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SWIMMING POOLS
TECHNICAL SERVICES STANDARD
FUNCTIONAL & PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

FOR HOTEL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
International Edition
Edition V1.0 August 2011
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The functional and performance criteria are a set of several specifications
that supplement each other and are listed hereafter.
The present specification is marked with a red square, the associated documents
(which are in reference in the present document) are spotted out with an arrow.
FUNCTIONAL AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA DB0001

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
International Sustainable Development Rules AB0010
Accor Rules for Accessibility AB0020
Acoustic Criteria DA0040
► Thermal Insulation DA0060
Heat Recovery DA3120
Fire Safety Principles GB000A
Cyclones Prevention GA1001
Legionnela Directive GCL0001
BUILDING ENVELOPE AND FINISHINGS

► Construction DB1000
Facades & Doors & Windows DB1300
Doors sets Guide DB2100
Internal Works DB2000
TECHNICAL INSTALLATIONS
► Building Services DB3000
DHW Installations using thermal solar panels DB3120
Lifts DB3400
Criteria for Telephone Cabling DB3513
Fire Detection and Alarm DB3610
SPECIFICS AND EXTERIORS AREAS

Covered Carparks DF9000
Kitchen Design DF4000
Bar Counter Design DF2400
Laundry Room RE0011
External Works DB6000
List of updates on present document

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INDEX
1. - PREAMBLE .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. - PURPOSE AND SCOPE ................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2. - BASIC ASSUMPTIONS................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. - GENERAL CONCEPT FOR POOL WATER ......................................................................................................... 6
2.1. - INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2. - POOL LEGISLATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3. - HEALTH AND SAFETY – RISK ANALYSIS ...................................................................................................................... 7
2.4. - « ACCOR » GROUP POOL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ................................................................................................. 7
2.5. - POOL AND SPA SYSTEMS – BASIC PRINCIPLES .......................................................................................................... 8
2.6. - SYSTEM SCHEMATICS 1 - CONCEPTUAL SCHEMATIC FOR STANDARD ACCOR SPEC' INTERNAL POOL 1................. 9
2.7. - SYSTEM SCHEMATICS 2 - CONCEPTUAL SCHEMATIC FOR ACCOR SPEC' EXTERNAL POOL ................................... 10
A........................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.8. - SYSTEM SCHEMATICS 3 - OPTIMAL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC FOR ULTIMATE ACCOR SPEC' INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL
POOLS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.9. - APPLICABLE TECHNOLOGY........................................................................................................................................ 12
B. ................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.10. - W ATER TREATMENT PLANT ROOM SPACE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 12
3. - POOL WATER SYSTEM CONCEPT ................................................................................................................... 13
3.1. - MAKE-UP WATER TREATMENT ................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2. - POOL W ATER FILTRATION ......................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3. - COAGULANTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
3.4. - FLOCCULANTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.5. - OXIDATION CATALYST ............................................................................................................................................... 16
3.6. - DISINFECTION ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
3.7. - BACKWASH ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
3.8. - FILTER MEDIUM ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.9. - EQUIPMENT SIZING CRITERIA..................................................................................................................................... 17
3.9.1. - PUMPS: ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.9.2. - FILTERS: ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.9.3. - ZPM UNITS: ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.9.4. - DOSING PUMPS: ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.10. - POOL HYDRAULICS.................................................................................................................................................. 19
3.10.1. - INLETS: ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
3.10.2. - OVERFLOWS:........................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.10.3. - OUTLET GRILLES: ................................................................................................................................................. 19
3.10.4. - W ATER BALANCING TANKS:.................................................................................................................................. 20
3.11. - TEMPERATURE REGULATION ................................................................................................................................... 20
3.12. - BACKWASH RECYCLING – MEMBRANE FILTRATION ................................................................................................ 20
3.13. - BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING .................................................................. 21
3.14. - MANUAL ANALYSES, SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING ........................................................................................ 21
3.15. - CHEMICAL STORAGE CONDITIONS.......................................................................................................................... 22
4. - PLUMBING SYSTEMS CONCEPT ...................................................................................................................... 23
4.1. - PRIMARY HOT W ATER HEATING ............................................................................................................................... 23
4.2. - HEAT RECLAIM........................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3. - PLUMBING SERVICES FOR POOL W ATER NEEDS ..................................................................................................... 23
5. - HVAC SYSTEMS CONCEPTS ............................................................................................................................. 24
5.1. - GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.2. - OUTDOOR W EATHER CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................... 24
5.3. - INTERNAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................................... 24
5.4. - EXTERNAL HEAT LOADS ............................................................................................................................................. 25
5.5. - INTERNAL HEAT LOADS .............................................................................................................................................. 25

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5.6. - AIR VELOCITY ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
5.7. - EXTERNAL NOISE CONDITIONS .................................................................................................................................. 25
5.8. - INTERNAL NOISE LEVEL .............................................................................................................................................. 25
5.9. - FRESH AIR AND EXTRACT AIR FLOW RATES ............................................................................................................... 26
5.10. - FILTRATION DEGREE AND AIR QUALITY ................................................................................................................... 26
5.11. - DESCRIPTION OF VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING CONCEPT ......................................................................... 26
5.11.1. - GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
5.11.2. - AIR HANDLING UNIT ............................................................................................................................................. 26
5.11.3. - EXTRACTION......................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.11.4. - AIR DIFFUSION ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.11.5. - CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.11.6. - ANCILLARY AND TECHNICAL ROOMS .................................................................................................................... 28
5.11.7. - TESTING AND COMMISSIONING ............................................................................................................................ 29
5.11.8. - LINKS WITH THE GLOBAL BMS FOR THE HOTEL .................................................................................................. 29
5.12. - HVAC EQUIPMENT LIST........................................................................................................................................... 30
5.12.1. - DEHUMIDIFIER ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.12.2. - SPLIT SYSTEMS .................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.12.3. - VENTILATION UNITS ............................................................................................................................................. 30
5.12.4. - DIFFUSERS AND GRILLES ..................................................................................................................................... 30
5.12.5. - CONTROLS EQUIPMENT........................................................................................................................................ 30
6. - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CONCEPT .................................................................................................................. 31
6.1. - GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.2. - EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................................................ 31
6.3. - ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.................................................................................................................................................. 31
6.4. - ELECTRICAL CABLES AND CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................. 31
6.5. - MAIN ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION BOARD ................................................................................................................. 31
6.6. - CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
6.7. - LIGHTING .................................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.8. - EMERGENCY LIGHTING .............................................................................................................................................. 31
6.9. - TELEPHONE LINE ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
7. - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS BASICS....................................................................................................................... 32
7.1. - PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCKS ...................................................................................................... 32
7.2. - SAFETY ZONES ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
7.3. - SAFETY MEASURES TO INCLUDE IN DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION........................................................... 32
7.4. - SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................................. 32
7.5. - PARTICULAR CASE OF SUBMERGED LIGTHING FITTINGS ....................................................................... 32
7.6. - RISK PREVENTION MEASURES FOR OPERATION OF THE PREMISES .................................................. 32
7.7. - MAINTENANCE – PERIODIC CONTROLS AND TESTING ............................................................................. 33
8. - POOL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS AND REFERENCES .................................................................................... 33
8.1. - AFM SYSTEM, COMPONENTS, FLOCCULANTS, ZPM'S ETC. ..................................................................................... 33
8.2. - HOTEL GROUPS CURRENTLY USING AFM ................................................................................................................ 33

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INTRODUCTION
The functional and performance criteria defined by this document shall be applied to all new construction or renovation hotel
projects for all the brands of the Accor Group in all countries. In case of differences between local construction standards
and the Accor criteria, those standards or criteria which are the more demanding shall be applied.
CONSTRUCTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES AND GUARANTEES
The CONSTRUCTORS shall assume full responsibility for the design, the execution and the technical supervision of the works.
The ACCOR documents shall not be a substitute for the project drawings, specifications, technical notices and working
drawings which shall be prepared by the CONSTRUCTORS.
The documents produced by ACCOR, and the work for which they are appointed in order to integrate Brand criteria, shall in no
way relieve the CONSTRUCTORS of their responsibilities or of the guarantees resulting from these responsibilities.
Note: Accor has referenced specific equipment and/or suppliers. Please enquire from Accor’s country construction
department for information applicable to your project.
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1. - PREAMBLE
1.1. - PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1.2. - BASIC ASSUMPTIONS

