What is BS EN 15288‑2 about?
BS EN 15288‑2 is the second part of the multi-series international standard that discusses the safety aspects of the swimming pool for public use.
BS EN 15288‑2 specifies safety requirements for the operation of the classified swimming pool for public use. It is for those concerned with the operation and management of classified swimming pools.
BS EN 15288‑2 provides guidance about the risks for staff and users associated with public swimming pools, by identifying the precautions needed to achieve safety.
BS EN 15288‑2 includes requirements, recommendations, and notes for all existing pools and new pools. While compliance with requirements is mandatory to fulfill, recommendations indicate best practices and notes give additional information and/or explanations.
Note 1: BS EN 15288‑2 has limited application to classified pools which consist of segregated areas of rivers, lakes, or the sea.
Note 2: BS EN 15288‑2 is not applicable for domestic swimming pools according to EN 16582 (all parts).
Who is BS EN 15288‑2 for?
BS EN 15288‑2 on operation of 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 15288‑2?
Swimming pools may sound like fun, but if not constructed with proper attention to safety, may result in serious danger. All of those involved in the operation of the pools will need to give the highest priority to ensure that they provide users and staff with a safe facility.
BS EN 15288‑2 provides a framework for enhancing consumer protection and confidence by identifying hazards and putting controls in place to manage them, demonstrating compliance to customers and suppliers.
BS EN 15288‑2 has been prepared principally to provide a reliable basis regarding the operational characteristics of a public swimming pool. It could help the users to reduce swimming pool accidents and illnesses to cut related costs and reduce the risk of prosecution and litigation.
BS EN 15288‑2 provides a means of review and assessment of the hazards associated with public swimming pools. Their monitoring and assessment and activities are available for their control through education of users, and good operation and management.
BS EN 15288‑2 includes both specific guideline values and good practices. It addresses a wide range of types of hazards, including hazards leading to drowning and injury, water quality, contamination of associated facilities, and air quality. It achieves cost savings, efficiencies, and compatibility of pools throughout Europe.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 15288‑2:2018 supersedes EN 15288-2:2008, which is withdrawn. The main changes compared to the previous version are as follows:
- Introduction has been revised
- Scope has been revised by excluding EN 16582
- New Annex A “List of possible hazards” has been added
- New Annex B “Risk assessment” has been added
- New Annex C “Model of risk assessment” has been added
