British & European Standards & Industry Guidance in Sport &Recreation with particular emphasis on swimming pools design

& operation

Swimming Pools and Water Based Activities Most of these guidance documents are purchased from the British Standards Institute
PAS 65 Management of public swimming pools general management. Code of Practice Management of public swimming pools water treatment systems, water treatment plant and heating and ventilation systems. Code of practice Specification for the management and operation of swimming schools. Water slides over 2m height. Safety requirements and test methods. Water slides over 2m height. instructions Spectator facilities. Layout criteria for spectator viewing area. Specification Swimming Pool Equipment. General safety requirements and test methods Swimming Pool Equipment. Additional safety requirements and safety methods for ladders, stepladders and handle bends, Swimming Pool Equipment. Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for pool tiling for water treatment purposes. Swimming Pool Equipment. Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for starting platforms. Swimming Pool Equipment. Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for lane lines. Swimming Pool Equipment. Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for turning boards. Swimming Pool Equipment. Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for water polo goals. Swimming Pool Equipment. Additional specific safety requirements and test measures for leisure water features. Swimming Pool Equipment. Additional specific safety requirements and test measures for diving platforms, diving springboards and associated equipment. Swimming Pool Equipment. Additional specific safety requirements and test measures for moveable pool floors and moveable bulkheads. Specifications for inflatable armbands as floatation aids.

PAS 39

PAS 81:2008 BS EN 1069-1:2000 BS EN 1069-2:2000 BS EN 13200-1:2003 BS EN 13451-1:2001 BS EN 13451-2:2001

BS EN 13451-3:2001

BS EN 13451-4:2001

BS EN 13451-5:2001

BS EN 13451-6:2001

BS EN 13451-7:2001

BS EN 13451-8:2001

BS EN 13451-10: 2004 BS EN 13451-11:2004

BS 7661

BS EN 1385 BS EN 1809

Helmets for canoeing and white water sports. Diving accessories. Buoyancy compensators. Functional and safety requirements and test methods Specifications for surface swimming goggles Diving accessories. Combined buoyancy and rescue devices. Functional and safety requirements and test methods Diving accessories. Snorkels. Safety requirements and test methods. Respiratory protective devices. Determination of terms and pictograms Respiratory protective devices. Classification Respiratory protective devices. Nomenclature of components Respiratory protective devices. List of equivalent terms Respiratory protective devices. Particle filters. Requirements, testing, marking Protective clothing. General requirements. Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms part 1: terminology and performance requirements. Workplace atmospheres Guidance for the assessment of exposure to inhalations to chemical agents for comparison with limit values and measurement strategy. Respiratory protective devices Self contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus incorporating a hood for escape requirements testing marking. Personnel eye-equipment Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use and filters for direct observation of the sun. Respiration protective devices Filters with breathing hoses (Non-mask mounted filters) Particle filters, gas filters and combined filters requirements, testing marking. Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption Chlorine dioxide Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption Manganese green-sand

BS EN 5883 BS EN 12628

BS EN 1972 EN 132 EN 133 EN 134 EN 135 EN 143

EN 340 EN 374-1

EN 689

EN 1146

EN 1836

EN 12083

EN 12671

EN 12911

EN 12941

Respiratory protective devices. Powered filtering devices incorporating a helmet or a hood Requirements, testing, marking Respiratory protective devices. Gas filter(s) and combined filter(s) Requirements, testing, marking. Ergonomics Danger signals for public and wok areas Auditory danger signals Water safety signs and beach safety flags part 1: Specifications for water safety signs used in workplaces and public areas, Graphical symbols and signs. Safety signs, including fire safety signs. Water safety signs. Swimming Pools Safety requirements for design Swimming Pools Safety requirements for operation Luminaries. Particular requirements. Specification for luminaries for swimming pools and similar applications. Luminaries. Particular requirements. Specification for luminaries for swimming pools and similar applications. Wall and floor tiling. Code of Practice for ceramic tiling and mosaics in specific conditions. Wall and floor tiling. Code of Practice for ceramic tiling and mosaics in specific conditions. Code of practice for mechanical ventilation and air conditioning in buildings Code of practice for solar heating systems for swimming pools Code of Practice - Sampling for Legionella bacteria in water systems Code of practice for design of concrete structures for retaining aqueous liquids Specification for aquatic spine boards for recovering casualties in controlled aquatic conditions Textiles: Tests for colour fastness. Colour fastness to chlorinated water (swimming bath water) Water quality. Determination of dissolved anions by liquid chromotagraphy of ions. Determination of dissolved chloride and chlorite in water with low