The purpose of this document is to provide the The technical equipment proposed for use in pool
detailed technical objectives and performance operation is based on readily-available technology,
sought by Accor in the pools being built in their which can be built, used and maintained in the
hospitality properties around the world. farthest reaches of the globe.
The document is intended to be used as a Client’s The pool filters most of its water via water treatment
guide for design professionals around the world recycling systems, with make-up water used only to
knowledgeable in the various technical subjects compensate for the effects of evaporation,
required for pool construction. backwash and other minor losses. The present
document does not address open through flow
As such the scope of this document is limited to that pools, whether fresh or sea water based.
of a Client Brief, with all ultimate design
responsibilities remaining with the design Heating of pool water is applicable to most pools,
professionals. including those under tropical climates. Omission of
heating will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
The document addresses each technical trade
separately, and any interaction as needed. For the purposes of the HVAC section, the pool is
assumed to be indoors.
Due to the international nature of this document,
local regulations must be adhered to by design All systems described herein assume that regular,
professionals, in all cases where these regulations professional-grade or near professional-grade
might exceed or differ markedly from the maintenance is provided to keep the systems in
recommendations herein. optimal operation.
2. - GENERAL CONCEPT FOR POOL WATER
2.1. - INTRODUCTION capacity for disinfection as well as freedom from

bacterial contamination and the conditions which
This document determines a generic specification
might support bacterial proliferation. Particular
for filtration of swimming pools and Spa type
attention is paid to elimination of Cryptosporidia,
facilities within the “Accor” group of hotels.
and Giardia the cysts of which are resistant to
chlorine.
These recommendations set the guidelines for a
standardised technical foundation for pool filtration
This document defines a basic foundation for pool
specification within the group that guarantees
systems design and also identifies a ‘toolbox’ of
optimal bather comfort both in terms of water quality
additional components designed to further enhance
and air quality. As a secondary benefit, respect for
performance in order to respond to more stringent
the specification will also ensure the durability over
local legislation or to specific circumstances e.g.
time of the structure of pool buildings and their
open air pools. For prestige installations the toolbox
infrastructure.
will also offer the opportunity to achieve absolute
optimisation of systems with unparalleled water
Stability and reliability of systems will be
quality, water clarity and visitor comfort.
guaranteed by optimal dimensioning of the
component parts of the system in order to ensure
As a general rule optimisation of the system will
simplicity of operation without the need to resort to
also further improve efficiency, with each
sophisticated and unreliable equipment. Correct
improvement bringing an additional reduction in
dimensioning at conceptual design stage is the only
operational cost.
way of ensuring stable long term performance and
will bring significant reductions in operational cost.
Respect for the specifications defined in this
document will further ensure the highest possible
standards in terms of public health by guaranteeing

2.2. - POOL LEGISLATION in selection of cleaning products used in the vicinity
of the pool.
Most European countries have legislation governing
pool turnover, chemical dosing and water quality. In
Use of chemicals for pool treatment carries
many cases air quality may also be monitored and
associated storage and handling risks such as:
controlled.
- Explosion or fire arising from mixing of
incompatible products such as chlorine products
Whereas there is a lot of common ground between
and organics.
pool legislation in different countries there are some
- Sudden release of chlorine gas as a result
dramatic differences with e.g. Germany and
of mixing of Sodium hypochlorite, or CaHOCl with
Switzerland being particularly strict on both filter
acids.
specification and acceptable limits of combined
- Irritation or burns from mishandling of
chlorines. There are also differences between
chemicals.
countries in the way that legislation distinguishes
- Damage or other consequences of spillage
between ‘private’ hotels and ‘public’ swimming
pools.
In all cases local legislation for storage and
handling of chemical products must be strictly
This document deliberately takes the safe ground in
adhered to.
terms of compliance with legislation and uses the
Risk of drowning will influence:
rules as generally applied to ‘public’ swimming
- pool design and selection of fittings
pools. In cases where local legislation is particularly
- security against unsupervised access to the
strict, use of the ‘toolbox’ of optional additional
pool area
components will ensure compliance with even the
most stringent legal constraints.
Most of the above risks can be mitigated if not
virtually eliminated by good design although this will
Responsibility for information and compliance with
never be a substitute for training and good practise
local legislation will nevertheless ultimately rest with
in pool management.
the local architect and does not form part of the
remit of this document.
Ultimately, it is the developer’s and his design
team’s responsibility to ensure that all risks have
been considered and eliminated / mitigated as best
2.3. - HEALTH AND SAFETY – RISK ANALYSIS
as possible.
All risks must be fully considered by the local
design team in compliance with any local legislation
that might apply. 2.4. - « ACCOR » GROUP POOL
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
The main hazards relating to pool water conditions
“Safety, absence of red eyes and of the smell of
include:
chlorine will be consistent and reliable
- Risk to bathers from disease resulting from
characteristics of swimming pools throughout
ineffective disinfection.
the 'Accor' group.”
- Risk to bathers from disease resulting from
ineffective flocculation.
Primary performance criteria relate to chemical
- Ineffective filtration arising from channelling
parameters and in particular to combined chlorines.
of the filter bed.
- Risks to bathers resulting from chemicals
In e.g. France and Spain the maximum permissible
used in treatment systems.
combined chlorine levels (measured by DPD3) are
- Risk to bathers resulting from by-products
limited to 0.6mg/l. Combined chlorines however
of treatment chemicals as a result of system design
contain three components mono, di and tri-
errors or performance deficiencies.
chloramines but only trichloramines are toxic and
- Public health risks affecting the respiratory
are responsible for the strong chlorine smell, bather
tract of bathers and similar occupational health risks
discomfort and severe eye irritation that is
to staff as a result of poor air quality resulting from
characteristic of most chlorinated pools. 0.6mg/ml
high trichloramines, trihalomethanes and cyanogen
of trichloramines also results in a very pungent and
chloride.
uncomfortable pool environment.
It should be noted that cleaning chemicals, soaps
In Germany and Switzerland the combined chlorine
and detergents in particular can completely de-
limit is 0.2mg/l which is much more comfortable and
stabilise pool disinfection systems. Good design
will therefore be adopted as the primary
and management of access routes to the pool will
performance objective in “Accor” group pools.
reduce these risks and care must also be exercised

Free chlorine (measured by DPD1) which is the Microbiological parameter
active component of chlorine required for efficient Aerobic bacteria viable at < 100 CFU/ml
disinfection will be maintained at a level of 0.4 - 37°C :
0.8mg/l max which will allow total chlorine levels of Aerobic bacteria viable at <100 CFU/ml
less than 1.0mg/ml. 22°
total coliforms : < 10 CFU/100ml
For efficient chlorine disinfection pH must be faecal coliforms : Absence in 100ml
maintained at a level of 6.8 – 7.6 absolute Pathogenic bacteria : Absence
maximum but preferably 6.8 – 7.2. Legionella pneumophila at Absence in
N.B.: In some countries the minimum permissible 37°C 00ml
level is 7.2. Staphylococcal pathogens : Absence in 100ml
Pseudomonas aeuginosa at Absence in 100ml
Both bacteria and algae require phosphates in 37°C
order to survive. For this reason phosphates will be
maintained at a level of less than 0.01 mg/ml or
effectively below detectable levels. 2.5. - POOL AND SPA SYSTEMS – BASIC
PRINCIPLES
Most swimming pool environments are
"Operating costs in Accor group pools will be
characterised by strong trichloramine smells. The
amongst the lowest per bather per m³ of pool
presence of trihalomethanes and cyanogen chloride
water of any pool of equivalent size."
may also result from use of UV filters or the
presence of UV light. THM’s present a public and
Basic system architecture will be applied to all
occupational health hazard and are often monitored
Accor group pools as described in section 2.6.
by the health authorities whose statutory
atmospheric limit is normally around 10mg/m³.
Different turnover rates must be applied for different
Accor group pools will avoid this eventuality by
types of pools according to their intended use. The
eliminating the production of both at source. The
following factors can be used as a guideline for
Accor group admissible level for combined
calculation of the turnover required in order to
chlorines will therefore be 0.2mg/l absolute
satisfy the Accor group water quality standards:
maximum and 0.02mg/l or below for THMs in pool
- For hotel swimming pools ≥ 1.35m deep :
water.
turnover per hour = surface area (S.A.) in m² x
0.4
Water clarity in all Accor pools will be measured by
- For non-swimmer pools < 1.35m deep :
turbidity which will be less than 0.2NTU at all times.
turnover = S.A. x 0.67
- For children's pools < than 0.5m deep :
Application of the system architecture, equipment
selection and dimensioning criteria described in this
- For therapy pools : turnover = S.A. x 1.0
document will ensure compliance with Accor group
- For warm water pools (32°C - 35°C) :
swimming pool water standards as follows:
- For hotel spas/Jacuzzis: turnover rate = 5 x
Chemical Parameter Admissible level
the volume of the pool in m³ (excluding the
Total combined chlorine 0.2 mg/ml max
volume of the balance tank).
Free chlorine 0.4 - 0.8 mg/ml max
Total Chlorine < 1.0mg/ml Example:
pH 6.8 - 7.2 freshwater - for a hotel pool 20m x 5m x 1.35m deep =>
6.8 - 7.8 seawater Turnover = 100 x 0.4 = 40m3/h: Turnover every
Redox potential >750mV if pH < 7.3 3.4 hours
Phosphates 0.01 mg/ml max - for a spa of 2m³ => turnover = 5 x volume =
DS < 1,000 mg/ml 10m3/h.
Calcium hardness 75 – 250mg/ml
Alkalinity 75 – 250mg/ml These turnover rates will be considered as the norm
Isocyanuric acid 0 mg/ml across the group except in cases where local
Turbidity < 0.2NTU legislation dictates the need for any increase in
THM's in pool water < 0.01mg/l turnover.
THM's in air < 10mg/m³ of air
Chlorine consumption < 2 kg/1,000 bathers Application of the above turnover rates within the
(2g/bather) basic system architecture as referred to in System
For pools with more than Schematic 1 (below) will ensure compliance with
50 bathers/day. Accor group quality standards in all indoor facilities.
For external facilities the system architecture

described in System Schematic 2 section 2.7 options bringing an incremental reduction in
should be applied. operational cost.
Respect for the basic foundation criteria will
Further optimisation of both indoor and external nevertheless place Accor group pools in the most
pools is possible using the optimal system design efficient category of public pools with chlorine
as described in System Schematic 3 section 2.8. consumption of less than 2kg per 1000 bathers.
Optimisation of the system will further improve Operating costs in Accor group pools will also be
efficiency, clarity and visitor comfort, with each amongst the lowest per bather per m³ of pool water
additional improvement sourced from the toolbox of of any pool of equivalent size.
2.6. - SYSTEM SCHEMATICS 1 - CONCEPTUAL SCHEMATIC FOR STANDARD ACCOR SPEC' INTERNAL
POOL 1

