Domestic swimming pools - Part 1: General requirements including safety and test methods

This document specifies the general safety and quality requirements and test methods for domestic swimming pools. These requirements and test methods are applicable to in ground or aboveground swimming pool structure, including their installation and means of access.
This standard does not apply to:
-   pools of public use covered by EN 15288-1;
-   domestic spas ;
-   paddling pools according to EN 71-8.

Schwimmbäder für private Nutzung - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen einschließlich sicherheitstechnischer Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Dieses Dokument legt die allgemeinen sicherheitstechnischen Anforderungen und Qualitätsanforderungen sowie Prüfverfahren für Schwimmbäder für private Nutzung fest. Diese Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren gelten für in den Boden eingelassene und auf dem Boden aufgestellte Schwimmbeckenkonstruktionen, einschließlich deren Montage und Zugangseinrichtungen.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für:
-   öffentliche genutzte Schwimmbäder, die in EN 15288 1 behandelt sind;
-   Warmsprudelbecken für private Nutzung;
-   Planschbecken nach EN 71 8.

Piscines privées à usage familial - Partie 1: Exigences générales, exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai

Le présent document spécifie les exigences générales de sécurité et de qualité ainsi que les méthodes d'essai relatives aux piscines privées à usage familial. Ces exigences et méthodes d'essai sont applicables à la structure des piscines à enterrer ou à poser sur le sol, y compris leur montage et leurs moyens d'accès.
La présente norme ne s’applique pas :
-   aux piscines à usage collectif couvertes par l'EN 15288-1 ;
-   aux spas à usage privé familial ;
-   aux pataugettes selon l'EN 71-8.

Plavalni bazeni za domačo uporabo - 1. del: Splošne zahteve, vključno z varnostjo in preskusnimi metodami

Ta dokument določa splošne varnostne in kakovostne zahteve ter preskusne metode za plavalne bazene za domačo uporabo. Te zahteve in preskusne metode se uporabljajo za strukture vgradnih plavalnih bazenov in nadzemnih bazenov, vključno z njihovo montažo in načinom dostopa.
Ta standard se ne uporablja za:
– javne plavalne bazene, obravnavane v standardu EN 15288-1;
– domače prostore za dobro počutje;
– bazene za otroke v skladu s standardom EN 71-8.

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Public Enquiry End Date
18-May-2015
Publication Date
09-Sep-2015
Withdrawal Date
19-May-2021
Technical Committee
Current Stage
9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
Start Date
20-May-2021
Due Date
12-Jun-2021
Completion Date
20-May-2021

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Schwimmbäder für private Nutzung - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen einschließlich sicherheitstechnischer Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenPiscines privées à usage familial - Partie 1: Exigences générales, exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essaiDomestic swimming pools - Part 1: General requirements including safety and test methods97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilitiesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16582-1:2015SIST EN 16582-1:2015en,fr,de01-oktober-2015SIST EN 16582-1:2015SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16582-1
August 2015 ICS 97.220.10 English Version
Domestic swimming pools - Part 1: General requirements including safety and test methods
Piscines privées à usage familial - Partie 1 : Exigences générales et de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Schwimmbäder für private Nutzung - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen einschließlich sicherheitstechnischer Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 June 2015.
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. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other 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, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre:
Avenue Marnix 17,
B-1000 Brussels © 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 16582-1:2015 ESIST EN 16582-1:2015



