Pools and water sports areas are among the most important centers in terms of security requirements. Measures will need to be taken here in many respects. In the simplest way, the floor should be designed to prevent slipping or falling, the interior and exterior floors, entrances and stairs should be checked regularly, there should be no collapse, deterioration and deformation on the floor, there should be no deterioration of floor coverings and wall surfaces, and there will be no distortion on glass surfaces. There should be no cracks, stair widths and step heights should be appropriate, and measures should be taken to prevent slipping in the areas where cleaning is performed.
In addition, an emergency plan should be prepared as the most important security measure, employees should be informed about what they can do in case of emergency, the sketches prepared should be posted in the appropriate places. Fire escape stairs should be available, fire escape doors should be open to the outside at any time, fire extinguishers must be present and checked, and automatic fire response systems must be in working condition.
In addition, all kinds of microbiological and hygienic tests and analyzes of pool water should be done.
All this is important for human health after all.
In addition to the construction and static requirements of swimming pools and water sports areas, the building materials to be used have an important place in terms of hygiene. It is necessary to make the right decision while the ponds are in the project state. After the test, analysis, control and inspections of the ponds and water sports areas are required.
If the filtration and disinfection systems of these places are made according to the standards and maintained well, the water in the swimming pools will be cleaner than the sea water.
Pool and water sports areas are also inspected within the scope of environmental inspections by authorized test and inspection institutions. A few standards considered during these studies are:
- TS EN 15288-1 Swimming pools - Part 1: Safety requirements for design
- TS EN 15288-2 Swimming pools - Part 2: Safety requirements for operation
- TS EN 13451-1 Swimming pool equipment - Part 1: General safety rules and test methods
- TS EN 13451-2 Swimming pool equipment - Part 2: Additional special safety rules and test methods for steep and inclined stairs and handles
- TS EN 13451-3 Swimming pool equipment - Part 3: Additional special safety requirements and test methods for inlet / outlet and water / air-based water entertainment facilities
- TS EN 13451-6 Swimming-pool equipment - Part 6: Additional special safety requirements and test methods for return panels
- TS EN 13451-7 Swimming pool equipment - Part 7: Additional special safety rules and test methods for water polo castles
- TS EN 15031, TS EN 15072, TS EN 15073, TS EN 15075, TS EN 15076, TS EN 15077, TS EN 15078, ... Chemicals used in the treatment of swimming pool water