2.7. - SYSTEM SCHEMATICS 2 - CONCEPTUAL SCHEMATIC FOR ACCOR SPEC' EXTERNAL POOL

A.
2.8. - SYSTEM SCHEMATICS 3 - OPTIMAL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC FOR ULTIMATE ACCOR SPEC' INTERNAL
OR EXTERNAL POOLS

2.9. - APPLICABLE TECHNOLOGY
2.10. - WATER TREATMENT PLANT ROOM
The technology used will be simple but robust SPACE REQUIREMENTS
technology that is available all over the world.
The priority in equipment selection will be on: The filtration plant room will preferably be in the
- Primary dimensioning of equipment immediate vicinity of the pool and have a floor level
- Durability below the balance tank level, ideally at basement
- Simplicity in operation level, in order to ensure that pumps are flooded at
all times. Technical areas should be generously
The selection of material makes reference to known dimensioned.
international standards which are validated by
certification. Accor group installations will be As a broad rule of thumb the height of the room will
required to abide by these standards irrespective of be determined by the height of the filters plus 0.6 m
the country in which they are installed. for access plus provision for any pipework or other
technical equipment. For typical DIN standard filters
As an example of the advantages of this approach this translates to a height of :
adherence to the DIN filter specification proposed - for filters of 0.75m Ø – 1.6m Ø 0.7 x
will normally afford a 25 - 30 year lifespan for this diameter + 3.1m
equipment. The AFM filter medium can also be - for filters of 1.6m Ø – 2.3m Ø 0.4 x
expected to last the lifespan of the filters. diameter + 2.3m
Use of sand, mixed bed media or non-certified The surface area of the plant room will depend on
crushed glass media in filters, or use of the character of the various pools and on the
diatomaceous earth filters will result in either turnover rate that is applicable.
increased running costs and reduced stability and Example:
security and is therefore not recommended in Accor - for a hotel pool 20m x 5m x 1.35m deep =>
group pools. Ozone and/or UV filtered systems Turnover = 100 x 0.4 = 40m3/h: Turnover
require more highly trained operatives and are also every 3.4 hours
simply not necessary in a properly specified and - for a spa of 2m³ => turnover = 5 x volume =
dimensioned system. They will only complicate pool 10m3/h.
management and increase operating costs.
The schematic plant room layout below is indicative
Most countries specifically prohibit the use of any of the plant room space requirement for the above
other disinfection method than chlorination in public typical sample pool.
pools. Chlorine, with appropriate flocculants, will N.B. balance tanks and chemical storage area are
therefore be the preferred disinfection method for not included.
use in all Accor group pools. Care must
nevertheless be exercised to ensure that liquid
chlorine used for pool disinfection is strictly chlorate
free. If this is not available then use of a chlorine
generator is the preferred option.
B.

The following access conditions to the plant room
area should also be prioritised: A hose connection, floor drains and waste provision
- Easy every day access from outside for for backwashing of filters are essential
installation, repair and maintenance purposes. requirements in design of the plant room. Full
- Easy access from the pool area but with no account must be taken of either instantaneous
possibility of direct public access. backwash flow requirements in calculation of drain
- Exceptional circumstances access via capacity or the need for a buffer tank if drain
corridor, doorway or trap or, at the limits via a capacity is insufficient.
sacrificial non-structural wall, to allow removal and
replacement of filters if required. All filtration plant rooms should be equipped with
- Access to adjacent chemical storage area. conductivity probe alarms, at floor level to detect
- Access to an adjacent 6m² ‘lab/control water and alert staff via the BMS system in case of
room’ area with water supply and sink for analysis flooding.
monitoring and recording of data.
- Easy access from the pool area.
3. - POOL WATER SYSTEM CONCEPT
3.1. - MAKE-UP WATER TREATMENT contaminated with phosphates or combined

chlorine resulting from heavy chlorination and
In most European countries current legislation
organic sedimentation in the pipes.
obliges ‘public pools’ to consume 30 litres of water
for every bather entering the pool. This legislation is
In cases where:
not however normally applicable in the context of
hotel pools as bathers are not ‘counted’. A
 hardness is in excess of 250mg/l of CaCO3
conventional system nevertheless usually
consumes in excess of the 30 litre lower limit and it may be worth considering either softening of
water consumption is therefore normally a key incoming water or dosage of sodium bi-sulfate.
factor impacting on operational costs.  For conversion of water hardness units,
see:
Where legislation allows the ‘Accor’ group systems
will be capable of running with water consumption http://users.tinyonline.co.uk/chrisshort/waterhard
of 15 litres per bather or less which will substantially .htm
reduce operational costs and, if they are required,  phosphate levels exceed 0.01mg/l
will also significantly reduce the scale and cost of phosphate removal and pre-filtration with small
any pre-treatment system.
scale AFM filters is recommended.
High water consumption associated with  water is excessively either acidic or
conventional pool filtration often makes the use of alkaline, pH correction of incoming water will be
borehole water or water from a source other than worth considering
the mains an attractive proposition. In most cases
however borehole water may either be very hard or For any borehole water source vacuum degassing
potentially contaminated with iron or manganese. and filtration of incoming water will almost certainly
Although both can be dealt with relatively easily be necessary.
careful analysis of the options and associated costs
is strongly advised. The table below also suggests a range of standard
responses to a range of pollutant concerns that
Even incoming mains water can be either more might influence incoming water quality.
polluted than pool water, very hard, or otherwise

In all cases a series of samples of make-up water must be taken for analysis prior to construction to
determine the need, or otherwise, for treatment of incoming water. If any parameter deviates
significantly from the norms identified opposite then advice should be sought to determine the
significance of the deviation from the norm and the corrective action that should be taken.
Parameter Units Action

Suspended solids <0.5 mg/l If > 0.5mg/ml fit 1µ cartridge filters
If > 1mg/ml - water should be coagulated, flocculated
COD <1 mg/
+ ZPM + AFM filtered at <5 m/hr.
BOD <1 mg/l
Grease/oil 0mg/ml if detected do not use water supply
If turbidity > 0.5 ntu, use AFM® filtration on influent
Turbidity <0.5 ntu
water supply
pH 6.5 - .5 Optimum pH7.0
redox potential 0 - 1000mv
UV transmission
340nm, 254nm & 4cm path length,
200nm
Dissolved oxygen >90% DO If < 90% water may be contaminated
Hardness CaCO3 1 - 500 If >250mg/ml - consider water softening
Alkalinity as CaCO3 500
Best to start with as low a TDS as possible. - marine
TDS
systems will be around 35 ppt
DPD1 free Cl <0.5mg/l
DPD2 combined Cl <0.05mg/l
DPD3 combined Cl <0.5mg/l
Cations
Aluminium (Al) 0.10 mg/l If >0.1mg/ml - AFM filter incoming water
Ammonia (NH4) 0.10 mg/l If >0.1mg/ml - NH4 removal required by carbon filtration
Antimony (Sb) 0.005 mg/l
Arsenic (As) 0.01 mg/l If >0.01mg/ml - NoPhos + AFM required
Boron (B) 1.00 mg/l
Cadmium (Cd) 0.005 mg/l
Chromium (Cr) 0.05 mg/l
Copper (Cu) 0.01 mg/l
Iron (Fe) 0.05 mg/l If >0.01mg/ml - AFM filter incoming water
Lead (Pb) 0.05 mg/l
Manganese (Mn) 0.02 mg/l If >0.05mg/ml - AFM filter incoming water
Mercury (Hg) 0.001 mg/l
Nickel (Ni) 0.02 mg/l
Selenium (Se) 0.01 mg/l
Sodium (Na) 200 mg/l
Zinc (Zn) 0.01mg/l
Anions
Cyanide (CN) 0.05 mg/l
Fluoride (F) 1.5 mg/l
Sulphate (SO4) 250 mg/l Ideally less than 100mg/ml
Nitrate (NO3) 5 mg/l If > 5 mg/l then use DFM filtration
Nitrite (NO2) 0.5 g/l
Total phosphate as PO4-P 0.01mg/l require a zero phosphate condition
Ortho-Phosphate as PO4-P 0.01 mg/l require a zero phosphate condition

Parameter Units Action
Microbiological parameters
Escherichia coli 0 in 250 ml
Enterococci 0 in 250 ml
Pseudomonas aeruginosa 0 in 250 ml
Clostridium perfringens 0 in 100 ml
Coliform bacteria 0 in 100 ml
Colony count 22°C 100/ml
Colony count 37°C 20/ml
Other parameters
Acrylamide 0.0001
Benzene (C6H6) 0.001
Benzo(a)pyrene 0.00001
1,2-dichloroethane 0.003
Epichlorohydrin /
0.0001
Pesticides /
0.0001
Pesticides - Total 0.0005
PAHs /
0.0001
Tetrachloroethene 0.01 mg/l
Trichloroethene 0.01 mg/l
Trihalomethanes 0.1 mg/l
Vinyl chloride 0.0005