EN 16582-1:2015 (E) 2 Contents Page European foreword .4 Introduction .5 1 Scope .6 2 Normative references .6 3 Terms and definitions .7 4 General requirements and test methods . 11 4.1 General . 11 4.2 Tolerances . 12 4.3 Water leakage . 12 4.4 Minimum performance requirements for structural materials . 12 4.4.1 General . 12 4.4.2 Specific requirements and testing for corrosion resistance . 14 4.4.3 Osmosis resistance of composites and polymers . 14 4.4.4 Wood . 15 4.5 Injury risks . 15 4.5.1 Small elements, edges and corners. 15 4.5.2 Permissible openings . 17 4.6 Accessibility . 19 4.6.1 General . 19 4.6.2 Secure access to the swimming pool . 19 5 Requirements and test methods for means of access . 20 5.1 General . 20 5.2 Slip resistance . 20 5.3 Crushing and entrapment hazards . 21 5.4 Ladders . 21 5.4.1 Dimensions . 21 5.4.2 Load-bearing strength . 25 5.4.3 Test for lateral stability of removable ladders . 26 5.4.4 Specific requirements for secured access points to enter the pool . 26 5.4.5 Other requirements. 27 5.5 Bearing points . 27 5.5.1 Recessed bearing points . 27 5.5.2 Raised bearing points . 28 5.6 Submerged stairs. 30 5.6.1 General . 30 5.6.2 Built-in stairs . 32 5.6.3 Fitted stairs . 32 5.7 Handrails . 32 6 Instructions for the consumer . 32 6.1 General principles. 32 6.2 Self-built/installed pools . 33 6.2.1 Point-of-purchase information . 33 6.2.2 Installation and commissioning manual . 33 6.2.3 Operating and maintenance manual . 34 6.3 Constructed / installed pools by professionals . 34 6.3.1 Point-of-purchase information . 34 SIST EN 16582-1:2015



EN 16582-1:2015 (E) 3 6.3.2 Operating and maintenance manual . 35 6.4 Means of access . 35 6.4.1 Point-of-purchase information . 35 6.4.2 Operating and maintenance manual . 36 6.5 Examples illustrating pool sizes . 36 7 Safety signage . 38 Annex A (informative) Swimming pool structures. 40 Annex B (informative)
Safety information in the owner’s manual and instruction sheets accompanying the swimming pool . 42 Annex C (normative)
Methods of test for entrapment . 45 C.1 Head and neck entrapment. 45 C.1.1 Apparatus . 45 C.1.2 Test method . 46 C.2 Finger and toe entrapment . 46 C.2.1 Apparatus . 46 C.2.2 Test method . 46 C.3 Foot and hand entrapment . 46 C.3.1 Apparatus . 46 C.3.2 Test method . 47 Annex D (informative) Aesthetic aspects on composite shells . 48 D.1 General . 48 D.2 Scope . 48 D.3 Operating requirements and maintenance . 48 D.3.1 General . 48 D.3.2 Operating requirements . 49 D.3.3 Maintenance . 49 D.3.4 Influence of water quality . 49 D.4 Discolourations and possible origins . 50 D.5 Stains and possible origins . 50 D.6 Repair of the aesthetic coating . 53 D.7 Mechanical disorders affecting only the aesthetic layer . 53 D.7.1 Aesthetic cracks . 53 D.7.2 Surface protuberances . 53 Bibliography . 54
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EN 16582-1:2015 (E) 4 European foreword This document (EN 16582-1:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 402 “Domestic pools and spas”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. 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 February 2016 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2016. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document is part of a series of standards dealing with domestic swimming pools which consists of: — Part 1: General requirements including safety and test methods; — Part 2: Specific requirements including safety and test methods for inground pools; — Part 3: Specific requirements including safety and test methods for aboveground pools. This European Standard has to be read in conjunction with local and national regulations if they exist. According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations 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, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 16582-1:2015



EN 16582-1:2015 (E) 5 Introduction This part of EN 16582 specifies requirements including safety and test methods that are generally applicable to domestic swimming pools. For specific types of pools these requirements are supplemented or modified by the requirements of specific standards which have been issued as additional parts of this European Standard. As specific standards exist, this general standard should not be used alone.
The users of this standard could be either in a Business to consumer (B to C) relationship, such as constructors, installers, retailers, etc. or in a Business to business (B to B) relationship, such as manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, etc. Safe products are the basis of the consumers' safety and therefore, this European Standard should take into account the following topics: — product safety and performance requirements; — safe construction and installation, — safe use, which could include information and red flags for consumers (e.g. “Don’t leave your child unattended in the pool”). Special attention should also be paid to environmental aspects, according to CEN Guide 4 (e.g. minimizing water being wasted, etc.). SIST EN 16582-1:2015



