Swimming Pool Standards
The following standards are applicable to swimming pool environments.
- Swimming Pool Lighting Levels – March 2021
- Bather Admission – November 2020
- Prevention of Entrapment and Suction Hazards – July 2020
- Assistant Lifeguard Standard - April 2020
- Emergency Telephone Standard - April 2020
- Public Swimming Pool Records Standard - April 2020
- Water Clarity – May 2019
- Lifeguard In-Service Training - March 2019
- Minimum Diving Depth from Pool Deck - May 2018
- Rope Swing Installation Standard – Sept 2017
- Recreational Use of 3 Metre Diving Board Standard – May 2016
- Safety Equipment Standard – May 2016
- Pool Operator Training Standard – May 2016
- Pool Contamination Standard – May 2016
- Bather-to-Lifeguard Ratios – April 2012
- Swimming Pool Basin Colour – April 2012
- Safety Supervision During Instructional Periods – April 2012
- Lifeguard Chair Specifications – April 2012
Please note that the following standards are currently under review/revision:
- Swimming Pool Basin Colour – April 2012
- Safety Supervision During Instructional Periods – April 2012
- Lifeguard Chair Specifications – April 2012
- Recreational Use of 3 Metre Diving Board Standard – May 2016
- Safety Equipment Standard – May 2016
- Pool Operator Training Standard – May 2016
- Pool Contamination Standard – May 2016
- Assistant Lifeguard Standard - April 2020