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Code of Practice

Code of Practice for the Design, Construction, Operation, Management and Maintenance of Aquatic Facilities (October 2009)

Table of Contents
Foreward (Aquatic Facilities)
Section 1 - Administrative Provisions
Section 2 - Design and Construction Requirements
Section 3 - Circulation and Water Treatment Systems
Section 4 - Chemical Safety
Section 5 - Water Quality and Testing
Section 6 - Qualification Requirements for Aquatic Facility Operators, Supervisors and Emergency Care Personnel
Section 7 - General Sanitation and Operational Requirements
Section 8 - Requirements for Special Features
Section 9 - Public Spa Pools
Section 10 - Special Requirements for Waterslides
Section 11 - Hydrotherapy Pools

Appendix 1 - Approved Colours for Aquatic Facilities
Appendix 2 - Recommended Safety Signage
Appendix 3 - Requirements for Aquatic Solar Water Heating Systems
Appendix 4 - Requirements for Ozone Water Treatment Systems
Appendix 5 - Stairways, Ladders and Platforms
Appendix 6 - Slip Resistance Testing and Performance
Appendix 7 - Water Balancing
Appendix 8 - References
Appendix 9 - Acknowledgements

Appendix 10 - Suggested Example of Aquatic Facility Operation Manual

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