EN 16582-1:2015 (E) 6 1 Scope This European Standard specifies the general safety and quality requirements and test methods for domestic swimming pools. These requirements and test methods are applicable to inground, aboveground or recessed swimming pool structures, including their installation and means of access. This standard does not apply to: — pools for public use covered by EN 15288-1; — spas for domestic or public use; — paddling pools according to EN 71-8. 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 350-2, Durability of wood and wood-based products - Natural durability of solid wood - Part 2: Guide to natural durability and treatability of selected wood species of importance in Europe EN 351-1, Durability of wood and wood-based products - Preservative-treated solid wood - Part 1: Classification of preservative penetration and retention EN 335, Durability of wood and wood-based products - Use classes: definitions, application to solid wood and wood-based products EN 460, Durability of wood and wood-based products - Natural durability of solid wood - Guide to the durability requirements for wood to be used in hazard classes EN 1990:2002, Eurocode - Basis of structural design EN 13451-1:2011, Swimming pool equipment - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods EN 14843:2007, Precast concrete products - Stairs HD 60364-7-702, Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-702: Requirements for special installations or locations - Swimming pools and fountains EN ISO 1461, Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles - Specifications and test methods (ISO 1461) EN ISO 4628-2, Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 2: Assessment of degree of blistering (ISO 4628-2) EN ISO 4628-3, Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 3: Assessment of degree of rusting (ISO 4628-3) EN ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests (ISO 9227) SIST EN 16582-1:2015



EN 16582-1:2015 (E) 7 CEN/TS 16165, Determination of slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces - Methods of evaluation ISO 20712-1, Water safety signs and beach safety flags - Part 1: Specifications for water safety signs used in workplaces and public areas prEN 16713-3, Domestic swimming pools - Water systems - Part 3: Treatment - Requirements 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 basin specific water tank where water-related activities are carried out 3.2 usage class 4 wood situation where the wood or wood-based product is in contact with the ground or fresh water and therefore permanently exposed to wetting 3.3 point-of-purchase information information given to consumer prior to purchase so that they can make informed choices 3.4 swimming pool kit set of compatible and consistent elements of a swimming pool comprising of the pool or the structure, the means of access, the filtration and skimming system with hydraulic connections necessary for its operation, installation and commissioning manual, and the operating and maintenance manual 3.5 inground swimming pool kit swimming pool kit, designed to be installed in the ground, with structural elements that ensure intrinsic resistance to internal and external pressures 3.6 aboveground swimming pool kit swimming pool kit, designed to be placed on the ground or any suitable flat horizontal surface, with structural elements that ensures intrinsic resistance to internal pressures 3.7 recessed swimming pool kit swimming pool kit, designed to be installed in the ground, in a masonry structure or equivalent that ensures resistance to internal and external pressures, if required 3.8 watertightness degree to which water is prevented from leaking from the pool shell 3.9 liner removable independent pocket, factory-made from flexible, expandable, plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-P) membranes, capable of achieving a certain level of watertightness Note 1 to entry : The liner contributes to the watertightness of a swimming pool in the same way as the parts to be sealed and the pipework. SIST EN 16582-1:2015