EN 14387

EN ISO 7731:2003

ISO 20712-1

BS 5499-11:2002

BS EN 15288-1:2088 BS EN 15288-2:2008 BS 4533:102. Section 102.18 -1990 BS EN 60598-2-18. Section 102.18 -1994 BS 5385-4:1992

BS 5385-4:2009

BS 5720:1979 BS 6785:1986 BS 7592 BS EN 1992-3:2006

BS 8403:2002

BS EN ISO 105 E03:1997 BS EN ISO 103044:2000

contamination. BS EN ISO 117312:2008 BS ISO 15553:2006 Water quality. Detection and enumeration of Legionella. Direct membrane filtration method for waters with low bacterial counts. Water quality. Isolation and identification of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts from water Ships and marine technology. Drainage systems on ships and marine structures. Drainage of decks, cargo spaces and swimming pools. Buoyant aids for swimming instruction. Safety requirements and test methods for buoyant aids to be worn. Buoyant aids for swimming instruction. Safety requirements and test methods for buoyant aids to be held Buoyant aids for swimming instruction. Safety requirements and test methods for swim seats to be worn Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water. Aluminium based coagulants Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water. Trichloroisocyanurate acid. Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water. Sodium dichloroisocyanurate, anhydrous Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water. Sodium dichloroisocyanurate, dihydrate Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water. Ozone Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water. Sodium hydrogen carbonate Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water. Sodium hydroxide Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water. Sodium hypochlorite Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water. Sulfuric acid Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water Sodium carbonate Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water. Chlorine

BS EN ISO 157495:2004 BS EN 13138-1:2008

BS EN 13138-2:2007

BS EN 13138-3:2007

BS EN 15031:2006

BS EN 15032:2006

BS EN 15072-2006

BS EN 15073:2006

BS EN 15074:2006 BS EN 15075:2006

BS EN 15076:2006 BS EN 15077:2006

BS EN 15078:2006 BS EN 15362:2007 BS EN 15363:2007

BS EN 15513:2007 BS EN 15514:2007 BS EN 60335-254:1997

Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water. Carbon dioxide Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water. Hydrochloric acid Surface cleaning appliances employing liquids. Cleaning empty swimming pools.

Other British and European Standards that have an influence on swimming pools design and operation Most of these guidance documents are purchased from the British Standards Institute
BS 8409 BS EN 12503-1 BS EN 12503-4 BS EN 12503-5 BS EN 12503-6 BS EN 12503-7 BS EN 957-5 Soft indoor play areas. Code of Practice Sports mats. Gymnastic mats, safety equipment Sports mats. Determination of shock absorption Sports mats. Determination of base friction Sports mats. Determination of top friction Sports mats. Determination of static stiffness Stationery training equipment. Pedal crank training equipment. Additional specific safety requirements and test methods. Stationery training equipment. Steppers, stairclimbers and climbers. Additional specific safety requirements and test methods. Stationery training equipment. Rowing machines, additional specific requirements and test methods. Stationery training equipment. Elliptical trainers, Stationery training equipment. Additional specific requirements and test methods. Stationery training equipment. Treadmills, additional specific requirements and test methods. Stationery training equipment Exercise bicycles with a fixed wheel or without freewheel, additional specific requirements and test methods. Stationery training equipment. Strength training equipment, additional specific requirements and test methods Stationery training equipment. General safety requirements and test

BS EN 957-8

BS EN 957-7

BS EN 957-9

BS EN 957-6

BS EN 957-10

BS EN 957-2

BS EN 957-1

methods. BS EN 957-4 Stationery training equipment. Strength training benches, additional specific requirements and test methods Gymnastic equipment. Specification of general requirements Gymnasium equipment. Particular requirements. Specification for fire safety requirements for mats, mattresses and landing areas. Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures Part 1 & 2 Eurocode 2 part 3 Liquid retaining and containment structures

