1. Patrick Thorpe AstralPool UK Ltd
European Standards
Patrick Thorpe
AstralPool UK Ltd

2. European Standards for Domestic Pools
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 /2/3
Part 1 Filtration Systems
Part 2 Circulation Systems
Part 3 Water Treatment Requirements

3. European Standards for Domestic Pools
WG1 is complete and should come into effect before the end of 2015 as BS EN
WG2 should come into effect 2016 as BS EN
Based on much of SPATA standards.

4. European Standards for Domestic Pools
Changes from SPATA & Commercial Standards:
Permissible Openings – applicable only over 500mm depth.
- Finger & toe <8mm or >25mm
Head & neck <110mm to > 230mm
When 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.

5. European Standards for Domestic Pools
Changes 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

6. 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 W1 1 W2 2 W3 3

7. 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 supervision
Protection devices include:
Fencing, Safety Covers, Enclosures, Alarms
Note: 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”.

8. Keeping up with Legislation
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.

9. Any Questions?