EN 16582-1:2015 (E) 8 3.10 coping independent add-on feature, which forms the total or partial edge of a pool, on its periphery, on the upper part of the wall Note 1 to entry : Add-on features with a width greater than or equal to 50 mm are considered as copings. Note 2 to entry: On some swimming pools, the top coping also functions as the liner lock. 3.11 reinforced membrane composite made of various thermoplastic sheets, applied on a layer comprising a reinforcement 3.12 membrane sheet made of calendered or extruded, waterproof and gas-pervious, plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-P), packaged in rolls, for use in the manufacture of swimming pool liners 3.13 operating and maintenance manual operating guide and common recommendations on use for safety and maintenance 3.14 installation and commissioning manual document indicating the various installation and commissioning operations 3.15 frame work all of the resistant parts that support and/or reinforce the wall in view of forming the peripheral structure 3.16 tool hand held device that can be used to secure, perform or facilitate mechanical operations Note 1 to entry: A screw driver, key or coin are considered as tools. 3.17 pool wall generally upright structure serving to enclose or divide water, or to protect an area 3.18 parts to be embedded equipment, fixed firmly into the surrounding structure, mainly in the pool that have the specific functions such as water circulation/filtration, lighting, counter-current swimming devices, sound system, air injection, alarm sensors, cameras, portholes, etc. 3.19 swimming pool (pool) artificial basin, where water is filtered being disinfected and retains continuous residual disinfection properties, renewed and recycled, as well as all of the equipment strictly necessary for its operation capable of achieving a certain level of watertightness 3.20 structure part, or assembly of parts, designed to support loads and provide a sufficient degree of rigidity
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EN 16582-1:2015 (E) 9 Note 1 to entry: The structure guarantees the stability and cohesion of a pool. Note 2 to entry : The "coping" is considered only if it contributes to the strength of the structure. 3.21 effective volume of water capacity of the pool tank guaranteed by the manufacturer and determined from the water depth recommended by the manufacturer 3.22 means of access design feature to facilitate entry to and/or exit from the basin 3.23 tread horizontal component or upper surface of a step 3.24 step part of the stairs, or of a ladder, consisting of a tread and possibly a riser [SOURCE: EN 14843:2007, modified] 3.25 platform upper, horizontal tread, connecting the two legs of a ladder 3.26 ladder structure used for entering and exiting the water, formed from rails connected by steps or treads, and/or platform(s) 3.27 stair succession of horizontal stages (steps or landings) which makes it possible to pass on foot to other levels [SOURCE: EN 14843:2007, modified] 3.28 pool handrail design feature to be gripped or grasped intended to assist the user to balance, to enter, to move around and/or to get out of the water 3.29 grip holding of the hand around the entire circumference of a support Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1. Note 2 to entry : See Table 6. [SOURCE: EN 1176-1:2008, 3.15, modified - Note to entry has been added.]
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Figure 1 — Grip 3.30 grasp holding of the hand around part of the circumference of a support
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2. Note 2 to entry: See Table 6. [SOURCE: EN 1176-1:2008, 3.16, modified - Note to entry has been added.]
Figure 2 — Grasp 3.31 thermosetting polymer shell main element of the prefabricated swimming pool (generally a polyester shell), that is a homogeneous structure, which is watertight and whose function is to contain the water 3.32 entrapment hazard presented by the situation in which a body, or part of a body, or clothing can become trapped Note 1 to entry:
Entrapment is only considered where the user is not able to free himself/herself. SIST EN 16582-1:2015



EN 16582-1:2015 (E) 11 3.33 laminated polyester or composite materials polymeric materials jointly implemented to form a shell structure serving as pool, coating and watertightness 3.34 chemical barrier layer technical resin layer immediately under the aesthetic layer, reinforced or not 3.35 aesthetic layer (coating) surface in contact with water, generally a resin Note 1 to entry: Its use is limited to pools whose temperature is lower or equal to 28 °C unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. 3.36 aesthetic disorders staining, stain rings, discoloration due to an aggressive chemical water treatment product or physicochemical parameters of water 3.37 water treatment use of chemical products and / or processes associated with filtration ensuring clean and healthy water Note 1 to entry: the water treatment ensures water quality suitable for swimming according to the series prEN 16713. 3.38 adult supervisor(s) parent or responsible adult appointed by a parent 3.39 deck fitted surface, contiguous to pool Note 1 to entry: The loose ground (grass, sand, etc.) is not considered as part of the deck. 4 General requirements and test methods 4.1 General In use, installed according to the installation and commissioning manual, the swimming pool shall meet the requirements of this document. If the pool structure includes any water system covered by the prEN 16713 series, the EN 16582 series shall be read in conjunction with the prEN 16713 series. Assembled in accordance with the installation and commissioning manual, the electrical installation of any material related to the pool and its surrounding shall also comply with the requirements of HD 60364-7-702 or valid national requirements. NOTE 1 HD 60364-7-702 applies only for fixed installations. When a membrane is used as a watertight system, it is not mandatory to have a minimum thickness, however any relevant standards shall apply if they exist. NOTE 2 For PVCP membrane, EN 15836-1 or EN 15836-2 could apply. SIST EN 16582-1:2015