3.2. - POOL WATER FILTRATION efficient flocculant use by ensuring rapid and
complete mixing of the flocculant at the point of
Filtration will be by conventional pressure media
injection and by initiating the flocculation reaction.
bed filters using AFM®, or approved equal,
ZPM's placed before the filters must be connected
electrically activated amorphous aluminosilicate
to an electrical earth.
glass as filter medium.
3.5. - OXIDATION CATALYST
The negative electrical charge on the filter media
renders it incapable of supporting bacterial growth An oxidation catalyst ACP (or ACO in some
and therefore prevents bacterial contamination of markets) can be used to further reduce chlorine
the filters and the channelling/blocking of the filter demand and to improve organics' oxidation in high
bed that results. As 80% of the static organic load performance installations. It also progressively lays
in a pool normally resides in the filters the absence down a negatively charged coating on all surfaces
of bacterial contamination of the filter results in a in the pool making them resistant to bacterial
proportionate reduction in chloramines. As the contamination. In external pools, ACP also provides
biofilm excreted by these bacteria is the primary site Active Catalytic Photoprotection against chlorine
of trichloramine production in the pool there is an oxidation by UV light and is used as a substitute for
even more dramatic drop in trichloramine levels. isocyanuric acid. ACP requires activation either by
ultrasound or by UV light and is normally injected
Neither UV filters nor ozone will be required to via a second ZPM placed after the filters. ZPM's
ensure compliance with legislation providing that equipped with Ultrasound resonators are described
the system is installed and operated in compliance as ZPMr's.
with this generic system specification.
3.6. - DISINFECTION
3.3. - COAGULANTS
Legislation in most countries requires the presence
NoPhos is a coagulant used to eliminate of a residual disinfectant capable of limiting the life
phosphates from the pool system in order to arrest of free bacteria in the water to less than 30 seconds
bacterial and unicellular algal respiration on the in order to avoid bacterial infection by horizontal
pool walls pipework and grilles. transmission between bathers. Chlorine is the only
disinfectant that is universally accepted and
Use of NoPhos or approved equal is recommended approved for use in swimming pools throughout the
initially (normally for no longer than 2 months) world.
during the commissioning phase of the pool to
reduce phosphates to below detectable levels. In order to simplify systems use of liquid chlorine in
Afterwards it is the flocculant, APF which also the form of sodium hypochlorite or solutions of
contains NoPhos that maintains them at this level. calcium hypochlorite are preferred (calcium
hypochlorite in soft water areas). N.B. Simplification
3.4. - FLOCCULANTS assumes the possibility of bulk delivery of sodium
hypochlorite in cubitainers (1m³) for direct
Use of flocculants is essential in order to remove
connection of dosing pumps without the need for
dissolved organics from solution in the pool as well
chemical handling.
as to remove Cryptosporidium and Giardia. Oocysts
of Giardia and Legionella are approximately 4µ in
Systems will also comprise automated continuous
size whereas the finest media bed filtration offers
dosage and monitoring of liquid chlorine and of
only 5µ filtration. Flocculant use is therefore an
pH+/pH- for disinfection and pH control.
essential prerequisite to removal of these potentially
very dangerous organisms.
Use of chlorine generators that generate
sodium hypochlorite from brine solution
For public health and safety reasons only the best
(Severn Trent SCT1 or SCT2 or approved equal)
quality multi-spectrum flocculants should be used.
is recommended as a means of limiting the
Dosing of APF (Advanced Poly-Floc) which
requirement for handling and storage of liquid
combines both PAC (Poly-Aluminium Chloride) and
chlorine and of avoiding the associated health
NoPhos is strongly recommended. The resultant
and safety risks. A new generation of inline
floc carries a positive charge which acts in synergy
freshwater chlorinators is currently in
with the filter medium and is adsorbed onto its
development and will provide an even more
negatively charged surface.
economical solution by generating chlorine
from the pool water itself without the need to
Facility for flocculant dosage will be provided via
add salt. These systems will be available from
peristaltic dosing pumps feeding into a zeta
mid-2011.
potential mixer unit to be positioned immediately
prior to the filters. The zeta potential mixer ensures

3.7. - BACKWASH 3.9. - EQUIPMENT SIZING CRITERIA
Filters will be equipped for air scouring at 90m/hr. 3.9.1. - PUMPS:
prior to backwash.
All pumps will be corrosion resistant and equipped
Backwash will be carried out at minimum 45 m/hr. with a pre-filter with transparent inspection cover.
in order to ensure fluidisation of the bed and to Pumps configuration will be designed to satisfy both
achieve a minimum of 20% bed expansion during the full 45m/hr. flow requirement during backwash
backwash (sand as filter medium would require a and the reduced 15m/hr. continuous running
minimum 65m/hr in order to comply with DIN requirement during filtration.
recommendations). Normal design criteria for AFM
backwash duration is 5 minutes followed by 1 In the case of multiple filter units, backwash flows
minute of rinsing. In practise 2-3 minutes of may be achieved using all pumps and only one filter
backwash time is normally sufficient. at a time.
A flow meter will be installed prior to the filter in all In the case of single filters this requirement may be
circuits in order to monitor flow rates both during satisfied by use of either variable rate inverters to
filtration and during backwash. regulate the speed of the pumps or with the
assistance of either secondary, standby pumps or
An electrically-driven air compressor will be specific backwash circuits.
provided as an integral part of the backwash
installation. The use of standby pumps is not recommended for
saltwater pools where salt crystallisation in any
3.8. - FILTER MEDIUM equipment at rest will cause accelerated wear of
seals. In these cases, the use of variable rate
Sand will not reliably satisfy the performance inverters to allow shared duty pumps to run at 50%
requirements of this brief and will not therefore be duty and to run at higher speed in case of any
acceptable as filter medium. pump failure is recommended.
Filtration medium will be AFM®, or approved equal, N.B. Whereas variable rate inverters can be an
electrically activated amorphous aluminosilicate expensive add-on, they will offer the opportunity for
glass with the following specific characteristics: slower filtration rate during the night or during
periods of sustained low usage and can offer
 positive charge organic adsorption (OAD) resultant substantial operational cost savings. For
number greater than 10 this reason use of variable rate inverters is strongly
 High surface electrical charge density Zeta recommended in all cases.
potential > -70mv
 compliant with European Water Directive
(98/83/EC) & (80/778/EEC)
 manufactured under ISO9001-2008 quality
procedures
 Uniformity coefficient better than 1.5
 Sphericity factor better than 0.8
For safety reasons only products certified for

drinking water use under European Water
Directive (98/83/EC) & (80/778/EEC) should be
used.

For saltwater applications only GRP DIN standard
3.9.2. - FILTERS: filters will be used with bolted connections or
metallic components in 316L grade stainless steel.
Filters will be sized for a filtration rate of 15 to an
absolute maximum 18m³/m²/hr. across the filter
Each individual filter will be fitted with a five valve
bed.
manifold and a sight glass integrated within the
Only full DIN standard media bed filters (compliant backwash line. Whereas automated valves and
with DIN 19605 and 19643) will be used for any automation of the backwash sequencing is strongly
filter equal to or greater than 1.4mØ. For filters less recommended this is not a pre-requisite to
than 1.4mØ Calplas DPT/DPS range of filters with attainment of the performance objectives. Wherever
nozzle plate beds or approved equal specification possible, backwash discharge should descend
will be accepted with a minimum bed depth of 1.0 rather than rising from the outlet of the filter and
metre. should present zero head loss.
All filters will be nozzle plate bed filters equipped If fitted, automated valves will either be
with lateral access hatch and window for inspection pneumatically operated on 5 valve manifolds for
of the medium at the bed/water interface. Filters will larger filters or equivalent motorised 'Besco' type, or
further have a generously dimensioned volute approved equal, valves for filters of 1.25mØ or less.
(chamber above the bed) in order to allow room for In all cases the sequencing should be automated
minimum 20% expansion of the bed during but the backwashing sequence should be manually
backwash and to serve as a reaction chamber for triggered in order to ensure proper supervision at all
efficient flocculation. times. Backwash valves must be ‘normally closed’
in order to negate the risk of drainage of the pool or
Only vertical filters should be used, either in GRP or of flooding of the plant room in the event of power
in steel with cathode protection. On no account failure.
should bobbin wound GRP filters or horizontal filters
be used. Manometers will be installed to measure the
pressure drop across the filter bed. Remote
monitoring and recording of differential pressure is
also recommended.

3.9.3. - ZPM UNITS:
3.10.2. - OVERFLOWS:
316L grade stainless steel ZPM 'cavitator' units
fitted with integral flocculant injection and earthing A uniform and continuous flow must be assured
connections will be sized on the basis of a along the entire length of the overflow which must
maximum 0.3 bar differential pressure drop across be level to within 2mm. Overflows are designed to
the unit which will be taken into account in accommodate both the filtered flow and
dimensioning of the pumps. instantaneous loads arising from displacement and
swell generated by bathers. The overflow gratings
3.9.4. - DOSING PUMPS: will therefore serve to disguise a gutter with
capacity to absorb instantaneous bather-generated
The system will comprise automated monitoring
displacement waves. The spacing between
and continuous dosage, using peristaltic pumps, of
overflow cover grating bars shall be no more than
liquid chlorine for disinfection and pH+/pH- for pH
8mm. Pipework between the overflow and balance
control. All dosage pumps will be sized on the basis
tank will be systematically over-dimensioned by a
of a dosage rate of 1ml/m³/hr. of water passing
minimum 50%.
through the filtration system.
3.10.3. - OUTLET GRILLES:
3.10. - POOL HYDRAULICS
At least two outlets should be fitted to each suction
Water inlets shall be arranged so that flows are
line. The outlets should be two to three metres
distributed throughout the entire pool with overflows
apart or as remote from each other as possible to
around the perimeter. Pools will normally be of
ensure that in the event of a bather’s body or part of
'level deck' configuration with horizontal overflow
a body blocking one outlet then the other outlets
grilles around the perimeter of the pool. The
would take the full flow ensuring that the bather is
overflow geometry will be arranged to avoid
not held on the outlet.
flooding of areas surrounding the pool. In the case
of indoor pools, a switchover system will allow
The size of the grille or outlet cover should be
diversion of flows to the municipal foul drainage
difficult, preferably impossible, to cover by a
system to allow cleaning and disinfection of the
bather’s body. Apertures should not exceed a gap
areas surrounding the pool. In the case of external
of 8mm to avoid finger entrapment.
pools separate floor drainage and careful design of
floor falls will ensure independent drainage of
Water flow in the vicinity of the grille should be a
washdown from the areas that surround the pool.
maximum of 0.5m/sec.
N.B. the open areas are dependent on the size and
3.10.1. - INLETS:
type of apertures. Free open area may vary
One pool inlet shall be provided for every 6m² of between 30 and 60% of the total surface area of the
pool surface area with inlets organised to ensure grille
even distribution around the pool, to be verified by
dye test. Inlets must be arranged so that no area In areas where it is impossible to comply with the
larger than 4m² (3m² for pools less than 1.35m above (e.g. in Spa pools) anti vortex covers must
deep) is deprived of an inlet. be used. These have a domed, perforated top
cover as well as a peripheral flow, under the dome
For horizontal pool flow inlets shall be arranged and are therefore much more difficult to block.
along each of the longer opposing sides of the pool
and staggered with spacing between nozzles no In all cases use of outlet grilles that are compliant
greater than ⅓ of the pool width. A minimum with American standard ASME A112.19.8a-2008 is
nozzle pressure of 0.02 times the pool width in considered good practise. Even where these types
metres is required. Nozzles should be located of covers are fitted a minimum of two should be
about half way down the pool walls. provided in each suction line and they must respect
the 0.5m/s maximum velocity requirement even with
Nozzles can be used to introduce both air and one outlet blocked.
water in Spa pools where a minimum of 10% must
be fed to the seat area of the pool. Inlet velocity
should not exceed 1.5 to 2m/s except in the case of
Spa massage jets.

