What is BS EN 13451‑2 about?
BS EN 13451 discusses swimming pool equipment. BS EN 13451‑2 is the second part of the multi-series on swimming pool equipment that specifies safety requirements for ladders, stepladders, and handle bends in addition to the general safety requirements of EN 13451-1.
The requirements of this specific standard take priority over those in EN 13451-1. BS EN 13451 applies to manufactured ladders, stepladders and handle bends used for pool access and egress for use in classified swimming pools as specified in EN 15288-1 and EN 15288-2.
Who is BS EN 13451‑2 for?BS EN 13451‑2 on swimming pool equipment is useful for:
- Architects who design swimming pools
- Contractors who construct swimming pools
- Installers of aboveground swimming pools equipment
- Manufacturers of aboveground swimming pools equipment
- Retailers of aboveground swimming pools equipment
Why should you use BS EN 13451‑2?
Swimming pools may sound like fun, but if constructed or installed improperly, may turn out to be a safety hazard. BS EN 13451‑2 applies to other equipment installed in pools such as ladders, stepladders, and handle bends. BS EN 13451‑2 provides the safety requirements that need to be fulfilled for the safe use of the pool.
BS EN 13451‑2 discusses dimensions, structural integrity and slip resistance for public swimming pool equipment (ladders, stepladders, and handle bends). Users of public swimming pools will have a safe swimming experience with respect to pool equipment if BS EN 13451‑2 guidelines are followed.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13451‑2:2015+A1:2020 supersedes BS EN 13451‑2:2015, which is withdrawn.
The main changes compared to the previous version are as follows:
- The scope has been updated
- The normative references have been updated
- The terms and definitions have been modified
- Dimensions for the ladder have been modified
- Dimensions for the step ladder have been modified
- Examples of easier access to the pool to address the needs of older persons and persons with disabilities have been added
- A bibliography has been added
