Table of Contents

1 -  AS 3979-2006 HYDROTHERAPY POOLS
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  FOREWORD
7 -  SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 -  1.1 SCOPE
7 -  1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 -  1.3 DEFINITIONS
8 -  1.3.1 Hydrotherapy pool
9 -  SECTION 2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
9 -  2.1 GENERAL
9 -  2.1.1 Location
9 -  2.1.2 Walkways, ramps and landings
9 -  2.1.3 Concourses
9 -  2.1.4 Showers, toilets and change rooms
9 -  2.1.5 Acoustics
9 -  2.1.6 Indoor pools
10 -  2.1.7 Lighting
10 -  2.2 POOL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
10 -  2.2.1 General
10 -  2.2.2 Size
10 -  2.2.3 Shape
10 -  2.2.4 Water depth
11 -  2.2.5 Pool finishes
11 -  2.2.6 Concourse drainage and finish
11 -  2.2.7 Footbaths
12 -  2.2.8 Handrails and fittings
12 -  2.2.9 Access to and from the pool
13 -  2.3 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
13 -  2.4 POOL CLEANING EQUIPMENT
13 -  2.5 STORAGE AREAS
13 -  2.5.1 General
13 -  2.5.2 Pool chemicals
13 -  2.6 PLANT ROOM AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
14 -  SECTION 3 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
14 -  3.1 POOL WATER
14 -  3.1.1 General
14 -  3.1.2 Water circulation
14 -  3.1.3 Turnover rate
14 -  3.1.4 Automatic control of chlorine and pH
14 -  3.1.5 Filtration equipment
14 -  3.1.6 Coagulation
14 -  3.1.7 Dilution
14 -  3.1.8 Water temperature
15 -  3.2 WATER QUALITY
15 -  3.2.1 Sanitizers
15 -  3.2.2 Supplementary treatments
15 -  3.2.3 Water balance
16 -  3.2.4 Clarity
16 -  3.2.5 Humidity
16 -  3.2.6 Microbiological quality
16 -  3.3 FREQUENCY OF TESTING
17 -  3.4 POOL WATER TESTING
17 -  3.4.1 Methods
17 -  3.4.2 Reagents
17 -  3.5 LOGBOOK
18 -  SECTION 4 SAFETY
18 -  4.1 GENERAL
18 -  4.1.1 Documentation
18 -  4.1.2 Safety equipment
18 -  4.1.3 In-pool treatment equipment
18 -  4.2 SECURITY
18 -  4.3 EMERGENCY EGRESS DOORS
19 -  APPENDIX A - CALCULATING WATER BALANCE
19 -  A1 INTRODUCTION
19 -  A2 LANGELIER SATURATION INDEX (SI)

Abstract

Sets out recommendations and requirements for the design, construction and operation of pools, for use by and management of persons whose conditions require hydrotherapy.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Major stakeholders of this publication have reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 29 August 2018.

Scope

This Standard sets out requirements and recommendations for the design, construction and operation of pools, and requirements for use by and management of persons whose conditions require hydrotherapy. It does not apply to small tanks that incorporate fixed or rotating water jets with a water capacity of less than 7500 L or to small prefabricated therapy/fitness pools.
NOTE: The recommendation of this Standard may also provide advice for use when designing general purpose pools which from, time to time, may be made available for hydrotherapy purposes.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 14/09/2018. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2018 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 14/09/2018
Pages
ISBN
Committee	MS-051
Supersedes	DR 05261 AS 3979-1993