3.10.4. - WATER BALANCING TANKS: 3.12. - BACKWASH RECYCLING – MEMBRANE
FILTRATION
A balancing tank, with overflow and access for
cleaning and drainage and with water level lower Re-cycling and treatment of backwash water can be
than the pool, will be installed to compensate for used in order to reduce water consumption in
fluctuations in water volume. The volume of the countries where legislation allows:
balancing tank must be equivalent to the volume of
water displaced by bathers, plus swell, plus the There are two means of backwash recycling:
backwash + rinse rate of the filters times the a) re-treatment of backwash water for re-injection
maximum duration of both. into the pool.
b) re-treatment of backwash water for re-use as
In the case of whirlpool baths the volume of the
backwash water in sequential backwashes.
balancing tank may be as much as 2 times the
volume of the tank.
Both offer similar water savings but for reasons of
3.11. - TEMPERATURE REGULATION risk management only b) should be used in Accor
pools.
Typical Temperature Ranges will be as follows:
Re-treatment of backwash water for re-use as
a) Leisure Pool 27°C to 29°C backwash water requires:
b) Wading/Paddling Pool 28°C to 30°C
c) Plunge Pool - Adjacent Saunas 16°C to 20°C c) addition of a decantation reservoir for collection
d) Hot whirlpool baths 32° - 35°C of backwash water
d) use of a membrane filter to filter water to sub-
Heating will be via 316L grade stainless steel plate micron levels for recovery to a second, normally
heat exchangers or shell and tube heat exchangers high level backwash water holding reservoir
for smaller pools. For salt water pools all heat
exchangers must be in titanium. In all cases bolts Water from the backwash holding reservoir is fed to
and fixings must be in 316L grade stainless. Heat the suction side of the pumps via automated
exchangers will be sized for temperature increase changeover valves for each successive backwash
of no more than 0.5°C per hour. cycle.
The primary heat source will normally be boiler Both tanks should be dimensioned to accommodate
fed but alternative heat sources such as solar the maximum volume of water discharged by any
panels, heat pumps etc. can also be considered single backwash cycle. The membrane filter is
and are strongly recommended where they can normally dimensioned in order to re-treat backwash
offer a long term economic advantage. water overnight so that backwash sequences on
other filters can be programmed for the next day. A
single backwash recovery system can cater for a
series of filters on the same or on different circuits.
Although the backwash recovery system will

substantially reduce water consumption, unless
a reverse osmosis system is used in addition to
membrane filtration it is difficult to gain
maximum advantage from the system as
described. The advent of the in-line freshwater
chlorinators referred to in section 3.6 will
nevertheless very soon offer a complete and
much more satisfactory response to this minor
shortfall.

3.13. - BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - 3.14. - MANUAL ANALYSES, SURVEILLANCE
SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING AND MONITORING
Continuous monitoring of flow rates, filter pressure, Each pool facility must be equipped with a
water consumption, free, total & combined chlorine colorimetric analysis kit and suitable reactive agents
& pH will be provided in all systems, with facility to for DPD 1, 2 and 3 analyses as well as pH and
interrogate past records over a minimum 3 year phosphates and any other analyses that may be
period. required to satisfy local legislation. Equipment with
facility for computer connection for downloading
N.B. this can be either via dedicated local BMS and registration of analysis data (e.g. Palintest
equipment or by communication with the hotel's pooltest 9 Premier) are strongly recommended.
own central BMS facilities.
In cases where ACP is specified, DPD 3 analyses
Password protection will be provided to register the can be prone to interference resulting from the
name of any technician intervening in the system presence of metal ions. This problem can be
and to record the nature of his intervention. A overcome very simply by adding a very small
password access hierarchy will also enable remote quantity of EDTA to the water samples before
access via internet by both staff and service carrying out the test, which is standard European
technicians, to facilitate remote interrogation and protocol as per NF-EN ISO 7393-2. The procedure
problem solving as well as re-programming of any is as follows:
automated function.
Add 10g of di-sodium EDTA to 100ml of de-ionised
The BMS system will also provide a means of alarm water and mix with a glass or plastic stirring rod.
surveillance and communication in the event of i. Leave to stand for 1 minute.
pump or equipment failure. ii. Add 1 drop of the solution to a 10ml of pool
water in a standard analysis tube
An emergency stop button for all filtration
equipment will be provided in all cases. The button iii. Mix and leave to stand for 1 minute
will be located in the public area adjacent to the iv. Add DPD3 reagent, place in the colorimeter
pool and will be clearly labelled and visible. Any and follow the normal analysis protocol..
activation of this button will trigger an audible alarm
which will also be relayed to the hotel staff via the A complete record of all current and historical
BMS system. A telephone link to emergency electronic and analysis data is a normal legal
services shall also be provided. requirement in most countries for pools for public
use. These records are also an invaluable tool for
In cases where automatic sequencing of backwash detecting trends, for troubleshooting and for
valves is installed the BMS system will provide the problem solving.
means of programming of sequencing and timing of
each phase. In all cases where automation is
concerned the system will default to manual
operation in the event of systems failure.
In external pools or pools which use ultrasound as a

means of detecting wave movement resulting from
unsupervised access to the pool the BMS system
can also be used as an interface for
communication, registration of pool use and of
raising the alarm in case of any object entering the
pool.

3.15. - CHEMICAL STORAGE CONDITIONS Storage rooms should be designated for chemical
storage only. They should:
The following chemicals may be required to be
 be clearly marked and in secure areas with
stored:
i. Flocculant - (APF normally in 20kg drums good fire separation, minimum ½ hour.
Acidic pH 5.5).  be accessible only by authorised
ii. Phosphate coagulant - (No Phos - normally employees.
in 5 litre drums - Slightly Acidic pH 5.5).  preferably be on the ground floor and
iii. pH minus – either hydrochloric acid or accessible directly from outside.
preferably sodium bisulphate - normally in 25kg  be cool, dry and well ventilated with
drums. hoseable surfaces and floor drainage.
iv. Photoprotective oxidation catalyst for all  provide clean and dry storage for solid
external pools or for optimal performance (ACP - materials; to be raised off the ground on wooden
normally in 20kg drums - pH 8 - 11). platforms or on plastic pallets or in pallet tanks for
v. pH plus - sodium bicarbonate - normally in protection when hosing down or in case of flooding.
25kg drums for occasional correction only.  effectively segregate different chemicals, in
vi. 15% Sodium hypochlorite solution (in 1m³ storage and in use. (This is particularly important for
cubitainers or 25kg drums, Alkaline ph >13) or hypochlorites and acids and for calcium
calcium hypochlorite (dry crystals normally in 25kg hypochlorite and chloroisocyanurates and organic
drums) materials. Acids and alkalis should not be stored
vii. Salt for salt chlorinators if specified as an one above the other in case leakage or spillage
alternative to vi. - (normally in 25Kg sacs - must be causes them to mix accidentally).
kept dry).  ensure where liquids are stored in bulk
fixed tanks (including day tanks). These must
Items i to iii must be kept apart from items iv to vi provide non-porous bunding capable of holding
and should ideally be on opposite sides of the 110% of the largest container within the bund.
storage area. The greater the separation between Similar bunding should be provided for portable
the extremes of pH, the better. containers (e.g. 25kg containers whilst in use and
connected to dosing pumps). Bunded areas should
be clearly marked.
An eye wash station should be located just

outside/adjacent to the chemical storage room.

