Swimming Pool Scene INDUSTRY NEWS
BSPF ‘promoting pools, spas & allied leisure’
The British Swimming Pool Federation
Tel. 01264 356210 Email.
admin@bspf.org.uk www.bspf.org.uk
www.spata.co.uk
SPATA (The Swimming Pool & Allied Trades Association) Setting and publishing technical standards for construction and operation of
pools, spas, saunas and steam rooms. Technical advice and mediation services are also available.
ABOVE: Engineers from Wensum Pools were put through their paces as part of the latest Electrical Awareness Workshop.
www.bishta.co.uk
BISHTA (The British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association) The association for the domestic self-contained spa and hot tub market, promoting safe spa water for the public.
To support their members and the wider water leisure industry, BISHTA and SPATA work together to ensure that they are represented across Europe, both for networking with other national pool and spa associations in EUSA and also in the development of European Standards. Through these contacts, it is easier to be aware of and share news about forthcoming consultations and to strengthen alliances at home and abroad.
www.spatex.co.uk
SPATEX The annual trade exhibition for the Industry bringing together professionals in the design, installation, retailing, maintenance, operation and management of pools, spas, saunas and ancillary equipment. And the showcase for the private market and pool owners and would-be owners alike.
Reporting on the latest updates on European standards, there are proposed revisions to some of the standards for domestic pool construction and installation (the EN 16582 series) and also to the domestic pool water fi ltration, circulation and treatment standards (the EN 16713 series). The comments will be discussed at the next meeting of the relevant CEN Technical Committee (TC 402) planned for Helsinki on 5th September.
PoolsHotTubs @Pools_Hottubs DIARY DATES 2017
2nd June BISHTA Committee, WebEx 21st June
PIP Committee, Andover
5th September TC 402 Board, Helsinki
12th – 14th September TC 402 WG4 Meeting, Berlin
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11th October PIP Committee, Andover
14th November SPATA Technical Committee, WebEx
PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION The domestic spa and hot tub standard (EN 17125) is now available for public consultation - called a ‘CEN Public Enquiry’ - and the industry has until 3rd August to make any comments known to BISHTA and the BSI. The next meeting of the Working Group that is developing this standard (TC 402 WG4) is
planned for 12th – 14th September in Berlin. After the EN 17125 standard is fi nished, this is due to be the last of the planned Standards currently being undertaken by TC 402 for the next couple of years. However, there is plenty to keep the industry ‘on its toes’ regarding European Standards, as there are commercial public pool standards to be revised for both swimming pool equipment (the EN 13451 series) and the design and operation of commercial swimming pools (the EN 15288 series).
HANDS ON EXPERIEINCE The latest Electrical Awareness Workshop was held at Wensum Pools in Norfolk. The partnership with NICEIC has been hugely impressive, in developing a practical hands on course that helps staff to understand better the requirements for making the fi nal connection to the hot tub. The course also provides a certifi cate for how to safely isolate electricity to protect the workforce.
Further courses can be run during the year, subject to there being suffi cient numbers. The next courses are planned for October and November and are hoped to be organised for one in the South and one in the Midlands. Please contact the BISHTA offi ce if you would like to attend this course.
Behind The Scenes Work Continues
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