EN 16582-1:2015 (E) 12 NOTE 3 For composition requirements, the professionals’ attention is drawn to the change in the regulations in particular concerning the possible risks inherent with the use of heavy metals. All manufacturers are required to carry out, either internally or via a test laboratory, the tests mentioned in Clause 4 for each new or revised material process. 4.2 Tolerances The indicated dimensions and measurements are given with a tolerance of ± 3% (unless otherwise indicated). 4.3 Water leakage Wherever possible, swimming pools should be built so that they are watertight, as leakage and other water losses may affect the building and surrounding properties. The maximum leakage is specified in Table 1. Once installed, the swimming pool shall be watertight according to one of the classes of Table 1 as stated in the point of sale information. Table 1 — Watertightness classification Tightness Class Maximum leakage litre per m2 per day or mm per day W0 0 W1 1 W2 2 W3 3 The measurement of any water loss should be carried out over a period of 7 days. The drop in water level excludes evaporation losses, bathing activity, the temperature and humidity throughout the test period (and in the case of outdoor pools, the degree of exposure of the site to wind and sunshine). Once installed, the swimming pool pipework shall be watertight according to class W0 of Table 1. If applicable, the balance tank shall meet the minimum watertightness classification of the swimming pool. 4.4 Minimum performance requirements for structural materials 4.4.1 General The structural design and materials shall be in accordance with accepted structural engineering practices.
Any combination of different materials in direct contact with each other shall be compatible and not negatively affect each other’s properties or structural integrity. Th
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Schwimmbäder für private Nutzung - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen einschließlich sicherheitstechnischer Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenPiscines privées à usage familial - Partie 1: Exigences générales, exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essaiDomestic swimming pools - Part 1: General requirements including safety and test methods97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilitiesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:FprEN 16582-1kSIST FprEN 16582-1:2015en,fr,de01-maj-2015kSIST FprEN 16582-1:2015SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
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FprEN 16582-1
March 2015 ICS 97.220.10 English Version
Domestic swimming pools - Part 1: General requirements including safety and test methods
Piscines privées à usage familial - Partie 1 : Exigences générales, exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Schwimmbäder für private Nutzung - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen einschließlich sicherheitstechnischer Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for formal vote. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 402.
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.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other 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, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, 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 aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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FprEN 16582-1:2015 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .4 Introduction .5 1 Scope .6 2 Normative references .6 3 Terms and definitions .7 4 General requirements and test methods . 11 4.1 General . 11 4.2 Tolerances . 12 4.3 Water leakage . 12 4.4 Minimum performance requirements for structural materials . 12 4.4.1 General . 12 4.4.2 Specific requirements and testing for corrosion resistance . 14 4.4.3 Osmosis resistance of composites and polymers . 15 4.4.4 Wood . 15 4.5 Injury risks . 16 4.5.1 Small elements, edges and corners. 16 4.5.2 Permissible openings . 17 4.6 Accessibility . 19 4.6.1 General . 19 4.6.2 Secure access to the swimming pool . 19 5 Requirements and test methods for means of access . 20 5.1 General . 20 5.2 Slip resistance . 20 5.3 Crushing and entrapment hazards . 21 5.4 Ladders . 21 5.4.1 Dimensions . 21 5.4.2 Load-bearing strength . 25 5.4.3 Test for lateral stability of removable ladders . 26 5.4.4 Specific requirements for secured access points to enter the pool . 26 5.4.5 Other requirements. 27 5.5 Bearing points . 27 5.5.1 Recessed bearing points . 27 5.5.2 Raised bearing points . 28 5.6 Submerged stairs. 30 5.6.1 General . 30 5.6.2 Built-in stairs . 32 5.6.3 Fitted stairs . 32 5.7 Handrails . 32 6 Instructions for the consumer . 32 6.1 General principles. 32 6.2 Self-built/installed pools . 32 6.2.1 Point-of-purchase information . 32 6.2.2 Installation and commissioning manual . 33 6.2.3 Operating and maintenance manual . 34 6.3 Constructed / installed pools by professionals . 34 6.3.1 Point-of-purchase information . 34 kSIST FprEN 16582-1:2015