4. - PLUMBING SYSTEMS CONCEPT
4.1. - PRIMARY HOT WATER HEATING Flow. Care shall be taken to coordinate Primary
side controls with secondary side sensors,
Primary Hot water is water generated by the HVAC
particularly when involving separate contractors on
equipment (HW boiler, HW booster, etc.) to supply
either side of Heat Exchangers.
heat to the primary side of Pool Water or Jacuzzi
Water heat exchangers.
Every motorized system will be fitted with an
Sizing of heating devices for pool heating will take
emergency stop button nearby, and always
into account the following parameters:
according to local regulations.
• Water Volume
• Water Surface exposed to air 4.2. - HEAT RECLAIM
• Exposure to wind (outdoor pool)
• Exposure to sun (outdoor pool) Whenever possible, heating for pools and Jacuzzis
• Air temperature and humidity shall be derived from reclaimed heat from cooling
• Presence of edge overflow features systems or any other source of reclaimed heat.
• Ability to slow the pool filtration turnover Care shall be taken to size heat exchanges based
rate at night on actual entering and leaving temperatures of
primary hot water.
Heating devices will be generously sized to ensure The use of solar based hot water heating shall be
reasonably rapid rises in temperature (not less than explored whenever possible.
1°C every four hours).
4.3. - PLUMBING SERVICES FOR POOL WATER
Heating devices will be sized to be able to maintain NEEDS
30°C water at all times – special cases will be Plumbing service for Pool Water needs shall be
reviewed on a case-by-case basis. coordinated with the Pool specialist. These
services will consist as a minimum of:
Heat exchangers will be made from chlorine and  Water make-up for pool and Jacuzzi
salt resistant materials both on the inside and the systems
outside of the device. Generally, the heat  Water outlets with non-return valve, manual
exchangers will be made of titanium and all small
elements such as screws, bolts, etc. will be made of valve and hose bib for cleaning of chemicals
stainless steel 316L. and technical rooms in each pool equipment
room
Controls for Primary Pool Water heating will be  Floor drain in each pool equipment room
based either on Fixed Flow / Variable Temperature  Evacuation system for backwash water
on the Primary side of Heat exchangers or Variable

5. - HVAC SYSTEMS CONCEPTS
5.1. - GENERAL 5.2. - OUTDOOR WEATHER CONDITIONS

The following description of the concept for HVAC Outdoors conditions to be taken into account for the
technical installations shall apply in principle to all sizing of equipment and for general load
ACCOR group pools worldwide. calculations, will be the most demanding conditions
amongst the following data:
In all cases, rules and recommendations
enumerated below should be adapted and  weather conditions described by ASHRAE, 2%
amended based on local conditions. Air deviation
conditioning is necessary in all cases to offset  extreme weather data published by the
internal loads, including the dehumidification of the meteorological services or trade associations of the
swimming pool room based on the type of basin region concerned.
and the ambient temperature.
Example of outdoors conditions:
In addition, it is necessary to comply with the  Winter: outdoor conditions - 7 ° C, 80% RH.
standards, requirements and local regulations in the  Summer: outdoor conditions + 32 ° C, 40%
course of the project design, in particular regarding RH.
articles and laws relating to life safety, energy, and  Wind: Wind force class on site
comfort standards.
In all cases, the design engineer will be asked to
The handover of the work shall include all traceable justify his choices via calculations, in particular as
measurements of temperature, humidity, internal regards the calculation of air infiltration in the pool
and external sound pressure levels obtained on room.
site.
5.3. - INTERNAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
Additional capacity for equipment will be provided
as follows, in addition to the requirements listed in Comfortable indoor climate conditions will be
this document: maintained constant night and day in the swimming
pool room.
 10% of excess capacity on all cooling and
heating coils for air handling units Temperature and humidity conditions during
 10% overcapacity on all fans, periods of occupation:
 unless technical infeasibility 10% overcapacity
on all ductwork, Space Temperature (° C) dry bulb / Relative
 in case "free-heating"* devices are used, fresh Designation Humidity
air ducts will be sized for full flow. Maximum 65 %
Pool Room 28°C
Minimum uncontrolled
* "free heating" consists in using outdoor air as
much as possible when temperature and humidity Observation:
conditions are suitable, in order to reduce energy In an effort to limit the phenomenon of water
consumption related to dehumidification and reheat evaporation from the swimming pool, the air
of supply air. temperature will be maintained up to 1°C higher
than the temperature of the water. The temperature
of the water will be not less than 27°C in order to
ensure the comfort of users

Temperature and humidity conditions in 5.5. - INTERNAL HEAT LOADS
Thalassotherapy :
Would be considered internal heat loads in the
local:
Space Temperature (°C) dry bulb / Relative  contributions by lighting,
Designation Humidity  contributions by occupants,
Maximum 65 %  pool water evaporation contributions,
Pool Room 28°C  contributions by electrical equipment or
Minimum uncontrolled
Other rooms equipment releasing heat (such as televisions,
Uncontrolled
26°C etc.).
Minimum non contrôlé
Note: a heat load calculation will be carried out by
Observation the design engineer on the basis of software
Water temperature in relaxation pools associated approved by local or international standard
with Thalassotherapy will be between 28°C and (example: CLIMAWIN software certified by the
29°C. CSTB).
Water temperature in treatment pools will be 34°C.
5.6. - AIR VELOCITY
Depending on the geographical areas and specific
Air velocity in the pool room air shall not exceed the
requests, the local design engineer will carry out
limits laid down by the local regulations.
site-specific designs on the above basis (see
It will be in no case greater than 0.10 m/s up to 1
previous table).
metre above the basin and 0.15 m/s at 2 metres
above the basin.
Generally, in a swimming pool hall, a large amount
of moisture is released into the ambient air. This is
Particular attention will be paid to the diffusion of air
why it is necessary to artificially and efficiently
in the room:
control the level of humidity in the air.
 the blowing of air will never be done on
users in order not to generate discomfort. For
Too much moisture in the air causes discomfort to
this purpose, the design engineer will provide a
the occupants, but also a deterioration of buildings
CFD study to be presented to ACCOR to
due to the appearance of condensation inside the
confirm the comfort level in the pool hall,
premises, especially in winter.
The dry hot supply air will be ideally supplied in the
Therefore, it is expressly asked of the design vicinity of walls so that part of the flow of air warms
engineer to ensure that the level of ambient cold areas that are most likely to create
humidity cannot cause condensation on the walls. condensation and discomfort to customers because
For this purpose, the design engineer must verify of the “cold wall” effect. The air return will be it on
that the thermal insulation thickness provided is the opposite side to the supply to obtain effective
sufficient. sweeping of the room. In all cases, the selection of
diffusers shall ensure a velocity of almost zero at
For example, in the case where ambient conditions pool height to limit the phenomenon of basin
are 28°C / 65% RH, the phenomenon of evaporation.
condensation will appear on a wall whose surface
temperature is below 19°C. 5.7. - EXTERNAL NOISE CONDITIONS
5.4. - EXTERNAL HEAT LOADS Equipment or duct noise emerging outside shall not
exceed leading the level defined by the regulations
Will be considered as external heat loads in the and local standards.
room:
 contributions by conduction through walls Day and night, all facilities will respect in all cases a
(inside or outside walls) 40 dB(A) at 10 metres maximum noise level in all
 solar radiation heat loads directions.
 fresh air heat loads
 air infiltration heat loads 5.8. - INTERNAL NOISE LEVEL
Note: heat load calculations will be carried out by The level of sound pressure in the pool room due to
the design engineer on the basis of software the technical installations will not exceed in any way
approved by local or international standards 35 dB (A).
(example CLIMAWIN software certified by the
CSTB).

5.9. - FRESH AIR AND EXTRACT AIR FLOW 5.11. - DESCRIPTION OF VENTILATION AND AIR
RATES CONDITIONING CONCEPT
Swimming Pool Hall 5.11.1. - GENERAL
With regards to physiological conditions, the rate of
The swimming pool hall will be ventilated and
fresh air per person will be 30 m³/h, with a minimum
heated via a dedicated heat pump achieving supply
hourly renewal of 1.5 times the volume of the room.
and return at an adequate level of air renewal. The
heat pump will have "free-heating" as well as heat
As for air extraction, it will be at least 2
reclaim on the return air in order to reduce energy
volumes/hour or 130% of the fresh air flow rate, to
consumption.
ensure air depression in the swimming pool hall.
The air flow rate in the swimming pool hall will
Reversible "Split" type units will be installed in
therefore be 2 volumes/hour in the case of 100%
changing rooms and ancillary accommodation. The
fresh air operation.
units will be ceiling-mounted ducted type units.
Indoor units will provide air conditioning and heating
Changing Rooms, Showers and Toilets
of premises. Changing rooms and ancillary
The air extraction rate in the toilets and showers will
premises will also be ventilated by a supply and
be as follows:
exhaust ventilation system independent from that of
 Toilet extraction: 45 m3/h per toilet
the swimming pool hall.
 Washhand basin extraction : 10 m3/h + 5
m3/h x N, where N is the total number of
The technical premises will be ventilated by a
washhand basins in the room considered
supply and exhaust system and heated above
 Shower extraction: 30 m3/h + 15 m3/h x N,
freezing.
where N is the total number of showers in the
room considered.
In all cases, no access hatch in ceilings of the pool
 Fresh air supply in the changing rooms:
hall can be allowed. Thus no terminal unit or device
80% of the total extraction in the associated
requiring any intervention (such as volume
toilets and showers
dampers) will be provided in the false ceiling of the
The slight extraction in the changing room area will pool hall.
always induce a negative pressure that is lesser
than in the pool hall, so that the pool hall remains 5.11.2. - AIR HANDLING UNIT
under negative pressure when compared to the The swimming pool hall will be treated by a heat
changing rooms. pump with supply and return whose functions are
as follows:
The pool hall and the associated changing rooms  dehumidify the pool hall,
and toilets will therefore be subjected to infiltration  heat the pool hall
from adjacent areas and/or from outdoors,  provide hygienic fresh air in the room.
depending on the room configuration and the air  participate in the heating of the pool via
tightness quality of construction. plate heat exchangers
5.10. - FILTRATION DEGREE AND AIR QUALITY Principle of operation

On air-handling equipment (heat pumps, AHU, etc.) Dehumidification will be provided via the
fresh air will be filtered via 2 successive filters: refrigerating cycle of the heat pump associated with
 coarse filtration: EU4 a cross flow plate heat exchanger. The latter will
 fine filtration: EU7 achieve the preliminary heat recovery on fresh air,
thus achieving energy savings and reducing the
In regions with high pollution (e.g. airports) allow for size of the compressor.
activated carbon filters with corresponding pre
filtration (minimum EU 10). Return air from the room will be dried via pre-
Air returned to the room is filtered through a EU4 cooling on the plate heat exchanger and final
Class filter. cooling on the evaporator. Heat recovered on the
evaporator will be sent on the supply air side via the
condenser in order to warm dehumidified air.
When the ambient room temperature is sufficiently

warm, excess heat from the refrigerating cycle is
then sent on the basin water via a water cooled
condenser.