BS EN 12432 BS 1892-3

BS EN 1992-1-2:2004 BS EN 1992 19923:2006 BS EN 5385-2:2006

Code of practice for the design and installation of external ceramic wall tiling and mosaics (including terra cotta and faience tiles) Walls and floor tiling. Code of practice for the design and installation of external ceramic wall tiling and mosaics Code of practice for the design and installation of internal ceramic and natural stone wall tiling and mosaics in normal conditions. Walls and floor tiling. Code of practice for tiling and mosaics in special conditions. Sanitary installations. Code of practice for scale of provision, selection and installation of sanitary appliances. Guidelines for standard developers to address the needs of older persons and persons with disabilities

BS EN 5385-3:2007

BS EN 5385-1:2009

BS EN 5385-4:2009

BS 6465-1:2006

CEN Guide 6

HSE Guidance Documents that have an influence on swimming pools design and operation Most of these guidance documents are purchased from the Health and Safety Executive
HSG 179 - 2003 HSG28 - 1999 HSG HSG33 - 2008 Managing health and safety in swimming pools Safety advice for bulk chlorine installations Essentials of health and safety at work (Fourth edition) Health and safety in roof work

HSG38 - 1997 HSG39 - 1998 HSG40 - 1999 HSG51 - 1998 HSG53 - 2005 HSG85 - 2003 HSG97 - 2004 HSG115 - 1994 HSG159 - 2011 HSG195 - 1999 HSG227 2002 HSG230 - 2002 HSG235 - 2003 HSG253 - 2006 L5 - 2005 L8 - 2000 L21 - 2000 L22 - 2008 L23 - 2004 L24 - 1992

Lighting at work Compressed air safety Safe handling of chlorine from drums and cylinders The storage of flammable liquids in containers Respiratory protective equipment at work: A practical guide Electricity at work: Safe working practices A step by step guide to COSHH assessment A step by step guide to COSHH assessment Managing contractors: A guide for employers. The event safety guide: A guide to health, safety and welfare at music and similar events A comprehensive guide to managing asbestos in premises Keeping electrical switchgear safe Bulk storage of acids: Guidance on the storage of hydrochloric acid and nitric acid in tanks The safe isolation of plant and equipment Control of substances hazardous to health (Fifth edition) Legionnaires' disease. The control of legionella bacteria in water systems. Approved Code of Practice and guidance Management of health and safety at work. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Approved Code of Practice and guidance Safe use of work equipment. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. Approved Code of Practice and guidance Manual handling. Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) Workplace health, safety and welfare. Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. Approved Code of Practice Personal protective equipment at work (Second edition) Safety signs and signals. The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. Guidance on Regulations A guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 First aid at work The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 Approved Code of Practice and guidance

L25 - 2005 L64 - 2009 L73 - 2008 L74 - 2009

L101- 2009 L108 - 2005 L122 - 2000 L127 - 2006 L135 - 2003 GS50 - 1997

Safe work in confined spaces. Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 Controlling noise at work Safety of pressure systems The management of asbestos in non-domestic premises, Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 Storage of dangerous substances Electrical safety at places of entertainment

Sport England Guidance Documents that have an influence on swimming pools design and operation Most of these documents are free from the Sport England website
2011 Sport England Good Practice Guide 219 1997 2010 Sport England Swimming Pools Design Guide Design Guidance Note Energy efficiency in swimming pools

Accessible Sport Facilities Active design promoting opportunities for sport and physical activity through design

2011

Affordable Community Swimming Pools Better Places for Sport

1999 2007 2011 2007 2011 2008 2007 2011

Car Parking Design Guidance Note Designing for sport on school sites. Design Guidance Note Drowning Detection Systems. Briefing Note. Environmental Sustainability. Design Guidance Note Facility Costs (updated quarterly) Fitness and Exercise Spaces. Design Guidance Note Floors for indoor sports. Design Guidance Note Swimming Pools. Audit Check List

IMSPA Guidance and recommendation documents that have an influence on swimming pools design and operation Most of these guidance documents are purchased from the Institute of Management of Sport and Physical Activity or are free to members
IMSPA - 2000 IMSPA - 2005 IMSPA - 2009 IMSPA Risk Assessment Manual IMSPA risk assessment guidance for child admission policies The use of play equipment and water features in swimming pools A recommended Code of Practice Energy Conservation in Sports Centres and Swimming Pools Discrimination and sports wear

