Guide to Standards - Pools and Spas

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2 TRY IT FREE Call us on 131 242 or visit us at: to register for a free functionality trial Company-wide access to the Australian Standards you need. Guide to Standards - Pools and Spas 11 June 2014 Page 3 of 15 Table of Contents Introduction .. 4 Pool Fences and Gates .. 4 Pool Safety .. 4 Ladders and Diving Boards .. 4 Water Slides .. 4 Amusement Devices .. 5 Building Contracts .. 5 Electrical Safety .. 5 Plumbing Fittings .. 6 Pool Pumps .. 6 Pool and Spa Heaters .. 7 Solar Heaters and Collectors .. 7 Chlorinators .. 7 Pool Construction .. 8 General Information .. 8 Concrete Pools .. 8 Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Pools .. 8 Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).

3 8 Pool Pavers .. 8 Water Quality Levels .. 9 Storing Chemicals .. 9 Lighting Public Pools and Spas .. 9 Disability Access .. 10 Hydrotherapy Pools .. 10 SAI Global Product Certification Schemes .. 11 Online Resources .. 12 Industry Bodies and Associations .. 13 Local Government Associations .. 13 Regulators .. 14 Customer Service 15 Guide to Standards - Pools and Spas 11 June 2014 Page 4 of 15 Introduction This Guide provides information on Standards , Certification and other industry specific information that may be of interest to those within the public and private Pools and spas industry including importers, manufacturers, managers and owners.

4 Disclaimer: The information contained in these pages is provided by way of indicative guidance only and SAI Global Limited does not represent that it is accurate or complete or suitable for any particular specific purposes. The onus remains with users to satisfy themselves of their requirements and needs for their own particular circumstances. Pool Fences and Gates Barriers designed to prevent young children entering Pools and spas should be manufactured by following the information that is included in AS , swimming pool safety Safety barriers for swimming Pools . This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction and performance of fences, gates, retaining walls, windows, door sets and balconies intended to form a barrier that will restrict the access of young children to swimming Pools .

5 Information on the options for the location of safety barriers intended to restrict access to swimming Pools is included in AS , swimming pool safety Location of safety barriers for swimming Pools . This Standard may be regulated in different ways by State and Territory building regulators. There is a list of Regulators, Industry Bodies and Associations and Local Government Associations located at the end of this Guide . Pool Safety Ladders and Diving Boards Ladders and diving boards used with Pools and spas should be designed to meet the requirements described in AS 2818-1993, Guide to swimming pool safety. General information on safety and maintenance requirements for Pools and spas is also included in this Standard.

6 Flotation aids used to assist persons with swimming should be tested to the requirements covered in AS 1900-2002, Flotation aids for water familiarization and swimming tuition. Water safety signs placed near Pools and spas should follow the recommendations in: AS/NZS :2010, Water safety signs and beach safety flags Specifications for water safety signs used in workplaces and public areas (ISO 20712-1:2008, MOD) AS/NZS :2010, Water safety signs and beach safety flags Guidance for use Water Slides Water slides used with public Pools can be designed by following the information contained in AS , Playground equipment Particular safety requirements and test methods for slides.

7 Hazard assessment levels for slides used with private Pools can be determined by using the information that is included in AS/NZS :2013, Safety of toys Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties. Guide to Standards - Pools and Spas 11 June 2014 Page 5 of 15 Imported slides may have been tested to the European Standard EN 71-1:2011. Amusement Devices Water related amusement devices may be located in large public pool complexes. The Standard for waterborne inflatable amusement devices is AS (Int)-2012, Amusement rides and devices Specific requirements Waterborne inflatables. Detailed information on design, construction and risk assessment criteria for all types of amusement devices are included in AS , Amusement rides and devices Design and construction.

8 Amusement devices should also be inspected and maintained by using the information contained in the Standards listed below: AS , Amusement rides and devices Operation and maintenance AS (R2013), Amusement rides and devices In-service inspection. Building Contracts Australian building contracts are covered by: AS 2124, General conditions of contract - Annexures Series AS 4000, General conditions of contract Series AS 4300, General conditions of contract for design and construct Series AS 4902, General conditions of contract for design and construct Series The Australian Standard contract for swimming Pools and spas is AS , Contract for the supply and construction of a swimming pool or spa Concrete swimming pool or spa.

9 Information on our range of options covering these areas is available from In addition, if you require information on contractual terms as set out in a recognised Australian Standard and only need to make minimal amendments in the annexures, you can refer to the Contracts Catalogue. Some of these Australian Standards Contracts are available in fully editable format. Please contact Copyright Services for more information on Licensing. PHONE: 131 242 and press 2 EMAIL: Electrical Safety Electrical equipment used with spas should be installed by following the details that are included in AS/NZS 3000:2007, Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules).

10 A table providing information on zoning and ingress protection levels for electrical equipment used with Pools and spas is also included in this Standard. Enclosures housing electrical equipment used with Pools and spas should be designed to meet Ingress Protection (IP) tests. IP tests (protection against entry of solid foreign objects, dust, and harmful quantities of water) for these types of products are included in AS 60529-2004, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code). Electrical safety requirements for filtration equipment used with Pools and spas are included in AS/NZS 3136:2001, Approval and test specification Electrical equipment for spa and swimming Pools and AS/NZS :2006, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas (IEC 60335-2-60 Ed , MOD).