FprEN 16582-1:2015 (E) 3 6.3.2 6.3.2 Operating and maintenance manual . 35 6.4 Means of access . 35 6.4.1 Point-of-purchase information . 35 6.4.2 Operating and maintenance manual . 35 6.5 Examples illustrating pool sizes . 36 7 Safety signage . 38 Annex A (informative) Swimming pool structures. 40 Annex B (informative)
Safety information in the owner’s manual and instruction sheets accompanying the swimming pool . 42 Annex C (normative)
Methods of test for entrapment . 45 C.1 Head and neck entrapment. 45 C.1.1 Apparatus . 45 C.1.2 Test method . 46 C.2 Finger and toe entrapment . 46 C.2.1 Apparatus . 46 C.2.2 Test method . 46 C.3 Foot and hand entrapment . 46 C.3.1 Apparatus . 46 C.3.2 Test method . 47 Annex D (informative) Aesthetic aspects on composite shells . 48 D.1 General . 48 D.2 Scope . 48 D.3 Operating requirements and maintenance . 48 D.3.1 General . 48 D.3.2 Operating requirements . 49 D.3.3 Maintenance . 49 D.3.4 Influence of water quality . 49 D.4 Discolourations and possible origins . 50 D.5 Stains and possible origins . 50 D.6 Repair of the aesthetic coating . 53 D.7 Mechanical disorders affecting only the aesthetic layer . 53 D.7.1 Aesthetic cracks . 53 D.7.2 Surface protuberances . 53 Bibliography . 54
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FprEN 16582-1:2015 (E) 4 Foreword This document (FprEN 16582-1:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 402 “Domestic pools and spas”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. This document is currently submitted to the Formal Vote. This document is part of a series of standards dealing with domestic swimming pools which consist of: — Part 1: general requirements including safety and test methods; — Part 2: specific requirements including safety and test methods for inground pools; — Part 3: specific requirements including safety and test methods for aboveground pools. kSIST FprEN 16582-1:2015



FprEN 16582-1:2015 (E) 5 Introduction This part of FprEN 16582 specifies requirements including safety and test methods that are generally applicable to domestic swimming pools. For specific types of pools these requirements are supplemented or modified by the requirements of specific standards which have been issued as additional parts of this European Standard. Where specific standards exist, this general standard should not be used alone. Special care is required in applying this general standard alone to pools for which no specific standard has yet been published. The users of this standard could be either in a Business to consumer (B to C) relationship, such as constructors, installers, retailers, etc. or in a Business to business (B to B) relationship, such as manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, etc. . Safe products are the basis of the consumers' safety and therefore, this European standard should take into account the following topics: — product safety and performance requirements; — safe construction and installation, — safe use, which could include information and red flags for consumers (e.g. “Don’t leave your child unattended in the pool”). Special attention should also be paid to environmental aspects, according to CEN Guide 4 (e.g. minimising water being wasted, etc.). kSIST FprEN 16582-1:2015



FprEN 16582-1:2015 (E) 6 1 Scope This European Standard specifies the general safety and quality requirements and test methods for domestic swimming pools. These requirements and test methods are applicable to inground, aboveground or recessed swimming pool structures, including their installation and means of access. This standard does not apply to: — pools for public use covered by EN 15288-1; — spas for domestic or public use; — paddling pools according to EN 71-8. 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 350-2, Durability of wood and wood-based products - Natural durability of solid wood - Part 2: Guide to natural durability and treatability of selected wood species of importance in Europe EN 351-1, Durability of wood and wood-based products - Preservative-treated solid wood - Part 1: Classification of preservative penetration and retention EN 335, Durability of wood and wood-based products - Use classes: definitions, application to solid wood and wood-based products EN 460, Durability of wood and wood-based products - Natural durability of solid wood - Guide to the durability requirements for wood to be used in hazard classes EN 1990, Eurocode - Basis of structural design EN 13451-1, Swimming pool equipment - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods EN 14843, Precast concrete products - Stairs HD EN 60364-7-702, Low-voltage electrical installations -- Part 7-702: Requirements for special installations or locations - Swimming pools and fountains EN ISO 1461, Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles - Specifications and test methods (ISO 1461) EN ISO 4628-2, Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 2: Assessment of degree of blistering (ISO 4628-2) EN ISO 4628-3, Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 3: Assessment of degree of rusting (ISO 4628-3) EN ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests (ISO 9227) kSIST FprEN 16582-1:2015