IMSPA - 1998 IMSPA - Guidance No: 006 - 2011 IMSPA Guidance No: 002 - 2011 IMSPA No. 001- 2011 IMSPA Guidance on current best practice No: 358 - 2011 IMSPA Advice and guidance No: 3482009 IMSPA Guidance No: 347 - 2008 IMSPA Good practice guidelines No: 344 - 2008 IMSPA HPA Guidance No: 336 2008 IMSPA Guidance No: 324 - 2007 IMSPA Guidance No: 321 - 2007

Access to sport and leisure facilities by transsexual people

Alcohol, drugs and safe supervision Seasonal influenza and the use of sport and recreational facilities

Asthma and swimming

Warts and verucca

Pre swim Hygiene

CA-MRSA or PVL Staphylococcus aureus

Tinea Infections

Bladder cancer and exposure to water disinfection by-products through ingestion, bathing, showering and swimming pools.

IMSPA Guidance No: 300 - 2005 IMSPA Guidance No:291 - 2004 IMSPA Guidance No: 287 - 2004 IMSPA Guidance No:121-2003 IMSPA Guidance No:281 - 2003 IMSPA Guidance No:279 - 2003 IMSPA Guidance No:280-2003 IMSPA Guidance No:259 - 2002 IMSPA Guidance No:226 - 2002 IMSPA Guidance No:221 - 2001 IMSPA Guidance No:217 - 2001 IMSPA Guidance No:182 - 1999 IMSPA Guidance No:165 - 1999 IMSPA Guidance No:126 - 2996 IMSPA Guidance No:125 - 1996 IMSPA Guidance No:105 - 1995

Molluscum contagiosum

Drowning as a result of a blackout whilst submerged

Safe disposal of sharps

Footbaths, showers and pre-swim hygiene

The importance of exercise in later life

Access to sport and recreation people with epilepsy

Access to sport and recreation people with stoma bags

Spa alert - Legionella

National standards for GP referrals

World Health Organisation recommendations

Asthma and children

Sunbeds exposed

Exercise during pregnancy

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Head injury management

Asthma in swimming pools

IMSPA Guidance No:103 - 1995 IMSPA Guidance No:346 - 2008 IMSPA Guidance No:338 -2008 IMSPA Guidance No:333 - 2007 IMSPA Guidance No:306 - 2006 IMSPA Guidance No:272 - 2003 IMSPA Guidance No:239 - 2001 IMSPA Guidance No:196 - 2000 IMSPA Guidance No:128 - 1996 IMSPA Guidance No:116 - 1996 IMSPA Guidance No:314 - 2007 IMSPA Guidance No:303 - 2005 IMSPA Guidance No:296 - 2004 IMSPA Guidance No:251- 2002 IMSPA Guidance No:219 - 2002 IMSPA Guidance No:188 - 1999

HSE Guidance on tanning equipment

Working time and employing young people. The impact of the Working Time Regulations. The employment Equality(Age) Regulations Companies Act 2006

Understanding the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 Pool Supervision factors to be considered when deciding whether constant poolside supervision is necessary Public information symbols

Dealing with sexual harassment

Employment Relations Act 1999

Management of contractors Health and safety/risk assessment advice

First aid and the law at sport and recreation facilities

The Gender Equality Duty

Specialist pool activities Guidance on recommended supervision arrangements Lane swimming guidance

British Gymnastics Code of Practice for Trampolining

Age diversity in employment code of practice

Disability in sport a legal framework

IMSPA Guidance No:166 - 1999 IMSPA Guidance No:143 - 1997 IMSPA Guidance No:126 - 1996 IMSPA Guidance No:111 - 1996 IMSPA Guidance No:110 - 1996 IMSPA Guidance No:005 - 2011 IMSPA Guidance No:004 - 2011 IMSPA Guidance No:357 - 2011 IMSPA Guidance No:356 - 2010 IMSPA Guidance No:354 - 2010 IMSPA Guidance No:353 - 2010 IMSPA Guidance No:350 - 2009 IMSPA Guidance No:349 - 2009 IMSPA Guidance No:345 - 2008 IMSPA Guidance No:339 - 2008 IMSPA Guidance No:334 - 2007

Use of sports facilities by transexuals

Policy advice in relation to race and sex discrimination legislation

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Race relations Act 1976

Equal Opportunities Legislation

Lightning emergency planning for swimming pools and outdoor activities

Water temperatures for sport facility building services

Emptying and filling of swimming pools

Swimming pools COSHH, infections and by-products. Risk from infections and disinfectant by-products in swimming pools. Sunbed Regulations Act 2010

Microbiological testing of swimming pools and spas

New and expectant mothers their effective management in the sport and recreation environment Managing Trichloramines in indoor pools

Asthma and outdoor swimming pools

Chemical deliveries, handling and storage.

