AS 2610.1-2007 (R2016)

Specifies requirements for design, construction and operation of public spa pools based on safety and health considerations. Appendices include chemical operational parameters, spa heater sizing for outdoor installations and recommended procedures for operators of public spas.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee CS-034 has 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 17 June 2015.The following are represented on Technical Committee CS-034:Australasian Wire Industry AssociationAustralian Building Codes BoardAustralian Industry GroupBureau of Steel Manufacturers of AustraliaConsumers Federation of AustraliaKidsafeOffice of Fair Trading (NSW)Royal Life Saving Society AustraliaSwimming Pool & Spa AllianceSwimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia

This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction and operation of public spa pools intended for recreational use, either separately installed or forming part of a swimming pool installation. It is not applicable to spa pools with a capacity of less than 680 L, commonly known as spa baths, in accordance with AS 3861, or to spa pools that are used under the direction of medical personnel, such as hydrotherapy pools, or stationary swimming pools.The Standard applies only to ‘public spas’, as defined in the Standard. Recommended procedures for operators of public spa pools are given in Appendix C.NOTE: Private spas are covered by AS 2610.2.

First published as AS 2610.1-1983.
Second edition 1993.
Third edition 2007.
Reconfirmed 2016.