FprEN 16582-1:2015 (E) 7 CEN/TS 16165, Determination of slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces - Methods of evaluation ISO 20712-1, Water safety signs and beach safety flags - Part 1: Specifications for water safety signs used in workplaces and public areas prEN 16713-3, Domestic swimming pools - Water system - Part 3: Treatment - Requirements and test methods 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 basin specific water tank where water-related activities are carried out 3.2 usage class 4 wood situation where the wood or wood-based product is in contact with the ground or fresh water and therefore permanently exposed to wetting 3.3 point-of-purchase information information given to consumer prior to purchase so that they can make informed choices 3.4 swimming pool kit set of compatible and consistent elements of a swimming pool comprising of the pool or the structure, the means of access, the filtration and skimming system with hydraulic connections necessary for its operation, installation and commissioning manual, and the operating and maintenance manual 3.5 inground swimming pool kit swimming pool kit, designed to be installed in the ground, with structural elements that ensure intrinsically resistance to internal and external pressures 3.6 aboveground swimming pool kit swimming pool kit, designed to be placed on the ground or any suitable flat horizontal surface, with structural elements that ensures intrinsic resistance to internal pressures 3.7 recessed swimming pool kit swimming pool kit, designed to be installed in the ground, in a masonry structure or equivalent that ensures resistance to internal and external pressures, if required 3.8 watertightness the degree to which water is prevented from leaking from the pool shell 3.9 liner removable independent pocket, factory-made from flexible, expandable, plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-P) membranes, capable of achieving a certain level of watertightness kSIST FprEN 16582-1:2015



FprEN 16582-1:2015 (E) 8 Note 1 to entry : The liner contributes to the watertightness of a swimming pool in the same way as the parts to be sealed and the pipework. 3.10 coping independent add-on feature, which forms the total or partial edge of a pool, on its periphery, in the upper part of the wall Note 1 to entry : Add-on features with a width greater than or equal to 50 mm are considered as copings. Note 2 to entry: On some swimming pools, the top coping also functions as the liner lock. 3.11 reinforced membrane composite made of various thermoplastic sheets, applied on a layer comprising a reinforcement 3.12 membrane sheet made of calendered or extruded, waterproof and gas-pervious, plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-P), packaged in rolls, for use in the manufacture of swimming pool liners 3.13 operating and maintenance manual operating guide and common recommendations on use for safety and maintenance 3.14 installation and commissioning manual document indicating the various installation and commissioning operations 3.15 frame work all of the resistant parts that support and/or reinforce the wall in view of forming the peripheral structure 3.16 tool hand held device that can be used to secure, perform or facilitate mechanical operations Note 1 to entry: A screw driver, key or coin are considered as tools. 3.17 pool wall generally upright structure serving to enclose or divide water, or to protect an area 3.18 parts to be embedded equipment, fixed firmly into the surrounding structure, mainly in the pool that have the specific functions such as water circulation/filtration, lighting, counter-current swimming devices, sound system, air injection, alarm sensors, cameras, portholes, etc. 3.19 swimming pool (pool) artificial basin, where water is filtered being disinfected and retains residual disinfection properties, renewed and recycled, as well as all of the equipment strictly necessary for its operation capable of achieving a certain level of watertightness 3.20 structure part, or assembly of parts, designed to support loads and provide a sufficient degree of rigidity
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FprEN 16582-1:2015 (E) 9 [SOURCE: EN 1990 modified] Note 1 to entry: The structure guarantees the stability and cohesion of a pool. Note 2 to entry : The "coping" is considered only if it contributes to the strength of the structure. 3.21 effective volume of water capacity guaranteed by the manufacturer and determined from the water depth recommended by the manufacturer 3.22 means of access design featured to facilitate entry or exit of the basin 3.23 tread horizontal component or upper surface of a step 3.24 step part of the stairs, or of a ladder, consisting of a tread and possibly a riser Note 1 to entry: Adapted from EN 14843. 3.25 platform upper, horizontal tread, connecting the two legs of a ladder 3.26 ladder structure used for entering and exiting the water, formed from rails connected by steps or treads, and/or platform(s) 3.27 stair succession of horizontal stages (steps or landings) which makes it possible to pass on foot to other levels [SOURCE: EN 14843] 3.28 pool handrail design feature to be gripped or grasped intended to assist the user to balance, to enter, to move around and/or to get out of the water 3.29 grip holding of the hand around the entire circumference of a support (see Figure 1) [SOURCE: EN 13451-1] Note 1 to entry see Table 6.
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Figure 1 – Grip 3.30 grasp holding of the hand around part of the circumference of a support (see Figure 2) [SOURCE: EN 13451-1]
Figure 2 — Grasp Note 1 to entry: See Table 6. 3.31 thermosetting polymer shell main element of the prefabricated swimming pool (generally a polyester shell), that is a homogeneous structure, which is watertight and whose function is to contain the water 3.32 entrapment hazard presented by the situation in which a body, or part of a body, or clothing can become trapped Note 1 to entry:
Entrapment is only considered where the user is not able to free himself/herself. 3.33 laminated polyester or composite materials polymeric materials jointly implemented to form a shell structure serving as pool, coating and watertightness kSIST FprEN 16582-1:2015