This machine will operate with supply and return air Composition of the heat pump
and an air-cycle economizer on the fresh air The heat pump will be composed of the following
allowing mixing of return with fresh air from 0 to elements (in the direction of the air):
100%, through a three-way motorized damper On the supply air side
mixing plenum. The mixing plenum will also  Fresh air filter EU4
introduce fresh air quantities as necessary for  Fresh air filter EU7
hygiene standards and removal of stale air.  Motorised damper Fresh Air
 Motorised damper for recirculated air
Air flow rate  Motorised damper for cross flow heat
The heat pump heating and cooling capacities will exchanger
be sized based on the gains and losses defined in  DX Condenser coil
the preceding paragraphs. The supply and return  Fan
fans will be sized to ensure an air flow rate between  Reheat coil
2 and 5 volumes/hour, this depending on the actual
water treatment being used, and in particular the On the return air side
minimization of chloroform generation at the water  Return air filter EU4
surface.  Extract fan
 Motorised damper for cross flow heat
In practice, the air flow rate will be 5 volumes/hour exchanger
in the case of traditional water treatment. This air  DX evaporator coil
flow rate will be able to be reduced to 2  Spill air motorised damper
volumes/hour, should it be allowed by the water
treatment quality, the low rate of chlorine in the Technical characteristics of the heat pump
water and the absence of chloroform at the water The heat pump will have to satisfy the following
surface. Thus the supply and return fans will be conditions:
provided with variable frequency drives.  Minimum COP of 3 under the basic design
criteria defined in the paragraphs above,
In all cases, the rate of air extracted from the pool  The heat pump including the whole of its
hall will be greater than the supply air rate, in order equipment will be protected from corrosive
to achieve the negative pressure described in ambient conditions. The body of the machine
paragraph 9.9. If the air flow rate is reduced to 2 will be protected with an epoxy film and the
volumes/hour, the three-way damper of the heat coils will be treated to withstand aggressive
pump will be placed in the “100% Fresh Air” conditions (ex: blygold layer).
position.  The plate heat exchanger with cross flow
will be of a minimum effectiveness of 60%
Note n° 1: For Thalassotherapy pools with under the conditions defined in the paragraphs
water jets, the air change rate will never be less above,
than 10 volumes per hour. For pools without any jet,  The heat pump envelope will be equipped
the air change rate will be identical to that of with 50 mm glass wool soundproofing
conventional pools, i.e. between 2 and 5 volumes insulation
per hour, depending on the water treatment quality  The heat pump fans will be low
of the pool. consumption. Their electrical power
consumption will be less than 0.2 W/ m3/h at
Note n° 2: In some countries where the nominal flow
summer is particularly warm, and generally where  The heat pump will have on-board
external or internal gains are very important, the autonomous controls which will support all
temperature of 28°C ambient will be exceeded. In indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity
this case, the supply air will not be heated after data. The on-board controls will automatically
dehumidification to ensure air conditioning of the adapt the air dampers for fresh air,
swimming pool room. recirculation and spill, as well as the operation
of the compressor and reheat coil to optimize
the electrical power consumption of the whole
unit

Additional heat pump equipment Supply air will be ducted on linear diffusers
 condensate recuperation mounted preferably in the false ceiling. Return air
 vibration isolators to be picked up by grilles mounted on a return air
 condenser water loop, including pumps plenum.
controls and piping
 water-cooled condenser All grilles and diffusers requiring maintenance will
 Devices for regulation, control, monitoring be located in such a way so they are not above the
and isolation for proper operation and pool water area.
maintenance. An emergency Power-Off
device will be provided next to all rotating Supply and return air ducts will be equipped with
equipment in compliance with applicable sound traps
regulations
 Flexible ductwork connections between Supply air ductwork will be insulated. Materials
motorized equipment and rigid ducts selected for ducts and equipment will be compatible
with swimming pool ambient air, especially with
5.11.3. - EXTRACTION chlorinated fumes.
Depression will be achieved in the pool room so
that pool smells do not diffuse in adjacent rooms. 5.11.5. - CONTROLS
The depression will be of approximately one half PID (proportional integral derivative) controls
volume/hour and will be achieved by the heat assisted by microprocessor will be used to maintain
pump. Air spill will be ducted to the outside. a precise temperature while optimizing power
Sound traps will be provided on extract and spill consumption.
ductwork. The following equipment will be provided as a base:
• Ambient atmosphere probe
The changing rooms will be extracted via the • external probe
adjacent showers and toilets and will be provided • probe for internal and external humidity
with fresh air supply.
5.11.6. - ANCILLARY AND TECHNICAL ROOMS
Heat reclaim will be provided on the shower and
toilet extract. This will be achieved via a double Changing rooms and ancillary rooms will be
plate heat exchanger across fresh air and extract provided with ventilation and extraction. Fresh air
with a minimum efficiency of 60%. will be renewed at a rate of 2 ACH. Fresh air will be
preheated to ambient temperature in the winter.
5.11.4. - AIR DIFFUSION Fresh air will be cooled in the summer via a chilled
water coil integral to the AHU, when it will be
Supply and return air grilles will be preferably linear possible to obtain chilled water from an existing
type slot. All will be integrated into the architectural chiller or from other zones of the hotel. Heating and
concept and will be selected in collaboration with cooling will be provided via interior air to air heat
the Interior architect. pumps.
Grilles will be selected to avoid air drafts and to Technical rooms will be ventilated and extracted.
keep acoustics within above-mentioned limits. Fresh air will be renewed on the basis of 1 ACH.
Fresh air will be heated to ambient temperature in
Given the great heights in the pool room, balancing the winter however will not be cooled in the
registers will be installed in accessible technical summer. Technical rooms will be neither heated
areas or adjacent technical premises. nor cooled. Only a frost protection heating
In some cases, there will be a need to provide an convector will be installed in such rooms.
equalizing grid (mattress filters Amer-glass type)
upstream from the diffusion surface.
Typical example of dehumidifier with

indication of warm air production in
winter mode

5.11.7. - TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
7 -- Power and earthing
The following services and documents shall be Earthing and isolation for all equipment, pipes and
provided as a minimum to prove the correct ducts
installation and the proper operation of the Emergency power-off devices for each equipment
mechanical and electrical equipment associated
with the pool facility: 8 -- Controls, interlocks and BMS
Point-by-point proving of BMS interface
1 – Testing / Commissioning records for large Integrated system tests with all trades to prove
equipment each BMS point
Exchangers
Pressure maintenance sets 9 – Internal temperature measurements
Air handling units or heat pumps Internal temperature will be measured with
Extract fans thermographs placed at a height of 1.5m above
Lifting pumps ground, at the centre of each room (1 measurement
for each surface of 25 m2)
2 - Heating and Cooling production and pipe Ambient temperature will be measured in winter
networks and summer during extremes of weather (external
Pressure drop checks across exchangers temperature approaching the maximum and
Pressure drop checks across hydraulic filters minimum defined elsewhere in the present
Verification of each heat exchanger capacity document)
Hydraulic network disinfection report
10 – Interior air velocity
3 -- Expansion and pressure maintenance Interior air velocity will be measured at a height of
Pressure maintenance verification 1.5m above ground at the centre of each room ( 1
Tests of safety valves measurement for each surface of 25m2)
4 -- Air handling Units and Heat pumps 5.11.8. - LINKS WITH THE GLOBAL BMS FOR
Tests for interlock stops (smoke detection…) THE HOTEL
Antifreeze test
Air flow rate measurements As a minimum, the reporting onto the BMS will be
Water flow rate measurements demonstrating the done for the common alarms of each piece of
proper balance of the systems technical equipment pertaining to mechanical,
Measurements of supply and return water plumbing, electrical or extra-low voltage associated
temperature to coils with the pool, in order to signal any malfunction and
Measurements of supply and return air temperature alert the maintenance team.
5 – Ducts and grilles Remote control of equipment will be limited to

Air flow rate at each grille (supply and exhaust) clock-driven operation as discussed above.
6 – Fire dampers
Operation of auxiliary contacts for signalling, fire
control, alarm, etc.

