of safe walking are reached and a slip occurs. Note that these values shall not be taken to imply safe use
when fixed onto ramps at these angles. These are merely conditions of testing, and the angles do not
refer to safe conditions.
The following list gives examples of walkable surfaces in certain areas of swimming pools. Such areas,
which are not listed below, shall, if necessary, be identified and classified by comparing them to the
examples in the list.
Table 1 — Examples
Surface Location/usage
classification
A — Barefoot areas (dry), individual and collective changing and locker areas
— Swimming pool floors in the non-swimmer area where the water is more
than 80 cm deep
B — Pool surrounds
— Barefoot areas not classified in A (wet)
— Shower areas
— Areas with disinfectant – spray installation
— Pool floors in non-swimmer areas where the depth of water is less than
80 cm
— Pool floors in non-swimmer areas where a wave machine is installed
— Children's/Paddling pools
— Built-in steps leading into the water with handrails on both sides; back start
and turning areas of the pool walls
C — Built-in access steps that do not come under B
— Wading or connec
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