European Standards

Patrick ThorpeAstralPool UK Ltd

• 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

• 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

• 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:

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:

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

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”.

• 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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