5.12. - HVAC EQUIPMENT LIST 5.12.3. - VENTILATION UNITS
In the following paragraphs, the brands indicated in CIAT
bold have to be selected in priority TRANE
CARRIER
5.12.1. - DEHUMIDIFIER SYSTEMAIR
FRANCE AIR
CIAT
GEA HAPPEL
TRANE
ALDES
CARRIER
DANTHERM
5.12.4. - DIFFUSERS AND GRILLES
GEA HAPPEL
FLAKT WOODS TROX
SWEGON HALTON
PANOL
5.12.2. - SPLIT SYSTEMS SYSTEMAIR
GRADA
CIAT
TRANE
5.12.5. - CONTROLS EQUIPMENT
CARRIER
MITSUBISHI SIEMENS
DAIKIN KIEBACK ET PETER

6. - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CONCEPT
6.1. - GENERAL
6.6. - CONTROLS
All systems shall be designed in order to protect
users and maintenance crews from any danger in Controls for the pool equipment will be located in
use or during maintenance procedures. the pool room, ideally within the electrical board
dedicated to the pool equipment. Pool equipment
6.2. - EQUIPMENT controls will be driven from a dedicated PLC with
BMS connection as described in the Pool System
All equipment requiring maintenance (lights, music
section above.
speakers, etc.) will be located away from locations
Other controls will be located in the vicinity of the
difficult to access due to water bodies
equipment they serve (HVAC, Plumbing, Lighting,
etc.).
6.3. - ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
Lighting controls for the pool area will be located
Electrical supply will be provided in the main pool away from the public, outside the pool room proper,
plant room for each MCC or Controls board. If ideally in a location with a view on the pool room.
power quality is an issue, consideration should be
given to surge arrestors and voltage stabilisers. 6.7. - LIGHTING
Pool water lighting will be carried out via LED
6.4. - ELECTRICAL CABLES AND
sources. Lighting sources for the pool room will be
CONNECTIONS
chosen to minimise energy spending and provide
Electrical cables shall be rated for their environment harmonious even lighting in all areas.
(aggressive chemical or exterior) as needed. Light sources shall not be directly visible from any
Connections shall be watertight in all areas where point of the pool area.
water is present.
6.8. - EMERGENCY LIGHTING
6.5. - MAIN ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
Emergency lighting shall be provided in all areas to
BOARD
ensure orderly egress in the event of a power cut.
The main electrical board shall be located in the Emergency lighting shall be battery-backed with
main pool plant room to allow direct visual contact remote testing facility.
with pumps, electric valves, aerators, etc. The
board shall be installed off the ground to ensure no 6.9. - TELEPHONE LINE
damage in the event of a major leak in the pool
A telephone line will be provided in each technical
plant room. All constitutive elements of the board
room to allow calls to emergency services.
shall be rated for humid and aggressive chemical
environments. Boards for HVAC or plumbing
equipment will be located in close proximity to said
equipment and rated according to the room where
they are located.

7. - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS BASICS
7.1. - PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCKS

Indoor pools or spas:
The human body sensitivity to electricity makes
No electrical equipment or lighting fitting should be
necessary to include specific safety measures for
installed above water areas, in order to prevent risk
electrical installations in indoor or outdoor swimming
for maintenance personnel.
pools or spas.
Ceilings must be located at least 2.5m above floor or
The present Accor guidelines should be taken into
diving structures.
account in any pool or spa project whether new build
Possible lighting fittings recessed in plain ceilings
or refurbishment.
should be IPx5 rated and supplied in Extra Low
The Accor Guidelines will apply additionally to IEC
Voltage (12V).
60364-7-702 international norms and local authority
requirements (The most stringent to be
7.4. - SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT
implemented)
Electrical equipment should comply with the following
7.2. - SAFETY ZONES water protection ratings:
- Zone 0 ; IPx8
- Zone 1 ; IPx5
- Zone 2 ; IPx5
In zones 0 or 1, only fixed and permanently connected
equipment, specially designed for use in pools, should
be used.
Possible lighting fittings located in zones 1 or 2 should
be permanently fixed, IPx5 or over and supplied in
Zone 0 include all water pools, and is limited to the Extra Low Voltage (12V).
water area when at highest level
Zone 1 is limited vertically at 2,50 m height and 7.5. - PARTICULAR CASE OF SUBMERGED
horizontally at 2 m from the water edge. LIGTHING FITTINGS
Zone 2 is 1.5 m wide
Only fixed and permanently connected equipment,
7.3. - SAFETY MEASURES TO INCLUDE IN specially designed and certified for use in pools,
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION should be used in water pools (zone 0).
Submerged electrical fittings should be IPx8 rated and
Generally: supplied in Extra Low Voltage (limited to 12 volts
All power supply lines (cabling) should be in non maximum).
accessible conduits and all electrical equipment Each fitting should be supplied separately from a
should be permanently fixed and connected. specific safety transformer located outside zone 2.
Glass screens/diffusers should be fixed with several
Lighting fittings supplied in (regular) low voltage can screws.
only be installed outside Zones 0, 1 and 2; i.e. over
3.5m from water edge. 7.6. - RISK PREVENTION MEASURES FOR
OPERATION OF THE PREMISES
All metal parts or casings (such as: suspended ceiling
grids, door or window frames, ladders, diving Avoid all mobile electrical accessories, fittings or
elements, lighting fittings or equipment) shouldbe equipment within zones 0, 1 and 2.
permanently connected to earth. Mobile equipment required for cleaning or
maintenance of water pools should be connected to
Power socket outlets can only be installed outside power outlets outside zone 2; i.e. 3.5 m at least from
Zones 0, 1 and 2 and should be water resistant (IP water edge. Such equipment must operate under
44), in strong material, recessed in walls, fixed with Extra Low Voltage (24V maximum), safety
screws and permanently connected. transformers to be located outside zone 2.
All equipment and power outlets should be protected

with (RCD) residual current circuit breakers rated at
30mA maximum.

After works affecting the electrical systems are carried
7.7. - MAINTENANCE – PERIODIC CONTROLS out or at least once a year a physical control and
AND TESTING testing of the electrical installation should be made by
an independent and qualified specialist.
All electrical equipment and fittings should be
permanently maintained in good operating condition.
A risk assessment should be carried out at each
modification, addition or works to the electrical
systems and at least once a year.
8. - POOL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS AND REFERENCES
8.1. - AFM SYSTEM, COMPONENTS,

FLOCCULANTS, ZPM'S ETC. Others
Manufacturer and direct sales for UK and countries Hotel Napoleon - Corsica
without specific national representatives: David Lloyd Leisure Centres throughout the U.K.
http://www.drydenaqua.com Virgin Active Health Clubs throughout the U.K.
European distributors: MacDonalds Group Hotels - 39 hotels (now have a strategy of
Spain http://www.ps-pool.com introduction of AFM into their hotels, beginning in 2011)
France http://www.opalaqua.com Ayuntamiento de Berrioplano - Spa - Spain
Switzerland http://www.aquasolar.ch Ayuntamiento de Mutilva en Valle de Aranguren -Spain
Netherlands http://www.pomaz.nl/ Hospital Virgen del Camino - Rehabilitation Hospital - Spain
Germany http://www.behncke.com/ Palacio del Pirineo en Artieda – Spain
Middle East distributor http://www.rpadam.co.uk
Israel Distributor http://www.maytronics.com/ Other references in Germany and Switzerland pending
Many of the above can also supply other equipment such as Public Pool references
filters etc.
DIN standard Filters - European manufacturers: Edinburgh Leisure manage all public pools in Edinburgh and
http://www.behncke.com/ Lothian Region Scotland,
http://en.technol.si/ 3.3 million clients per annum 80% of pools equipped with AFM
http://www.tecnofil-industries.com/ South Lanarkshire District Council - 11 pools
http://www.erkoc.net Leisuredrome, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow. Scotland
http://www.calplas.com/ Kirkintolloch Leisure Centre, Kirkintilloch, Scotland
Inverurie Swimming Pool & Leisure Centre, Aberdeen, Scotland,
Besco Valves Littlehampton Swimming Pool and Sports Centre, Southampton.
http://www.besgo.ch/ England.
Dosage Control Systems Swimming Club Sabadell, Spain
http://www.sensys.ltd.uk/ Club Natació Terrassa (Swimming Club) Spain
http://www.prominent.co.uk/ Club Esportiu Mediterrani (Sport Club), Spain
http://www.water.siemens.com/en/aquatics_and_leisure/commer Club Natacio Joan Pelegrí (Swimming Club), Spain
cial_pools/Pages/default.aspx Escuela Sagrado Corazón (School), Spain
Piscina Municipal El Sagnier Aj. El Prat Llobregat (Municipal
Chlorine Generators pool) Spain
http://severntrentservices.com/en_us/LiteratureDownloads/Docu Complex Esportiu Baldiri Aleu (Sport complex) Spain
ments/500_0405EU.pdf Centre d’Alt rendiment Car Sant Cugat (High performance
center) Spain
Analysis equipment Poliesportiu Municipal La Bordeta (Municipal pool) Spain
http://www.palintest.com/ Centre Atletic Laietania (Athletic Center) Spain
http://www.lovibond.com/ Club Natacio Atletic Barceloneta (Swimming Club) Spain
Las Arenas Complex San Juan (Alicante) Spain
Bahia Complex Madrid, Spain
Piscine de Chevreuse, France
8.2. - HOTEL GROUPS CURRENTLY USING AFM Piscine de Carpiquet, France
Piscine de Saint Amand Les Eaux, France
Luxury Prestige Hotels Other references in Germany and Switzerland pending
Al Jumeira Beach group hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and London
Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland
Crieff Hydro, Perthshire, Scotland Private pool references
Celtic Manor Hotel, Bridgend, Wales - AFM installation planned
St David's Hotel & Spa, Cardiff Bay, Wales - - AFM installation
80% of private pools in Switzerland equipped with AFM
planned
Significant percentage of private pools also in Germany, Holland
and Spain

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FUNCTIONAL AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA DB0001

BUILDING ENVELOPE AND FINISHINGS

SPECIFICS AND EXTERIORS AREAS

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1.1. - PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1.2. - BASIC ASSUMPTIONS

2. - GENERAL CONCEPT FOR POOL WATER

2.1. - INTRODUCTION capacity for disinfection as well as freedom from

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3. - POOL WATER SYSTEM CONCEPT

3.1. - MAKE-UP WATER TREATMENT contaminated with phosphates or combined

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Parameter Units Action

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5.10. - FILTRATION DEGREE AND AIR QUALITY Principle of operation

When the ambient room temperature is sufficiently

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7.1. - PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCKS

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