SIST EN 16582-1:2015+A1:2021
(Main)Domestic swimming pools - Part 1: General requirements including safety and test methods
Domestic swimming pools - Part 1: General requirements including safety and test methods
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.
Schwimmbäder für private Nutzung - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen einschließlich sicherheitstechnischer Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Dieses Dokument legt die allgemeinen sicherheitstechnischen Anforderungen und Anforderungen an die Qualität sowie Prüfverfahren für Schwimmbäder für private Nutzung fest. Diese Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren gelten für in den Boden eingelassene, auf dem Boden aufgestellte oder versenkte Schwimmbeckenkonstruktionen, einschließlich deren Montage und Zugangseinrichtungen.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für:
öffentliche genutzte Schwimmbäder, die in EN 15288 1 behandelt sind;
Warmsprudelbecken für private oder öffentliche Nutzung;
Planschbecken nach EN 71 8.
Piscines privées à usage familial - Partie 1 : Exigences générales et de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
La présente Norme européenne 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 aux structures des piscines à enterrer, à poser sur le sol ou à encastrer, y compris leur installation 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 ou à usage collectif ;
- aux pataugettes selon l'EN 71-8.
Plavalni bazeni za domačo uporabo - 1. del: Splošne zahteve, vključno z varnostjo in preskusnimi metodami
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 16582-1:2015+A1:2021
01-julij-2021
Plavalni bazeni za domačo uporabo - 1. del: Splošne zahteve, vključno z varnostjo
in preskusnimi metodami
Domestic swimming pools - Part 1: General requirements including safety and test
methods
Schwimmbäder für private Nutzung - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen einschließlich
sicherheitstechnischer Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Piscines privées à usage familial - Partie 1 : Exigences générales et de sécurité et
méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 16582-1:2015+A1:2021
ICS:
97.220.10 Športni objekti Sports facilities
SIST EN 16582-1:2015+A1:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EN 16582-1:2015+A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.220.10 Supersedes EN 16582-1:2015
English Version
Domestic swimming pools - Part 1: General requirements
including safety and test methods
Piscines privées à usage familial - Partie 1 : Exigences Schwimmbäder für private Nutzung - Teil 1:
générales et de sécurité et méthodes d'essai Allgemeine Anforderungen einschließlich
sicherheitstechnischer Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 June 2015 and includes Amendment approved by CEN on 11 December
2020.
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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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© 2021 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 16582-1:2015+A1:2021 E
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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 . 12
4.1 General . 12
4.2 Tolerances . 12
4.3 Water leakage . 12
4.4 Minimum performance requirements for structural materials . 13
4.4.1 General . 13
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 . 16
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 . 33
6.2.1 Point-of-purchase information . 33
6.2.2 Installation and commissioning manual . 34
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6.2.3 Operating and maintenance manual . 34
6.3 Constructed / installed pools by professionals . 34
6.3.1 Point-of-purchase information . 34
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 . 37
7 Safety signage . 39
Annex A (informative) Swimming pool structures . 41
Annex B (informative) Safety information in the owner’s manual and instruction sheets
accompanying the swimming pool . 43
Annex C (normative) Methods of test for entrapment . 46
C.1 Head and neck entrapment . 46
C.1.1 Apparatus . 46
C.1.2 Test method . 47
C.2 Finger and toe entrapment . 47
C.2.1 Apparatus . 47
C.2.2 Test method . 47
C.3 Foot and hand entrapment . 47
C.3.1 Apparatus . 47
C.3.2 Test method . 48
Annex D (informative) Aesthetic aspects on composite shells . 49
D.1 General . 49
D.2 Scope . 49
D.3 Operating requirements and maintenance . 49
D.3.1 General . 49
D.3.2 Operating requirements . 50
D.3.3 Maintenance . 50
D.3.4 Influence of water quality . 50
D.4 Discolourations and possible origins . 51
D.5 Stains and possible origins . 52
D.6 Repair of the aesthetic coating . 54
D.7 Mechanical disorders affecting only the aesthetic layer . 54
D.7.1 Aesthetic cracks . 54
D.7.2 Surface protuberances . 55
Bibliography . 56
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European foreword
This document (EN 16582-1:2015+A1:2021) 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 November 2021 and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2021.
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 includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 11 December 2020.
This document supersedes EN 16582-1:2015.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !".
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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
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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.).
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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 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 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
!deleted text"
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)
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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
!EN 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.
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 https://www.iso.org/obp
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
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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.
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.
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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
[SOURCE: EN 1990:2002, 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 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]
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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 1176-1:2017, 3.16", modified - Note to entry has been added.]
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 1176-1:2017, 3.17", modified - Note to entry has been added.]
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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.
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
!EN 16713".
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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
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