Swimming Pool and Sport Centre temperatures

IMSPA Guidance No:332 - 2007 IMSPA Guidance No:330 - 2007 IMSPA Guidance No:329 - 2007 IMSPA Guidance No:327 - 2007 IMSPA Guidance No:320 - 2007 IMSPA Guidance No:302 - 2007 IMSPA Guidance No:317 - 2006 IMSPA Guidance No:305 - 2006 IMSPA Guidance No:316 - 2006 IMSPA Guidance No:310 - 2006 IMSPA Guidance No:308 - 2006 IMSPA Guidance No:290 - 2004 IMSPA Guidance No:289 - 2004 IMSPA Guidance No:285 - 2003 IMSPA Guidance No:278 - 2003 IMSPA Guidance No:261 - 2002

Working in hot and cold environments HSE advice

Pre-hospital management of the aquatic spinal cord injury by pool staff

Cryptosporidium advice

Appropriate swimwear

Pool water microbiological testing further update

Safe operation of public diving facilities

Swimming pool covers operation and safety issues

Working at height

Guidance for staffing and operation of fitness suites/gyms

The use of copper and silver in swimming pools

Pool plant pressure relief systems Preventing unsafe build-ups in pool plant systems Chlorine levels in pools

Chemical deliveries

Stainless steel corrosion guidance for centre operators

Buoyancy aids for swimming instruction

The use of facemasks, snorkels and fins in swimming pools

IMSPA Guidance No:255 - 2002 IMSPA Guidance No:246 - 2002 IMSPA Guidance No:240 - 2002 IMSPA Guidance No:233 - 2001 IMSPA Guidance No:230 - 2001 IMSPA Guidance No:222 - 2001 IMSPA Guidance No:206 - 2000 IMSPA Guidance No:207 - 2000 IMSPA Guidance No:204 - 2000 IMSPA Guidance No:198 - 2000 IMSPA Guidance No:181- 1999 IMSPA Guidance No:170 - 1999 IMSPA Guidance No:162 - 1999 IMSPA Guidance No:154 - 1998 IMSPA Guidance No:149 - 1998 IMSPA Guidance No:139 - 1997

Diving and jumping into swimming pools and open water

Lone Working

Lane swimming

Grills covering swimming pool outlets clarification of grille size recommendations Stainless steel in swimming pool buildings

Paddling pools operation

Swimming pool maximum users interpreting HSE guidelines

The effective lifeguard

New euro standard for waterslide instructions

Abrupt changes in pool depth

New advice faecal release/cryptosporidium. Preventing and handling contamination incidents. Fatal pool accidents outlets. How to prevent occurrences.

Changes to the marking requirements for fire safety signs.

Retractable seating lessons to be learned from a fatal accident and guidance on providing safe retractable seating Planned maintenance: an outline of a model scheme

Chlorine levels in pools

IMSPA Guidance No:136 - 1997 IMSPA Guidance No:122 - 1996 IMSPA Guidance No:107 - 1996 IMSPA Guidance No:102 - 1995 IMSPA Guidance No:355 - 2010 IMSPA Guidance No:323 - 2007 IMSPA Guidance No:312 - 2006 IMSPA Guidance No: 277 -2003 IMSPA Guidance No:270 - 2003

Inlet and outlet safety a timely reminder

Moveable floors and bulkheads

Gas containers written schemes of examination

Stainless steel components risk of failure. The inspection, maintenance and replacement of stainless steel components in swimming pool buildings. Employing children and young people in sport and recreation

Childrens use of steam rooms and spas.

