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AS 3979-1993

AS 3979-1993

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Hydrotherapy pools

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Superseded date

30-06-2017

Superseded by

AS 3979-2006

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1993

Publisher

Standards Australia

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1 - AS 3979:1993 HYDROTHERAPY POOLS
4 - PREFACE
4 - CONTENTS
5 - FOREWORD
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.3.1 Hydrotherapy pool
8 - SECTION 2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
8 - 2.1 GENERAL
8 - 2.1.1 Location
8 - 2.1.2 Walkways, ramps and landings
8 - 2.1.3 Concourses
8 - 2.1.4 Showers, toilets and changerooms
8 - 2.1.5 Acoustics
8 - 2.1.6 Indoor pools
8 - 2.1.7 Lighting
9 - 2.2 POOL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
9 - 2.2.1 General
9 - 2.2.2 Size
9 - 2.2.3 Shape
9 - 2.2.4 Water depth
9 - 2.2.5 Pool finishes
9 - 2.2.6 Concourse drainage and finish
10 - 2.2.7 Footbaths
10 - 2.2.8 Handrails and fittings
10 - 2.2.9 Water circulation
10 - 2.2.10 Underwater pressure jets
10 - 2.2.11 Access to and from the pool
11 - 2.3 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
11 - 2.4 POOL CLEANING EQUIPMENT
11 - 2.5 POOL COVERS
11 - 2.6 STORAGE AREAS
11 - 2.6.1 General
11 - 2.6.2 Pool chemicals
11 - 2.7 PLANT ROOM AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
12 - SECTION 3 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
12 - 3.1 POOL WATER
12 - 3.1.1 Filtration equipment
12 - 3.1.2 Turnover rate
12 - 3.1.3 Water temperature
12 - 3.2 WATER QUALITY
13 - 3.3 FREQUENCY OF TESTING
13 - 3.4 POOL WATER TEST METHODS
13 - 3.5 LOGBOOK
14 - 3.6 SAFETY
14 - 3.6.1 Documentation
14 - 3.6.2 Safety equipment
14 - 3.6.3 In-pool treatment equipment
14 - 3.7 SECURITY
14 - 3.8 EMERGENCY EGRESS DOORS

Sets out requirements and recommendations for the design, construction and operation of pools for use in the treatment of conditions requiring hydrotherapy. Does not apply to pools with a water capacity of 7500 L or less, nor to small tanks of the type which may incorporate fixed or rotating water jets.

Committee
MS-051
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 8563 3
Pages
9
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard sets out recommendations and requirements for the design, construction and operation of pools, in excess of 7500 L water capacity, for use in the treatment of conditions requiring hydrotherapy. It does not apply to small tanks of the type which may incorporate fixed or rotating water jets.

First published as AS 3979-1991.
Second edition 1993.

AS 2610.2-1983 Spa pools - Private spas
AS 1095.4.1.3-1981 Microbiological methods for the dairy industry Methods for the examination of water and air - Microbiological examination of water - Coliforms by multiple tube dilution
AS 3100-1990 Approval and test specification - General requirements for electrical equipment
AS 2610.1-1983 Spa pools - Public spas
AS 1095.4.1.13-1981 Microbiological methods for the dairy industry Methods for the examination of water and air - Microbiological examination of water - Pseudomonas aeruginosa by membrane filtration
AS 3200.1.0-1990 Approval and test specification - Medical electrical equipment General requirements for safety - Parent Standard
AS 2818-1986 Guide to swimming pool safety
AS 1095.4.1.5-1981 Microbiological methods for the dairy industry Methods for the examination of water and air - Microbiological examination of water - Coliforms by membrane filtration
AS 1095.4.1.2-1981 Microbiological methods for the dairy industry Methods for the examination of water and air - Microbiological examination of water - Colony count by the pour plate method
AS 1095.4.1.11-1981 Microbiological methods for the dairy industry Methods for the examination of water and air - Microbiological examination of water - Pseudomonas aeruginosa by multiple tube dilution
AS 3000-1986 Electrical installations - Buildings, structures and premises (known as the SAA Wiring Rules)
AS 1839-1989 Swimming pools - Premoulded reinforced plastics - Installation
AS 2783-1992 Use of reinforced concrete for small swimming pools
AS 1428.1-1993 Design for access and mobility General requirements for access - Buildings
AS 1838-1989
AS 3300-1996 Approval and test specification - General requirements for household and similar electrical appliances
AS 3633-1989 Private swimming pools - Water quality

AS 1428.2-1992 Design for access and mobility Enhanced and additional requirements - Buildings and facilities (Reconfirmed 2015)

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