FprEN 16582-1:2015 (E) 11 3.34 chemical barrier layer technical resin layer immediately under the aesthetic layer, reinforced or not 3.35 aesthetic layer (coating) surface in contact with water, generally a resin Note 1 to entry: Its use is limited to pools whose temperature is lower or equal to 28 °C unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. 3.36 aesthetic disorders staining, stain rings, discoloration due to an aggressive chemical water treatment product or physicochemical parameters of water 3.37 water treatment use of chemical products and / or processes associated with filtration ensuring clean and healthy water Note 1 to entry: the water treatment ensures water quality suitable for swimming according to the series prEN 16713 3.38 adult supervisor(s) parent or responsible adult appointed by a parent 4 General requirements and test methods 4.1 General In use, installed according to the installation and commissioning manual, the swimming pool shall meet the requirements of this document. If the pool structure includes any water system covered by the prEN 16713 series, the present document FprEN 16582 series shall be read in conjunction with the prEN 16713 series. (to be checked before publication, to know if the standard are still named ) Assembled in accordance with the installation and commissioning manual, the electrical installation of any material related to the pool and its surrounding shall also comply with the requirements of HD EN 60364-7-702 or valid national requirements. NOTE 1 HD EN 60364-7-702 applies only for permanent installations. When a membrane is used as a watertight system, it is not mandatory to have a minimum thickness, however any relevant standards shall apply if they exist. NOTE 2 For PVCP membrane, EN 15836-1 or -2 could apply. NOTE 3 For composition requirements, the professionals’ attention is drawn to the change in the regulations in particular concerning the possible risks inherent with the use of heavy metals. All manufacturers are required to carry out, either internally or via a test laboratory, the tests mentioned in Clause 4 for each new or revised material process. kSIST FprEN 16582-1:2015



FprEN 16582-1:2015 (E) 12 4.2 Tolerances The indicated dimensions and measurements are given with a tolerance of ± 3% (unless otherwise indicated). 4.3 Water leakage Wherever possible, swimming pools should be built so that they are watertight, as leakage and other water losses may affect the building and surrounding properties. The maximum leakage is specified in Table 1. Once installed, the swimming pool shall be watertight according to one of the classes of Table 1 as stated in the point of sale information. Table 1 — Watertightness classification Tightness Class Maximum leakage litre per m2 per day or mm per day W0 0 W1 1 W2 2 W3 3 The measurement of any water loss should be carried out over a period of 7 days. The drop in water level excludes evaporation losses, bathing activity, the temperature and humidity throughout the test period (and in the case of outdoor pools, the degree of exposure of the site to wind and sunshine). Once installed, the swimming pool pipework shall be watertight according to class W0 of Table 1. If applicable, the balance tank shall meet the minimum watertightness classification of the swimming pool. 4.4 Minimum performance requirements for structural materials 4.4.1 General The structural design and materials shall be in accordance with accepted structural engineering practices. Selection of materials for the construction of the swimming pool shall be conducted under consideration of external influences, including but not limited to temperature, UV, chemicals, etc., when appropriate, that may influence the structural integrity of the material. Any combination of different materials in direct contact with each other shall be compatible and not negatively affect each other’s properties or structural integrity. The requirements of this section do not apply to non-structural elements of the swimming pool, including, but not limited to, elements with solely decorative function. When the swimming pool water affects the resistance of the structural material, the requirements for water quality shall be stated and accompany the affected materials. The parameters mentioned in document prEN 16713-3 shall be met. In
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