Babies swimming what age is best how to prevent infection

Child protection good practice

Photographing of children in sports centres/swimming pools

PWTAG Guidance Documents that have an influence on swimming pools design and operation Most of these guidance documents can be purchased from the Pool Water Technical Advisory Group
ISBN 0951 700766 Swimming Pool Water Treatment and Quality Standards for Pools and Spas Energy efficiency in Swimming Pools

PWTAG Technical Guidance Note PWTAG Technical Guidance Note PWTAG Technical Guidance Note PWTAG Technical Guidance Note

Algae problem

PWTAG recommendations for the design and specification of pool plant for a public swimming pool Ultra-violet Radiation

PWTAG Technical Guidance Note PWTAG Technical Guidance Note PWTAG Technical Guidance Note PWTAG Technical Guidance Note PWTAG Technical Guidance Note PWTAG Technical Guidance Note PWTAG Technical Guidance Note PWTAG Technical Guidance Note

Sand filters for swimming Pools

Carbon Dioxide for pH Control

Hydraulics for good water treatment

Designing for good water treatment

Dealing with sodium hypochlorite spillage

Cleaning around the swimming pool

Faecal Contamination

Entrapment

FINA Rules Downloadable free from the FINA website

FINA Handbook Rules of the sport of swimming including dimensions for swimming, diving, synchronised swimming and water polo facilities.

Amateur Swimming Association Requirements and Guidance Documents that have an influence on swimming pools design and operation These Guidance notes are free and downloadable from the ASA website
ASA ASA Handbook ASA - 2001 ASA/NSPCC SafeSportAway A Guide to Good planning of organised trips Child Protection in swimming Procedures and Guidelines ASA Design requirements for Water Polo ASA Pool Design requirements 25m x 4 lane swimming pool Guidance for community owned and managed swimming pools

ASA - 1999 ASA Facilities ASA Facilities

ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities

ASA Pool Design requirements 25m x 6 lane pool ASA Pool Design requirements 25m x 8 lane pool ASA Pool Design requirements 50m x 6 lane pool ASA Pool Design requirements 50m x 8 lane pool ASA Pool Design requirements 50m x 10 lane pool What is a swimming pool? Spectator & competitor seating for championships and events Specifications for timing equipment 8 lane pool Specifications for a Diving Pool Reasons for pool water depths and traditional profiles Procurement guidelines for the provision of polycarbonate housings to cover outdoor swimming pools Minimum spectator seating capacities Deck-level swimming pool & raised ends Capital cost details 25m & 20m pools 25m by 8 lane pool advantages Utilising school swimming pools A Guide to Combined Heat & Power A Guide to Wind Power Energy generation Basic energy savings for existing pools A Guide to Heat Pump Technology A Guide to Solar Power Rainwater harvesting and Waste Water Recycling The use of Energy in swimming Pools ASA Guidance - Activities and water depth

ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities

ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities

ASA Guidance Child Admission Policy ASA Guidance - Disability Provision ASA Guidance Diving into swimming pools ASA Guidance Diving into swimming pools the issues facing swimming clubs and schools ASA Guidance Jumping into swimming pools ASA Guidance - Swimming pool temperatures ASA Guidance Swimming teachers and pool breaks ASA Guidance Swimming teaching whilst pregnant ASA Guidance Teaching in the water and the handling of pupils ASA Guidance The submersion of babies ASA Guidance The use of swimming goggles ASA Guidance Why raised ends ASA Guidance Breathing techniques and overbreathing ASA Guidance Dry land physical activity and weightlifting in the development of club swimmers ASA Guidance The use of wheelchairs on poolside ASA Guidance The ASA Competitive Start Award ASA Guidance The use of electrical equipment near swimming pools ASA Guidance FINA Rules length tolerance interpretation

ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities

ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities ASA Facilities

SPATA recommendations that have an influence on swimming pools design and operation
SPATA Standards Standards 2010 (for all commercial and domestic types of swimming pools and spas(excluding hot tubs)

Miscellaneous guidance
ASA/IoS/IMSPA/RLSS Lifesavers/Scottish Swimming - 2001 World Health Organisation - 2006 Carbon Trust Indepth Guide CTG012 Carbon Trust Indepth Guide CTG009 - 2008 Energy Savings Trust 2005 Safe supervision for teaching and coaching swimming

Guidelines for safe recreational water environments Volume 2 swimming Pools and similar environments Biomass heating

Swimming Pools a deeper look at energy efficiency

Ground Source Heat Pumps Fact Sheet 5